THREE FACTORS FOR CHOOSING WELDING GLOVES

There are several types of welding gloves available on the market, but before you buy any glove, make sure you buy the right one to meet your needs.

Check the materials of the gloves and also their characteristics. Available in both natural and synthetic materials, both materials have their own characteristics and functionality.

1/ TYPE OF WELDING

ENGLISH: MIG welding uses electricity to join the metal together forming an arc between the electrode and the metal. Compared to TIG, this welding style is less precise, but works well for long runs. This means there'll be more sparks flying.

MMA arc welding with coated electrodes: This style of welding is one of the most popular and is used in the construction of heavy steel structures. Like MIG welding, it uses electricity to create an arc to fuse metals together, so high heat and a lot of sparks are to be expected.

TG: Welded with inert tungsten gas. It is a highly technical style of welding that requires great precision. If welding was karate, TIG welding would be Mr. This is Miyagi. Mastering TIG requires a lot of practice to produce a first-class weld.

2/ THE MATERIAL OF THE GLOVE

Leather is the preferred material for welding because it is durable, nonconductive, and good at dissipating heat. But just as there are options depending on the type of weld, each skin has its proper purpose:

Manufacture from materials of any heading It offers great resistance to abrasion and traction, but is still soft and flexible. It works very well for TIG welding where dexterity is key.

Horsehair: Sturdy, durable and comfortable, this less popular leather is preferred for TIG welding for its good dexterity.

Pork skin: A tough leather that works well in wet and oily conditions, pork leather is ideal for TIG, MIG and MMA welding.

Containing by weight: Cowskin is the most popular leather due to its wide range of quality and uses. Durable and comfortable, but slightly bulkier, cow leather is normally used in MIG or MMA welding.

Containing by weight: Gamuza is a soft, flexible leather and provides a good feel and pleasant dexterity due to this leather being commonly used in TIG welding gloves.

Elkskin: Elkskin will not harden as quickly as cow skin when exposed to high heat, which means less hand fatigue. This type of leather is typically used in MMA or MIG welding due to the high heat used.

3/ HAND MOVEMENT

When it comes to the glove, good skill is subjective. The choice of appropriate hand protection skill depends on the task being performed.

A baseball glove will let you catch the ball, but try changing the oil in your car while you're carrying one. For welding, being able to move the hand is important to perform an efficient task, but the level of skill required changes depending on the style of welding.

For MIG and MMA welding, increased heat protection will be the key to getting the job done well.