UL Ultralight Cut-Protection Advanced mechanical Protection 11-518 ULTRALIGHT, BREATHABLE, CUT RESISTANT GLOVE Introduction
Advanced mechanical Protection 11-518 ULTRALIGHT, BREATHABLE, CUT RESISTANT GLOVE TABLE OF CONTENtS 1. BRAND, TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT POSITIONING 1.1 A global success story 2 1.2 The premier glove range 3 1.3 The story behind the 11-518 4 Product Data Sheet 5 2. PRODUCT/APPLICATION DETAILS 2.1 Market Overview and Opportunity 7 2.2 Verticals and Applications 8 2.3 End User Profile 9 2.4 Testimonials and Quotes from Research 10 2.5 Features and Benefits 11 2.6 Unique Selling Points 12 2.7 Competitive Positioning 13 3. Product technical details 3.1 Technical/Product details set up 14 3.2 Certificates 15 4. MARCOM 4.1 Press release 17 4.2 Photographs/Images 19 4.3 Global advertising campaign - lay-out 20
2 1. BRAND, TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCT POSITIONING 1.1 A global success story As the world s best selling precision assembly glove, HyFlex empowers millions of workers to do their job more effectively, more comfortably and more safely on a daily basis. Since its inception, the original vision for the HyFlex brand - i.e. to empower workers with gloves that provide an ideal balance between safety, comfort and performance - has never wavered. In November 2011, HyFlex achieved a remarkable milestone: the sale of its 500 millionth pair of HyFlex gloves. Our 2012 new product launch remains true to this innovation tradition, with new-to-ansell and new-to-the-world solutions. 1. Brand, technology & product positioning A legacy of innovation The original HyFlex glove combined automated knitting technologies with nitrile foam palm coating in the revolutionary 11-800 HyFlex light duty assembly glove. 1998 Since its introduction in 1996, the HyFlex platform has been the showcase for leading performance technologies for the Ansell Industrial glove product line. 1996 2012 New HyFlex product versions in 2012, including ultralight and hybrid protection styles, maintain the HyFlex tradition of performance and innovation. In the early 2000s, Ansell brought engineered fiber to the platform, elevating the cut and abrasion resistance properties of the remarkably comfortable original 3D knitting design. 2000 2003 2006 2009 In 2008 HyFlex formalized a segmentation model for the range that matched HyFlex styles to explicit user needs according to their primary type of mechanical risk. Innovative Ansell Grip Technology and Zonz Knit Comfort Technology were introduced in the late 2000s, bringing advanced ergonomic performance to the Hyflex range. The introduction of the 11-618 the first HyFlex style to feature ultrafine gauge knitting for unprecedented comfort and sensitivity in precision work in the EMEA region UL
3 1.2 The premier glove range With the 2012 addition of new ultralight, light and medium duty styles, the HyFlex high-performance glove portfolio broadens and extends its application-specific offer. 1. Brand, technology & product positioning The HyFlex product line reflects our global research among safety officers, operations managers, purchasing agents and workers into their specific requirements and use of mechanical protection gloves. The research, which spanned industry segments and work environments, defined a mechanical protection glove platform that will readily accommodate new styles introducing advanced technologies and features to meet emerging workplace needs. New to the world HyFlex innovation This 2012 product introduction reinforces the core principles of HyFlex innovation - technical excellence and worker comfort - hallmarks of the HyFlex experience. The 11-518 new ultra light duty style brings the mechanical protection properties associated with heavier duty gloves to remarkably comfortable and light cut-resistant (EN Level 3, ANSI 2) and multi-purpose 18 gauge styles. Being first in the world! This reaffirms the value of the original Hyflex mission: protection without compromise, technological innovation and unparalleled comfort. 11-518 ULTRALIGHT DUTY CUT RESISTANT GLOVE
4 1.3 The story behind the 11-518 11-518 ULTRALIGHT DUTY CUT RESISTANT GLOVE 1. Brand, technology & product positioning Market Context Design Challenge Product Definition Launch Strategy Studies conducted by Ansell to define unmet user needs in the industrial hand protection sector have showed a clear desire by workers for lighter weight cut resistant gloves that imply no compromise in either cut protection or performance. The same research documented workers who trade off protection for dexterity and tactility by removing their gloves to carry out more dexterous tasks, others who modify gloves by removing finger tips or making other alterations, and those who wear heavier, protective styles at the expense of the precision work their jobs require. Our objective for the 11-518 was to build on the successful launch of our 18 gauge multi-purpose glove (11-618) by incorporating cut resistant fibers that would add additional mechanical protection properties to the glove performance. The goal was an ultralight duty glove that could provide the barehand sensation that workers prefer with the same degree of cut and abrasion protection they have expected light and medium duty gloves, or heavier Kevlar-based styles, to provide. The soft, ultralight liner in the 11-518 combines light, strong Dyneema Diamond Technology fiber with a soft blend of nylon/ spandex fibers. Knitted to 18 gauge tolerances with Ansell 3D knitting technologies, the glove combines the soft/strong profile of Dyneema Diamond cut-resistant fibers with the ultralight fit and feel that workers prefer. The resulting lightweight efficiency glove brings EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2) protection to workers whose jobs also require high dexterity and tactility. The 11-518 liner provides cut protection on a par with much heavier cut-resistant synthetic or Kevlar-based styles. The PU coating delivers EN abrasion level 3 (ANSI level 3) performance for long life and also protects workers hands from pass-through dirt. The ultralight, breathable fabric offers unparalleled worker comfort, encouraging more consistent glove use. Meanwhile, the gloves high dexterity and tactility ultimately improve the efficiency of teams working with small, sharp, dry parts.
