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Finding the right heat resistant work gloves to protect your hands from hot surfaces and materials involves considering several factors. Safety is the top concern, as handling dangerously hot pipes or heating equipment can cause serious burns in seconds if your hands are unprotected. Consider jobsite variables like:
So if your job requires gripping an extremely hot and heavy object for more than a few seconds, look for a glove that gives you a higher level of protection.
When comparing heat resistant gloves, Magid has made it easy by categorizing flame, heat, and thermal resistance into four levels of protection consideration:
When comparing heat resistant glove levels, the ASTM F1060 and EN 407 testing methods give you an easy guideline for finding the level of protection you need for your application.
ASTM F1060
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Level 0 |
<176⁰ F (80⁰C) |
| Level 1 | 176⁰ F (80⁰C) |
| Level 2 | 284⁰ F (140⁰C) |
| Level 3 | 392⁰ F (200⁰C) |
| Level 4 | 500⁰ F (260⁰C) |
| Level 5 | 608⁰ F (320⁰C) |
EN 407
| Rating 1 | 212⁰ F (100⁰C) |
| Rating 2 | 482⁰ F (250⁰C) |
| Rating 3 | 662⁰ F (350⁰C) |
| Rating 4 | 932⁰ F (500⁰C) |
Once you know the level of protection you need, consider different types of heat-resistant materials that match your application and comfort preference.
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Aluminized gloves are a higher heat glove used for hand and arm protection against molten metal splash, spatter, slag, and similar hazards. Their distinctive reflective backing reflects the radiant heat from these hazards so the inside of your hands and wrists won’t become uncomfortably hot due to trapped heat. These types of gloves are essential for smelting operations, glassmaking, heavy-duty welding, and foundry work.
Hot mill gloves are designed for intermittent contact heat protection for temperatures typically up to 400⁰ F. Using multiple layers of heat-resistant materials like cotton fabrics or burlap liners to insulate your hands, they’re often used in high-temperature industrial environments such as foundries and steel mills.
Leather welding gloves can be made from different animal hides, each having their own benefits and best uses:
While glove materials have different heat, flame, and thermal resistance properties, palm coatings can also be designed materials that have their own heat resistance properties.
| Palm Coating | Temperature Rating |
| Nitrile | Standard temperature range is -40⁰ F - 250⁰ F. Can also withstand dry heat up to 275⁰ F. |
| Neoprene |
Standard temperature range is -40⁰ F - 250⁰ F. Note: Neoprene doesn’t start to burn until it reaches 500⁰ F |
| Polyurethane | Can be used in temperatures ranging from -80⁰ F - 200⁰ F |
| High-Temperature Silicone | Can withstand temperatures up to 572⁰ F for intermittent periods |
| Natural Rubber | Can withstand temperatures up to 250⁰ F |
Note that you should always refer to a glove’s specifications sheet for specific temperature ratings.
Explore selections from Magid as well as MCR Safety, Ansell, NSA, and others to find contact heat resistant gloves for handling hot materials and objects!
