uvex safety

Manufacturing and technological expertise Innovative hand protection solutions German quality Injuries to the hand are one of the most common accidents We combine modern manufacturing processes, design occurring in the workplace. In addition to the consequences and development, in-house sewing and a laboratory with for the injured employee, considerable costs arise for the extensive testing and application technology – for us, company through the loss of work time. uvex’s innovative quality means giving you more than just a perfect product. glove solutions guarantee exceptional safety and costefficiency...

Certified safety. For you and your employees. Everything that comes into contact with skin has to satisfy the specified requirements and this is why all our safety gloves are certified according to stringent testing criteria, for example, Product Class II of the Oeko-Tex® Standard 100. The high demands we place on the purity of our products is underlined by entirely solvent-free production. Allergies are an extremely important issue. As a manufacturer, we focus our expertise on the prevention of occupational allergies caused by wearing safety gloves. The uvex pure standard has been clinically...

Centre of expertise Hand protection made in Germany Production/logistics centre/ Made in Germany Measurement/ application technology Cooperation/ training centre – Highly flexible, modern manufacturing cells – Focus on coating technology – Storage facility for standard products and special solutions – Fully integrated development process across all process stages – Development laboratory (coating technology, compounding) – Technical centre for manufacture of prototypes – Knitting laboratory – In-house sewing facility – Test laboratory for standard tests in accordance with EN 388 – Chemistry laboratory...

uvex academy Hand protection on the job A practical introductory seminar on industrial hand protection. • • • • • • • Information on the legal and standard requirements for the use of safety gloves Chemical safety and the role they play when choosing the right safety gloves Introduction to the relevant chemical substances and how they are classified Information on the materials used in hand protection and their applications Information on assessing and avoiding potential dangers in the workplace Introduction to fibre technology: the advantages and uses of different fibres Practical demonstration...

The most innovative medium-sized businesses PROFAS GmbH & Co. KG Profas (from 1 November 2013: UVEX SAFETY Gloves GmbH & Co. KG) was named „Innovator of the year“ in this year‘s nationwide TOP 100 corporate benchmarking competition of German companies. In the overall ranking, Profas took the top spot in category B for companies with 51 to 250 employees. TOP 100 discovers and promotes small and medium-sized enterprises with outstanding innovative capabilities. The search is carried out by innovation experts at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. To be given the award, the company...

UVEX SAFETY Gloves GmbH & Co. KG has developed into one of the leading and most innovative manufacturers of safety gloves in the world. The innovative strength also impressed the TOP 100 jury. Professor Dr. Arnold Weissman, member of the TOP 100 jury, comments: “From its location in Germany, PROFAS GmbH & Co. KG has established a leading international position and the company is the ‘hidden champion’ of the safety gloves industry. In this market environment, PROFAS GmbH & Co. KG has successfully brought quality considerations to the fore with well-structured innovation processes, many product...

uvex i-performance Next Level Equipment Newly dening performance Best oil grip in its class and precision all the way to the fingertips. The uvex phynomic XG combines perfect fit, optimum The ergonomic design means the gloves fit like a functionality and absolute purity. The innovative Xtra second skin and are perfectly suited to fine assembly grip aqua-polymer foam coating sets new standards and precision work. The uvex pure standard guaran- for a secure grip when handling slightly oily work tees top, dermatologically tested skin compatibility. pieces. Whilst being extremely durable and abrasionresistant,...

Abrasion cycles Outstanding durability and cost-efficiency. The abrasion resistance of this coating is four to eight times higher than of comparable products, as measured based on similar abrasion tests as required for EN 388, showing that the uvex phynomic XG is particularly durable. Even after 8,000 abrasion cycles, there was no evidence of the coating coming away from the basic glove material. The outstanding durability and cost-efficiency of these gloves are guaranteed. Safety and secure grip in oily conditions When handling slightly oily work pieces, the uvex phynomic XG offers the best...

uvexXtra Grip Technology Xtra Grip Whether it's in sports, in technical environments or behind the wheel, a powerful grip is essential in many applications. Without it, the risk of an accident increases and energy is lost, particularly in wet or oily environments. This applies especially to safety gloves, as a weak grip leads to hand fatigue unsteadiness space between at work and an increased risk of injury. With the innovative uvexXtra grip technology, these problems are a • Secure grip • Excellent flexibility • Greater resistance time • Exceptional comfort Greater resistance time Together with...

Suitability grades for safety gloves in the food industry Safety gloves for working with food must be designed in such a way that absolutely no components can be transferred to food which may pose a hazard to human health (migration) under normal and predictable conditions. Area of application Examples Non-alcoholic beverages Fruit Eggs Vegetables Crustaceans Vinegar Yeast Milk Yoghurt The following overview shows which uvex products are suited for working with food and list potential areas of application. Further information including testing specifications is available on request. Wine Spirits...