BRUSSELS, October 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Innovation exclusivity for all
countries outside North America
Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions, is launching a
range of injection-molded, high-visibility gloves for the
construction industry at the Batimat trade fair, which opens in
Paris on 4
November 2013. In the spotlight at Ansell booth 7 N27 is the
exclusive ActivArmr® 97- 321 hi-viz, an extremely
durable, heavy-duty glove made with the Ansell
ActivArmr® Madgrip Injection Technology™. This
innovative approach merges a grip coating onto a single seamless
knitted liner. The result is excellent impact protection, grip and
durability, while offering improved comfort and dexterity over
standard cut and sew gloves. With a vivid orange color to maximize
visibility in dark or low-light conditions, the gloves are ideal
for heavy construction, mechanical services and maintenance.
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Serious impact resistance
About half of construction industry workers wear leather gloves,
often falsely believing that bulk will protect their hands from
impact and crushing by bricks, tools or building materials. The new
ActivArmr® 97-321 glove was designed to provide padded protection
in critical areas of the hand and knuckles: its impact resistance
was tested to be higher than that of leather gloves, and confirmed
a significantly reduced force of impact transmitted to the hand.
This unique injection molding technique allows for more elastic
material to be used on the padded parts, resulting in better impact
protection from crushed fingers and bruising compared to comparable
gloves.
Superior grip and abrasion
resistance
The surface grip of ActivArmr Madgrip Injection Technology is
abrasion-resistant and durable. The superior grip attributes
increase productivity and helps prevent injuries that can occur
from the slippage of tools, etc. Outstanding results in dry grip
and abrasion were obtained for the ActivArmr® construction gloves
in competitor benchmark testing. ActivArmr® 97-300, 310 and 321
proved at least three times more durable than leather gloves.
The advantages of seamless
Other gloves typically provide impact protection by stitching or
gluing protective padding onto "cut and sew" gloves. Thick,
stitched seams inside classic gloves can be a source of chafing and
blisters; they also create weak points in the gloves' construction.
Seamless liners provide a snugger fit, better tactility (in
particular for the fingers), an even grasp on objects and less hand
fatigue.
"Only injection molding can produce a glove combining such grip,
abrasion resistance and impact protection in a seamless glove,"
says Peter Dobbelsteijn, Senior Vice President and Regional
Director for the Ansell EMEA region. He adds: "With this technology
we will advance worker protection with a new generation of
protective products." Ansell has exclusive rights to develop the
ActivArmr® Madgrip Injection Technology (outside North America), since a long-term partnership
was concluded earlier this year with Mad Grip Holdings LLC, an
affiliate of Gordini USA Inc.
An ActivArmr for each trade
This new Ansell ActivArmr® range provides premium specialized
mechanical protection solutions and complements the Ansell range
dedicated to tradesmen, with specific gloves for electricians,
brick-layers, carpenters and more. Alongside the ActivArmr® 97-321,
the breathable 97-300 1/2 dipped glove is intended for masonry,
carpentry and other abrasive handling in outdoor work. In addition,
the 97-310 series offers back-of hand protection.
New hi-visibility glove range
Many visibility-related fatalities are caused by poor lighting
conditions in twilight and during night shifts--one reason the
construction and oil and gas industries adopt high-visibility
apparel. Extending this visibility to workers' hands can make a
crucial difference in being seen. Ansell champions high-visibility
hand protection, as it can enhance worker safety on the jobsite and
further mitigate the risk of accidents.
The new Ansell ActivArmr® hi-visibility construction gloves come
in a breathable 15-gauge general purpose light duty hi-viz version
(97-012), a medium duty version (97-013) featuring excellent
dexterity, cut resistance to EN 388 level 3 and an added
retro-reflective safety element, as well as an impermeable ¾ dipped
winter glove (97-011). Each features superior wet and dry grip and
high-visibility colors on the back of the hand and palm side which
increase safety over traditional high-viz glove liners.
Small purchases, small packs
Determined to keep glove selection simple for individual
building and construction contractors (the majority of which are
self-employed), Ansell has developed an online glove selection tool
to easily view, compare and select from the full range of Ansell
"Made for Construction" gloves. To help trade merchants better
cater to small purchase volumes, Ansell makes the ActivArmr®
MadGrip Injection Technology range in both bulk and pair packs. The
new Ansell on-line catalogue is available on the Ansell website
http://www.ansell.eu.
About Ansell
Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety
protection solutions that enhance human well-being.
With operations in North
America, Latin
America/Caribbean, EMEA and
Asia, Ansell employs more than
13,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the personal
protective equipment and medical gloves market, as well as in the
sexual health and well-being category worldwide. Ansell operates in
four main business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial
Solutions, Specialty Markets and Sexual Wellness.
Information on Ansell and its products can be found at
http://www.ansell.com.
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