Brown Leather Welding Gloves
HandFortress brown leather welding gloves feature a straight thumb with a thumb guard, aramid stitching, a gauntlet cuff, and full sock lining. The shoulder-split cowhide construction is intended for welding and fabrication assignments selected through the workplace hazard assessment. ASA SKU 7635HF is available in Large and sold by the pair.
Quick Buying Details
Key Features
- Straight thumb design with thumb guard.
- Shoulder-split cowhide and fully welted seams.
- Full sock lining inside.
- Safety cuff extends coverage beyond the hand.
Common Uses and Applications
- Welding shop and fabrication support.
- Maintenance welding and equipment repair.
- Metal preparation after assessing task hazards.
- Facility and municipal repair shop assignments.
Selecting Welding Gloves
A thumb guard adds coverage at the thumb. Construction details alone do not establish a fixed service life. Inspect wear and replace gloves according to their condition and suitability for the assignment.
Check that the Large size allows the wearer to control the welding tool without loose fingertips or restricted movement. Selection for stick, MIG, or other welding processes depends on heat, spatter, exposure duration, dexterity, and work position. An amperage description alone does not establish adequate glove protection.
OSHA Welding and Hand Protection
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(3) requires appropriate PPE for employees exposed to welding, cutting, and brazing hazards. Protection must reflect the work being performed. Gloves should be selected as part of the welding PPE system, including suitable clothing and eye protection.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 requires hand-protection selection based on glove performance, tasks, workplace conditions, duration of use, and identified hazards. These provisions are employer requirements, not product approvals.
No verified ANSI/ISEA cut level, EN 388 result, EN 12477 classification, arc-flash rating, or numerical heat limit is provided for this item. Aramid stitching does not establish whole-glove cut resistance. Do not use leather construction to infer electrical insulation or a safe contact time with hot metal.
Inspection and Replacement
Before use, inspect the palm, thumb guard, seams, lining, and cuff. Replace damaged or contaminated gloves that no longer suit the task. Keep gloves dry and follow workplace hot-work procedures. Reassess protection whenever the process, materials, or exposure conditions change. Under OSHA 1910.132, defective or damaged PPE must not be used.
Review the manufacturer 7635 spec sheet (PDF) for construction and care details. Factory packaging differs from ASA’s one-pair selling unit.
FAQ
- What size and quantity are supplied? This listing supplies one pair of Large gloves per selling unit.
- Do these gloves have a cut rating? No verified numerical cut rating is available for HandFortress SKU 7635HF.
- Are these suitable for every stick-welding job? No universal suitability is established. Match the glove to the welding exposure and required performance.
- Does a thumb guard guarantee longer glove life? No fixed lifespan is verified. Wear depends on handling, exposure, fit, and care.
