Parts Manufacturing

Automotive Professions and Hazards Matrix
Find the appropriate PPE for specific automotive hazards with a simple easy to follow guide.

Common Parts Manufacturing Hazards

Find the right MCR Safety product that protects you against these common hazards.


Crush and Impact

Hydraulic lifts have eliminated a lot of heavy lifting, however, workers still have to lift some heavy objects.

Common Applications:

  • Using a wide range of tools
  • Moving heavy parts

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut and Abrasion-Resistant Gloves 13-Gauge...

MCR Safety ForceFlex® Mechanics Gloves D3O® Back-of-Hand and Padded Palm Two-Way Spandex...

Predator® Mechanics Work Gloves Impact Resistant Gloves Premium Honey Gold Goatskin D3O® Foam...

Cut and Sense of Touch

Auto parts manufacturing employs the most auto assemblers in the entire industry.  Feeling fine parts requires cut protection and high dexterity.  With recently advanced fibers introduced, we've got you've covered!

Common Applications:

  • Handling sharp small parts
  • Feeling fine parts

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Cut Resistant Work Gloves  Sandy Nitrile...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge ARX® Aramid Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Nitrile Foam...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18 Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Polyurethane...

MCR Safety CutPro® 15-Gauge Stretch Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Gray Polyurethane...

Die Handling

Laying out metal stock and repairing dies requires reliable cut protection.

Common Applications:

  • Repairing dies and tools
  • Removing dies
  • Handling press tools

MCR Safety CutPro® with Hero™ Technology 7-Gauge Regular Weight Shell Made with ARX® Aramid...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut and Abrasion Resistant Gloves Dyneema®...

MCR Safety Cut Pro® Mechanics Glove Synthetic Leather Palm Adjustable Hook and Loop Wrist...

Grip

When you have to grip parts all day long, gloves with excellent coatings are preferred.

Common Applications:

  • Assembling machine fixtures
  • Handling molded parts

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Orange Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Latex Foam Coated Palm...

MCR Safety UltraTech® Mechanics Gloves Hi-Visibility Cut and Abrasion-Resistant Gloves 10-Gauge...

MCR Safety NXG® Work Gloves 15 Gauge Gray Nylon Shell Nitrile Foam Palm and FingertipsNXG...

MCR Safety CutPro®  13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

Heat Treating and Hot Parts

Workers in the parts industry coat and plate metal.  They also work around hot machinery and hot parts.  Heat protection is what this worker requires.

Common Applications:

  • Heat treating metal products

Black Jack® Series Black Neoprene Coated Work Gloves Multi-Dipped Etched Rough Neoprene 12 Inch...

Black Jack® Series Black Neoprene Coated Work Gloves Multi-Dipped Etched Rough Neoprene 14 Inch...

MCR Safety CutPro® Heavyweight Kevlar® Cotton Cut-Resistant Work Gloves  2-Sided Nitrile...

Impaired Vision

Metal shavings are found all over work areas in parts manufacturing facilities.  Protective eyewear is essential PPE for workers.

Common Applications:

  • Removing excess material
  • Operating casting and coremaking machines to mold metal
  • Assembling partss

Checklite® CL4 Series Lightweight Safety Glasses Clear UV-AF® Anti-Fog Lenses Earplug Retaining...

Checklite® CL1 Series Safety Glasses with Clear Lens UV-AF® Anti-Fog Coating Excellent Orbital...

Dominator™ DM3 Series Clear MAX6® Lenses - Anti-Fog Safety Glasses Black Frame Color with Black...

Hulk® HK3 Series Clear MAX6® Anti-Fog Foam Lined Lenses Frameless Safety Glasses with Clear...

Light Metal Stamping

Thinner gauged material used for parts doesn't require heavy forming equipment like heavy metal stamping.  As always, the higher the ANSI cut score, the better the protection.

Common Applications:

  • Handling sharp small parts
  • Manipulating machine-cut parts
  • Cutting, shaping, and forming metal

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work Gloves PU...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Shell Cut Resistant Work...

MCR Safety CutPro® Ninja BNF Cut Resistant Work Gloves 15 Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology NFT®...

Liquids and Chemicals

In the surface treatment of metal parts, hydrofluoric acid is used and can be hazardous if a worker comes in contact with it.  Check out our Chemical Permeation Guide for specific chemical breakthrough times.

Learn More About Liquids and Chemicals Protection

Common Applications:

  • Cleaning machines and parts
  • Working around chemicals

Blue Coat® Series Flexible PVC Coated Work Gloves Triple Dipped with Textured Blue PVC Seamless...

Long Light Blue Latex Canners Gloves 18 mil Thickness 12 Inches Length Unlined Industry...

PredaStretch™ Work Gloves 15-Gauge Cut-Resistant Synthetic Shell Full PVC Coating with Sandy...

