Assembly machines are powerful systems that if improperly used, have the ability to cause a large amount of harm to the human body. There are many precautionary measures for workers to take in order to ensure that they do not get injured.  Gloves are a perfect piece of protective equipment that protects against a multitude of harmful agents. Below is a compilation of different glove types that help mitigate injuries in the workplace. Each glove is different, meaning that the glove cannot protect your hand from every different industrial application. As a result, it is important to pick a glove that is best suited for a specific assembly system.

Abrasion resistance and seamless construction:

Gloves that have seamless construction prevent blistering and hand fatigue. The back of the hand is also protected and is good for applications that are physically demanding.

Sleeved Gloves.

Sleeved gloves offer great comfort and security.  With sleeved gloves, the arm is entirely covered from the fingers to the top of the forearm.  There is generous amount of space in the arm that helps wearers maintain mobility while they work.  This type of freedom leads to increased worker productivity. In addition to productivity, the sleeved glove also promotes a safer work environment. With this design, a worker’s arm is protected from dangerous liquids and hot machinery and materials.

Grip Performance and Enhanced Flexibility

Grip performance gloves are great for handling oily, greasy, or wet products.  Hand fatigue is dramatically reduced because the gloves allows a worker to use less force while carrying slippery objects. Flexibility and dexterity are improved as a result of cotton lined nitrile shells that are accompanied with a second skin tailoring across the palm. These types of gloves com up to the forearm and are effective against hydrocarbon derivate, alcohols, and additional solvents. It is extremely difficult to puncture the gloves due to the nitrile coating.

Gloves for Oily Environments

For assembly systems that require a lot of oil, there are specialized gloves that cut resistances, increase oil repellence, and oil grip. These gloves are perfect for handling sharp pieces of metal that are lubricated in oil.  Special technology allows these gloves to wick away oil and moisture from tool surfaces, which helps increase safety and efficiency. These gloves also offer superior fit and highly flexible polymers. These gloves come in grey and black finishes in order to mask dirt and oil.

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