Ultralight Cut Protection 11-518 ULTRALIGHT, BREATHABLE, CUT RESISTANT GLOVE Best in class, lightweight with a breathable, barehand-like feel. The 11-518 belongs to a nextgeneration of HyFlex styles that bring legendary HyFlex performance to an ultralight duty style with a barehand-like sensation of tactility and dexterity. This best-in-class combination of ultra lightweight 18 gauge comfort and EN cut level 3 performance is made possible by a unique combination of engineered materials. The soft, strong liner features Dyneema Diamond Technology fibre. Lightweight and breathable, it ventilates the back of the hand for all day comfort. A resilient PU coating contributes to the high cut scores, but also delivers EN abrasion level 3 performance for extended glove life. For the precision handling and assembly of sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts, the light weight 11-518 style provides unprecedented comfort, dexterity and protection. Industries Light-to-medium metal fabrication Automotive and Automotive OEM White Goods/Durable Goods Electrical Machinery/Power Tools Aerospace Packaging Mining Construction Applications Handling and assembly of small or ultra-fine, sharp parts Wire assembly and fastening Final assembly Injection molded parts assembly Machining special metal blends Stamping light and dry Packaging areas with risk of cut WWW.ANSELL.COM.AU
ULTRALIGHT, BREATHABLE, CUT RESISTANT GLOVE Performance profile Barehand-like dexterity The ultralight fabric and tailored fit of the 11-518 create a barehand-like sensation of contact when performing tasks that demand high tactility. Superior cut protection As the best-in-class glove to provide EN cut level 3 protection in an ultra lightweight 18 gauge style, the 11-518 brings a new degree of dexterity to applications with cut risks. Ultimate comfort Soft, sheer Dyneema Diamond fibre breathes to keep hands cool and dry and moves freely with motion of the hand for a more comfortable fit. Thin and tough coating The thin PU coating enables high tactility while contributing to achieving EN cut level 3 and EN abrasion level 3, which extend glove life without restricting the movement of coated surfaces. Worker preference In field trials the 11-518 was preferred by nearly 70% of workers now using heavier gloves for similar tasks, a comfort preference that correlates with compliance. Key features 18 gauge seamless liner Enhanced flexibility (range of motion) and tactility (fingertip sensitivity). Dyneema Diamond Technology fibre Very high cut-to-dexterity ratio for safety with comfort EN cut level 3. Thin PU coating High dexterity with high abrasion resistance (EN level 3). Little finger knitting Tailored fit at the base of the little finger better matches natural hand contours. Comprehensive sizing Sizes 6-11 ensure optimum fit and comfort for every worker. Protection standards EN 388 3331 Featured technologies Specifications Reference Description Size Length Colour Packaging HyFlex 11-518 Palm-dipped PU coating, seamless knit liner with Dyneema Diamond Technology fibre, nylon and spandex fibres, elasticised knitwrist 6-11 210-265mm Light blue liner and blue coating 12 pairs/polybag, 12 bags/carton HyFlex is a registered trademark owned by Ansell Limited or one of its affiliates, 2012 Ansell Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use product only as specified. The product should not be worn when there is a risk of entanglement by moving parts of machines. The information contained in this data sheet is based on laboratory tests and reflect the best judgment of Ansell in light of the data available at the time of preparation and does not reflect the actual duration of protection in the workplace due to other factors influencing the performance, such as temperature, abrasion and degradation. It is the responsibility of the product user to assess the level of risk and to determine the protective equipment required or appropriate for the user's particular purpose. Nothing in this brochure should be construed as a representation or warranty of merchantability or that any glove is fit for a particular purpose. Ansell Limited Level 3, 678 Victoria Street Richmond, VIC 3121 Australia MKTOCC688V1 Telephone 1800 337 041 Facsimile 1800 803 578 protection@ap.ansell.com www.ansell.com.au www.ansellasiapacific.com
7 2. PRODUCT/APPLICATION DETAILS 2.1 Market Overview and Opportunity Along with comfort attributes, the trend towards lighter protective equipment includes a critical requirement about the mechanical performance the glove must deliver: gloves that do the job! 2. Product/application details This is a given. Therefore, many general-purpose gloves achieve high mechanical performance, especially in areas such as cut and abrasion. Consequently, coated gloves are well represented in key segments of EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2). Knitted offerings are also important in the market. These contain high-strength components: branded fiber such as Kevlar and Dyneema or other blends. Six years ago Ansell successfully pioneered 18-gauge knitting technology, introducing HyFlex 11-618, an Ultra Light Weight glove that has given tactility and flexibility a new meaning. This milestone has improved both comfort and efficiency in the workplace.
