Ansell HyFlex 11-550 Abrasion Resistant Nitrile Foam Coated Gloves

Description

Ansell HyFlex® 11-550

Abrasion-Resistant Nitrile Foam Coated Work Gloves

Medium Duty • Cut + Heat Utility

Nitrile foam grip INTERCEPT™ cut fiber (entry) FORTIX™ durability Heat contact up to 100°C / 212°F

HyFlex® 11-550 is a versatile handling glove engineered for higher wear areas—combining a nitrile foam palm coating for dependable grip in dry or lightly oily handling, with durability-focused construction to help extend service life in abrasive work.

Key features

Nitrile foam palm coating supports secure grip in dry or slightly oily environments
FORTIX™ abrasion-focused design for longer wear in abrasive handling
INTERCEPT™ cut-resistance fiber provides entry-level cut protection for mixed tasks
Comfort-oriented liner blend designed for all-day use

Common uses

General maintenance and maintenance inspection
Handling sharp-edged objects (e.g., sheet goods, glass handling where permitted by site rules)
Molding and plastic injection support tasks
Automotive and machinery/equipment handling

Quick specs (high level)

Coating: Nitrile (palm coated)

Liner: Para-aramid / nylon / spandex blend

Gauge: 15

Color: Black

Sizes: 6–10

Packaging: 12 pairs/bag • 12 bags/carton

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Glove selection should align to your task hazard assessment (cut, abrasion, heat, chemical, electrical, and dexterity needs) and site PPE program.

The Technical Vault HyFlex® 11-550 — Abrasion + Grip + Entry Cut Protection

Abrasive handling Dry / light-oil grip Heat contact (light duty)

In facility work, glove performance usually fails at the “edges” of a job: abrasion from repeated contact, reduced grip from oils, and occasional sharp hazards. HyFlex® 11-550 is designed as a balanced option for those mixed conditions—prioritizing wear life and handling control while still providing entry-level cut help.

1) Why nitrile foam is used for grip

Nitrile foam coatings are commonly selected when you need reliable “contact friction” without the tackiness of fully smooth coatings—especially in dry parts handling and environments with light oil films. The foam structure can improve contact area and help reduce micro-slips that lead to drops and pinch injuries.

2) Durability focus: abrasion is a leading driver of glove spend

Abrasion is often the first reason gloves are replaced (palm wear, fingertip thinning, coating loss). A durability-oriented platform helps extend change-out intervals, which improves consistency for workers (same feel and grip throughout a shift) and reduces variation in protection.

3) How to use “entry-level” cut protection correctly

Entry cut protection is best used for tasks with intermittent sharp contact (handling stamped parts, occasional burrs) rather than continuous blade exposure. If your process involves sustained sharp-edge handling, standardize a higher cut level and verify it against your incident data and job hazard analysis.

4) Heat contact claims: what they mean in practice

Light-duty contact heat capability is useful for short touches of warm components or tooling—not for welding, molten splash, or prolonged handling of hot stock. If heat is a primary hazard, move to a glove specifically rated for the thermal exposure mode (contact, convective, radiant, molten).

Common questions

Is this a cleanroom glove? No—this is an industrial PPE glove intended for facility and production handling.
What’s the best way to spec it? Start with your hazard assessment, then confirm grip needs (dry/oily), abrasion drivers, and cut exposure frequency.
How does SOS support programs? SOS can help standardize sizes, packaging, documentation, and supply continuity across multi-site facilities.

SOSCleanroom (SOS) supports customers nationally and provides access to manufacturer documentation for consistent PPE program control.