Hand cuts and wounds are preventable, yet they still account for roughly 30 percent of all workplace injuries in the US. How do you choose the right cut resistant glove for your application? First, evaluate what types of gloves you are using now and if they do the job. Do you have any new projects that will require new PPE? Then, identify solutions - do you need to switch to a new brand or just need to upgrade the cut-level protection currently being used. Then, talk to a trusted supplier or distributor (like @PKSafetydotcom) to make sure you have your workers’ hands protected with the highest quality and the proper cut protection rated PPE for your job.
The new generations of gloves by Honeywell -- NorthFlex Cold Grip Plus 5™ and FRGrip™ Plus 5 -- are ideally suited for the tasks where workers need the high level of cut protection as well as gloves that offer protection for the cold and the arc flash without having to give up comfort and dexterity.
1. NorthFlex Cold Grip Plus 5™
An excellent tool for avoiding accidents, NorthFlex Cold Grip Plus 5™ gloves provide double-duty protection with the high-level of cut and slash resistance, coupled with superior cold weather protection. These amazing gloves feature a high-vis orange outer shell made of a highly cut-resistant fiber blend that enhances worker safety and an inner layer made of brushed acrylic thermal. The ¾-dipped foam PVC coating helps resist abrasion and offers grip in both wet and dry environments and prevents liquids from penetrating the glove, helping to keep workers hands dry and clean. While flexible enough for hand movement, these gloves are less bulky than other models of thermal protection gloves and offer excellent dexterity for jobs that require tactile sensitivity. NorthFlex Gloves provide both superior insulation and extra comfort. They are the perfect solution for the following applications: construction, mining, masonry work, oil and gas, sheet metal and glass handling, trash collection, recycling, transportation, refrigeration industry, snow cleaning, forestry, etc.
Key features:
- Outer shell is a 15 gauge seamless knit, lightweight and thin for excellent dexterity
- Thermal interior is soft and provides extra cushion for palms of hand
- Gloves retain flexibility at low temperatures, recommended for temperatures down to -15° F
- EN511 Level 0 permeability to water (Level 0 = water permeation after 30 minutes)
- ANSI cut level 4 and EN511 level 2 resistance to contact cold
- EN388: Abrasion 3, Cut 5, Tear 4, Puncture 3
2. NorthFlex FRGrip™ Plus 5 Flame Retardant Gloves
Hand injuries due to flame or arc flash can be devastating. Wearing the wrong kind of glove can add to injuries because a traditional fiber glove will melt onto the skin when exposed to heat. The FRGrip™ Plus 5 glove is composed of inherently flame-retardant and heat-resistant fibers that will not degrade under high heat and will provide reliable hand protection from flash fire hazards. Not just a fabric swatch, the entire FRGrip glove was tested to the glove standard for arc flash including the liner, the polymer-dipped coating, and overedge. Neoprene and nitrile, the bi-polymer dipped coating provides excellent heat, grease, and oil resistance. The orange color allows for a faster visual identification in hazardous environments. Applications include oil, gas and petrochemical industries, construction, mining, sheet metal and glass handling, trash collection and recycling.
Key Features:
- 13 gauge, Kevlar® blend, seamless knit shell
- Textured palm for better grip in wet or dry applications
- Kevlar® fiber blend also offers excellent cut protection
- HRC level 1 (ATPV = 5.6 Cal/Cm2 )
- ANSI cut level 4/EN388 cut level 5
- Static dissipative, with a surface resistivity of < 2.5 X 109
- Longer 4-inch cuff to allow glove to be tucked under FR clothing
- EN511 Level 0 permeability to water (Level 0 = water permeation after 30 minutes)
- EN388: Abrasion 3, Cut 5, Tear 3, Puncture 2
Important to Know:
1. NorthFlex FRGrip™ Plus 5 gloves are not dielectric and do not provide protection against electrical shock. NorthFlex Cold Grip Plus 5™ and FRGrip™ Plus 5 gloves are cut-resistant but not cut-proof. It is not recommended to wear them while operating a moving or serrated blade without safety-guard.
2. NorthFlex FRGrip™ Plus 5 gloves provide protection up to a specified heat/energy level (5.6 Cal/Cm2) without melting. However, thermal heat can still be felt through the glove. A worker can receive burns if the heat is too high. Remember to always check if the PPE that is being used has an arc rating equal to or greater than the calculated incident energy.
Safety experts are here to help you with finding the proper hand protection solution for your application. Call us at 800-829-9580, or visit us online at pksafety.com.