Announcement posted by RCR International Pty Ltd 21 Sep 2010
Pro-Val cut resistant gloves Dynagrip, Tufflex and Fivers are all Level 5 cut resistant gloves, washable and reusable. Each glove is made from different materials, each with specific properties for specific applications.UHMWPE (Ultra high molecular weight polthylene) material
- Excellent cut resistance, one of the strongest fibres in the world
- Highly resistant to abrasion (15 times more resistant to abrasion that carbon steel)
- Will not absorb water, retaining its properties after laundering or in wet conditions
- Fibres are resistant to a large range of chemicals
- Fibres are resistant to UV radiation and micro-organisms
- Comes in the form of knitted gloves.
Twaron
- Organic, industrial man-made para-aramid fibre
- High tensile strength (5 times stronger than steel)
- High cut resistance
- High heat resistance
- Fatigue resistant, very little loss of strength during repeated abrasion, flexing and stretching
- Comes in the form of knitted gloves
- Twaron is Trade Mark of Teijin Twaron BV
The Tufflex glove achieves the highest abrasion and tear resistance with high Level 5 cut resistance, 4 times higher than the standard Level 5. The glove is made from a combination of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene and glass fibre and provides excellent grip in wet or dry working conditions. Breathable foam nitrile black palm, safety orange back for high visibility and PE lined for added comfort.
If it's cut resistant protection you require, coupled with outstanding dexterity and feel, the Pro-Val Fivers are the glove for you. Manufactured from high performance Twaron and Glass fibre, this glove provides a cut resistant level of 5, the highest rating when tested under European standard EN388. The Fiver provides the wearer with advanced cut resistant protection without compromising comfort and feel. Re-usable and washable and extremely light weight, the fiver is ideal to be worn as an inner glove under re-usable gloves for added protection.