Looking for elbow length nitrate gloves - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 06:24:34 pm
content: When I refurbish/repair old equipment, it is often necessary to reach in and scrub, de-grease, and do whatever it needs to be done. Often, I'd rather not do it with my bare hands, so I use gloves. Regular disposables are often too short. Veterinary gloves are too flimsy and baggy. Surgeon's gloves are too expensive, and I don't need it to be sterile. I need it disposable too.Does anyone know a source I can buy from USA that sells elbow or longer length nitrate or vinyl gloves in small (100s) quantity?

author: themadhippy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:12:55 pm
content: why disposable? once youve finished the job wash them whilst wearing them

author: magic
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:13:15 pm
content: It's nitrile rubber. Nitrates are rather too stiff for the purpose and often soluble in water

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:18:28 pm
content: https://www.spectrumchemical.com/OA_HTML/lab-supplies-products_Microflex-93-243-Extended-Cuff-Disposable-Nitrile-Gloves-156-in-Blue-XS-108-60440_331279.jsp

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:22:05 pm
content: Wow! Over $1000 for a case!Why disposable? I really don't want to clean the gloves after they get gunked up with dust saturated with oil and tabacco mixture.... or whatever those paste like resides are made of.

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:37:40 pm
content: Quote from: tkamiya on May 02, 2021, 07:22:05 pmThat's a case of 1000 - so $2 a pair. Pretty fair price. Plus, you can buy a pack of 100 (which was one of your requirements along with being nitrile and elbow length) for $145. That's still a fair price for a low-demand product that meets all your specs.

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 07:39:43 pm
content: I guess so.... I'm going to have to rethink the way I'm approaching this. While reasonably priced, as you pointed out, it's too much for my hobby use.Thanks for the information. I do appreciate it.

author: Syntax Error
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 08:08:45 pm
content: I typed "elbow length rubber gloves" into ebay... Interesting. Nothing for 'engineering' use, but plenty of choices in a range of colors. Washable too. I then changed the search to "nitron oil resistant industrial gauntlets". I think that's what you might be wanting to search for.

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 10:54:59 pm
content: It must be a regional thing. When I search eBay on that, I see nothing relevant.

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 10:57:21 pm
content: Depending on what the stuff is you don't want on your arms, you could wrap them in cling film and then just wear regular disposable nitrile gloves. I've done that before

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 11:01:53 pm
content: Check out a local farmer or supply for those colic and breach cases that occur. Full up to the armpit

author: highpower
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2021, 11:47:20 pm
content: Quote from: JohnnyMalaria on May 02, 2021, 10:57:21 pmAnother option:https://www.mcmaster.com/gloves/gloves-and-sleeves-4/disposable-sleeves/

author: tkamiya
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 03, 2021, 04:16:50 am
content: Thanks for the picture. I wasn't quite sure what you were referring to but that makes it clear. They seem to be called "veterinary gloves" in US. I may have to investigate this further even though I discarded it as potential candidate. I can buy 50 pieces for $10 on Amazon. I prefer tight fitting nitrate but prices are just too high for my budget. I'd imagine if they were made to be worn for a doc to put his hands into animal's orifices, they should be leak free and strong enough.I'm going to either just order one and see what comes or ask my vet for her opinion.