Category: Quarrying Gloves

About the Boss 120-MP2415 – Impact Resistant Gloves

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Recently, I posted a methodical primer on criteria in selecting an Impact Resistant glove. This primer was a result of my comprehensive examination and testing as I was evaluating some of the new and latest impact resistant models.

Obviously, only the models that we list, and sell must meet all my criteria as well as meeting the ANSI-ISEA 138 Standard for an Impact Resistant Glove, and some stand out to me. As I always say, its about the 3F’s – Fit, Feel, and Function.

One model in particular, the Boss 120-MP2415 Impact Resistant Glove model, caught my attention for a few reasons. It certainly met all my criteria, but it was the “high grip aspect” and fit that impressed me. I really like some of the other models for various reasons but this one stood out to me during my testing. I guess you could say that it my favorite model which is true but then that would be unfair to some of the other outstanding models.  

Let me call out some of the important aspects of this glove which is very important with an Impact Resistant Glove. I will refrain from repeating myself regarding the standards required in an Impact Resistant Glove that are well documented and covered in the primer since you can read that separately if you wish. I will link to that primer here for your convenience if you haven’t read that yet. Furthermore, this glove model meets all of the standards for an Impact Resistant Glove.

Link: Impact Resistant Gloves

About this glove……..

Note: The aspects below are not in any ranking order.

The Gloves Design:

First and foremost, the glove designers, like myself, are clearly very experienced and knowledgeable. They left nothing out when considering all the criteria required in these gloves, and when considering the many rigors and demands in a glove that anyone wearing these gloves all-day long would have to endure. I was impressed that they considered every feature required. The intricate glove construction is unprecedented and outstanding even down to the fourchette area which is the narrow strip of material that joins the front and back sections of the fingers in a glove. This includes the very flexible wing thumb design with a durable reinforcement layer in the thumb crotch which is prone to high wear. The glove itself is constructed to replicate the natural curved form and the shape of the hand for a nice natural fit.

The Features and Benefits:

Multifaceted Palm Features: In addition to the special and exceptional silicone grip features throughout the entire palm, fingers, and the thumb for unparalleled grip in wet and oily conditions, it also contains a sandy PVC coated patch for enhanced grip and extra cut and abrasion resistance. Even with all these special aspects in the palm and fingers, it remains highly flexible for that dexterity everyone seeks in a rugged heavy-duty work glove.

Linings: There is an invisible Kevlar fiber liner under the shell which provides high tensile strength relative to its weight and provides an ANSI Cut level of A5 and EN Cut Level 3 and will not melt, ignite or conduct electricity. The non-conductive aspect is important in most mining operations. Inside the glove is a soft cotton lining for that added comfort for day long usage.

Reinforced Thumb Crotch: The sandy finish PVC coated patch in the thumb crotch serves several purposes. It extends the glove life, adds increased abrasion resistance, and adds durability in a high-wear area.

Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) Impact Material Coating: This TPR material has been applied to the total surface on the back of the hand including the fingers and knuckles. This thick material disperses impact energy away from the bone, without sacrificing any dexterity due to its flexible and sectional design. It also provides an ANSI Impact Level 2 which is a high level of impact resistance as noted in my primer on Impact Resistant gloves.

Double Stitching: As I mentioned about the intricate construction of this glove, it contains double stitching on the seams throughout the entire glove which is vital for long lasting performance and long-life of the glove.

Cuff: These gloves have a nice slip-on cuff with a neoprene pull tag along with an ID tag to place your name.

Machine Washable: These gloves are also machine washable.

Sizing: The gloves are available from Medium to 3XL sizes.

Performance data:

  • ANSI Cut Level A5 – EN Cut Level X
  • ANSI Abrasion Level 6 – EN Abrasion Level 3
  • ANSI Impact Level 2
  • EN 388 – 3X43EP

Links:

Boss 120-MP415 – Impact Resistant Glove

Impact Resistant Gloves

Mining Gloves

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The Glove Guru

Impact Resistant Gloves

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I have seen a huge up-tick in Impact Resistant Glove sales over the last two years as more companies and users purchase these gloves. This is primarily due to the high costs associated with hand and finger injuries in heavy duty work conditions. Therefore, preventing injuries from any type of hand impact is paramount in hand protection. The hand injury statistics are out there but I prefer to address that issue in another post soon.

This would also include cut resistance which should be considered when purchasing a pair of impact resistant gloves. We feel that the combination of hand and finger impact resistance along with cut resistant to be very vital features in your selection of Impact Resistant Gloves.

The other additional and critical feature is superior grip for the obvious work-related functions.

Another important element is to make sure that an Impact Resistant Glove has double stitching on all the seams throughout the whole glove. This stitching feature is often overlooked and is important to extend the life of the gloves since they will take a fair amount of abuse. Once a seam fails, the gloves are no longer usable and become nonfunctional. However, this feature does not apply to a “seamless” constructed glove shell like the Maximum TuffMax 5 Safety Gloves and the G-Tek Polykor Impact Resistant Gloves. 

Lastly, make sure that the gloves have a reinforced thumb crotch for extra durability and extended life of the glove in an area known for high wear.

As a result, the five features that include impact resistant, cut resistance, outstanding grip, double stitching on the seams throughout the glove, and a reinforced thumb crotch were the main criteria for the models that we stock and sell.

Understanding the Impact Resistant Glove Standard – ANSI-ISEA 138-2019

It is important to note that any glove claiming impact resistance must be certified and comply with the new ANSI/ISEA 138 – 2019 Impact Resistant Glove Standard.