14 Inch Butyl Rubber Glove 7 mil Smooth Finish Rolled Gauntlet Cuff Excellent Glove Protection...

Manual Parts Handling

Handling small components to make parts is an everyday task for the automotive parts worker.  Removing parts from hooks and stacking parts require excellent protection.

Common Applications:

  • Moving stock
  • Delivering parts to work stations

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

MCR Safety CutPro® 7-Gauge DuPont™ Kevlar® Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves PVC Honey Grip on 2...

MCR Safety CutPro® with Hero™ Technology 7-Gauge Regular Weight Shell Made with ARX® Aramid...

MCR Safety FlexTuff® Mechanics Gloves Synthetic leather palm Silicone tire tread grip 2-way...

Metalworking Fluids

Many workers come into contact with oil and grease.  We've got Grippaz™ disposable liquid protection that offers excellent grip, too.

Learn More About Metalworking Fluids Protection

Common Applications:

  • Adjusting and installing machinery
  • Cleaning machines

6 mil (6.2 g) NitrileShield™ with Grippaz™ Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Industrial Food Service...

Painting

Parts sometime need to be painted, which means workers need protection from the paint being sprayed.

Common Applications:

  • Operating coating machines to coat metal
  • Treating surfaces
  • Working around chemicals

DuPont™ Tyvek® Coverall with Collar Open Sleeves and Ankles Zipper Front Closure

6 mil (6.3 g) NitriShield™ with Grippaz™ Powder Free Disposable Nitrile Industrial Food Service...

"XO Skeleton" Headgear Clear 1 Piece Molded Face Shield MAX6® Premium Anti-Fog CoatingMAX6®...

Sharp Objects

Arms and hands are easily lacerated by tossing metal parts or when feeding metal pieces to robotics.  Our Cut Protection page will easily allow you to choose gloves by ANSI cut score.

Common Applications:

  • Laying out metal stock
  • Repairing dies and tools
  • Assembling finished products

MCR Safety CutPro®  Blue 10-Gauge Dyneema® Diamond Technology Cut Resistant Sleeves with...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

MCR Safety CutPro®  Double Ply DuPont™ Black Kevlar® Cut Resistant Sleeves with Thumb Slot 18...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13 Gauge HyperMax® Shell Cut, Abrasion and Puncture Resistant Work...

Small and Sharp Metal Part Handling

Loading finished parts onto hand-trucks requires only the best protection.

Common Applications:

  • Feeling fine parts
  • Moving stock

MCR Safety CutPro® with Hero™ Technology 13-Gauge Regular Weight Shell Made with ARX® Aramid...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge Cut Resistant Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Work...

MCR Safety CutPro® 18-Gauge ARX® Aramid Shell Cut, Abrasion, and Puncture Resistant Nitrile Foam...

MCR Safety CutPro® 13-Gauge Black Kevlar® / Synthetic Shell Cut Resistant Work Gloves Nitrile...

UV Radiation

Welders need shaded eyewear when cutting and grinding or when exposed to searing rays.  Be sure to check out our Welding Protection page for more information.

Learn More About UV Radiation Protection

Common Applications:

  • Grinding out burrs and sharp edges

Swagger® RP2 Series Welding Safety Glasses with Green Lenses Filter Shade 5.0 Dark Safety...

Law® LW2 Series Welding Safety Glasses with Green Lens Filter Shade 2.0 Dark Safety Glasses Soft...

"XO Skeleton" Headgear Clear 1 Piece Molded Face Shield MAX6® Premium Anti-Fog CoatingMAX6®...

Welding

Welding operations generate hazardous working conditions that require protective gloves, glasses, and garments.  Be sure to check out our Welding Protection page for more information. 

Learn More About Welding Protection

Common Applications:

  • Using flame-cutting tools
  • Heat treating metal products
  • Adding material to metal workpieces

MCR Safety Welding Pearl Gray Grain Elkskin Cotton / Foam Lined Back Sewn with DuPont™...

MCR Safety Mustang Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Top Grain Cowskin Leather 4.5 Inch Split...

MCR Safety Welding Cape Sleeve with Open Back Durable Heavy Side Split Leather 2 Sleeve Pockets

MCR Safety Welding Gear Green Cotton Welding Jacket 9 Ounce Green Finish Cotton Anodized Snap...

Welding and Cut

Stacking and handling finished welded parts occurs every day in this industry.  A cut-liner under the leather palm is the way to protect hands.  Be sure to check out our Welding Protection page for more information.

Learn More About Welding and Cut Protection

Common Applications:

  • Using flame-cutting tools
  • Adding material to metal workpieces

MCR Safety Gloves For Glory Leather Welding Work Gloves, Kevlar® Lined Premium Grain Goatskin...

MCR Safety Welding Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather 5-Inch Split...

Mustang Utility Leather Work Gloves Grain Goatskin Double Palm DuPont™ Kevlar® Lined and...

MCR Safety Red Ram® Leather Welding Work Gloves Premium Grain Goatskin Leather Kevlar®...

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