Ansell ActivArmr 80-813 Cut and Flame Resistant Foam Coated Gloves

The Ansell ActivArmr® 80-813 is engineered for industrial tasks where mechanical cut hazards and intermittent flame or heat exposure are present at the same workstation. These are not laboratory or cleanroom conditions—they are production floors, fabrication areas, maintenance bays, and material handling zones where gloves must survive abrasion, gripping, flexing, and thermal stress without compromising dexterity.

At the core of the 80-813 is a flame-resistant aramid-based liner. Aramid fibers are selected not for comfort alone, but for their ability to maintain structural integrity when exposed to elevated temperatures. Unlike commodity fibers that melt or shrink, aramids char and self-extinguish, reducing the risk of secondary injury when brief flame contact occurs.

This liner is engineered to deliver cut resistance through fiber strength and yarn density, rather than relying on bulk. The result is a glove that balances protection with hand mobility—critical in tasks involving tool control, component positioning, or repetitive grasping.

The palm and fingers are protected with a foam nitrile coating engineered for oil-affected and mixed-surface environments. Foam nitrile differs from flat coatings in that its micro-porous structure increases surface contact, allowing oils to be displaced into the coating rather than acting as a lubricant between glove and part.

From a durability standpoint, nitrile provides excellent abrasion resistance and maintains grip characteristics over repeated cycles. This makes the 80-813 suitable for extended wear in applications where gloves are expected to last through multiple handling sequences rather than single-task use.

• Cut resistance: achieved through high-strength aramid fibers and yarn construction rather than excessive thickness.
• Flame resistance: inherent to the liner material; protection does not wash out or degrade with wear.
• Abrasion resistance: delivered by the nitrile coating, protecting high-wear zones such as fingertips and palm.
• Grip control: foam nitrile maintains friction in dry, lightly oily, and mixed-contamination environments.

The ActivArmr® 80-813 is well-suited for operations such as metal handling, fabrication support, equipment maintenance, utilities work, and industrial assembly where workers encounter sharp edges, residual heat, or brief flame exposure. Its design supports continuous hand use without excessive stiffness, helping reduce fatigue over long shifts.

Like all coated industrial gloves, service life is driven by abrasion rate, surface roughness, and task frequency. High-wear indicators include thinning or glazing of the nitrile coating and loss of grip in oil-exposed areas. Regular visual inspection allows teams to replace gloves before protection is compromised, supporting consistent risk control at the workstation.