Ansell ActivArmr R0011BUL Ultra-Lightweight Electrical Safety Insulating Glove
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Rating shown is the Amazon customer rating at the time of writing, not our own score. Specification-based assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published Ansell listing and ANSI/ISEA 105 hand-protection ratings. We have not hands-on or laboratory-tested this product.
The Ansell Ansell ActivArmr R0011BUL Ultra-Lightweight Electrical Safety Insulating Glove is hand protection listed on Amazon by Ansell. This page summarises the published specification and sets it against the ANSI/ISEA 105 rating system used across our hand protection range.
Key details from the Ansell listing
- Ansell ActivArmr R0011BUL Ultra-Lightweight Electrical Safety Insulating Glove
Where electrical gloves fit in your PPE program
Hand injuries are among the most common workplace injuries, and the right glove depends entirely on the hazard - cut, puncture, chemical, heat, vibration, or simple abrasion. A glove that is excellent for one is often wrong for another, so compare our latex gloves, vinyl gloves, and cut-resistant gloves against the task rather than buying one glove for everything.
What the standard requires
ANSI/ISEA 105 rates cut resistance A1 to A9, along with abrasion, puncture, and chemical-permeation performance. OSHA 1910.138 requires hand protection appropriate to the hazard rather than one specific rating, so the ANSI marks are how you document that the glove suits the job. See leather work gloves and chemical-resistant gloves for adjacent categories.
How to choose the right one
Identify the primary hazard, choose the rating that covers it, then size for dexterity. Thicker gloves protect more and feel less; coated palms add grip in wet or oily work. For chemicals, always check breakthrough time for the specific substance. Compare heat-resistant gloves, insulated electrical gloves, and material-handling gloves.
Care, inspection and replacement
Inspect for cuts, thin spots, swelling, or stiffening before each use, and replace once the shell is breached - a cut-resistant glove loses its rating the moment it is penetrated. Store cool, dry, and out of sunlight. See welding gloves and mechanics gloves for the rest of the kit.
Who this suits - and who should look elsewhere
This suits workers whose main hazard matches the glove's rating - abrasion and grip for general handling, a cut level for blades and glass, a polymer and breakthrough time for chemicals, or a temperature range for heat. It is the wrong choice if your real hazard is different in kind: vibration, electrical shock, or impact each need a purpose-built glove. Compare disposable gloves and winter work gloves when the task mixes hazards, and never substitute a general work glove for voltage-rated protection.
How we assess this product
WC Safety is an independent PPE review and research site. We do not sell, ship, or stock anything, and we have not physically tested this electrical glove. What we do is read the published Ansell specification against the governing standard, flag what the listing does and does not state, and place the product in context next to the alternatives we cover. Where a number matters for compliance - a rating, a class, a temperature, a voltage - we take it from the manufacturer listing and expect you to confirm it on the live listing before you buy. The star rating on this page belongs to Amazon customers, not to us. Read more across our anti-vibration gloves and workplace PPE coverage.
Related gear to compare
disposable gloves Β· winter work gloves Β· anti-vibration gloves Β· workplace PPE Β· safety glasses Β· safety footwear Β· hard hats Β· respiratory protection
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What to check before you buy
- Class determines the voltage
- ASTM D120 classes run 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4, each with a defined maximum use voltage. The class must be selected for the actual exposure.
- Retest interval
- Insulating gloves must be electrically retested at defined intervals - and gloves that have been issued for service have a shorter permitted interval than gloves in storage.
- Leather protectors
- Rubber insulating gloves are worn with leather protectors over them. The rubber provides the insulation; the leather protects the rubber from the mechanical damage that would destroy it.
- Air test before each use
- An air (inflation) test before each use catches pinholes and cuts that are invisible. It takes seconds and is the last line of defense.
How it compares to other electrical insulating gloves we review
| Product | List price |
|---|---|
| Ansell ActivArmr R0011BUL Ultra-Lightweight Electrical Safety Insulating Glove (this page) | $94.30 |
| Enespro Class 0 Insulated Electrical Gloves, 1000V AC / 1500V DC Rubber | $247.63 |
| Enespro Premium Class 00 Insulated Electrical Gloves Kit, 500V AC / 750V DC | $258.37 |
| DongChu Insulated Electrician Gloves, 1000V Coated Work Gloves | $12.99 |
List prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full electrical insulating gloves range, or see all jobsite equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What do the glove classes mean?
ASTM D120 defines classes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 with increasing maximum use voltage. Selecting the class is a function of the voltage you may contact, not of comfort.
How often must insulating gloves be tested?
Rubber insulating gloves require periodic electrical retesting. Gloves issued for service are on a shorter cycle than gloves that have remained in storage - follow OSHA 1910.137 and your program.
Why do I need leather protectors?
The rubber does the insulating and is easily damaged by abrasion, cuts and punctures. Leather protectors take that damage instead, preserving the dielectric integrity.
What is the air test?
Rolling or inflating the glove to pressurize it and checking for escaping air, which reveals pinholes and cuts. It is performed before each use.
When should insulating gloves be removed from service?
Immediately on any hole, tear, cut, embedded object, swelling, texture change, ozone cutting or chemical damage - or if the retest date has passed.
Where do the specifications on this page come from?
They are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.
Does WC Safety sell this product?
No. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
How was the rating on this page determined?
The score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.
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