Welding Glove Guide From Watson Gloves Series Vol 22 2024

WHAT GOES INTO OUR GLOVES?

DESIGNS

Gunn Cut This durable design provides better wear and comfort, especially for heavier gloves. This is the standard construction for leather gloves, featuring the benets of a single piece seamless back and the ner seams set further away from the working area of the palm.

Clute Cut This comfortable glove style keeps the palm free of stitching. The palm and all four ngers are cut from one piece of leather and on the back side, each nger is a separate piece of leather.

Wing Thumb The angled construction allows good exibility with no seams on the palm side to obstruct work or cause fatigue.

Straight Thumb A glove thumb that normally lies straight with the index nger.

Welted Seams A thin piece of leather sewn into the seam to strengthen it and protect from sparks. Often a welt is used in the seam at the crotch of the thumb and the base of the ngers.

Kevlar ® Kevlar ® is ve times stronger than steel, yet, it is lightweight, exible and comfortable. It is resistant to chemicals, heat, ames, cuts and breaking. Kevlar ® thread is used in many of the Watson glove styles.

Gauntlet A longer cuff to protect the forearms. Standard length is 5”.

Leather Gore Triangular piece of leather added to gauntlet cuffs to accommodate covering clothing.

Thumb Strap Leather reinforcement added to the thumb crotch area of the glove to protect this critical wear area.

Pulse Protector Leather reinforcement added for protection to the inside wrist area of the glove.

Back Patches Additional leather piece sewn on back of gloves for added protection.

Aluminized A thin lm of aluminum is bonded to the leather giving it a heat reective quality.

LININGS

3M Thinsulate™ Designed by 3M, Thinsulate™ is regarded as state of the art technology in insulation. The bres are ne, making them ideal for trapping insulating air and reecting back the body’s radiant heat. Thinsulate™ insulation provides more warmth with less bulk.

Foam Polyurethane foam core with a cotton eece overlay, provides moderate quick drying and comfortable insulation.

Fleece A lightweight 100% cotton provides insulation and excellent dexterity.

Full Sock P-aramid cut resistant lining also provides heat resistance

LEATHER

Elkskin

Cowhide

Elkskin leather is highly resistant to heat, ames, and abrasion, all while offering exceptional comfort. It comes in thicker cuts, making it ideal to use to make gloves for Stick and MIG welding in high heat applications. Elkskin is chosen for its durability, comfort and dexterity. It effectively resists heat while remaining soft, avoiding the stiffness that can lead to discomfort.

Cowhide leather is renowned for its durability and resistance to heat and ames, making it suitable for high-temperature welding. It offers an excellent balance of strength, dexterity, abrasion resistance, and comfort. Many MIG welding gloves are crafted from top-grain cowhide or cowsplit leather. Cowhide is one of the most popular choices for welding gloves due to its versatility and range of grades and grains available.

Key Features:

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Excellent heat resistance

Naturally resistant to oils and moisture

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Highly versatile with various grades and grains makes it popular for welding gloves Split cowhide leather provides exceptional heat resistance

Maintains softness and exibility even after exposure to high heat and moisture Most sought after leather for welding gloves Perfect for Stick and MIG welding applications

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Ideal for Stick and MIG welding

Deerskin

Goatskin

Deerskin leather offers an incredibly comfortable t and exceptional dexterity. Thick deerskin is effective at resisting high heat levels and has the advantage of molding to the shape of your hand over time, making it an excellent choice for gloves. Regarded as one of the best leathers for welding gloves where dexterity is crucial like Tig welding.

Goatskin leather is a top choice to use for TIG welding gloves because of the low heat application, as it can shrink under high heat conditions. It is known for its comfort and dexterous properties and perfect for welding applications that need high tactile sensitivity like providing the exibility needed to easily pick up and feed ller metal rods.

Key Features:

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Excellent dexterity with a superior tactile feel Remains exible and soft after exposure to moisture, without cracking or stiffening Ideal for TIG welding and applications where precision is essential

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Often referred to as nature’s strongest leather High tensile strength and excellent strength-to-weight ratio

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Exceptional abrasion resistance

Supple due to the natural lanolin produced by goats

Provides high dexterity

Ideal for TIG welding applications

Full-grain vs. split-grain

Full-grain The outer smooth surface of the hide. Provides excellent dexterity, abrasion resistance, and water and oil repellency. Split-grain The internal side of the hide. Provides excellent durability and abrasion resistance but is generally weaker than full-grain. It does however have great resistance to heat and ame and is more economical.

