The Best Gloves for Electricians

Ypers Jul 6th 2023

The Best Gloves for Electricians

Nylon, Rubber and Leather Safety Gloves for Electricians

The job of an electrician covers a wide range of duties. From replacing household switches, outlets and ceiling fans to transformers and lineman work. Therefore, there is no “one size fits all” approach to electrician gloves.

Residential Electrician Work Gloves

Residential electrician jobs are much different than large commercial jobs which take place outside. Residential electrical gloves should provide the user with gripping power (such as a coated palm), a good level of cut protection (to protect against scrapes or jagged edges) and also be comfortable.

Over our 100 years of business, we have found the below are the best gloves for electricians:

Maxiflex Utlimate – these gloves have a nice lightweight nylon shell as well as a microform palm, which provides good dexterity as well as comfort.

Maxiflex Elite – similar to the Ultimate, the Elite gloves have a microfoam palm with added nitrile dots on the palm for more gripping power.

Maxiflex Ultimate AD-APT – The AD-APT addition to this glove is a proprietary system that releases natural cooling agents on the inside of the palm to keep the glove cool. These gloves are also touch-screen compatible.

Cut Pro Cut Level A2 – This glove provides the thinnest and most comfortable shell on a glove you can have as well as a nitrile puncture resistant palm. Additionally, it has a reinforced thumb crotch for added durability.

Cut Pro Cut Level A3 – these gloves have a great nitrile foam palm coating and offer cut level A3 resistant on the palm and back of the hand.

Rubber Insulated Gloves for Electricians

Rubber insulated gloves are a must for any job when dealing with high level of current. The best rubber insulated gloves are categorized by “Class” which gives an overview of how many volts the gloves are manufactured to handle.

Class 00 –500 AC and 750 DC

Class 0 – 1,000 AC and 1,500 DC

Class 1 – 7,500 AC and 11,250 DC

Class 2 – 17,000 AC and 25,500 DC

Class 3 – 26,500 AC and 39,750 DC

Class 4 – 36,000 AC and 54,000 DC

All of our rubber insulated gloves can be seen here: https://ypers.com/safety/safety-gloves/electrical-gloves/

Leather Protector Gloves

While Rubber Insulated gloves provide protection from voltage and shock, they don’t provide the best longevity and long term use. That is why leather gloves have become popular amongst commercial electricians. Leather gloves are meant to protect against arc flash, cut protection and are long lasting.

Mustang Leather Drivers Work Gloves
– ARC rating of 24.7 cal/cm2

Mustang Utility Drivers Work Glove, Longer Cuff
ARC rating of 24.7 cal/cm2

Mustang Leather Drivers Utility Work Gloves, Double Palm, Longer Cuff
ARC rating of 28.6 cal/cm2

Mustang Utility Drivers Work gloves, Double Palm, Slip On
ARC rating of 61.4 cal/cm2

Mustang Utility Drivers Work Gloves with Double Palm, 4.5” Cuff
ARC rating of 61.4 cal/cm2

Whether you are an electrician looking for the best leather gloves, rubber insulated gloves or general work gloves for electrical projects, Ypers has what you are looking for.

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