The Portwest A197 antistatic glove is specially designed for professionals working in ESD-sensitive environments where static discharges can damage vulnerable components. These functional work gloves prevent natural skin oils from coming into contact with sensitive electronic parts such as circuit boards. Thanks to high-quality materials, this model provides a reliable barrier, significantly reducing the risk of malfunctions and defects during assembly or repair work.
For which specific tasks is this antistatic glove from Portwest most suitable?
This hand protection is ideal for precision work in the electronics industry, microelectronics, and cleanrooms where static electricity must be strictly controlled. The gloves protect sensitive circuit boards and components against electrostatic discharges and the transfer of natural skin oils.
The seamless 13-gauge liner ensures excellent dexterity of level 5 according to the EN ISO 21420 standard. This allows you to assemble, sort, and inspect small parts with high precision without compromising on protection or comfort.
What do the ESD standards of this antistatic glove mean for my safety?
This model complies with the strict EN 16350:2014 and IEC 61340-5-1:2016 standards, which guarantees that the gloves safely dissipate electrostatic charges. The tested resistance is below the required limit, preventing dangerous sparks in explosive or sensitive zones.
In addition, the mechanical standard EN 388: 2016 + A1: 2018 offers basic abrasion resistance. This makes the glove a safe and certified choice for environments where both ESD safety and mechanical hand protection are required.
The glove features a touchscreen-compatible function for mobile devices and has a long, lint-free cuff construction to minimize cross-contamination on the work floor.
Features:
- Suitable for use in ESD environments
- This symbol indicates that this glove can be used with most mobile touchscreen devices.
- Retail tag for retail presentation
- Long cuff construction for minimal cross-contamination
- Seamless 13-gauge liner
- CE certified
- UKCA marked
Standards: EN ISO 21420: 2020 Dexterity 5, EN 388: 2016 + A1: 2018 (113XX), EN 16350:2014 Pass Level R < 1.0 x 108 Ω -, IEC 61340-5-1:2016
