Features and scope
Polymer coated gloves are one of the most common personal protective equipment made from polymer raw materials. The main feature of this product is considered to be good adhesion to any surface. Thanks to a special coating, the skin of the hands in such gloves breathes and does not sweat. The advantages of a protective agent also include:
- high tightness;
- increased level of comfort during work;
- wear resistance;
- long term of use;
- reasonable price.
During the production of these gloves, the requirements of GOST are adhered to, a description of which can be found in directives 12.4.010-75 and 12.4.183-9 (personal protective equipment produced with a polymer coating must be of high quality and be safe to use). For the manufacture of these gloves, exclusively environmentally friendly raw materials are used that do not cause allergic reactions. The edge of the cuffs in gloves is made of viscous rubber, so that they do not allow small debris, dust to pass through and fit as tightly as possible to the hand. To further improve the performance of the protective agent, manufacturers combine different materials during their manufacture.
All polymer coated gloves have their own knitting class, it is determined by the number of loops per inch. The wear resistance of the product largely depends on this indicator. Gloves of the highest class are considered the best, they have increased comfort. As for the scope of application of such gloves, they are widely used when doing household work, in car services and in agriculture.
Where are they used?
The scope of application of gloves, in the manufacture of which polymer materials are used, is wide and varied. There are many types of this product, each of which is chosen for a specific area. For everyday tasks, products with a dotted pattern are great.
Products with a higher protection factor have a special coating, with which the gloves are not fully poured. Also, these protective agents have found their application in working with aggressive components (acid, lye and other similar substances).
PVC coated jerseys have found wide application in auto mechanics. They are convenient to work with both large equipment and small parts. In addition, gloves will come in handy during loading operations, on construction sites. Recently, they have been actively used by employees of the light industry, as well as in the food industry.
On farmland, this piece of work clothing will also come in handy. Gloves protect hands while working the soil, planting seedlings or harvesting
Hunters and fishermen also paid attention to such accessories.
How to choose polymer coated gloves
The choice of polymer gloves depends on the conditions under which they will be used. To protect against:
- mechanical damage, means of protection are selected from cotton, knitwear, leather;
- acids, alkalis, chemicals are selected from latex, nitrile, neoprene;
- at elevated temperatures, gloves are needed made of thick leather, made of heat-resistant materials, high-strength;
- at low temperatures, frost-resistant, knitted, leather with special quenches are selected;
- for precision: soft materials;
- in medicine: latex products, vinyl, polyethylene.
For the convenience of work, protective equipment of the appropriate size is selected.You need to choose the right one so that the mittens do not slip, they sit firmly on the hand. There are three universal sizes: S - small, M - medium, L - large. To determine more accurately the size, you need:
- Measure the brush size above the bone.
- Round up the resulting figure.
- Divide by a factor of 2.7.
- The resulting value is rounded to the nearest whole - this is the size of the gloves.
Selection Tips
When buying gloves with a polymer layer, it is important to pay attention not only to their size, but also to their performance. A huge role is also played by the conditions under which it is planned to use the protective agent, namely:
- to protect hands from various mechanical damage, knitted gloves are considered the best;
- for working with acids, chemicals and alkalis, products with a nitrile coating will be an excellent choice;
- when building in the winter season, it is recommended to use an insulated or winter version;
- to protect your hands from dirty, oily and damp surfaces (objects), you need to buy products with a double coating.
In addition, the class of gloves should also be taken into account.
- The coarsest and thickest are class 7 protective equipment. They are suitable for work in warehouses, construction sites and in agriculture.
- Grade 10 gloves are of medium density as they are made of thin material. Such products are usually chosen for work in repair shops, for packaging goods in supermarkets and stores.
- Products of the 13th class are considered the thinnest and providing high sensitivity of hands. It is recommended to purchase them in order not to stain expensive material (parts).
In the next video, you will find a brief overview of SP-0001 and SP-0137 nitrile polymer coated gloves.
Applications
The use of gloves, supplemented with a dotted PVC coating, is relevant for garages and service centers, where the protection of the hands of employees is a priority. This method provides a comfortable grip on metal parts, car tires or other structures that slide in bare hands or thread gloves.
Spot-type gloves are well suited for gardening and field work. They allow air to pass through well enough, do not increase the sweating of the hands. Usually jerseys are used here, which are well stretched and inexpensive. Wearing such gloves is convenient for digging up the ground, working with various gardening tools, collecting insect pests or pruning branches. They are willingly taken with them on fishing and hiking, if there is no special protective equipment.
In the cold season, gloves of this type are used as the bottom layer of protective equipment. They are worn under heat-resistant leggings to provide maximum protection for the skin of the hands. When used indoors, products with a dotted PVC coating are well suited for renovation work - whitewashing walls and ceilings, painting walls, laying floor coverings. They are also used for cleaning after finishing, when replacing window structures. In these cases, gloves will help protect the skin from scratches, splinters, and contact with dust and dirt.
