ANCA Industrial Supplies - Product Guide

59 Gloves SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE ABRASIVES SINGLE SIDED TAPES PACKAGING ADHESIVES DOUBLE COATED TAPES Gloves Choosing the right glove: Hands at work are extremely vulnerable to a wide range of hazards, which include: 1. Cuts and Lacerations 2. Blows 3. Chemical attacks 4. Extreme Temperatures The extent of the protection provided depends on the type of glove chosen and the materials and design used in the particular glove. In the end there will be a variety of requirements needed. You should consider grip, dexterity and most importantly the correct level of protection whenever choosing a glove and generally a compromise must be made. Disposable Gloves: Disposable gloves are used in a wide variety of applications from the food industry to engineering companies. When choosing a disposable glove there are three main materials to consider Latex, Vinyl and Nitrile. Generally this choice is down to preference and/or any allergies that the user may have. All these different types of glove are available in different sizes with powdered or powder free options. Chemical Gloves: Chemical Gloves should be used whenever handling dangerous chemicals or irritants. These gloves vary in length, lining and protection level. Some gloves are more suitable than others when using different types of dangerous chemicals so you should always play safe and ask for advice when selecting this category of glove. Cut Resistant Gloves: Cut Resistant gloves are used in a wide variety of applications from the glass industry to handling of sheet metal and any other work place where there is a risk of cuts to the hands. Cut Resistant gloves are usually manufactured using Kevlar or Dyneema and incorporate a variety of features including latex or leather coated palms, dot grip palms and fingerless. When selecting a cut resistant glove consider the following requirements: 1. The level of protection you need as prices vary widely. Generally the more protection you get the less dexterity the glove has. 2. The level of grip you require, you may require more grip for example when handling glass than you would changing a circular saw blade. 3. Whether you require the glove to be puncture resistant as well as cut resistant. There are gloves on the market now that are specifically designed for refuse collectors among others who are at risk of a syringe puncturing the glove, as Kevlar and Dyneema gloves are woven they offer no puncture resistance. General Purpose Gloves: General purpose gloves come in many different shapes and forms including Rigger, Drivers and Criss Cross gloves as well as many others. These types of gloves offer less protection when compared to the more specialist gloves but can be more cost effective. Waterproof Gloves: Water proof gloves are used for various jobs inside and outside the workplace, from washing up gloves to fully coated PVC Gloves used in the construction industry. We hold stock of a large variety of waterproof gloves. Thermal Gloves: Thermal gloves protect from extreme temperatures whether hot or cold. Typical applications are cold store and freezer gloves, Welders heat resistant gauntlets and heat resistant chemical gloves. These types of gloves generally have a thick thermal lining inside and various outer coatings.