HexArmor Industry Applications Guide

#1 in cut, puncture, and abrasion protection Protect metal workers with the best PPE on the market

Sheet metal fabrication is a multi-billion-dollar industry with companies across the world making use of the extremely thin and versatile material for a variety of purposes. Though many assume there’s little risk involved, working in the sheet metal industry can lead to frequent hand injuries, such as cuts and lacerations. On any given day, the sharp metal materials, tools used in metalworking, and razor-sharp sheet metal edges can severely injure workers’ hands in the blink of an eye. That’s why gloves with an appropriate ANSI/ISEA rating for cuts, punctures, or abrasions are critical.

Hazards

The key to protection SuperFabric ® brand material*

HexArmor ® sets the industry standard for cut, puncture, and abrasion protection by layering SuperFabric ® brand material within various glove solutions to protect against the most dangerous hazards encountered in sheet metal manufacturing. How does it work? SuperFabric ® blocks and arrests sharps hazards from reaching the skin with rigid guard plates attached to flexible fabric, preventing life-changing injuries and saving millions in medical expenses.

Razor-thin sheet metal

Raw metal edges

Metal splinters

Small metal chips or burrs

Other sharps

RATEOF RECORDABLEOCCUPATIONAL INJURIES PER YEAR PER 100 EMPLOYEES:

SHEETMETALFABRICATION 4.5

CONSTRUCTION 2.8

PRIVATE INDUSTRY 2.8

Outer shell

Skin surface

(OSHA)

70% of hand and arm injuries can be prevented by proper use of PPE

COST OF HAND INJURY PER YEAR, PER INCIDENT:

SuperFabric ®

Punctures: Lacerations:

$47,703 $40,023

(OSHA)

(OSHA)