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Welding Processes

LOWEST HEAT EMITTED TiC

Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is an arc continuous solid wire electrode heated a welding gun. MIG workers operate w gloves used in this application need to should also be lined, with a back patch or cowhide leather to protect from mid MID TO HIGH HEAT EMITTED MIC

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), is an arc welding process that produces a weld with a non-consumable tungsten electrode. It requires a high level of detail and precision for beading. Gloves used in this application need great dexterity, are unlined as less heat is emitted and are often made from deer or goatskin leather.

APPLICATIONS

The TIG welding technique is commonplace in many industries including: manufacturing, aerospace, bicycles, automobiles, and thin, delicate workpieces. It’s especially ideal for nonferrous thin/lightweight metals and produces a clean, smooth weld. Suitable metals include: nickel alloys, copper, aluminum, stainless steel, alloy steel, and magnesium.

The MIG welding technique is the most common

Sheet metal welding, home improvement, autom vessels and steel structures, heavy construction of pipelines.

TIG welding is great for welding thinner metals (up to 5mm) because the process doesn't reach high temperatures and won't burn through like Stick will.

MIG welding is great for welding various thick m carbon steel, and stainless steel.

This welding technique produces a high-quality weld because it allows the welder greater control over the surface area. TIG is much slower since welders cannot move the weld pool and cannot supply ller rods as quickly as they can in MIG welding. Also, it requires a high level of detail, which can slow the process down.

Flux shielded arc welding, or stick welding, is a process where the arc is struck between an electrode ux coated metal rod and the work piece. Both the rod and the surface of the work piece melt to create a weld. Gloves used in this application need to be made from heavyweight elk or cowhide leather and have additional features such as back patches and full sock liners to help protect from high heat and sparks. HIGH HEAT EMITTED WITH SPARKS AND SPLATTER STICK APPLICATIONS Stick welding applications are widespread as this welding technique is easy to learn and is used in many settings. Stick welding applications include: shipbuilding, construction, manufacturing, oil/pipeline, structural welding, mining, and steel fabrication. Stick welding is widely used for standard repairs and manufacturing as it’s a durable, cost-effective method for beginners and experienced welders. Stick welding is great for welding thicker metals and not advised for thin metals as it’s so hot it will burn through.

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metals (up to 40 mm) including aluminum,

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HEAVY METAL

126 Pipeliner ® Heat treated split cowhide leather, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and left hand back patch, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 8–13

263AW What the Buck Split deerskin leather, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 7– 13

MIG/STICK

TIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

525 Buckweld Split elk hide, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and left hand back patch, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 8–14

525A Aluminized Welder Split elk hide leather, heat protective aluminized cowhide back patch, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 9–13

525CR - ANSI A5 cut resistant liner 9525T - 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining 9525W - Wool lining 9525 - Cotton eece lining

TIG/MIG

STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

526AW Dr. Feel Good Full-grain reverse elk hide leather, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and left hand back patch, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 8– 13

527 Steel Panther Elk split leather palm and back, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, fully wrapped leather index nger, vibration dampening gel padded palm, snug-tting shirred elastic wrist with 4.5” gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory Size S–XXL

527CR - ANSI A5 cut resistant liner 9527T - 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining 9527W - Wool lining

MIG

TIG/MIG

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531 Iron Maiden Durable elksplit leather back and palm, stitched with Kevlar ® , elksplit leather inset thumb and pulse protector, cowsplit patch on back of hand for additional heat protection, 5 1/2” gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, snug-tting shirred elastic wrist, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory, made for a woman’s hand Size S–M

533 Black Velvet Durable elksplit leather back with full-grain reverse palm, stitched with Kevlar ® , cotton eece lined back of hand, left hand leather back patch and pulse protector, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore and snug-tting shirred elastic wrist, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory Size S–XXL 533CR - ANSI A5 cut resistant liner/ANSI HEAT 2 9533T - 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining 9533W - Wool lining

