Ansell ActivArmr RIG316B Class 3 Electrical Safety Gloves
If you work in an industry where exposure to and possible contact with high-voltage electricity is a risk, then the Ansell ActivArmr RIG316B Class 3 Electrical Safety Gloves make for effective insulation gear. This fantastic PPE can protect you from voltages as high as 26,500V AC and 39,750V DC, while offering a smooth finish for easy donning and removal.
Key Information
- Glove Code: RIG214B
- European Standards: PPE for Category III Risks
- Available Sizes: 8 - 10
- Supplied as a pair
Resistance Of the ActivArmr RIG316B Gloves
The Ansell ActivArmr Gloves have been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high performance levels Please find the results below:
PPE Against Category III Risks
These gloves have been tested for use as PPE equipment to protect against category III risks.
Uses Of the Ansell Class 3 Gloves
These Ansell ActivArmr Electrical Safety Gloves help to minimise the risk of touch-voltage shock or similar injuries. The insulating rubber gloves are ideal for use during electrical work, hybrid engine manufacturing and repair, power maintenance repair and transmission, telecom repair near electrical wires, and maintenance repairs and operations in industrial environments.
Recommended roles and industries for which these gloves can be useful include (but are not limited to):
- Electrical contractors
- Automotive
- Automotive aftermarket
- Construction
- Mining
- Machinery and Equipment
- Metal fabrication
- Oil and gas industry
- Utilities industry
Key Features and Benefits
- Pair of Class 3 electrical safety gloves
- Insulate against contact with electrical voltages up to 26,500V AC and 39,750V DC
- Suitable for tasks in the electrical, automotive, utilities, and construction industries
- Eco-conscious dipping process used in glove construction
- Natural rubber latex material provides both durability and flexibility
- Designed with a hand-at-rest shape with non-splayed fingers to limit hand fatigue during continuous usage
- Flared cuff provides breathability, and enhances comfort for the user
- Cuff is roomy enough to comfortably fit over clothes-sleeves
- Offers light resistance to low temperatures
- Smooth finish makes for easy application and removal
- Machine washable at 60ºC for ongoing hygiene maintenance
- Available in a range of sizes so you can find the best fit for you
Category III Risks
Category III risks are complex hazards which are severe or life-threatening, or those which can cause irreversible injury (including electric shocks).
The ActivArmr Class 3 Gloves are designed to offer protect against life-threatening or irreversible injuries caused by touch-voltage electric shocks with electrical voltages up to 26,500V AC and 39,750V DC.
Please note: These gloves will not protect you from electric shock if they are damaged.
Sizing Of the Class 3 Gloves
Choose from a range of sizes of the Insulated Electrical Safety Gloves available to find a comfortable fit for your hands. To discover which glove size you should be wearing, start by measuring your hand length and palm circumference (as seen below).
Once you have these measurements, use the table below as a guide to decide which size is best for you. If your measurements fall between sizes, we recommend choosing the larger size for the best fit.
| Size | Palm Circumference | Hand Length |
| Size 8 | 203mm | 182mm |
| Size 9 | 229mm | 192mm |
| Size 10 | 254mm | 204mm |
What Are These Straight Cuff Gloves Made From?
- Liner: Natural Latex Rubber
- Construction:
- Cuff Style: Straight cuff with rolled beaded edge
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