Welding Gloves

Gloves are worn for protecting hands while welding. Gloves minimize the welder's risk of exposure to harmful chemicals or gases.

Gloves are a must for all major welding processes. These gloves are available in various shapes, sizes and patterns.

Types of Welding Gloves
There are many different types of gloves available based on the welding processes. Some of the common types are :

• Work Gloves
• Leather Work Gloves
• Palm Coated Gloves
• Cotton & String Knits
• Chemical Resistant Gloves
• Heat Resistant Gloves

These gloves are made from various materials and protect welder's hand from harmful chemicals, extreme heat and hazardous fumes. Different types of gloves are used for different welding processes.

Materials Used For Making Welding Gloves
Welding gloves are made of various materials depending on the process they are being used. Usually welding gloves are made from tough and durable materials. Some of the commonly used materials for making welding gloves are :

• Leather
• Synthetic Rubber
• Latex
• Polyurethane
• Plastic
• Cotton
• Nitrile rubber
• Poly vinyl chloride

Uses & Applications
Gloves are used for almost all types of welding processes. Some of the popular uses of welding gloves are :

• Steel welding
• MIG or TIG welding
• Resistance welding
• Arc welding
• Fusion welding
• Construction work
• Masonary work
• Glass plants
• Material handling
• Automotive welding