MIG

MIG/STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

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HEAVY METAL

535 Buckweld Split elk hide, One-nger mitt design with straight thumb, left hand back patch & thumb strap reinforcement, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, made in Canada Size 9–13

285 Buck-Tex Split elk hide leather, gunn cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and left hand back patch, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined, made in Canada Size 9–12 *Special order only

MIG

TIG/MIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

1034 Wopper Lightweight split cowhide leather palm, split cowhide and cotton eece lined back, gunn cut design with wing thumb, 1.5" leather band seam protector, welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, made in Canada Size 10–13 1034T - 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining

1034A Aluminized Welder Split cowhide leather, heat protective aluminized cowhide back, cotton eece lined back, gunn cut design with wing thumb, 1.5" aluminized band seam protector, welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, made in Canada Size 9–13 *Special order only 1034AT - 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining

#1034 WOPPER

Lined back protects hands in heat related applications. Le dos doublé protège les mains dans les applications à haute température.

Style 1034

Size

FPO

L/G

0 0 000 00000 0

MIG/STICK

STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

1039 Meltdown Elksplit leather back and palm stitched with Kevlar ® , cotton eece lined back of hand, green heat treated cow split leather palm patches and pulse protector, wing thumb, extended gauntlet style cuff with wool lining, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory Size S–XXL 1039CR Cutshield ™ ANSI level A5

1039RTA Meltdown Aluminized leather heat shield on back of hand and thumb, heat treated split cowhide leather palm stitched with Kevlar ® thread, thick wool full sock lining, Wing thumb, 9” extended gauntlet cuff with heat resistant leather and Velcro ® closure, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory Size S–XXL

MIG/STICK

STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

1039RT Meltdown Heat treated split cowhide on palm, back & palm patch stitched with Kevlar ® , Thick wool full sock lining, Wing thumb, 5 ½” wide elksplit extended gauntlet style cuff with hook and loop closure, proudly made in our local Burnaby, BC factory Size S–XXL

2735 Mad Cow Reversed-grain cowhide leather, clute cut design with straight thumb, back patch, leather reinforced thumb saddle and pulse protector, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather

gore, unlined Size M–XL

MIG/STICK

MIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

HEAVY METAL

2753 Backhander Reverse deerskin leather palm and back stitched with Kevlar ® thread, clute cut design with straight thumb, cowsplit back patch on both hands and reinforced thumb saddle, 5.5” gauntlet style cuff with

2752 Yellow Tail Full-grain deerskin leather palm, split cowhide back, foam lined back, gunn cut design with wing thumb, reinforced welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff Size S–XL

FPO

0 0 000 00000 0

leather gore Size S–XXL

TIG/MIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

2754 The Hacker Split cowhide leather, cotton eece lined palm, gunn cut design with wing thumb, gauntlet style cuff Size OS

2755 Tigger Split deerskin leather, clute cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and pulse protector, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined Size S–XL

TIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

2756 Pipeliner ® Split cowhide leather, cotton eece lining, gunn cut design with wing thumb, reinforced welted seams, gauntlet

2757 Fabulous Fabricator Full-grain cowhide leather palm and index nger, cotton eece lined palm, split cowhide back, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gunn cut design with wing thumb, pulse protector reinforcement, gauntlet style cuff Size S–XL

style cuff Size OS

MIG/STICK

MIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

2757W Fabulous Fabricator Full-grain cowhide leather palm and index nger, cotton eece lined palm, split cowhide back, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gunn cut design with wing thumb, pulse protector reinforcement, gauntlet style cuff, made for a woman’s hand Size S–XL

2758 Ram Tough Full-grain goatskin leather palm, split cowhide back, gunn cut design with wing thumb, leather reinforced pulse protector, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, unlined Size M–XL

FPO

0 0 000 00000 0

MIG

TIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

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HEAVY METAL

2759 Blue Steel Split cowhide leather, cotton eece lining, gunn cut design with wing thumb, reinforced welted seams, gauntlet

