Hand Protection Science
A wide variety of applications require the use of safety gloves. Some of the most common uses for safety gloves are heat, abrasion and cut resistance, static control, cold and liquid protection, chemical resistance, improved grip, and hand visibility. Each type of glove is created by using specific ma - terial or materials which are configured and blended in a certain way that best protects against the po - tential hazard and accounts for user comfort. Both PIP and Ansell gloves feature some truly in - novative cut protection technology. Here’s a break - down of the science behind just a few those tech - nologies: Ansell INTERCEPT™ A specialized knitting technology that blends engi - neered, synthetic and natural fibers into high-perfor - mance yarns that provide high cut protection with - out sacrificing comfort or dexterity. PIP MaxiFlex ® Ultimate™ Designed and developed as a breathable glove, the MaxiFlex ® Ultimate™ has become a benchmark for precision handling in dry and slightly oily environ - ments. MicroFoam nitrile makes for a coating com - patible with light oils for good grip and abrasion re - sistance. AnsellGrip Technology™ This is a coating that creates a truly unique texture on the glove which pushes oils and any other liquids away from the object being gripped. This helps re - lieve hand and arm strain that typically happen in poor grip situations. PIP G-Tek ® KEV™ Features DuPont™ Kevlar ® , known for lightweight, comfortable and enduring protection against heat, cuts, lacerations and abrasions. Its latex crinkle
coating provides the ultimate level of abrasion re - sistance and grip performance while handling wet or dry tools, materials or machines. ANSI A3 cut resistance delivers the optimal level of mechanical protection. Cut protection performance characteristics range from material weight to material composition to coatings that are applied to the inside of gloves. When science indicates the perfect balance for those characteristics, it results in higher confidence and comfort for your employees, which means bet - ter productivity for you. Mix in other safety standards like abrasion, tear, puncture, chemical, heat, and vibration resistance (and the different levels of dexterity each kind of glove needs for different applications) and you’ll start to get the full picture of just how many vari - ables safety gloves really have. Finding the perfect balance between fit and proper application can make all the difference when convincing workers to prioritize safety during any given task. See pages 18-23 in this guide for a complete analy - sis of options, including: • ANSI vs EN Cut Protection Ratings • ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 Testing Methods: Cut Levels A1 - A9 • How to choose an ANSI Cut Level • EN388 Testing Method • Cut Levels A - F • ANSI vs EN: Explaining Puncture Resistance Ratings • ANSI/ISEA 105 & EN388 Testing Methods • ANSI/ISEA 105 with ASTM F2878 (Large Object & Fine Object Threat) • Choosing a Puncture Resistance Standard & Level • ANSI/ISEA 105 & EN 388 Scale Comparison in Simple Terms • Glove Material Pros and Cons
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