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Uses for Industrial Gloves

There are many different kinds of industrial gloves that have specific uses. Industrial gloves are generally made from materials that help to prevent certain types of injuries to a worker's hands.

  1. Chain Saw Gloves

    • The main use of chain saw gloves is to protect the hands from injury when using a chain saw. These gloves are commonly worn by lumbermen and others who work with trees.

    Barbwire Handler's Gloves

    • Barbwire handler's gloves are mainly used by workers who are involved in laying a barbed wire fence. The glove protects the worker's fingers from getting nicked or bruised by the barbed wire.

    Fireman's Gaunlets

    • Fireman's gauntlets are special rubber gloves that are coated with fireproof material to protect firefighters' hands from being burned.

    Disposable Gloves

    • Disposable gloves are often used by people who work in industrial kitchens or with food preparation to meet health and hygiene standards.

    Medical Gloves

    • Medical gloves are made from various polymers which include rubber and latex. They are designed to protect medical workers and patients during the transfer of body fluids from viruses and diseases.

    Welder's Gloves

    • Welding involves the use of a flaming torch, requiring a welder to wear special, leather welder's gloves to protect his hands from injury.

    Aircrew Gloves

    • Aircrew gloves are mainly used by aircrew personnel who are engaged in repairing aircraft engines or even manufacturing them. Pilots as well as other aircrew engaged also wear special protective gloves that are flame resistant.

    Sandblasting Gloves

    • Sandblasting gloves are mainly used by workers who are involved in abrasive blasting. Sandblasting involves propelling a stream of abrasives with force, therefore special gloves are required to keep the worker's hands safe during this process.

    Chain Mail Gloves

    • Chain mail gloves are mainly used by butchers, scuba divers, police as well as woodcutters. They are made of chain and they help protect the concerned individual from cuts or puncture injuries.

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