Autoclave protective gloves and gauntlets

Scilabub has manufactured Autoclave protective gloves and gauntlets in England for over 40 Years. They have a category III classification which exclusively includes the risks that may cause very serious consequences such as death or irreversible damage to Health.

The gauntlets (length 52cm) offer protection to the upper arms, while the gloves (30cm) reach well over the wrist. The product range protects against a maximum working temperature of up to 260 °C in normal use.

When used for a short time they can protect against significantly higher temperatures. They offer an effective solution for optimised heat protection for the hands and arms when using autoclaves without restricting performance and mobility.

The gloves are asbestos-free, double thickness and made from Du Pont Nomex IIIA fibre. This blend of Nomex and Kevlar (Aromatic Polyamides) is characterised by extreme heat resistance protecting to 370 °C without burning or melting. 

As the Nomex IIIA has properties that are inherent in the products they cannot be washed out. Many customers clean the gloves in the Autoclave - something that a standard glove would not withstand. The addition of Kevlar (bulletproof material) in the material blend ensures an extremely long life compared to a cotton-based solution. 

The gloves are made in the UK to EN 420 sizes and have been tested according to EN 388 and EN 407. They are CE and UKCA marked and are available in four sizes and two lengths at a competitive price.

The gloves must be marked with pictograms showing the gloves protection properties and must be tested at an accredited test institute. If your current gloves are not classified as category III, you may not be offering your staff the kind of protection that they need.

For more information, please visit www.scilabub.com

Some useful resources can be accessed below:

• Autoclave Gloves and Gauntlets Leaflet
• Technical Specification
• Autoclave Gloves and Gauntlets