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Portwest CT46 Cut D18 Nitrile-Coated Impact Gloves (Grey/Black)

Buy Portwest CT46 Cut Level D Impact Gloves. 18-gauge liner, sandy nitrile grip, TPR impact shielding & touchscreen ready. Buy online today!

cut_protection_level
EN 388 Cut Level D / ANSI Cut Level A4
impact_protection_level
ANSI/ISEA 138 Level 2 (Low-Energy Impact Protection)
knitting_gauge
18 Gauge Seamless Liner
coating_material
Nitrile Foam (Sandy Finish)
liner_material
DyUltra™, Nylon, Elastic, Elastane, UHMWPE
en388_rating
3X42DP (Abrasion: 3, Tear: 4, Puncture: 2, Cut: D, Impact: P)
en407_thermal_rating
X1XXXX (Provides over 200°F/100°C contact heat protection)
ansi_abrasion_rating
ANSI Level 6
skin_safety_certification
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Approved
touchscreen_compatible
Yes
silicone_free
Yes
laundry_durability
Retains performance level up to 10 washes
noise_reduction_rating
Not Applicable (N/A)
size_range
XS/6 to XXL/11

Equipment Analysis

Maximum Metacarpal Protection with High Tactile Sensitivity

The Portwest CT46 Cut D18 Nitrile-Coated Impact Gloves (Grey/Black) establish a new standard in specialized hand protection by combining advanced impact shielding with an incredibly thin profile. Built with an ultra-lightweight, seamless 18-gauge knit liner, these gloves sit snugly against the hand to optimize fine motor skills and tactile feedback. Designed for low-energy impact environments, they feature specialized Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) elements across the back of the hand to scatter kinetic energy and protect knuckles from severe pinches, bumps, and abrasions.

Premium Fiber-Free Engineering and Elite Grip Tech

Unlike traditional cut-resistant safety wear that blends coarse fiberglass or steel strands, the CT46 is constructed completely free from glass and steel fibers. This advanced material structure effectively prevents the localized skin chafing, itching, and occupational contact dermatitis frequently caused by rigid fibers. Despite their soft, skin-friendly design, these gloves deliver a robust EN 388 Level D and ANSI Cut Level A4 rating. The palm is dipped in a high-grade micro nitrile foam sandy finish, ensuring an exceptional, non-slip grip when handling greasy, slick, or completely dry components.

Industrial Benefits and Compliance Profiles

  • Durable Sandy Nitrile Foam Coating: Delivers superior fluid displacement and maximum friction control for precision heavy-assembly work.

  • Integrated Smart Touchscreen Panels: Capacitive compatibility permits seamless operation of smartphones, rugged tablets, and industrial logistics terminals without removing safety equipment.

  • Silicone-Free Formulations: Ideal for precision electronics assembly, advanced aerospace engineering, automotive paint booths, and modern glass manufacturing plants where silicone contamination degrades product quality.

  • Eco-Safe and Skin Friendly Certification: Extensively certified under OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, confirming that all textile components are free from hazardous levels of chemicals and synthetic irritants.

  • Washable Performance Longevity: Rigorously tested to retain its strict mechanical cut-resistance certification for up to 10 commercial or home laundering cycles.

  • Diverse High-Precision Demands: Excellent for general mechanics, tool operation, warehouse logistics handling, light construction work, and robotic engineering.

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