Glove Intelligent Assistant
10.01.2024
The Ask GIA blog has talked about various industries and the gloves that are suited for each. Hand protection is important in every workplace and different working environments obviously require different glove specifications. Increasingly, the aerospace industry is vastly expanding. According to the Bureau of Labor’s statistics, employment of aerospace engineers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033. In this week’s article, the ask GIA blog will discuss gloves suited for the aerospace industry.
Working in the aerospace industry involves using heavy machinery and coming into contact with hazardous substances as well as hazardous working conditions. Workers can come into contact with pressurized hydraulic fluids, hot metals, flammable fuels, solvents. These substances can be caustic to the skin, which is why high quality hand protection is extremely important. Surface contamination must be considered, as glove residue can impact treatment processes like priming or painting.
Ensuring the cleanliness of glove surfaces is a critical requirement to prevent interference with these processes. SW ensures the minimization of contaminative residues, such as non-volatile residues, to ensure 75% less residue on the glove surface. Not only do workers have to worry about hazardous chemicals, they will come into contact with metal, glass, fiberglass, and plastic in the workplace. These materials can be abrasive and wear down hand protection over time. Therefore, it’s important to use gloves that are both chemical and mechanical hazards resistant.
SW’s PowerForm series (95TL, 95BL, 12TL), PowerChem (95GR), and MegaMan products are gloves we recommend for those working in the aerospace industry. They are great for single-use applications -primarily for precision, general work, and splash protection against liquids.
SW’s TotalForm glove is extremely comfortable and flexible with excellent dry grip performance and touch screen compatibility. TotalForm provides ample protection with its ANSI A1 Cut level and ANSI level 4 abrasion protection. Specifically, the glove combines a liner made of 95% bio-based materials and EcoTek sustainable nitrile coating.
SW’s Graphex series are best suited for heavy mechanical work environments. The GraphEx series offers thick cut protection required for glass and sheet metal handling without compromising the flexibility, dexterity and grip of the glove. The proprietary AxiFybr yarn used to manufacture the GraphEx series is engineered at the molecular level to be 45% stronger and 21% more cut-resistant without sacrificing fit or comfort.
For extensive usage, we recommend SW’s NewTrile (11mil, 15 mil unlined) and F22B glove series. SW’s Coresafe F22B glove has Type B chemical resistance, abrasion resistance, and puncture resistance protection. It has an inner flock-lined surface to provide better comfort during prolonged working conditions as well. Furthermore, SW’s F22B glove comes with a chlorinated surface. This removes residue and denatures the contacting surface to ensure the minimal product contamination concerns. NewTrile product range provides better chemical protection with Type A certification and protects against mechanical hazards such as puncture and abrasive conditions.
SW offers a wide catalog of gloves so our customers can evaluate what is the best glove for their needs. As the aerospace industry continues to grow, SW aims to provide high quality hand protection to work with the needs of the industry.