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Portwest AP52 High Dexterity HPPE Wet Weather Handling Gloves

Conquer wet hazards with Portwest AP52 Gloves. Features 18G high dexterity, Level B cut resistance, and waterproof dual nitrile. Buy safety PPE now!

liner_material
18-gauge seamless HPPE, nylon, and elastane blend
coating_material
Dual-dipped nitrile
grip_finish
Sandy nitrile foam palm
water_resistance
100% waterproof and liquid-proof fully dipped shell
gauge_size
18-gauge for ultra-high dexterity
en_388_2016_rating
4X31B (Abrasion: 4, Cut: X, Tear: 3, Puncture: 1, ISO Cut: B)
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Cut Level A2
cuff_style
Elasticated knit wrist
safety_category
CE-CAT II
available_sizes
S, M, L, XL, XXL

Equipment Analysis

Advanced Wet Weather Shielding and High-Dexterity Cut Protection

The Portwest AP52 High Dexterity HPPE Wet Weather Handling Gloves are premier multi-hazard safety gloves designed for challenging outdoor and high-moisture industrial tasks. Engineered with a premium, seamless 18-gauge HPPE liner, these gloves offer a lightweight, second-skin fit that dramatically enhances tactile feedback while providing certified resistance against cuts, scrapes, and punctures. This next-generation design ensures that manual precision remains completely intact, even during intricate assembly work in harsh conditions.

Industrial Benefits and Precision Dual-Coating Technology

Featuring an advanced dual-nitrile dipping technique, these gloves provide an absolute, liquid-proof physical barrier against cold water, industrial fluids, and lubricants. The primary fully dipped smooth nitrile layer seals the hand from fluid penetration, while the secondary sandy nitrile foam palm coating creates microscopic surface reservoirs to channel away liquids. This combination guarantees an uncompromising anti-slip grip on wet tools, slick pipes, and greasy mechanical components, significantly reducing hand fatigue.

Specific Applications and Compatibility

  • Outdoor Construction & Rigging: Safe handling of building materials, scaffolding, and steel bars in heavy rain or wet conditions.

  • Water Utilities & Plumbing: Liquid-proof and cut-resistant protection for working with sharp damp piping, valve maintenance, and wastewater networks.

  • Precision Engineering & Assembly: High tactile sensitivity for sorting small fasteners and sharp metal stampings covered in coolants.

  • Logistics & Fleet Maintenance: Comfortable all-day hand security for material handlers and transport crews working outdoors in inclement weather.

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