Milwaukee Cut Level 5 Nitrile Dipped Gloves

They are ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Level 5, and the EN388 rating is 4X43E. The cut protection comes from a nylon/HPPE blend liner rather than the coating, so the rating holds across the glove body where the liner runs.

Two sizes: Large is 48-73-8652 and XL is 48-73-8653. If you are standardizing a crew kit, those are the two numbers to put on the order.

No. These are cut and puncture resistance gloves with a nitrile grip coating, rated to ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Cut Level 5 and EN388 4X43E. Those are mechanical ratings only. For energized work you need ASTM D120 rubber insulating gloves with a voltage class and a leather protector over them.

Yes. The fingertips use Milwaukee's SMARTSWIPE construction and are touchscreen compatible, so you can work a phone, a meter app, or a tablet-based work order without degloving.

They are double-dipped nitrile, with extra reinforcement of the coating in the web between thumb and index finger. That is the spot that wears through first on wire pulling and cable handling, so it is the part of the spec worth knowing. The back of the glove stays breathable rather than being fully encapsulated.

Reading the 4X43E code left to right: 4 for abrasion, X meaning the coup test was not applicable (normal for high-cut liners tested by TDM instead), 4 for tear, 3 for puncture, and E for the TDM cut level. E is the second-highest TDM band under EN388:2016, which lines up with the ANSI Cut Level 5 claim on the same glove.

For lumber, drywall, and general material handling a Level 5 liner is more protection than most crews need and you may prefer a lighter A2 or A3 glove for dexterity. Where it earns its place is sheet metal, glass, strut and banding, cable pulling, and anywhere the hazard is a sharp edge rather than abrasion. The nylon/HPPE liner here keeps the glove thin enough to still work small fasteners.

The nitrile coating is specified for better grip, and nitrile holds up to oils better than a bare textile liner, which is why it is the common choice for mechanical and MRO handling. For wet or chemical immersion you want an unsupported chemical glove instead, since a dipped glove is coated for grip and abrasion, not for liquid containment.