Made from split cowhide leather with a cotton fleece lining, these gloves feature a gunn cut design with a wing thumb for added flexibility and reinforced welted seams. They are stitched with Kevlar® thread and have a gauntlet style cuff. With an ANSI Level 2 rating, they can withstand temperatures up to 140°C/284°F for at least 15 seconds.
Standard Test Method for Thermal Protective Performance of Materials for Protective Clothing for Hot Surface Contact
Conductive heat resistance testing measures the insulation provided by the glove when exposed to and in contact with a hot surface. The ASTM F1060-08 test measures the time it takes a person wearing PPE to develop a second-degree burn when exposed to a certain temperature. Three aspects are taken into consideration:
Time to second-degree burn – the time it takes for a person wearing PPE to get second-degree burns when exposed to a given temperature
Time to pain – the time it takes for a person wearing PPE to feel pain when exposed to a given temperature
Alarm time – the amount of time between time to pain and time to second degree burn.
The glove’s conductive heat resistance is measured according to the levels listed below:
Level 0: Less than 80°C or 176°F Level 1: 80°C or 176°F Level 2: 140°C or 284°F Level 3: 200°C or 392°F Level 4: 260°C or 500°F Level 5: 320°C or 608°F
The levels are read as the highest contact temperature at which time to second-degree burn is at least 15 seconds and alarm time is at least 4 seconds. In other words, each level is the maximum temperature where you have at least 15 seconds before you get a second-degree burn and at least 4 seconds of warning for you to react to the pain and move away from the heat source.
For instance, a glove with a Level 2 rating can withstand up to 140°C/284°F for at least 15 seconds before you are injured by a second-degree burn and at least 4 seconds of warning time where you can move away from the heat and avoid any burns.
Note: Contact heat test is only performed on the palm – does not guarantee heat resistance on back of hand. products have been designed and tested in control lab conditions only. please ensure you pick the right glove for the job.