2761 Cow Town Premium split cowhide leather, full cotton eece lining with foam lined back, gunn cut design with wing thumb, 1.5" leather band seam protector, reinforced welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore Size S–XL

style cuff Size OS

FPO

0 0 000 00000 0

MIG/STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

2780 Thrasher Split cowhide leather stitched with Kevlar ® , Cutshield ™ P-aramid/steel/polyester liner, full-grain leather index nger and inset thumb, gauntlet style cuff with shirred

2775 Sexy Back Full-grain cowhide leather, foam lined back, gunn cut design with straight thumb, leather reinforced thumb saddle and pulse protector, welted seams, gauntlet style cuff Size S–XL

elastic wrist Size S–XXL

FPO

0 0 000 00000 0

MIG

MIG/STICK

EN388

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

4X31B 4X44E

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2782 Fired Up Split cowhide leather stitched with Kevlar ® thread, Cutshield ™ P-aramid/steel/ polyester liner, full-grain leather palm, inset thumb and ngertips, gauntlet style cuff with shirred elastic wrist, made for a woman’s hand Size S–M

9238 Fire Brand Split cowhide leather, cotton eece lining, gunn cut design with wing thumb, reinforced welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff Size OS

MIG/STICK

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

9238W Fire Brand Split cowhide leather, cotton eece lining, gunn cut design with wing thumb, reinforced welted seams, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff, made for a woman’s hand Size OS

9486T Winter Welding Series 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining, full-grain cowhide leather, gunn cut design with straight thumb, pulse protector and thumb strap reinforcement, stitched with Kevlar ® thread, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, made in Canada Size 9–13

MIG/STICK

MIG

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

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GOATS

9547 Van Goat 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining with an additional layer of microeece, Cutsheild ™ P-aramid/polyester/steel liner, Dryhide TM water and oil resistant full-grain goatskin leather, drivers style with inset thumb,snug-tting shirred elastic wrist,

9549 Van Goat 3M Thinsulate ™ C100 lining with an additional layer of microeece, Cutsheild ™ P-aramid/polyester/steel liner, Dryhide TM water and oil resistant full-grain goatskin leather, classic gunn cut with wing thumb, welted seams and pulse protector, snug- tting shirred elastic wrist, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore Size M–XXL

Van Goat

premium Cut protection full - grain goatskin with thinsulate C100 Lining protection anti - coupure optimale Cuir de chevre pleine fleur avec doublure thinsulate C100

Style 9549

Size

Style 9549

Size

FPO

L/G

0 00000 00000 0

slip-on style cuff Size XXS–XXL

GRINDING

EN388

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

4X31B 3X44F

547 Van Goat Cutsheild ™ P-aramid/polyester/glass liner, Dryhide ™ water and oil resistant full-grain goatskin leather, drivers style with inset thumb, snug-tting shirred elastic wrist,

549 Van Goat Cutshield ™ Para-aramid/steel/polyester liner, Dryhide ™ water and oil resistant full-grain goatskin leather, gunn cut, wing thumb, pulse protector, gauntlet style cuff Size M–XXL

slip-on style cuff Size XXS–XXL

GRINDING

EN388

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

4X31B 2X33F

4X31B 3X32F

546G Scape Goat Hard-wearing full-grain goatskin leather offers exceptional strength and dexterity, classic gunn cut with inset thumb, gauntlet style cuff, snug-tting shirred elastic wrist Size S–XXL

9545G Scape Goat 3M Recycled Thinsulate ™ EC100 lining is made with 78% post consumer recycled materials, full-grain goatskin leather, gauntlet style cuff with leather gore, snug-tting shirred elastic wrist Size S–XXL *0.6 - 500mL recycled plastic bottle is used to make one pair of gloves

Scape Goat

Tough and strong goatskin leather

Cuir pleine fleur de chevreau, robustes et durable Style conduite avec pouce sans couture Drivers style with inset thumb

Style

Size

FPO

546

L/G

0 00000 00000 0

TIG

EN388

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

4X31B 2X22

4X31B 3X32

RATINGS | TECHNOLOGIES

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Some gloves can be used for more than one welding technique as illustrated in colour coding above. Products with ANSI/ ISEA markings have been designed and tested under controlled laboratory conditions and gloves categorized under TIG/MIG/STICK are suggestions. Please ensure you are wearing the correct glove for the job and reach out to your Hand Protection Specialist for more information.

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