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WE DON’T JUST MAKE WORK GLOVESWE ENGINEER PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENTS FOR YOUR HANDS to work inDesigned to Maximize Protection and ReduceCut, Puncture, and Impact InjuriesHexArmor® designers have worked hand-in-hand for morethan two years with safety experts from Halliburton®,Noble Drilling®, ExxonMobil®, and other leaders in the oiland gas industry to engineer a glove with the capabilityto deliver the perfect balance of exceptional protection,dexterity and grip.While competitive “advanced technology” work glovesprovided some protection against impact injuries, researchhighlighted that the majority of injuries in many sectors ofthe oil and gas industry were cut and puncture, and thatexisting glove designs offered little protection against theseoften painful and debilitating injuries.HexArmor® applied current industry data to developand design specific technical solutions for the industry’smajor safety challenges in hand protection. While creatingsolutions to protect against punctures, cuts and impactinjuries, maintaining the essential grip and feel requiredto work quickly and efficiently was of high importancein the development and engineering of our lineup ofoil and gas gloves.“If a glove can’t protect you, or allow you to performthe way you need to work, it’s just not getting thejob done right.”Roughneck- Joey D., AlaskaMany competitive gloves provide some protectionagainst impact injuries, but almost no protectionagainst cuts and punctures. In fact, most cutprotection offered by competing oil and gas safetygloves is not much better than 2-ply cotton gloves.Research indicated that while impact injuriesaccounted for many of the hand injuries in the field,cut and puncture injuries accounted for over 50% ofinjuries in some companies. The conclusion was thatthe existing hand protection was not up to the job ofprotecting oil and gas workers. Why settle for a lessthan 50% solution when it comes to safety?Whether you are wrenching on a valve head,handling lumber, pulling cable, hauling tools,or moving piping, your hands can be exposedto a wide variety of cut, puncture and abrasionhazards. While many PPE products in themarket try to address other prominent handinjuries, such as impacts and contusions,these products fall short in the area of cut andpuncture protection.

HEXARMOR OIL & Gas SAFETY GLOVES ARE ENGINEERED TO PROVIDEMAXIMUM PROTECTION ALONG WITH MAXIMUM DEXTERITY AND GRIPProtection in the Tough and HazardousWorld of Oil and Gas ProductionHexArmor® gloves are constructed with superiorand proven materials and technology. Thefoundation of HexArmor® oil and gas gloves isour proprietary SuperFabric®. The innovativeconfiguration of SuperFabric® provides resistanceto lacerations, punctures, and slashes like no othermaterial in the industry today.cut resistance comparisonWhile common cut-resistant products, with blendsof yarns such as Kevlar ® , Dyneema ® , or Spectra ® ,give some minimal protection from straight-edgedcut hazards, they don’t offer sufficient protectionfrom variable hazards such as metal burrs, wires, orslivers commonly found in oil and gas productionenvironments. HexArmor ® gloves exceed theindustry’s highest testing standards – ISEA and CELevel 5 – giving you the protection you need most,where you need it. No other competitive glovecomes close.4500grams40003500300025002000150010005000west chesterIronclad kongringer roughneck 267ringer roughneck 297Mechanix ORHD2-ply cottonringer roughneck 337safety glove productThe perfect technical and protective fabric for the jobat hand: HexArmor ® with SuperFabric ® maximizesresistance against cuts, slashes and punctures,while providing a superior foundation for maintainingessential dexterity and grip.Ergodyne 925HexArmor 4028HexArmor 4026HexArmor 4036HexArmor 4020xHexArmor 4021XTest: ASTM 1790-97*Testing done through all materials on palm, including added patches

PREVENTING lacerations and puncture WOUNDSMany lacerations startout as a puncture. Asharp edge, corner,burr, wire “wicker,”or other protrudinghazards can penetratethe glove and scrapeor cut skin. Withsynthetic leather orcotton gloves, the hazard will poke through thesurface of the glove and tear laterally to createa laceration. While a glove may say it has ‘cutresistance,’it often lacks the puncture protectionto stop lacerations.Standard Synthetic Leather GlovesCut/Puncture HazardOuter ShellCut InjurySkin SurfaceHexArmor Synthetic Leather Gloveswith SuperFabric ® Guard PlatesCut/Puncture HazardOuter ShellTMPlatesSkin SurfaceHexArmor Synthetic Leather Gloveswith SuperFabric ® Guard PlatesCut/Gashing HazardOuter ShellProven protection against punctures – HexArmor ®oil and gas safety gloves with SuperFabric ® brandmaterials are tested in both the lab and the field tovalidate the highest degree of puncture-resistanceand performance.TMPlatesSkin Surface

