Polyco Touch-E Electrician's Gloves
The Polyco Touch-E Electrician's Gloves are electrical insulating gloves that offer dielectric, mechanical and class 1 arc flash protection to prevent hand injury in a range of settings, including electric vehicle servicing. Wearers can also benefit from the highly thin design and non-slip finish of these gloves for excellent dexterity and grip.
Purchase Quantity
The Polyco Electrician's Gloves are supplied as a pair of gloves.
Sizing Information
To find the right size for you, measure the length and circumference of your hand as demonstrated in the diagram and match your results to the sizing table provided.
Size | Circumference (mm) |
Size 8 | 203mm |
Size 9 | 229mm |
Size 10 | 254mm |
Please Note: All sizes of the Polyco Electrical Safety Gloves have a total length of 36cm.
Read our guide to sizing for more information about finding your perfect size.
How Do the Polyco Electrical Safety Gloves Protect Your Hands?
The Polyco Electrical Safety Gloves provide dielectric, mechanical, and arc flash protection for the hands. These gloves have been tested and certified under various EN standards, please see below for their test results.
Performance Ratings
EN 388 (Protection Against Mechanical Risks)
Test | Result |
Abrasion | Level 1 |
Cut | Level 1 |
Tear | Level 2 |
Puncture | Level 1 |
Blade Cut | X |
Read our guide to EN 388 for more information.
Other
- EN 60903:2003/IEC 60903:2014 = Class 0 (AZC)
- EN 61482-1-2:2008 = Class 1 (4kA)
Key Features and Benefits
- Insulated gloves offer 3 in 1 protection: dielectric, mechanical and arc flash protection
- Natural latex rubber gloves have excellent dielectric properties
- Limited mechanical resistance and class 1 arc protection are integrated
- 1000V AC / 1500V DC protection for high voltage vehicles
- Essential protection for technicians working on Electric and Hybrid vehicles
- Full coverage design and pre-curved shape for comfort and protection
- 30% thinner than traditional gloves
- Thin design adheres to the hand and allows for dexterity
- Non-slip finish offers grips for handling
- Orange colour is the colour of electrical risk
- Recyclable and anti UV packaging
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 = PPE Category III
- EN 60903:2003/IEC60903:2014 = Class 0 (AZC)
- EN 388:2016+A1:2018 = 1,1,2,1,X
- EN 61482-1-2:2008 = Class 1 (4kA)
Who Can Use the Polyco Touch-E Gloves?
With limited mechanical resistance and class 1 electric arc protection integrated, the Polyco Electrical Gloves are excellent for a variety of industries, including, but not limited to the following:
Excellent for Servicing Electrical Vehicles
Servicing electric cars come with their own set of electrical hazards that put technicians at risk of injury such electrocution. Offering 1000V AC / 1500V DC protection for high voltage vehicles, the Polyco Electrical Gloves help minimise risk of hand injury when servicing electric and hybrid vehicles, to keep you safer in the workplace.
How Dexterous Are these Dielectric Gloves?
Being safe while still remaining dexterous at work is paramount to getting the job done well. The Polyco Touch-E Electrical Gloves have an extremely thin design that allows for greater dexterity than traditional insulating gloves. These gloves also provide a second skin feeling for better sensitivity when handling.
Grip Electrical Safety Gloves
As well as dexterity, the Polyco Gloves have a non-slip finish that provides excellent grip. This grip keeps you safe when handling tools, and allows for easier handling of even the smallest parts.
Stringent Testing and Quality Control
Polyco Electrician's Gloves are EN60903 certified, however they do need testing every six months. These tests should include air inflation to check for leaks, a visual inspection while pressurised and a dielectric test in accordance with EN60903 standards of live working gloves of insulating material.
How Long Do the Polyco Electrician's Gloves Last?
Due to being designed to provide a high level of protection against potentially high voltages, it is important to guarantee that the gloves are performing as well as possible. Class 1 Safety Gloves are suitable for use as long as they have not been physically damaged. If they have been damaged (for example, torn) we would recommend immediate replacement.
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