Ergodyne 7251 ProFlex Sandy Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves, A5

The Ergodyne ProFlex 7251 Sandy Nitrile Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves provide ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A5 cut resistance with sandy nitrile palm coating — delivering high-level cut protection for glass handling, wire rope, bladed-edge materials, and sharp metalwork applications where A4 and below cut levels leave workers under-protected, in a sandy nitrile grip formulation appropriate for dry and moderately damp surface conditions. Level A5 cut resistance positions the 7251 at the upper tier of the ANSI/ISEA cut scale — above the A4 level at which many standard industrial cut-resistant work gloves are specified, appropriate for operations where the cutting force of the materials involved (tempered glass, sharp wire rope, knife and blade handling, precision sheet metal with sharp slit edges) exceeds what A4-rated construction provides. The sandy nitrile palm coating offers the textured dry-grip and oil-resistance advantages of nitrile in the familiar sandy-texture format — providing confident tool and material handling grip on rough, dry, and moderately contaminated surfaces in the metalworking, glass fabrication, and construction applications where A5-level cut protection is specified. The 7251 is a straightforward high-cut-level work glove without additional protection functions (no impact armor, no insulation, no waterproofing) — the appropriate specification for operations where A5 cut is the primary documented hand hazard and a simple, dexterous work glove construction without multi-function additions is the right match for the task requirements. Workers who need A5 cut protection in a form that provides grip and flexibility for sustained manual work specify the 7251 over heavier or more complex constructions that add protection functions not indicated by the hazard assessment.

Ergodyne 7251 ProFlex Sandy Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves A5 — Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A5 cut resistance — high-force cut protection for glass, wire rope, and blade-edge materials
• Sandy nitrile palm coating — textured dry-grip for tool and material handling
• Dexterous construction — high cut protection without excessive bulk or multi-function additions
• Appropriate for dry and moderate-damp environments

Specifications

A5 Cut Resistance: Applications and Material Matching

ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Level A5 cut resistance is specified when hazard assessment identifies materials with cutting forces above the A4 threshold — typically where repeated or sustained contact with sharp glass edges, braided or twisted wire rope, slit-edge metal coils, blade-sharpened cutting tools, and similar high-cut-force materials is a documented part of the task. Glass fabrication and installation involving tempered and laminated glass panes, wire rope and cable assembly and handling, precision sheet metal with razor-slit edges from coil slitting operations, and blade handling in food processing and industrial cutting applications are representative A5 environments. The key selection question for A5 vs A4 is whether the specific material's cut characteristics have been assessed and require A5 protection level — not simply specifying A5 as a precautionary overspecification when A4 would adequately protect against the actual documented hazard. Accurate cut level specification prevents over-engineering hand protection beyond what the hazard requires (which adds unnecessary cost, reduced dexterity, and potential compliance resistance) while ensuring the specified level actually protects against the specific material's cut force profile. The 7251's sandy nitrile palm provides the grip formulation appropriate for the glass, metal, and industrial material handling applications where A5 cut is specified, and the straightforward construction without additional protection functions maintains dexterity for the precision manual work these tasks often require.

Compliance and Certifications

• ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 — Cut resistance Level A5
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 — Hand protection requirements

Real-World Benefits

A5-rated construction addresses documented high-force cut hazards that A2 and A4 gloves are not certified to protect against. Glass handlers, wire rope assemblers, and blade-handling workers with documented A5 cut hazard exposure receive the appropriate protection level from the 7251 — not the lower cut levels that are correctly specified for general-purpose work but under-protect against high-force cut materials.

Sandy nitrile palm provides dry-surface grip for tool and material handling in the industrial operations where A5 cut protection is typically required. Glass installation, wire rope work, and precision sheet metal handling — all A5 cut applications — benefit from the sandy nitrile coating's grip performance on the smooth, slippery, and lightly contaminated surfaces typical of these operations.

Applications and Use Cases

• Glass fabrication and glazing — tempered and laminated glass handling — 7251 for glass workers handling tempered, laminated, and specialty glass panes with sharp slit and break edges requiring A5-level cut protection
• Wire rope and cable assembly — high-cut-force stranded metal handling — A5 sandy nitrile gloves for riggers and cable assembly workers handling braided wire rope and stranded cable with cut forces above A4
• Precision sheet metal and coil processing — slit-edge handling — high-cut-level nitrile gloves for metal processors and fabricators handling coil-slit sheet metal with razor-sharp slit edges

Related Products

For A5 cut resistance with full latex waterproof exterior and fleece liner, see Ergodyne ProFlex 7551 Cut-Resistant Waterproof Winter Work Gloves — A5. For A4 sandy nitrile cut protection, see Ergodyne ProFlex 7024 Nitrile Cut-Resistant Gloves — A4. Browse the complete Hand Protection collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does ANSI/ISEA A5 compare to the EN 388 cut scale for international compliance?

ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 and EN 388:2016 use different test methods and cut scale nomenclature. ANSI A5 corresponds approximately to EN 388 cut level D or E depending on the material, though direct equivalence is not always straightforward because the two standards use different test methodologies (ANSI uses TDM-100 blade test, EN 388 uses Coup test and/or ISO 13997). For operations requiring both ANSI and EN compliance documentation, verify that the specific glove carries EN 388 testing and certification in addition to ANSI/ISEA 105 — and check that the EN 388 cut level result matches your EN 388 program requirement independently of the ANSI A5 rating.