Tegera 7788 Goatskin Welding Gloves EN 12477 Type B

A fine-touch welding glove for work that needs feel

Tegera 7788 is the welding glove in the Tegera range built around fingertip sensitivity. The palm and the back of the hand are both made from top-quality black full grain goatskin, joined to a cow split leather safety cuff. Goat grain is thin and supple, so the glove suits jobs such as TIG welding, fit-up and tacking where a thicker cowhide gauntlet would feel clumsy.

Ejendals describes it as a premium welding glove with extremely good fingertip sensitivity, extra flexibility and a perfect fit. It is classed as a light-weight glove and is unlined, so heat does not build up inside it the way it can in a lined gauntlet. The data sheet lists it under both heat protection gloves and welding gloves, and it carries EN 12477 Type B, the type used for welding gloves where dexterity matters more than maximum protection (general standard information).

Key features

• Top-quality black goat grain leather on palm and back of hand, with a cow split leather cuff
• Gun grip reinforcements on the thumb, index finger and palm for added durability and grip
• Glide patches on the sides of the hand protect against abrasion and heat
• Folded fingertips design to enhance fingertip sensitivity
• Withstands contact heat up to 100 C (212 F)
• Heat-resistant sewing thread and reinforced seams
• Reinforced fingers and thumb
• Elasticated 180 degree fastening with a leather safety cuff
• Dexterity level 5 as printed on the sheet

Technical specifications

Sizes and article numbers

Choosing 7788 for the right welding task

The EN 407 code 412X4X reads as burning behaviour 4, contact heat 1, convective heat 2, radiant heat not tested, small splashes of molten metal 4 and large quantities of molten metal not tested (code structure from EN 407). The sheet also states heat resistance up to 100 C contact heat, which is the level 1 figure. Treat it as a glove for controlled, lower-heat welding and not for heavy overhead or high-amperage stick welding with large molten metal exposure; for that, check a heavier gauntlet.

The EN 388 result 2111X means abrasion 2, blade cut 1, tear 1 and puncture 1, with impact not tested. Six sizes are listed, 7 to 12 (S to 3XL), so measure the hand and choose the closest size, because a goatskin glove that is too loose loses the fingertip feel it is chosen for. Send the article number with the size, for example 7788-9, and confirm the quantity in full bundles of 6 pairs when you request a quotation.

Wear, limits and care

The sheet carries a clear warning: this model is not intended for use in wet conditions. Wet leather conducts heat faster and shrinks as it dries, so keep the glove dry, and replace it when the palm leather becomes hard or cracked. The environments printed for the glove are dry, clean, warm, moist, dirty and harsh, with the wet warning above taking priority.

Ejendals fits the glove with heat-resistant thread and reinforced seams at the stress points. Inspect the seams and the folded fingertips before every shift. Do not use a glove that is contaminated with oil or solvent near hot work, and store it flat away from direct sun and moisture.

Where Tegera 7788 is used

The sheet lists welding, hot work, metalwork, sheet-metal work, foundry, glass industry work, petro-chemical work, installation work, marine work and mining among the areas of use. The listed industries include oil and gas extraction, chemical and petrochemical, basic metals and metal fabrication, electricity and gas supply, and building and construction. In Gulf yards and fabrication shops this typically means pipe and structural fit-up, tack welding and TIG root passes where a lighter glove keeps control of the torch.

Related items and documents

Other hand protection from the same maker is covered in this range, for example the Tegera 8160 latex chemical glove (contact heat up to 250 C) and the Tegera 8846 thin cut F glove. For helmets, torches and consumables see Safety & PPE. The Ejendals product sheet for 7788 is attached to this page as a PDF; confirm the final size and quantity against your site risk assessment before ordering, and Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, will quote on request.

Frequently asked questions

What do the EN 407 and EN 12477 markings on Tegera 7788 mean?

The sheet prints EN 407:2020 412X4X and EN 12477:2001+A1:2005 Type B. EN 407 covers heat and fire hazards, and Type B is the dexterity-oriented welding glove type in EN 12477.

Is this glove lined?

No. The sheet lists the lining as unlined, with a leather safety cuff and elasticated 180 degree fastening.

Can I use it for wet work?

No. Tegera states that the model is not intended for use in wet conditions.

What is the contact heat limit?

The sheet states heat resistance up to 100 C (212 F) for contact heat.

Which sizes are available?

Sizes 7 (S), 8 (M), 9 (L), 10 (XL), 11 (XXL) and 12 (3XL), sold in bundles of 6 pairs and cartons of 30 pairs.