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All Gloved Up: Fortress
Distribution makes an
impact once again
New Showa 381 microfibre
glove helps to keep workers’
hands dry and comfortable
After the successful introduction of Black Mamba Gloves
in 2012 Fortress Distribution further demonstrated its
ability to introduce leading-edge PPE brands to the UK
with the introduction of YULEYS® unique and revolutionary reusable shoe cover in
2013. Now with premium brand Black Mamba Gloves extending their product offering,
Fortress Distribution is once again making an impression in the PPE industry with the
launch of the new Black Mamba heavy duty impact glove.
A new protective glove, the Showa 381 offers
increased comfort as well as protection for workers
carrying out a variety of tasks. Whether its assembly
work or the handling of oily components, the glove
provides a high level of abrasion resistance (EN388
Level 4) and allows the necessary dexterity for intricate tasks to be
completed with ease.
With a goal to deliver ultimate protection to workers in tough jobs, Fortress Distribution
is delighted to bring the new Black Mamba heavy duty impact glove to market in
the UK. Ideal for oil and gas drilling, construction, mechanics, HVAC and automotive,
the impact glove offers the ultimate back of hand safety. The Black Mamba impact
glove has been carefully designed to meet customer needs by enabling full back of
hand protection whilst still allowing comfort and dexterity. Offering defence against
abrasion, impact and hand fatigue the glove is made from a polyester liner with
thermal protective rubber padding on the fingers and back of hand.
Tel: 01908 676869
www.fortressdistribution.co.uk
Insulated G clamps
Now available from Martindale Electric - leaders in voltage
detectors and safe isolation - is the new range of insulated
Drummond G clamps, designed to provide safe and easy
connection to bus bars for voltage measurement.
The new range of moulded G clamps, which eliminate the need
to drill the bus bar, provides installers with a safe and reliable
connection, via a standard 4mm socket.
Ideal for connecting power monitoring and measuring
equipment, the clamps are clearly colour coded in black, brown
and grey colours, to match the colour coding of individual
phases in 3 phase systems. All 3 phase colours are also
available with a replaceable 0.5A fuse in the clamping screw, providing protection at
the source for added safety. Other fuse ratings can be specified as required.
Housed in insulated casing to enhance safety, the new range of G Clamps also features
a spring loaded contact pin and locking ring to ensure reliable results throughout
extended logging periods.
Tel: 01923 441 717
Email: [email protected]
www.martindale-electric.co.uk
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The glove is extremely hard-wearing but also lightweight at the same
time; the thickness of the palm is only 0.90mm which allows excellent
levels of tactility and fingertip sensitivity. It’s ideal for use in manufacturing
environments as well as the mechanical, construction, logistics and
utilities sectors.
Email: [email protected]
www.globus.co.uk
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