Ergodyne 7070 ProFlex Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves, A7, Heat Resistant

The Ergodyne ProFlex 7070 Nitrile Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A7 cut resistance with EN 407 Level 1 contact heat resistance in a 13-gauge aramid fiber knit — addressing high-force cut hazards and incidental thermal contact from hot surfaces in a single glove for metal fabrication, automotive, and industrial operations with both sharp-edge and thermal contact exposures. The 7070's 13-gauge aramid fiber (Kevlar or equivalent) shell delivers A7-level cut resistance — one of the higher cut protection levels in the ANSI/ISEA cut scale, appropriate for operations involving glass, sharp metal edges, blades, and cutting tools where lower-level cut-resistant gloves provide insufficient protection against the high-force laceration hazard. Aramid fiber's inherent heat resistance contributes EN 407 Level 1 contact heat protection — while not rated for sustained thermal work like welding gloves, the aramid shell provides the baseline contact heat resistance that protects against brief contact with hot metal surfaces, hot machine components, and workpieces heated by cutting, grinding, or machining operations. The nitrile palm coating provides grip on both dry and lightly oiled surfaces — important for metal fabrication operations where cutting oils, coolants, and light surface contamination affect grip performance on smooth and oily metal parts. The combination of A7 cut resistance, contact heat protection, and oil-grip nitrile coating addresses the multi-hazard exposure profile common in precision metalworking, automotive assembly, and industrial manufacturing operations.

Ergodyne 7070 ProFlex Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves A7 — Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A7 cut resistance — high-level cut protection for glass, blades, and sharp metal
• EN 407 Level 1 contact heat resistance — protection against brief hot surface contact
• 13-gauge aramid fiber knit — inherent cut and thermal resistance from aramid construction
• Nitrile palm coating — grip on dry and lightly oiled surfaces
• Multi-hazard protection — cut + thermal in one glove for metalworking environments

Specifications

A7 Cut Resistance: High-Level Protection for Metal Fabrication and Sharp-Edge Operations

ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A7 cut resistance represents the upper range of cut protection below the extreme-cut-hazard A8 and A9 levels — appropriate for operations where the cutting force delivered by the specific material, blade, or workpiece exceeds what A4 and A5 gloves can reliably resist. Metal stamping and presswork with sharp die edges, precision grinding with sharp abrasive wheels, glass cutting and handling operations, blade-sharpened edge handling, and automotive assembly operations involving sharp stampings and metal components are the applications where A7 protection is commonly specified over lower cut levels. The 13-gauge aramid knit provides a balance between cut protection level and dexterity — 13g construction allows more finger movement than heavier 7g constructions, making the 7070 appropriate for tasks requiring grip and manual dexterity in precise metalwork. The aramid fiber's natural thermal stability provides the EN 407 Level 1 contact heat resistance as an inherent property of the fiber — not as an added treatment that degrades with washing — making the thermal protection persistent through the glove's service life. Nitrile coating on the palm and fingers supports the grip demands of metalworking: oil-wet nitrile maintains gripping surface against lightly oiled parts and tools that would slip on bare fabric.

Compliance and Certifications

• ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 — Cut resistance Level A7
• EN 407 — Thermal hazards Level 1 contact heat resistance
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 — Hand protection requirements

Real-World Benefits

A7 cut protection addresses the high-force cut hazards in precision metalworking that lower-level gloves under-protect against. Metal stamping, glass cutting, blade handling, and automotive sharp-component assembly operations involve cut hazard forces that A2 and A4 gloves may not adequately resist — the 7070's A7 rating addresses these high-force cut exposures with the aramid fiber construction appropriate for sustained metalworking use.

EN 407 Level 1 contact heat resistance protects against brief hot surface contact common in machining and metal processing. Workers who handle freshly machined, cut, or ground metal parts that retain surface heat from processing operations receive contact heat protection from the aramid shell — reducing burn risk from incidental contact with hot workpieces without requiring a separate thermal glove for operations that are primarily cut-hazard environments with incidental thermal contact.

Applications and Use Cases

• Metal stamping and press operations — 7070 for press operators and die handlers with sharp stamped-metal component handling and hot die contact exposure
• Glass cutting and fabrication — A7 cut-resistant gloves for glass cutters and fabricators handling sharp glass edges and sheet glass in cutting and assembly operations
• Automotive assembly — sharp stampings and components — cut and thermal glove for assembly workers handling sharp automotive body stampings, brackets, and metal components in production environments

Related Products

For A2 cut resistance with smooth PU palm for light-duty precision work, see Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 PU Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves — A2. For A5 cut resistance with waterproof winter construction, see Ergodyne ProFlex 7551 Cut-Resistant Waterproof Winter Work Gloves. Browse the complete Hand Protection collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 7070 appropriate for welding operations?

The 7070 provides EN 407 Level 1 contact heat resistance — appropriate for brief incidental contact with warm surfaces, not sustained thermal exposure from welding arc or spatter. Welding requires gloves with higher EN 407 thermal ratings (Level 3-4 contact heat, flame resistance, and radiant heat protection) from leather or heavy insulated constructions. The 7070 is appropriate for metalworking operations adjacent to welding where the primary hazard is cut risk from sharp metal components and incidental hot-part contact, not direct welding thermal exposure. For welding thermal hazard protection, specify welding-rated gloves appropriate for the welding process.