Precision welding: a type B glove with a grain-leather palm
Fingertip sensitivity matters in TIG welding and precise handling of filler material. Under EN 12477, type B places more emphasis on dexterity than type A. The PSP 34-415 Corium Welder 15/C/NS is a PSP type B example with a grain-leather palm and a split-leather back and cuff. The cuff is 15 cm long. This model shows how a more supple palm can be combined with a longer cuff.
Greater heat exposure: lined type A models
Welding with greater heat and weld spatter calls for a different combination of features. The PSP 37-450 Corium welder Split KV is a 35 cm type A glove in split cowhide, with a heavy brushed-cotton lining and Kevlar-stitched seams. The PSP 35-450 Corium Welder is a 40 cm type A model with an extra-heavy brushed-cotton lining. The longer design provides more forearm coverage. Length and lining alone do not establish a maximum working temperature.
What does EN 12477 mean for PSP welding gloves?
EN 12477 distinguishes between types A and B. For precise TIG work, the PSP 34-415 is the type B option in this comparison: its unlined grain-leather palm helps you hold filler material with control. For welding where heat and weld spatter are more important considerations, the PSP 37-450 and PSP 35-450 are type A models with brushed-cotton linings. The 37-450 is 35 cm long and has a heavy lining. The 35-450 is 40 cm long and has an extra-heavy lining, offering more forearm coverage. This lets you choose between fingertip sensitivity for fine work and more lining and coverage for heavier welding tasks.
The cuff and your clothing must work together
The cuff covers the wrist and part of the forearm. Movement must not leave an unprotected gap between glove and welding clothing. A longer design such as the 35-450 provides more coverage than a shorter model, but the fit between the two and the work itself remain decisive. For ordinary material handling without welding risks, PSP leather work gloves are also available.
Buying PSP welding gloves
When buying, compare a type B glove for tactile sensitivity with a lined type A model when the welding process requires more protection. To compare the different glove groups, use the overview of PSP work gloves.
Frequently asked questions about PSP welding gloves
What is the difference between the PSP 37-450 and 35-450?
Both are type A models. The 37-450 has a total length of 35 cm and a heavy brushed-cotton lining. The 35-450 is 40 cm long and has an extra-heavy brushed-cotton lining. The extra length provides more forearm coverage; it does not mean a longer hand size.
Why is an ordinary leather work glove not a welding glove?
Leather work gloves may have been assessed solely for mechanical risks. For welding, protection against heat and weld spatter, seams, cuffs and dexterity must also be suitable. Assessment to EN 12477 therefore goes beyond simply stating that a glove is made of leather.