Portwest A690 45cm HPPE Yellow Heat and Cut-Resistant Sleeve

With an extra long 45cm HPPE liner, the Portwest A690 45cm HPPE Yellow Heat and Cut-Resistant Sleeve provides excellent extra cut protection in any industry where a mechanically resistant glove is not enough. Its tough HPPE liner provides strong cut resistance, while its impressive 100°C contact heat resistance qualities make it ideal for use in applications such as glass manufacturing, fabrication and foundry.

What’s Included?

• 1 x Sleeve

Sizing of the Portwest A690 Yellow HPPE Sleeve

The Portwest 45cm A690 Cut-Resistant Yellow Sleeve is available in one size that should suit most users. The length is 45cm and offers protection to the wrist and entire arm.

What Industries is This Cut and Heat Resistant Sleeve For?

The Cut-Resistant HPPE Yellow Sleeve is ideal for use in high cut risk jobs as well as jobs where contact heat is a risk. The sleeve can be used indoors and outdoors, in dry, wet and oily conditions, and in clean and dirty environments. Some applications where the sleeve is recommended for wear include:

• Assembly
• Automotive
• Building
• Can handling
• Ceramics
• Construction
• Electronics
• Engineering
• Food handling
• Food manufacture
• General handling
• Glass
• Industrial work
• Local authorities
• Machinist
• Mechanics
• Maintenance
• Materials handling
• Metal handling
• Oil and gas
• Outdoor work
• Railway maintenance
• Sheet metal handling
• Steel sheet handling
• Transport
• Utilities
• Welding

Mechanical Properties of the Portwest A690 45cm HPPE Yellow Sleeve

The Portwest A690 Cut-Resistant Yellow Sleeve offers excellent protection against mechanical and heat risks in the workplace. It has been tested in accordance with EU standards to ensure a high level of performance. Please find the results below:

EN 388: Mechanical Resistance

• EN 388: 4X4XD

Hazard	Resistant Level
Abrasion Resistance	Level 4
Cut Resistance	N/A
Tear Resistance	Level 4
Puncture Resistance	N/A
ISO Cut Resistance	Level D

EN 407: Heat Resistance

EN 407 governs the resistance against heat and flames that gloves have. The Portwest A690 Sleeve have been tested against a number of temperature and flame threats to ensure that it is suitable for jobs that include contact with high temperatures.

Hazard	Level of Resistance
Burning	N/A
Contact Heat	Level 1
Convective Heat	N/A
Radiant Heat	N/A
Molten Metal (Splashes)	N/A
Molten Metal (Large Quantities)	N/A

Key Features and Benefits

• Exceptional cut resistance provided by HPPE liner
• Features a thumb hole for a tight and secure fit
• Fitted with a 13-gauge liner that provides dexterity
• Designed to withstand contact temperatures of up to 100°C
• Low linting design reduces the risk of product contamination
• High abrasion resistance means the sleeve is long-lasting
• Features extra long 45cm liner that protects the entire forearm
• Suitable for use with food
• Also available in Grey

For Protection Against Sharp Hazards

The Portwest A690 Sleeve uses a tough HPPE liner to provide excellent Level D cut protection, ensuring that the forearm stays safe when handling items such as glass, metals and steel. With a long 45cm length, the Portwest Cut-Resistant Sleeve provides extra forearm protection against cut, making this a must-have piece of PPE for work environments where the risk of cuts is high.

What is Level D Cut Resistance?

Level D cut resistance is a score given when performing the EN 388 ISO cut test. The Level D score indicates that this PPE offers high levels of cut protection, having passed a straight blade test of up to 15 newtons of force.

Heat Resistance

Tested to EN 407, the Portwest A690 can also be relied on to provide protection against contact heat. This sleeve has been tested to Level 1 contact heat protection which equates to protection against temperatures of up to 100°C.

Care Instructions

Wash at 40°C using non-biological detergent, re-shape after wash. Do not tumble dry.

Documentation

Conformity Statement	Instructions for Use