PERIODIC INSPECTION OF INSULATING GLOVES, NEW REGULATIONS

Premises and recommendations

• Insulating gloves offer personal protection against electric shock when working under voltage or in the vicinity of live parts. 
• The gloves must comply with IEC 60903 and EN 60903. In particular, they undergo electrical, ageing and mechanical tests.
• The gloves are individually tested and marketed in a sealed plastic bag.

Before use, a visual check and verification of any air leaks must be carried out by inflating the glove using a pneumatic verifier.

For Class 1, 2, 3 and 4 gloves, an examination of the inside of the glove is recommended.

If either glove is deemed unsafe, the pair should not be used and should be returned for verification.

Avoid contact with corrosive products: oil, lubricants, turpentine essence, paraffin and all aggressive acids.

Do not use damp gloves.

Clean gloves with soap and water, gloves that are washed and those that become damp during use should be dried thoroughly, but in such a way that the temperature of the gloves does not exceed 65°C.

Periodic Inspection of Gloves according to IEC 60903:2014

Insulated gloves, provided they have been stored under the recommended storage conditions, must be tested within 12 months from the date of manufacture. All insulating gloves put into service must be tested every 6 months

The periodic inspection consists of two Verifications:

Pneumatic Verification: The pair of gloves is inflated with air to detect air leaks, followed by a visual inspection on the inflated glove.

Electrical Verification: The gloves are individually retested dielectrically according to IEC 60903 Part. 8.4.2.1 and 8.4.3.1

For Class 0 and 00 gloves, the Pneumatic Verification is considered sufficient, however, the dielectric test can be carried out at the request of the owner.

EXPIRY DATE: The gloves can be used until they pass the periodic checks.

Recommended storage conditions

Before use and between uses: Store gloves in their original packaging, or in an electrician's bag when not in use. Do not compress or fold the gloves. Keep away from direct heat, steam piping, radiators, or other artificial heat sources. Keep away from direct sunlight, artificial light, or other sources of ozone. Store at temperatures between 10 °C and 21 °C, with humidity 60 ±10%.

TYPES, CLASSES AND CATEGORIES OF GLOVES

Dielectric gloves are divided into two main types:

• Latex gloves that guarantee high dielectric characteristics. They must be used with leather overgloves to ensure mechanical protection.
• Composite gloves that guarantee superior mechanical protection against perforation and tearing, avoiding the use of overgloves.

Insulating gloves must be chosen according to their insulation class which corresponds to the voltage level of use.

Insulating gloves can have other environmental resistance properties and are classified into categories.
 

The ITALWEBER range has three types of insulating gloves that cover the different needs of customers

Standard latex insulating  gloves natural color

Dexteri CG Series Insulated Gloves

These gloves have two significant differences from the standard ones

• A new marking system including a QR-Code allows the verification of the entire production process and related certifications in a unique form.
• For Classes 1 to 4, the gloves are two-tone to better highlight holes or abrasions

CGM Series Insulating Gloves

These gloves are made of Composite and, in addition to the advantages of the CG series, guarantee superior mechanical protection against perforation and tearing, avoiding the use of overgloves.

They are certified against arc-flash according to IEC 61482 in class 2 (7KA/0.5s), according to the European test method (IEC61482-1-2), ATPV 12 cal/cm2   according to the American method (IEC61482-1-1)