How to choose when buying
When choosing a welding arm, it is necessary to pay attention to the following important aspects:
The most vulnerable point of the product is the seams
Therefore, first of all, you should pay attention to the firmware. It must be performed quality and evenly, the presence of protruding threads and unstitched sections is unacceptable.
The most convenient leggings for use are models with sockets, which provide convenience and quick removal of gloves.
The lining can be made of different materials: winter models have insulation from fur, summer ones - from cotton fabric
Regardless of the type of lining, it should be practical and comfortable just for you.
To check if leggings are suitable for the welder, it is recommended to try them on before buying.
What it is?
Leggings are special heat-resistant elongated gloves for welding work, made of a certain type of material. Welding gaiters are designed to protect the hands of the worker during welding. They must have certain properties.
- Fire resistance. This quality is necessary to protect the welder's hands from sparks and splashing molten metal.
- Thermal stability. The gaiters must withstand high temperatures in order to protect against possible burns if accidentally touching the surface of the part, which is hot during welding.
- Hygroscopicity, that is, the inability to absorb water and other liquids.
- Reliability. The gaiters must be of high strength, excluding various damages (cuts, punctures and cuts).
- High-quality sewing, on which the durability of the gloves and the safety of the welder depend. The quality of the seams is of great importance, since the strength and reliability of the product are ensured only when using special strong threads that are resistant to high temperatures and at the same time do not damage the fabric at the sewing site.
- Wear resistance. The high wear resistance and frictional resistance affects the durability of the product.
Specifications
Leggings, performing a wide range of protective functions, must meet the following requirements for them:
- fire resistance - protection of the performer's hands from sparks and splashes of molten metal;
- heat resistance - protection against high temperatures;
- strength - tears, punctures and cuts are unacceptable;
- durability - in order to increase the service life of the leggings, it is necessary to properly care for;
- wear resistance - resistance to wear due to friction;
- leggings should repel moisture;
- sewing - the strength and uniformity of the seams ensures the reliability of the product and the safety of the welder;
- winter and insulated models should be lined with natural or artificial fur.
Criterias of choice
When choosing welding leggings, you should pay attention and take into account a number of important factors.
- The quality of the seams. The stitching is evenly sewn and has no loose stitches or broken threads. The best models have kevlar stitches. Models, the joints of which are stitched with lavsan threads, must have additional protective inserts.
- Cotton lining provides more comfort while working.
- Models with sockets are more convenient - they can be quickly removed. These options are best used in winter, as they can be tucked into the sleeves of clothing.
- Elbow-length leggings provide more protection.
- Leggings should be of a suitable size. It is determined by the volume of the palm. Products can have the following dimensions: L - from 21.5 to 23 cm; XL - from 24 to 25 cm; 2XL - from 25 to 28 cm.
However, many models do not indicate the size. Before buying, you should try on all leggings - both with and without size. They should sit comfortably on the hand: tightly fit the hand, but do not press on it, do not jump off, do not restrict the movements of the fingers.
- All year round welders are advised to purchase multiple models for different seasons.
- The specifics and working conditions should be taken into account. Gloves are considered universal, since they allow you to perform different types of welding and a large amount of work. Mitts are more suitable for electric welding. Professional welders are advised to purchase more reliable split wood products. For infrequent use and performing simple types of welding, felt models are quite suitable. If you intend to work at a height under the ceiling, leggings with reinforced edges will be required.
- It is recommended to select the best models that meet the standards. They are produced only by proven and well-known brands. Products from unknown Chinese and other manufacturers are usually of poor quality and do not last long.
