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Safety Update
Cut-Resistant Gloves and Sleeve
For industrial tasks that require protection against hand lac- erations, cuts, abrasions and burns, Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, GA, has introduced two new Jackson Safety brand cut-resist- ant gloves and a cut- resistant sleeve. The new Jackson Safety G60 Level 5 cut-resistant gloves are coated with polyurethane to optimize grip and dexterity. They’re made of an engineered patented yarn, and meet EN 420 standards for length. Also new are the G60 Level 3 cut-resistant gloves, designed for work environments that pose a risk of minor cuts and abrasions such as metal fabrication, auto-
motive assembly and stamping.
The Level 2 cut-resistant sleeves, available with and with-
out a thumbhole, feature a Kevlar outer layer and a cotton inner layer. They meet ANSI Level 2/EN388 Level 2 cut resistance and EN 420 standards, offer good breathability and are suit- able for intermittent heat contact to 212 F.
Kimberly-Clark Professional: 888/346-4652; www.kcprofessional.com
Low-Profile Safety Light Curtains Boast Integral Muting
Banner Engineering Corp., Minneapolis, MN, introduces the EZ-Screen LP low-profile safety light curtain, with integral mut- ing. The Type 4 light curtain is designed for use on small production machines in compact spaces, while also being robust enough for large power
presses.
Integral mut-
ing in seven
different, predefined mut-
ing configuration options provides increased mount-
ing flexibility, and the design allows for installation within the machine frame to eliminate any holes or dead zones in the sens- ing field. In addition, says the company, the unit consumes less traditional safety light curtains. Sensing range spans 4 in. to 23 ft.
Banner Engineering: 763/544-3164; www.bannerengineering.com
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