THE NEXT GENERATION OF impact protection:ir-x ® impact exoskeleton The most advanced HexArmor ® impact resistancecomes with all the dexterity, all the comfort, andmore protection than offered by any other impactprotectiveglove on the market. Our proprietary IR-X ®technology shields our gloves with a full back-of-handexoskeleton, so everyjoint and knuckle is protected from debilitating blows.In addition to being 42% taller than competitive impactguards, IR-X ® smash guards are purpose-built todeflect the force of sudden impacts away from theimpact point, rather than transferring force directly tothe hand.This unique characteristic is what sets IR-X ® safetylevels higher than the competition, and its flexibilityis what makes the IR-X ® Impact Exoskeleton morecomfortable and more dexterous than any otherimpact-resistant technology available.HexArmor IR-X ® Impact GuardsHexArmor’s new impact shielding materialsprotect against serious and painful impactinjuries.Standard Competitive Impact ProtectionTraditionalimpactguardsGlove shellhandboneHexArmor ® IR-X ® impact Guards42% TALLER GUARDSimpactguardsGlove shellhandboneHexArmor IR-X ® Impact Guards cover the entireback of the hand, including the knuckles and fingerswhere the majority of impacts occur.HexArmor IR-X ® Impact Guards are 42% tallerthan competitive impact guards, creating an evengreater barrier between your hand and impactinjuries.

GGT5 ® 4020XWITH IR-X®ASTM D2632-01 Resilienceby Vertical Rebound in TestingResiliency of a material can be described as its ability toabsorb and release energy elastically, rather than simplytransferring energy directly through the material. The lowerthe tested resiliency value, the more energy is transferredthrough the material and into the hand during an impactblow.GGT5 ® 4021XWITH IR-X®GGT5 ® 4031WITH IR-X®resiliency valueThe test results show that IR-X ® products possess asignificantly higher resiliency value than the nearestcompetitor, at 25% resiliency. The lowest competitoroffered less than half the resiliency value of the IR-X ®products.605040302010049About the Test4021XASTM D2632*25Ironclad Kongglove21Ringer RoughneckRIG LIZARD ® 2021WITH IR-X®*Testing performed on the knuckle area of each gloveRIG LIZARD ® 2022WITH IR-X®RIG LIZARD ® 2023WITH IR-X ®The ASTM D2632 “covers the determination of impact resilience of solidrubber from measurement of the vertical rebound of a dropped mass.”Testing was modified so that a complete material composition wastested on each sample (ie: TPR + foam + lining). The results are given in aresilience value which is “determined as a ratio of rebound height to dropheight of a metal plunger of prescribed mass and shape which is allowedto fall on a rubber specimen.” The ASTM method measures the amount ofenergy that is transferred through impact.

THE GRIP YOU NEED TO WORK EFFICIENTLY, EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELYGATOR GRIP 4020XSuperFabric ® Guardplatesbite through and channelaway lubricant, creating a“snow tire” effect. This givesthe user the ability to grip oilyor lubricated parts and tools.Iron/Steel/ToolFriction ReducersSuperFabric ® GuardplatesGlove ShellMUD GRIP 4021XSurface wicks away lubricant,leaving particles that createfriction and improve grip onmetal tools.Iron/Steel/ToolIn the oil and gas industry, maintaining grip isa frequent challenge because of the constantpresence of lubricating fluids, friction reducers,grease, oil-based muds and honey oils. Whentools and pipes are covered with fluids, itcan cause surfaces to become slick. Thiscan lead to hand fatigue, strains and sprainsfrom the increased effort required to maintaingrip. Eventually, poor grip can lead to lowerproductivity and increased potential for injuryand accidents.Because different applications have differentgrip challenges, HexArmor ® developed acomplete line of gloves to meet the technicalchallenges for maintaining grip in oil and gasapplications.Surface OBM GritDrilling MudPVC Grip DotsSynthetic LeatherSuperFabric ® GuardplatesARCTIC GATOR ® 4031TP-X ® palm surface does notabsorb fluids, allowing grip tobe maintained in the presenceof lubricating materials.Iron/Steel/ToolSurface OBM GritDrilling MudTP-X ® PalmSuperFabric ® Guardplates

