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THE RIGHT GRIP MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Protective gloves with good grip can make a crucial difference in everyday work. After all, hands not only need to be protected against mechanical, thermal or chemical hazards – tools, components and other objects also need to be handled safely and with control.Particularly smooth, wet or oily surfaces can make gripping more difficult. If a protective glove does not provide the right grip, more force may be required to hold an object securely, or it may slip out of the hand more easily. The grip or slip resistance of a protective glove is therefore an important consideration when selecting the right model.
But what creates good grip, what role does the coating play and which protective glove is suitable for which working conditions?
WHAT DETERMINES THE GRIP OF A PROTECTIVE GLOVE?
How securely an object can be gripped depends on several factors. In addition to the shape and material of the object, the coating and surface texture of the protective gloves play a particularly important role.Coatings made from materials such as nitrile, latex or polyurethane (PU) have different properties. The surface can also be specifically textured to improve grip for particular applications.
Possible finishes include:
+ Smooth coatings: Depending on the material and design, these are suitable for a variety of general tasks.
+ Foam coatings: Their surface texture can provide good grip.
+ Sandy coatings: Their rough surface can help improve grip, particularly for more demanding handling tasks.
+ Dotted surfaces: Additional dots can improve grip when handling certain workpieces.
However, the type of coating is not the only factor that matters. The working environment must also be taken into account. A glove that provides good grip when handling dry workpieces will not necessarily offer the same performance on wet or oily surfaces.
DRY, WET OR OILY – GRIP NEEDS TO MATCH THE APPLICATION
Grip requirements vary considerably depending on what is being handled during everyday work. This means there is no single glove that automatically provides the best grip under all conditions.Dry working conditions: Assembly, warehouse and general trade work often involves handling dry workpieces and tools. Good grip combined with sufficient dexterity is important here, allowing even smaller components to be handled with control.
Wet working conditions: Moisture can make the surface of a workpiece more slippery. The glove coating should therefore be suited to these conditions and support a controlled grip.
Oily working conditions: Oils and lubricants place particular demands on the coating. Specially textured surfaces can help improve contact between the glove and the workpiece. Depending on the application, suitably designed nitrile coatings may be an appropriate option.
Good grip not only supports controlled handling but can also help reduce the amount of force required to hold objects securely. This can be particularly beneficial when gripping movements are repeated frequently.
Typical applications where grip can play an important role include:
+ Assembly and manufacturing
+ Metalworking
+ Maintenance and servicing
+ Warehousing and logistics
+ Construction and trades
+ Handling tools and components
The properties required will always depend on the specific task and the relevant risk assessment.
Selection tip: There is no standardised performance level that indicates how much grip a protective glove provides. The product description and coating can provide useful guidance – for example, terms such as sandy, dotted or textured, as well as information on suitability for dry, wet or oily conditions.
