Dear Sirs,
We use asbestos gloves in butt welding operations. Are asbestos gloves banned? I am aware that asbestos is banned in construction, but what about gloves? If so, what is the alternative? Urgent. Please reply.
Regards, SSM
From India, Madras
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47We use asbestos gloves in butt welding operations. Are asbestos gloves banned? I am aware that asbestos is banned in construction, but what about gloves? If so, what is the alternative? Urgent. Please reply.
Regards, SSM
From India, Madras
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Dear SSM,
Any item made up of asbestos is banned. You can opt for Kevlar clothing as a substitute for this. It's costly but very effective. A pair of Kevlar hand gloves, 10 inches in size, costs around 600 INR. We are using the same in our plant.
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Any item made up of asbestos is banned. You can opt for Kevlar clothing as a substitute for this. It's costly but very effective. A pair of Kevlar hand gloves, 10 inches in size, costs around 600 INR. We are using the same in our plant.
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Dear SSM,
As Dipil said, asbestos is banned. Instead of Kevlar gloves, I can suggest leather gloves for welding operations.
Dipil,
Kevlar can be suggested for handling hot materials... What do you feel about this?
From India, Delhi
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As Dipil said, asbestos is banned. Instead of Kevlar gloves, I can suggest leather gloves for welding operations.
Dipil,
Kevlar can be suggested for handling hot materials... What do you feel about this?
From India, Delhi
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Dear KVS,
As per my knowledge, asbestos is used where high heat resistance is required. Normally, asbestos hand gloves are not used for welding operations. Since Kevlar is also heat-resistant clothing, we recommend using it as a replacement in situations where exposure to high temperatures is necessary.
For welding, I agree that leather hand gloves are acceptable.
Thank you.
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As per my knowledge, asbestos is used where high heat resistance is required. Normally, asbestos hand gloves are not used for welding operations. Since Kevlar is also heat-resistant clothing, we recommend using it as a replacement in situations where exposure to high temperatures is necessary.
For welding, I agree that leather hand gloves are acceptable.
Thank you.
From India
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Dear Mr. KVS & Mr. Dipil,
Thank you both for your input. The welding I mentioned here is butt welding, where the process itself is different. In this process, the two ends of a steel job are melted at a high temperature (nearly 800°C approximately) and fused together at high pressure. Would leather gloves be suitable in this temperature range, or should I consider Kevlar gloves? Please advise.
Regards,
SSM
From India, Madras
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Thank you both for your input. The welding I mentioned here is butt welding, where the process itself is different. In this process, the two ends of a steel job are melted at a high temperature (nearly 800°C approximately) and fused together at high pressure. Would leather gloves be suitable in this temperature range, or should I consider Kevlar gloves? Please advise.
Regards,
SSM
From India, Madras
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Dear SSM I will suggest you to go ahead with Kevlar... Leather is not a substitute for Asbestos... Request seniors to come up with your comments, if I suggest anything wrong...
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Dear KVS
Few more details about Kevlar...
Kevlar® para-aramid based fabric is a remarkable fiber that provides strength to protect under extreme conditions. These Kevlar® gloves are substitute for asbestos gloves and most suitable for handling high temperature items. Kevlar® gloves provide excellent hand protection without sacrificing manual dexterity or comfort and offering exceptional resistance to cut, slash and heat. Gloves made of Kevlar® fabric do not burn and will not melt and is most suitable substitute of asbestos gloves. Kevlar® gloves are most suitable against open flame and hot metal splashes and can withstand temperature up to 350°C and with heavy woolen insulation up to 550°C.
Hope it may be helpful to all...
From India
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Few more details about Kevlar...
Kevlar® para-aramid based fabric is a remarkable fiber that provides strength to protect under extreme conditions. These Kevlar® gloves are substitute for asbestos gloves and most suitable for handling high temperature items. Kevlar® gloves provide excellent hand protection without sacrificing manual dexterity or comfort and offering exceptional resistance to cut, slash and heat. Gloves made of Kevlar® fabric do not burn and will not melt and is most suitable substitute of asbestos gloves. Kevlar® gloves are most suitable against open flame and hot metal splashes and can withstand temperature up to 350°C and with heavy woolen insulation up to 550°C.
Hope it may be helpful to all...
From India
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