the combination of comfort and safetyWith HexArmor ® on your side, you can attain whatwas once just an idea; focused versatility. TheRig Lizard ® started with the belief that PPE shouldprotect your hands from specific workplace hazardswhile not limiting the facility and dexterity of yourmost valuable tool. Our team of Solution Specialistshit the drawing board with safety advisors fromacross the industry, and the result is an outstandinglineup of purpose-built, high-level PPE.The Rig Lizard ® line of products is the result ofcollaboration between safety leaders in the fieldand our HexArmor ® Solution Specialists in the lab.Extensive testing and trialing was conducted touncover the most detrimental injuries, the mostcommon on-site hazards, and the dangerousapplications your PPE must face every day. The RigLizard ® line employs two proprietary HexArmor ®technologies:• IR-X ® Impact-Resistant materials form anexoskeleton over the back of your hand, providingthe highest level of impact protection on the marketwhile maintaining optimal flexibility for high dexterity.• TP-X ® Synthetic Palm technology uses top-levelgrip properties in addition to ANSI/ISEA Level 3cut protection.and features found in the Rig Lizard ® make it theidealPPE for oil, gas, and mining operations, and thedangers that are present. That’s the HexArmor ®focus. The applications of the Rig Lizard ® extendpast your basic mechanic’s glove, and with the coldandwarm-weather options, your hands can stay assafe as possible in all hazardous environments; that’sthe versatility of HexArmor ® PPE.No single technology can address every worksitehazard. The combination of multiple technologies

TMTMTESTED LIKE NO OTHER GLOVE IN THE INDUSTRY TODAYTo ensure the safety and quality of HexArmor ® oil and gas gloves, we test them to the absolutehighest standards possible, standards that no other gloves available are held to. By validating cut,puncture and tear resistance to the industry’s highest testing levels – ISEA/ASTM Level 5 ratings –we give you the confidence and assurance that your gloves will live up to the superior protectionthe HexArmor ® name is known for.Compare The Best with The Rest: CE vs. ANSI Cut Chartgrams of cut resistance450040003500300025002000150010005000U.S. Standard - ansi/isea levelsCE-EN388 ISO 13997, Levels 4 - 5. Resistance Converted to GramsCE-EN388 Coup Test, Levels 0 - 3. Approximate Resistance Converted to Gramslevel 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 level 5cut levelHexArmor 4028HexArmor 4026HexArmor 4036HexArmor 4020xHexArmor 4021X*Testing done through all materials on palm, including added patches*Bar represents minimum gram rating to achieve each level.Cut-resistance is a function of a glove’s material composition and thickness. Glove manufacturerstypically use the ASTM F-1790 standard to obtain cut-resistance ratings ranging from Levels 0-5.This test involves the interpretation of data obtained from putting varying pressure (weights) on astandardized razor-type blade and recording the distance the blade travels (at a constant speed)before cutting through.Many gloves on the market will rate around a Level 1-2 on the ASTM F-1790 test (less than 1000grams), which won’t protect workers from sharp edges, blades, or wood splinters. The limitationsof the synthetic leather, and in some cases Kevlar ® , that makes up the palm of most gloves is thatthey offer little cut or puncture resistance. They may receive a ‘cut-rating’ on the industrystandard, but will fail in the field when exposed to normal work.“It’s great to finally havegloves that feel customengineered for this job.They give me the feel I need toperform, but man, the protection!Those steel burrs that curl out andgrab the palm or a side-seam, and openthem up, it just doesn’t happen withthese gloves. The steel just won’t cutthrough it. Amazing stuff.”- Adam D., Texas Frac CrewWorkerAdditionally, some manufacturers will claim Cut Level 5 protection on aproduct, but will not specify the test used to obtain this data. The CECoup test varies dramatically from the ASTM F-1790, and theresult is a difference in true cut protection. A glove that meetsthe CE standards for ISO Cut Level 5 may not do so in theEN388 Coup test. Be sure to research the tests usedto validate manufacturers’ claims.