As I was preparing this post, I was going to detail the impact standard but since it is very technical with engineering stats and technical terminology, so I decided to discuss it in simple lay terms to keep things straightforward for the normal user. If someone wants or needs a more detailed description of the standard, I am providing a link below this paragraph that was prepared by PIP (Protective Industrial Products). It is a well done and thorough presentation with some images which was created by one of their glove product managers that covers the standard, the testing, and the markings.

Link: ANSI-ISEA 138 – 2019 Standard

In simple terms, the glove impact standard includes three levels of impact protection. They are Level 1 which is low force, Level 2 which is medium force, and level 3 which is high force.

I tested the Level 2 and 3 protective models since we wanted to only carry the better models which also provided cut resistance. Additionally, the price points between a Level 1 Impact Resistant Glove and a Level 2 & 3 Impact Resistant Glove were comparable, so we only selected the higher performing glove models. Personally, I could not feel the difference between the 2 and 3 rated gloves when testing them against a brick surface and the only difference that I could determine was a small increase in the thickness of the TPR (Thermal Plastic Rubber) which is the protective coating on the back of the fingers, the knuckles, and back of the hand.

Since it is my job to provide you with some sound advice, I would not waste my money on a Level 1 Impact Resistant Glove unless you want that particular glove for other reasons beyond impact protection.

The Impact Resistant Gloves

Finally, let me get to the point on this topic and talk about the various Impact Resistant Gloves that we feature and sell. I have previously covered a few of these gloves in a previous post about our Mining Gloves. That category is broad with many glove options but our offerings in the Impact Resistant Gloves is very narrow and limited to only impact resistant glove models due to our high criteria and selection process.

As usual, I will refrain from listing each glove in this category that we offer at GO GLOVES for brevity and repetition since you can clearly see each of the Impact Resistant Glove models on our web site with very detailed glove descriptions and images.

I will also emphasize that I also apply my personal criteria with my 3 F’s as it applies to gloves: Fit, Feel, and Function. The combination of these three vital aspects has always worked when evaluating gloves in the past. It can seem personal, but after 30 years in designing, manufacturing, and selling gloves, I think I get it.  

Presently, we narrowed our line down to the Boss and Maximum Glove models due to their high performance. Over time, we have reviewed many Impact Resistant Glove models from many of our manufacturers and concluded that the models we offer are the very best for our customers. As you may already know, we can offer every model available to us, but we don’t just wish to sell gloves, we only wish to sell the best glove models with price considerations and high performance.

I anticipate that we will continue to add more Impact Resistant Gloves to our inventory as new models are developed and introduced. If you wish for us to inform you about any new listings of new glove models, please let me know by responding to this email or the post.

Useful Links:

Impact Resistant Gloves

Mining Gloves

Cut Resistant Gloves

ANSI-ISEA 138-2019 Standard

GO GLOVES

My very best to all of you in 2022 and please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need any assistance.

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Joe McGarry

The Glove Guru

Mining Gloves for Hand Protection

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Mining Gloves and Hand Protection go hand to hand as this cliché is in likeness with hand-to-hand combat. It is not a new glove category by any means since mining gloves have been around for centuries. However, with modern technology, mining gloves have become very sophisticated and much safer in regards to hand and finger protection. Mining gloves are also commonly referred to as quarrying gloves world-wide.

Please note that the images in this post are only a few examples of some mining gloves and it should be noted to refer to the link at the bottom of this post to see our whole range of mining gloves.

Key elements and features found in the best mining gloves are:

  • Impact Protection
  • Cut Resistance
  • Puncture Resistance
  • Enhanced Grip in the palms and fingers
  • High Visibility
  • Dexterity
  • Chemical and Liquid Proof Resistance
  • Cold Resistant
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Non-Conductive

Note about certifications:

Most of these elements fall under ANSI (American) and EN (European) certifications so it is important for you to note and make sure that a specific glove has these regulatory certifications listed. At GO Gloves, we list these certifications for you in each of our mining gloves so that you are aware of them and that you do not need to gold-mine the data to make sure that you are protected properly. This is also very vital information for mining safety supervisors and mining safety inspectors.

Another key element is that all mining gloves should not be conductive in any manner to avoid any electrical shocks since this is a huge safety issue in mines due to the wet and gaseous environments.

One interesting aspect is that we get many orders from around the world from Australia to Peru including North America for our Cryogenic Cold Resistant Gloves. I learned that this is due to the use of liquid nitrogen to displace oxygen in mines for fire control. As an FYI, Liquid Nitrogen is an extremely cold substance and is very difficult to handle and requires special Cryogenic Gloves. We are very fortunate to be a supplier of the Tempshield Glove line for over 15 years and they are a great company to work with and have been on the forefront the last 2 years since they supply these special gloves used world-wide in handling the vaccines to combat the Covid virus which are stored in sub-zero temperatures.

Cut and puncture resistance are obvious characteristics which are vital and, of course, dexterity.

High VIS or high visibility is vital in mining gloves due to the dark atmospheres along with some cold resistance linings since mines are very cold places to work. 

We also carry some exceptional chemical and liquid proof gloves which can be used in certain mining functions. In most cases, these are considered an accessory glove and we have a few select models that are specifically used in mining operations.

I will refrain from listing and discussing the various gloves that we offer for mining operations here for the sake of brevity since you can see them at the link at the bottom of this blog post. However, I want you to note that the gloves we offer for mining operations have only been selected for their popularity, certifications, and testing. As you can imagine, we get many solicitations to sell various types of mining gloves but, as always, we are very careful to select only the best gloves currently available.

Keep in mind that I also use my old standard in selecting gloves and this is my 3F standard. Also known as fit, feel, and function.

Links to our mining Gloves: 

           General Mining Gloves

           Industrial Mining Gloves (Industrial Web site)

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Joe McGarry

The Glove Guru