Portwest A691YE 56cm Cut-Resistant HPPE Yellow Sleeve
Before undertaking heavy-duty, high-risk applications such as fabrication, foundry and glass manufacturing, it's important to ensure further arm protection with a sleeve such as the Portwest A691YE 56cm Cut-Resistant HPPE Yellow Sleeve. Exceptional 100°C heat resistance is supported by level 5 cut resistance, meaning that this sleeve produces some of the best protection for the arm on offer.
Key Information
- Sleeve Code: A691YE
- EN 388:2003 Rating: 454X
- EN 407:2004 Rating: X1XXXX
- EN 420
- Size Range: One universal size
- Supplied as a single sleeve
Resistance of the Portwest A691YE 56cm Sleeve
The Portwest A691YE HPPE Yellow Sleeve has been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure high levels of performance. Please find the results below:
EN 388
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Abrasion Resistance | Level 4 |
| Cut Resistance | Level 5 |
| Tear Resistance | Level 4 |
| Puncture Resistance | N/A |
EN 407
| Property | Resistance Level |
| Burning | N/A |
| Contact Heat | Level 1 |
| Convective Heat | N/A |
| Radiant Heat | N/A |
| Molten Metal (Splashes) | N/A |
| Molten Met | N/A |
Uses of the Portwest A691YE Cut-Resistant HPPE Sleeve
The Portwest 56cm Cut-Resistant HPPE Yellow Sleeve is best suited to supporting a work glove in a high-risk, heavy-duty environment. It is suitable for use with heat, in dry and wet conditions and in dirty and oily industrial workplaces. Some applications where the sleeve is recommended include:
- Assembly
- Automotive
- Building
- Can handling
- Ceramics
- Construction
- Electronics
- Engineering
- Fabrication
- Food handling
- Food manufacture
- General handling
- Glass handling
- Glass manufacturing
- Industrial work
- Local authorities
- Machinist
- Mechanics
- Maintenance
- Materials handling
- Metal handling
- Oil and gas
- Outdoor work
- Railway maintenance
- Sheet metal handling
- Sheet steel handling
- Transportation
- Utilities
- Welding
Features of the Portwest A691YE Cut-Resistant Sleeve
- Fitted with a 13-gauge liner that ensures the arm can move
- Special thumb hole feature prevents movement and keeps sleeve secure
- Fitted with a HPPE liner that offers the total level 5 cut resistance
- Outstanding abrasion resistance means the sleeve is long-lasting
- Designed to withstand contact temperatures of up to 100°C
- Mid-length 56cm liner protects the majority of the arm
- Approved as suitable for contact with food
- Please note that the Portwest Sleeve is sold as a single sleeve
Sizing of the Portwest A691YE 56cm Cut-Resistant HPPE Yellow Sleeve
The Portwest 56cm Yellow Sleeve is available in one size that should suit most users. The length is 56cm which should protect the entire arm. However, if you require a different length, or would prefer a different colour, a full range is available on our website:
Documentation for the Portwest A691YE Sleeve
