[Vicadi 22KV Insulating Gloves (GTCD-VN-03)] is a specialized protective product manufactured in Vietnam, meeting strict safety standards for medium-voltage power grids. This is an essential device for power workers when operating on lines or substations with voltage levels up to 22kV.
Vicadi 22KV Insulating Gloves Specifications
- Product code: GTCD-VN-03.
- Brand: Vicadi (Vietnam).
- Test voltage: 22kV.
- Maximum working voltage: 22,000V.
- Length: Approximately 400 - 450 mm (protecting up to the elbow).
- Thickness: Approximately 2.0 - 2.5 mm (thicker than low-voltage lines to ensure medium-voltage insulation).
- Color: Typically red or characteristic orange-yellow.
Highlights
- Strong insulation capability: The product is designed for safe operation at a voltage level of 22,000V (22kV), the common voltage level of medium-voltage power grids in Vietnam.
- Natural rubber material: Made from pure natural rubber latex, giving the gloves high mechanical durability, excellent elasticity, and no deformation when stretched.
- Design suitable for Vietnamese physique: Vicadi has researched glove dimensions based on the characteristics of Vietnamese hands, helping users feel a comfortable fit, neither too wide nor too tight, thereby enabling more precise operations.
- Environmental durability: The gloves have good resistance to harsh weather conditions, high resistance to rubber aging, and are puncture and scratch-resistant to a permissible extent.
- Quality standards: The product complies with national standards such as TCVN 5589-1991 for electrical safety, ensuring absolute peace of mind for users.
Practical Applications
- Power industry: Operating load break switches, fuse cutouts (FCO), working on 22kV substations.
- Industrial electrical construction: Installing electrical systems for factories and industrial zones using private substations.
- Grid maintenance: Replacing components, insulating porcelain, or troubleshooting on medium-voltage lines.
Proper Technical Usage
- Inspection before wearing: Use the manual inflation method to check if the gloves have holes or air leaks. Even a pinhole-sized puncture can cause dangerous discharge at the 22kV level.
- Wearing protective gloves: For medium-voltage lines, it is mandatory to wear extra protective leather gloves on the outside to prevent sharp objects (wires, metal edges) from tearing the insulating rubber layer.
- Wearing inner liner gloves: You can wear thin inner cotton gloves to absorb sweat, preventing hands from slipping during long work sessions.
Important Notes and Storage
- Periodic inspection: It is absolutely necessary to have the gloves tested at periodic electrical testing centers (usually every 6 months). Do not use gloves that have passed their inspection deadline even if they look new.
- Avoid chemicals: Do not let the gloves come into contact with gasoline, oil, acid, or organic solvents as they will cause the rubber to disintegrate quickly.
- Cleaning after use: If the gloves get dirty, wash them with clean water and mild soap, then wipe dry and sprinkle a little talcum powder (cornstarch) inside to prevent sticking.
- Storage: Store the gloves in a dedicated bag, in a dry place, away from direct sunlight, and do not fold the gloves during storage.
