Cut resistance is important, in any trade. Our hands are the money makers, don’t risk hurting them. Milwaukee is releasing new dipped & cut resistant gloves. We’re going to review key features of these 3 new gloves, touch base on ANSI levels and figure out which set of gloves work best for you.
Cut 1 Dipped Gloves
ANSI & EN Cut Level 1 Protection
Textured Nitrile Palm
Performs better than other materials in wide range of temperatures and oily surfaces.
Nylon/Lycra Blend
Provides all day comfort and moisture wicking resulting in better breathability.
SMARTSWIPE™ Index Fingertip
Permits the use of touch screen devices without removing gloves on the pointer fingertip.
High Dexterity Design
Designed to provide dexterity when handling small objects and proprietary knitting process for all day comfort.
Available from S-XXL only $3.99:
48-22-8900 (S)
48-22-8901 (M)
48-22-8902 (L)
48-22-8903 (XL)
48-22-8904 (XXL)
Cut 3 Dipped Gloves
ANSI & EN Cut Level 3 Protection
Comfort Web Grip
Best in class grip performance, most comfortable fit and best breathability. Nitrile performs better than other materials in wide range of temperatures and oily surfaces.
Best in class Puncture Rating
Excellent puncture resistance for sharp materials.
SMARTSWIPE™ Palm & Fingertips
Permits the use of touch screen devices without removing gloves.
High Dexterity Design
Designed to provide dexterity when handling small objects and proprietary knitting process for all day comfort.
Available from S-XXL only $9.99:
48-22-8930 (S)
48-22-8931 (M)
48-22-8932 (L)
48-22-8933 (XL)
48-22-8934 (XXL)
Cut 5 Dipped Gloves
ANSI & EN Cut Level 5 Protection
Double Dipped Grip
Best in class protection from puncture and dual Layer for added durability with best in class grip performance. Nitrile material performs better than other materials in wide range of temperatures and oily surfaces.
Best in class Puncture Rating
Excellent puncture resistance for sharp materials
SMARTSWIPE™ Palm & Fingertips
Permits the use of touch screen devices without removing gloves
High Dexterity Design
Designed to provide dexterity when handling small objects and proprietary knitting process for all day comfort
Available from S-XXL only $13.99:
48-22-8950 (S)
48-22-8951 (M)
48-22-8952 (L)
48-22-8953 (XL)
48-22-8954 (XXL)
What is Nitrile?
Nitrile is a synthetic rubber, and is superior when it comes to puncture resistance. It also increases durability and resistance to higher temperatures.
ANSI, The Higher the number = Better Performance
The American National Standadard for Hand Protection is rated from A1 all the way to A9. We go into further detail of these levels from an earlier post, Cut Resistant Safety Glove Ratings ANSI or EN388. Milwaukee offers A1, A3 and A5 gloves for their users, which is plenty of protection for the market they’re in.
200 Grams ANSI Cut Level 1 (A1):
Material handling, small parts assembly (sharp edges), packaging, warehouse, general purpose, forestry and construction.
1000 Grams ANSI Cut Level 3 (A3):
Material handling, small parts assembly (sharp edges), packaging, warehouse, general purpose, forestry, construction, pulp ad paper and automotive assembly.
3500 Grams ANSI Cut Level 5 (A5):
Appliance manufacturing, bottle and light glass handling, canning, drywall work, electrical, carpet installation, HVAC, pulp ad paper, automotive assembly, metal fabrication and handling, packaging, warehouse, aerospace industry and food prep/processing.
Features and ANSI level information is great, but if you’re like me, just point to the one I need. This all comes down to what you do. I’ve posted a few tables below showing which glove “fits” each core trade.
ANSI Cut Level 1 (A1) Gloves:
ANSI Cut Level 3 (A3) Gloves:
ANSI Cut Level 5 (A5) Gloves:
Remember to visit ohiopowertool.com. In fact, visit the PPE Category for all of your protective needs. You could also view a full line of various manufacturer PPE Gloves & Sleeves here. If you have any questions, give these guys a call 1-800-242-4424 and they’re always willing to lend a hand.