Stainless Steel Shim Lacerations PreventedMaintenance workers in refineries regularly use stainless steel slotted shims to level andmaintain pumps, motors, and machines. While steel shims provide optimal efficiency inmaintaining equipment, they also create a dangerous hazard for hands at work. Sincepump and machine maintenance is an ongoing process, workers are constantly handlingshims, which increases the potential for injury.Maintenance Worker has MultipleInjuries Working with ShimsWhile a slotted shim is a common, helpful tool formaintenance workers in oil refineries and on oil rigs,the shim’s handy tab and corners can become sharphazards that can cause serious injury. The oftenpaper thin stainless steel shims can be razor sharp,and are easily capable of slicing through ordinaryleather maintenance gloves, Kevlar, or cotton workSeries ® 4026 mechanics’ gloves. While performingroutine maintenance using a metal shim, the workerreceived an almost identical type of cut from theshim. This time, however, hishand was not cut and he did nothave to leave work that day.While the sharp edge of the shimslashed the exterior syntheticleather covering the finger andpalm of the glove, it had no effecton the SuperFabric ® underneath.HexArmor ® products with HexArmor ®SuperFabric ® prevents injury withexceed ISEA andSuperFabric ®CE Level 5 cut protection, whichplayed a huge role in saving this worker’s finger.gloves.Metal ShimHexArmor ® had interviewed a refinery maintenanceworker who received several recordable lacerationsto his thumb and index finger, as well as smashinjuries to his knuckles while working with steelshims. One recent injury required stitches, and dueto the location of the wound, the worker was offthe job for two weeks. After these costly incidents,the safety team began looking for a better handprotection solution.HexArmor ® Provides Needed Protection fromRazor Sharp Shim EdgesBefore returning to work after the injury, HexArmor ®provided the same worker with a pair of ChromeThis worker continued to use the same HexArmor ®gloves for weeks after the incident, claiming that:“They were just as good as ever.” In order to createthis case study, we had to bargain with the workerto give up his HexArmor ® gloves for a new pair – asmall price for progress in designing the best PPE inthe business.Chrome Series ® Cut 5Impact Hi-Vis 4026The HexArmor ® Chrome Series ®4026 was made to handle thesharp edges of steel shims andother laceration hazards. Thesegloves provide the highest levels of cut protectionon the market, exceeding industry ratings of ISEAand CE cut 5. HexArmor ® smash guards alsoreduced the risk of smash and pinch injuries fromtools and equipment as part of the days work.

HexArmor Elite products are purpose-built forthe most hazardous and unpredictable workenvironments. Every Elite product employs ourproprietary SuperFabric ® brand material, whichprovides the highest standards of safety availableon the market; Level 5 ISEA/CE cut protectionand industrial puncture resistance.ggt5 ® gator grip 4020XFEATURES:• TP-X ® thumb area and silicone dots formaximum grip in saturated situations• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeletonAvailable in sizes 7/S–12/3XLExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4542Impact ProtectionSuperFabric ®Protection Zoneggt5 ® mud grip 4021XFEATURES:• TP-X ® palm and thumb reinforcementswith abrasion-resistant PVC dots formaximum grip in muddy situations• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeletonAvailable in sizes 7/S–12/3XLggt5 ® arctic gator ® 4031FEATURES:• Hipora ® and C40 Thinsulate interiorliners for water and cold resistance• Durable TP-X palm reinforcement• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeletonAvailable in sizes 7/S–12/3XLExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4544Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection ZoneExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4543Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection Zonechrome series ®waterproof 4036FEATURES:• Hipora ® liner for wet hazards• Durable TP-X palm• Back of hand impact protectionchrome series ® 4026FEATURES:• Oil-resistant synthetic leatherpalm with PVC dots• Back of hand impact protectionAvailable in sizes 6/XS–12/3XLAvailable in sizes 7/S–12/3XLExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4532Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection ZoneExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4521Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection Zonechrome series ®slipfit ® 4028FEATURES:• Oil-resistant synthetic leatherpalm with PVC grip• Back of hand impact protection• Slipfit ® style cuffAvailable in sizes7/S–11/XXLchrome series ®oasis 4030FEATURES:• Advanced HexVent technology allowsfor a breathable heat-release system• Printed PVC synthetic leather palm• Back of hand impact protectionAvailable in sizes7/S–12/3XLExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4521Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection ZoneExceeds Level 5Cut Resistance4521Impact ProtectionSuperFabric®Protection Zone

Not all applications require the maximum level ofprotection. HexArmor Red products offer Level3 and Level 4 cut and puncture resistance, aswell as an array of other protective features. Red products are created with the same HexArmor ®quality and workmanship you have come toexpect from the safety industry’s trusted advisor.rig lizard ® 2021FEATURES:• Durable TP-X ® palm and thumb area• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeleton• Cuff and major seams double stitchedAvailable in sizes 6/XS–12/3XL4243Impact ProtectionTP-X®Technologyrig lizard oasis 2022FEATURES:• Advanced HexVent technology allowsfor a breathable heat-release system• Durable TP-X ® palm and thumb area• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeleton• Cuff and major seams double stitchedrig lizard arctic 2023FEATURES:• Hipora ® and C40 Thinsulate interiorliners for water and cold resistance• Durable TP-X ® palm and thumb area• IR-X impact-resistant exoskeleton• Cuff and major seams double stitchedAvailable in sizes 7/S–11/XXLAvailable in sizes 7/S–12/3XL4243Impact ProtectionTP-X®Technology4244Impact ProtectionTP-X®Technology

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