Protective gloves for welders
EN 12477 – PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR WELDERS
Gloves certified to the EN 12477 standard are designed for welding work and the standard serves to complement the requirements specified in EN 388 and EN 407. The gloves protect the wearer against splashes of molten metal, short-term exposure to open flames, convective heat, mechanical risks and UV radiation when arc welding.
There are two categories for the welding gloves. Type A is intended for work that does not require dexterity but where greater heat protection is required. Type B is for work that requires higher dexterity but involves less risk of contact with heat.
| Requirement for minimum performance level | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Protective | Standard | Type A | Type B |
| Resistance | EN 388 | 2 | 1 |
| Cut resistance | EN 388 | 1 | 1 |
| Tear resistance | EN 388 | 2 | 2 |
| Puncture resistance | EN 388 | 1 | 1 |
| Limited flame spread | EN 407 | 3 | 2 |
| Contact heat | EN 407 | 1 | 1 |
| Convective heat | EN 407 | 1 | - |
| Small splashes of molten metal | EN 407 | 3 | 2 |
| Flexibility | EN 420 | 1 (smallest diameter 11 mm) | 4 (smallest diameter 6.5 mm) |
The EN 12477 standard defines the minimum lengths for welding gloves.
Protective gloves for arc welding can be tested for electrical resistance through the glove material.
The EN 12477 standard does not have a particular pictogram but is specified in connection with the EN 407 classification.
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