Northrock PPE Catalogue 2021

ENHANCED GRIPPING AND GREATER WEARER SAFETY

GRIP GUIDE + The general handling and grip glove category is one of the most popular collections within the Por twest hand protection range. A carefully selected range of coatings, including latex, nitrile, polyurethane and PVC, provides a broad range of styles suited to a diverse range of tasks. When selecting the right glove, many factors must be taken into consideration such as the environment you’re working in, the amount of dexterity required and whether you’re working in wet or dry conditions. This two-step guide will help you in selecting the appropriate glove for your application. GRIP GLOVE SELECTION GUIDE

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Step 1. Find the suitable glove coating for your application

Step 2. Select the material gauge based on durability and dexterity required for your application. The gauge of the material can affect the durability and the dexterity.

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GAUGE

APPLICATION

COATING

Wet, Oily Conditions

Fully coated, or liquid repellent gloves

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10

13 15 18

High Durability

Oil

Nitrile based coatings

Low Durability

Low Dexterity

High Dexterity

Water / Dry Conditions Latex Coating

High Dexterity

PU Coating

A lower gauge will offer improved durability with reduced dexterity

A higher gauge has improved dexterity with reduced durability

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