Cut-Resistant Kevlar® — Because Safety Is No Accident
Kevlar® Cut Technology. When it comes to accidents, prevention is better than cure.
For workers in the aerospace, electronics, metal fabrication, glass handling and automotive industries, safety is a top priority. DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre is extremely lightweight and strong, yet highly resistant to cuts and abrasion. It is also suitable for chemical protection under a wide variety of exposure conditions. No wonder so many companies rely on it for cut-resistant protection in the manufacturers’ gloves, sleeves, and garments they supply.
In addition to factory workers, a wide range of outdoor professionals such as lumberjacks, builders and skilled workers also insist on reinforced boots and leggings made of Kevlar® fibre to help protect their legs and feet.
For work environments that require even greater cut protection, cleanliness or touch-and-feel capability, manufacturers’ products with DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre include the following:
- Kevlar® Clean Technology. Offers low linting and contamination properties in environments where cleanliness and protection are important.
- Kevlar® Armor Technology. Without compromising on comfort and manual dexterity, for excellent cut protection even in critical environments where the potential for cuts and slashes is high.
Product Information
CASE STUDIES
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New Search & Rescue Safety Glove from SEIZ
60,000 members of THW Technisches Hilfswerk (German Urban Search and Rescue Association) are better protected thanks to the new safety glove manufactured by SEIZ that incorporates DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Nomex® fibres.
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Offshore Rig Evacuation Chutes
Viking Life-Saving Equipment is committed to safety at sea and goes to extraordinary lengths to protect customers from offshore danger. Find out how Viking uses DuPont™ Kevlar® and DuPont™ Nomex® fibre in offshore-rig evacuation chutes.
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Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation with Kevlar®
The Primus Line® pipeline system developed by Rädlinger uses the strength of DuPont™ Kevlar® fibre for trenchless rehabilitation of pressure pipes. Designed with short rehabilitation times and fast recommissiong in mind, Primus Line® offers substantial potential savings as a viable alternative to open rehabilitation methods.
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Kutting UK Offshore Oil & Gas Hoses
Kutting UK Ltd., a leader in the manufacture of thermoplastic high pressure hoses for the offshore oil and gas industry, recently decided to switch all its aramid-based products to DuPont™ Kevlar® brand fibre, helping their company to develop the next generation of very-high-working-pressure-, high-temperature- and high-collapse-resistant hoses demanded by the industry.
INFORMATION & IDEAS
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Gloves made of Kevlar® Q&A
View answers to some of the most frequently asked questions DuPont receives about industrial gloves made of Kevlar® fibre.
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Cut Test Methods – by the Numbers
When it comes to specifying protective gloves, there are many things to consider.
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Improving Tyre Reinforcement
Kevlar® Engineered Elastomer for tyre reinforcement is based on a new method to disperse para-aramid pulp into rubber through a far easier process than dry para-aramid pulp. Read the study that explains the science behind this innovative pulp that has been adopted with success in the automobile industry.
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Increasing Kevlar® Production
The new plant near Charleston, South Carolina, together with our other global assets, helps DuPont meet strong and growing global demand for Kevlar®.
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Cut Standards for Protective Gloves
To facilitate the choice of mechanical (cut) protective clothing, both the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the European Union (EU) have developed cut standards for selection criteria.
USES AND APPLICATIONS
Industrial Protective Clothing
Oil and Gas Personal Protective Equipment
Chemical Protection
Decontamination and Remediation
Bodyshop - Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protection in Agriculture
Personal Protection in the Petrochemical and Chemical Industry
Food Processing Personal Protective Equipment
Nomex® for Utilities
Nomex® for Metal Work and Foundries
Industrial Cleaning Services
RELATED DUPONT PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Kevlar® Armor Technology
Kevlar® Clean Technology
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Kevlar® Thermal Protection Products Gloves & Sleeves
For hot surface contact hazards present in metal and glass forming foundries, DuPont created terry cloth made of Kevlar® fibre for use in heat-resistant gloves. Heavyweight gloves and mitts composed of 100% Kevlar® terry cloth and Kevlar® blends help offer a high level of protection for high-heat applications.
