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Heat-resistant gloves

Heat-resistant gloves are protective work gloves that shield the hands from burns when handling heated parts and high-temperature objects around furnaces. Highly insulating fibers or leather slow heat transfer and allow brief contact and gripping. Materials include aramid fiber, leather, and multilayer constructions combining heat-resistant fibers, and some types offer oil resistance. The main styles are five-finger gloves for fine work and mitts that prioritize insulation. They are used for handling heated bearing parts during shrink fitting, welding, furnace-side work, and transferring workpieces after heat treatment. The heat resistance temperature of listed products ranges from 150 to 500°C.

How to choose Heat-resistant gloves

  1. 1. Select heat resistance temperature by the temperature of the object handled

    Heat resistance temperature is the maximum usable temperature, and listed products range from 150 to 500°C. When handling induction-heated bearings, select a glove with a margin above the heating temperature. The rated temperature does not mean unlimited contact is safe, so check it together with the guideline contact time.

  2. 2. Choose the material based on the presence of oil or liquid

    Fibers such as aramid lose insulating performance when they absorb oil or water, and hot water or hot oil that soaks in can cause burns. When handling heated parts containing oil, select a material that is stated to be oil resistant or suitable for liquid immersion. Lint-free materials are suitable for handling precision parts.

  3. 3. Check contact heat resistance time against work duration

    Even at the same heat resistance temperature, the time for which a glove can hold a hot object varies by product. Estimate the time needed to lift a part and insert it onto the shaft, and select a product whose contact heat resistance time exceeds that. For long handling tasks, consider ultra-heat-resistant types.

  4. 4. Check the protection range to the wrist and forearm by overall length

    Overall length is measured from the fingertip to the cuff. The longer the glove, the better the wrist and forearm are protected from hot objects, radiant heat, and spatter. For tasks that involve holding large parts close to the body or furnace-side work, choose a longer glove; for fine work, choose a shorter glove that is easier to move in.

  5. 5. Select a size and shape that fit the hand

    A glove that is too large makes the grip unstable and risks dropping hot parts, while one that is too small stretches the fabric and thins the insulating layers. Check the size number or S/M/L for each worker, choose five-finger gloves for tasks requiring precise gripping, and choose mitts when insulation is the priority.

  6. 6. Verify performance labeling against the applicable standard

    EN 407 is the European standard for gloves against thermal risks, and it rates performance such as contact heat and radiant heat by levels. When the applicable standard is clearly stated, heat resistance performance can be compared easily between products and checked against internal protective equipment criteria.

This guide was written by AI based on the listed products' documents and specification items. Check each manufacturer's documents before adopting.