Report overview
Insulating gloves offer personal protection against electrical shocks when working on or near live wires. Six classes of gloves, differing in electrical characteristics, are provided and are designated as Class 00, Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4.
Employees who work in close proximity to live electrical current may require a variety of electrically insulating protective equipment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines this in its electrical protective equipment standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.137, which provides the design requirements and in-service care and use requirements for electrical insulating gloves and sleeves as well as insulating blankets, matting, covers and line hoses.
Once the electrical safety gloves have been issued, OSHA requires that ?protective equipment be maintained in a safe, reliable condition.? This requires that the gloves be inspected for any damage before each day?s use. Gloves must also be inspected immediately following any incident that may have caused damage. OSHA also requires that insulating gloves be given an air test along with the inspection.
The air testing method is described in ASTM F496-14a Standard Specification for in-Service Care of Insulating Gloves and Sleeves. The glove is filled with air, either manually or with a powered inflator, and then checked for leakage. The leakage is detected by listening for escaping air or by holding the glove against the tester?s cheek to feel air releasing. In accordance with ASTM F496-14a, gloves and sleeves should be expanded no more than 1.5 times their normal size for Type I, and 1.25 times normal for Type II during the air test. The procedure should then be repeated with the glove turned inside out.
Since sleeves cannot be inflated, they should be inspected along the edge as they are rolled. Rolling will stretch the sleeve along the edge, making cuts, tears and ozone cutting more visible. After the outside of the sleeve is inspected, the procedure should also be repeated with the sleeve turned inside out.
Before each use, gloves and sleeves should be inspected for holes; rips or tears; ozone, cutting or ultraviolet damage; and signs of chemical deterioration per ASTM F1236-14, Standard Guide for Visual Inspection of Electrical Protective Rubber Products. Gloves and sleeves should also be examined to determine if they show any damage as a result of chemical contamination, particularly from petroleum products. The first sign of chemical exposure is swelling in the area of contamination. Should any glove or sleeve be exposed to chemical contaminants or suspected of any other physical damage, they should be retested per ASTM D120-14a requirements.
This report contains market size and forecasts of Insulating Gloves in global, including the following market information:
Global Insulating Gloves Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2023-2030, ($ millions)
Global Insulating Gloves Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2023-2030, (K Pairs)
Global top five Insulating Gloves companies in 2022 (%)
The global Insulating Gloves market was valued at US$ 288.6 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 393 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2023-2030.
Global insulating gloves key players include Honeywell Safety, Ansell, YOTSUGI CO., LTD., Hubbell Power Systems, etc. Global top 5 manufacturers hold a share over 45%.
North America is the largest market, with a share over 30%, followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe, both have a share over 60%.
In terms of product, medium voltage is the largest segment, with a share about 55%. And in terms of application, the largest application is electrical and electronics, followed by automotive industry.
We surveyed the Insulating Gloves manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Insulating Gloves Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2023-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Pairs)
Global Insulating Gloves Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2022 (%)
Medium Voltage
High Voltage
Low Voltage
Global Insulating Gloves Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2023-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Pairs)
Global Insulating Gloves Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2022 (%)
Electrical and Electronics
Automotive Industry
Public Utilities
Communication Industry
Others
Global Insulating Gloves Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2023-2030 ($ Millions) & (K Pairs)
Global Insulating Gloves Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)
North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis
The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:
Key companies Insulating Gloves revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Insulating Gloves revenues share in global market, 2022 (%)
Key companies Insulating Gloves sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (K Pairs)
Key companies Insulating Gloves sales share in global market, 2022 (%)
Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:
Honeywell Safety
Ansell
G.B. Industries
YOTSUGI CO., LTD.
Hubbell Power Systems
CATU
Stanco Safety Products
SHUANGAN TECHNOLOGY
Dipped Products PLC (DPL)
Cementex Products
Magid Glove & Safety
Raychem RPG
Boddingtons Electrical
Secura B.C.
Regeltex
Derancourt
