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Metal Fabrication

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Providing optimal protection in Metal Fabrication

Across the range of processes in a metal fabrication facility, workers face many conflicting demands. They are asked to deliver increased productivity while remaining compliant with process and product protection mandates. Workers are exposed to hazards from extreme heat and molten metal to heavy duty stamping, forging and cutting.

Explore the industry processes below to find PPE that delivers the comfort, performance and protection to meet your specific needs.

Industry Processes

CASTING & MELTING
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CASTING & MELTING

Applications

  • Foundry operations
  • Handling materials with sharp or rough edges
  • Handling parts in high heat areas

User needs

  • Abrasion & cut resistance
  • Grip in dry environments
  • Flame & contact heat resistance
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FORGING
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FORGING

Applications

  • Forging operations
  • Forging shapes using presses or hammers
  • Extruding, bending and punching shapes

User needs

  • Abrasion & cut resistance
  • Grip in dry environments
  • Flame & contact heat resistance
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STAMPING & CUTTING
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STAMPING & CUTTING

Applications

  • Press shop operations
  • Processing sheets, coils, tubes
  • Cutting glass sheets, panels

User needs

  • Abrasion, cut, puncture, impact resistance
  • Grip in both dry and oily environments
  • Contact heat resistance
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MACHINING
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MACHINING

Applications

  • Metalwork, glass processing
  • Fabricating metal parts, glass sheets
  • Assembly and inspection of components

User needs

  • Abrasion, cut, puncture, chemical resistance
  • Grip in both dry and oily environments
  • Dexterity, tactility
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LOGISTICS
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LOGISTICS

Applications

  • Delivery of parts to production line
  • Delivery of finished equipment
  • Driving fork lifts and trailers

User needs

  • Abrasion, cut resistance
  • Grip in both dry and oily environments
  • Thermal protection against cold weather
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FINISHING SHOP
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FINISHING SHOP

Applications

  • Plating, coating, sealing, painting
  • Applying finish to materials, products
  • Handling application & cleaning tools

User needs

  • Paint compatible, antistatic clothing
  • Silicone- and lint-free hand protection
  • Sweat resistant garments
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ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY

Applications

  • Fastening components, parts
  • Positioning equipment using hands, tools
  • Adjusting panels, parts, components

User needs

  • Abrasion, cut resistance
  • Grip in a dry environment
  • Dexterity, tactility
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MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE

Applications

  • Production line support & maintenance
  • Equipment repair, maintenance
  • Assembly & disassembly of equipment

User needs

  • Abrasion, cut, puncture, chemical resistance
  • Dexterity, tactility
  • Flame & contact heat resistance
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