Oil, Grip and Cut & Abrasion Resistance Can Coexist

Industry:
Manufacturer of axles for large trucks. Typical eighteen wheeler.
More than 200 employees at this one location.

Application and Issues:
Inserting large bushings into axles. Bushing is approximately 10” x 6” and weight five pounds. And, they are round and completely saturated in a propriety lubricating oil.

This area has experienced laceration issues, with the last resulting in 8 stiches.

Past Solution:
1) Kevlar lined driver glove – Oil saturated glove quickly. 2 + pair per day
2) Nitrile coated – Too slick and no dexterity
3) String knits – Economical but quickly saturated and no cut resistance

Proposed Solution:
Introduced the MCR 9672APG. This glove offers cut resistance, oil resistance and a good grip. Abrasion resistance is an added benefit.

Outcome:
After the initial hour of evaluation the tester gave a ‘thumbs up’.  While the glove was not completely free from slippage, the dexterity was a significant and acceptable improvement. Expectations of one pair per day usage.

This glove will become part of the solution for this company.

This does not factor a lost time injury of approximately $30,000
Injuries in this area are expected to drop 75%

• Excellent resistance to Abrasion
• Excellent dry and wet grip, reasonable oil grip
• Excellent oil, grease, glue and chemical resistance
• Provides physical performance properties (Dexterity, Touch, Elasticity / conforms to the hand) similar to Natural Rubber
• Excellent Oil Repellency