Manufacturing Gloves and Hand Protection

Boost productivity in repetitive assembly and material handling with gloves that reduce hand fatigue.

Hand Hazards in Manufacturing

  • Sharp-edge contact: Manufacturing teams need hand protection that matches the cut exposure created by parts, panels, fasteners, tooling, packaging, or work surfaces without making the task harder to perform.
  • Grip loss and handling control: Grip failures happen when workers handle parts in dry, wet, oily, dusty, or repetitive conditions. Coating selection should match the surface condition instead of relying on cut level alone.
  • Glove removal during precision work: The most important glove is the one workers keep on. Gauge, fit, dexterity, touchscreen use, and comfort all affect whether a safety program works after the audit is over.
  • Program consistency across teams: Multi-site safety programs need gloves that can be sampled, documented, and reordered consistently across job roles, supervisors, and distributors.

Recommended Gloves for Manufacturing

Compliance Standards That Apply in Manufacturing

  • ANSI/ISEA 105 cut ratings help safety teams compare cut resistance levels across tasks and SKUs.
  • EN 388 markings summarize abrasion, blade cut, tear, puncture, and ISO cut performance for mechanical hazards.
  • OSHA hand protection requirements make employers responsible for selecting PPE that fits the hazard and task.

Related Safety Resources

Frequently Asked Questions About Manufacturing Hand Protection

What Armor Guys glove is recommended for Manufacturing?

24-840 Kyorene® Pro Max is the featured starting point for manufacturing applications. The final choice should be validated with samples against the exact task, surface condition, cut hazard, and shift length.

What cut level should Manufacturing teams use?

Manufacturing teams should choose the lowest cut level that safely matches the hazard while preserving dexterity and compliance. Use ANSI/ISEA 105 and EN 388 ratings as comparison tools, then trial the glove on the actual work task.

How should Manufacturing buyers compare glove coatings?

Compare coatings by surface condition. Polyurethane favors precision and dry grip, foam or microfoam nitrile supports oily and general industrial handling, and sandy nitrile helps when rough surfaces or contamination reduce grip.

Can Armor Guys provide samples for Manufacturing?

Yes. Qualified safety, procurement, and distributor teams can request samples so workers can test fit, grip, dexterity, and wear life before standardizing a glove program.

What documentation matters for Manufacturing glove programs?

The most useful documents are product specifications, ANSI/ISEA 105 cut ratings, EN 388 markings, coating details, size ranges, and any task-specific compliance notes required by procurement or safety leadership.

How do teams measure glove cost beyond unit price?

Measure cost per wear by tracking replacement rate, worker acceptance, injury reduction, downtime, and distributor availability. A higher unit price can be lower cost when the glove lasts longer and workers keep it on.

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