Description
The Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X is an installation and precision work glove classified under EN 388:2016 with a mechanical protection rating of 4131X: abrasion resistance level 4 (highest), cut resistance (Coup test) level 1, tear resistance level 3 and puncture resistance level 1. The letter X means that ISO 13997 cut resistance has not been tested. The glove is designed for work that needs precise fingertip feel and a secure grip on small parts.
The glove’s 15 gauge knit and material make it an extremely flexible model that follows the shape of the hand. It is especially suited to uses where the wearer wants the maximum sense of touch for the items being handled.
The body of the glove is a seamless nylon-elastane knit that is light and breathable. The seamless construction removes chafing seams between the fingers and follows the hand, so the glove fits closely and keeps its tactile sensitivity when handling screws, connectors and small components.
The palm and fingertips are coated with soft nitrile foam whose surface is roughened into sand-textured nitrile (sandy nitrile). The rough surface adds friction and gives a secure grip on damp, oily and greasy items. The coating is treated with a water brushed technique, which softens the coating and keeps the glove flexible.
The back of the hand is uncoated, so the knit lets air through and reduces sweating during long shifts. The glove is CE-marked personal protective equipment and is available in several sizes; choose the right size from the size chart.
Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X, intended use and suitability:
The Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X belongs to Laatuhanska’s light nitrile foam gloves. It suits work where fingertip feel, grip and abrasion resistance matter more than cut protection. For work with a cut risk, choose the Laatu cut-resistant glove 4343FX Cut Super, and for tasks that require using touchscreens the Laatu general-purpose glove 4121X.
- Installation and assembly work: Handling screws, connectors and small components, where the thin seamless knit keeps fingertip feel and the sandy nitrile surface holds the grip.
- Mechanic and servicing work: Handling oily and greasy parts, where the nitrile foam resists oils and the rough surface gives grip on slippery items.
- Electronics and precision mechanics work: Assembling and handling small parts, where tactile sensitivity determines the accuracy of the work.
- Logistics and warehouse work: Handling packages and general cargo, where level 4 abrasion resistance extends the life of the glove.
- Construction and indoor work: HVAC, electrical and furniture installation in dry and damp conditions.
Package contents:
- Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X extra flexible nitrile, 1 pair
Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X features:
- Abrasion resistance level 4: The highest abrasion resistance class on the EN 388:2016 scale extends the life of the glove in abrasive handling work.
- Sandy nitrile surface: The roughened foam nitrile surface adds friction and gives a secure grip on damp and oily items.
- Water brushed coating: The coating treatment softens the palm and keeps the glove flexible.
- Seamless nylon-elastane knit: A light, flexible and breathable body without chafing seams.
- Tactile construction: The thin palm coating keeps fingertip feel when handling small parts.
- Breathable back of hand: The uncoated back lets air through and reduces sweating.
- Resistance to moisture, oil and grease: Nitrile foam resists oils and greases and does not soften in moisture.
- Several sizes: Available in several sizes; choose the size from the size chart.
Technical specifications:
- Product: Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X extra flexible nitrile (Laatuhanska SOFTFLEX Precision, model 2006).
- Standard: EN 388:2016.
- Thickness: 15 ga
- Protection rating: 4131X (abrasion 4, cut Coup 1, tear 3, puncture 1, cut ISO 13997 not tested).
- Body material: Nylon, elastane.
- Construction: Seamless knit.
- Coating: Nitrile foam, roughened sandy nitrile surface, water brushed, palm and fingertips.
- Back of hand: Uncoated knit.
- Colour: Red body, black coating.
- CE marking: Yes.
Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X instructions for use:
Inspect the glove visually before each use. Do not use the glove if the knit has holes or the coating is worn through or has come off. Choose a size that fits closely without squeezing: a glove that is too loose reduces fingertip feel and one that is too tight tires the hand.
Put the glove on a dry hand and pull the elastic cuff over the wrist. The rough sandy nitrile surface works best when clean, so wipe loose dirt and oil off the palm during work. After use, shake or brush off loose dirt and let the glove dry at room temperature without a direct heat source. Store dry and protected from light. Replace the glove when the coating is worn through or the knit is damaged.
Warnings:
- No protection against fire or heat: The Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X is a mechanical protective glove (EN 388). It is not EN 407 classified and does not protect against fire, flames, sparks, hot surfaces or molten metal. Do not use the glove for welding, hot work or handling hot objects; the nylon knit and nitrile coating can melt and cause burns.
- Only minor cut protection: Cut resistance level 1 (Coup), and ISO 13997 cut resistance has not been tested. The glove is not suitable for handling sharp edges, sheet metal, glass or blades; use a cut-resistant glove for these.
- No chemical protection: The glove has no EN ISO 374 rating. Nitrile foam resists oils and greases, but the glove must not be used for handling chemicals or solvents.
- No protection against rotating machine parts: Do not use the glove near rotating blades or machine parts because of the risk of entanglement.
- No electrical protection: The glove does not protect against electric shock and must not be used for live work.
- Damaged glove: A hole or detached coating removes the protection; dispose of a damaged glove.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What does the EN 388:2016 rating 4131X mean on a fitter’s glove?
The markings give the test results in order: abrasion resistance 4 (scale 1–4, highest), cut resistance in the Coup test 1 (1–5), tear resistance 3 (1–4), puncture resistance 1 (1–4), and X means that ISO 13997 cut resistance has not been tested.
What is the difference between a sandy nitrile surface and smooth nitrile foam?
A sandy nitrile surface is roughened, which increases friction on the contact surface and improves grip on wet and oily items. Smooth foam nitrile grips through the porosity of the foam, and it is slightly softer but more slippery in oil.
What does a water brushed coating mean?
Water brushing is a finishing treatment of the coating in which the surface of the palm is brushed while it cures. The treatment softens the coating and keeps the glove flexible in use.
Is the Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X a cut-resistant glove?
No. The cut resistance is level 1, so the glove is intended for installation and precision work. For cut risks, choose the Laatu cut-resistant glove 4343FX Cut Super.
How does this glove differ from the hard-wearing 15 gauge fitter’s glove?
Both are rated 4131X, but this model has a roughened sandy nitrile palm surface and a water brushed coating, which puts the emphasis on grip and tactile sensitivity. The dotted alternative is the Laatu fitter’s glove 4131X 15 ga.
Recycling instructions:
- Glove: The Laatu fitter’s glove Premium 4131X is a combination of nylon, elastane and nitrile coating that cannot be separated into materials. A glove at the end of its life goes to mixed waste or energy waste according to local waste management instructions.
- Oily glove: A glove soaked in oil or another hazardous substance is treated as hazardous waste according to local instructions.
- Packaging: Sort the hanger card into cardboard collection and any plastic bag into plastic collection.
