DEHN + SÖHNE arc protective glove

Arcing fault hazards resulting from short circuits in electrical installations can create a considerable safety risk. Therefore, the use of tested, arcing fault-proof protective clothing is extremely important.

Arc protective gloves are an essential contribution to working safety if they: fit correctly and are not hindering work; are tested according to EN 388 (mechanical risk) and EN 407 (thermal risk); are wearable even at extremely high or low temperatures; and are tested for arc resistance and their protective effect (in accordance with IEC 61482-1-2).The so-called box test in accordance with IEC 61482-1-2 provides a method which is applicable also for protective gloves.

The arc protective glove by DEHN + SÖHNE has a Class 2 protection (7 kA/500 ms). Class 2 represents a high degree of protection against thermal arc hazard. The high wearing comfort of the protective glove is claimed to increase the wearing acceptance and thus the risk of damage to the hands.

Effective operator protection with regard to arcing fault hazards should be a combination of personal safety equipment, such as protective gloves and clothing, with additional arc fault protection equipment.