8 2.2 Verticals and Applications Applications refers to the handling or final assembly of small dry & very lightly oiled parts and/or sharp ultra fine small dry parts, general material handling, small nuts & bolts, general mechanics, maintenance/utility, and packaging areas 2. Product/application details Targeted Verticals Final Assembly Primary assembly Dry stamping & Metal blend working Machinery & Equipment Transport Equipment Automotive & OEM White goods & Appliances Power tools Aerospace Seat structure, Plastic injected parts, Just-in-time facilities, Body interior, Chassis
9 2.3 End-User Profile Reflecting the fact that injuries to the hand are the single highest category of worker injury and that, within this division, cut is the largest Wearers: Versatility in use (capable of using the same glove type across a range of cut & non cut tasks) Comfort given increasing importance and prioritized in purchase decision Improved Comfort, Fit and Flexibility allows wearer to carry out task s without having to remove their gloves Dexterity Tactility cause of injury, the past 5+ years have showed a strong trend over towards including cut protection into the performance specifications for General Purpose hand Other end-user trends supporting this project (all of which have been confirmed in market research) include protection. This trend is confirmed by the robust growth of the LW Ergo Coated Cut product sub-segment, as well as by market research. Purchasers/Safety Officers: Improved Comfort, Fit and Flexibility promotes for increased levels of compliance and helps reduce hand injuries Versatility in use (capable of using the same glove type across a range of cut & non cut tasks) Value for Money = Increased Durability + Longevity of expensive cut resistant gloves contributes to reducing the Cost of Ownership 2. Product/application details Market trends Cut Resistant Category 3MMA Jul 2006 - June F 11 350 300 Global 250 200 Americas 150 100 EMEA 50 APAC Jul-06 Jan-06 Jul-07 Jan-08 Jul-08 Jan-09 Jul-09 Jan-10 Jul-10 Jan-11
10 2.4 Testimonials and Quotes from Research Choosing between two Ergo coated Pu/HPPE-Nylon What the Wearers said I really like the dexterity of the gloves and how cool my hands stay. Metal Fab., USA The test gloves are light, more breathable and ultra-sensitive; it s almost like not wearing gloves. Automotive, Germany 2. Product/application details Loved the fit, feel; still felt safe, light weight, and cooling effect; hands could breathe. - Mach. & Equip., USA I like that they re lighter and less likely to tear and easier to pull on and off your hand. Mach. & Equip., USA I feel they offer the same cut protection, yet they are a lighter and more breathable material, which overall, allows for a more comfortable fit. Mach. & Equip., USA They re more comfortable and lighter and breathable. Metal Fab., USA The gloves were lighter and more comfortable to wear. I felt protected and less restricted and I had less perspiration. Automotive., Germany An overwhelming majority (81%) of wearers felt just as protected in the test glove (in spite of its light weight feel) as they do in their current gloves
11 2.5 Features and Benefits The HyFlex 11-518 will be the new Ultra Light (ULW) HyFlex cut resistant variant. It will be an all new 18 gauge product delivering EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2) cut resistant performance with a robust PU coating. The coating will protect the 18 gauge product liner by extending the gloves life whilst providing users with the same level of protection from cut and abrasion. It will also offer a wear life that is similar to the heavier and thicker gloves available on the market. The HyFlex 11-518 will leverage key attributes that have been pivotal to the success of the HyFlex brand a new glove design with new ultra thin 18 gauge cut resistant liner making this a first-tomarket ULW EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2) glove in the world. 2. Product/application details Features Ultra light weight 18 g. seamless liner 220 deniers new Dyneema Diamond fiber D3 knitting design Thin PU coating Sizes from 6 to 11 Benefits Enhanced flexibility & tactility Comfort Highest cut to dexterity level Comfort/ safety ratio Better fit Comfort Increases efficiency at work Cost reduction Ensure optimum fit and comfort Comfort Dyneema Diamond Technology: A breakthrough technology for cut-resistant gloves Imagine a protective glove that combines extreme cut resistance with outstanding comfort and coolness, and all with excellent durability. Dyneema Diamond Technology offers the high level of cut-resistance traditionally found in bulky, heavyweight gloves but without the bulk or weight. As customers and end-users increasingly demand gloves that can do it all, we are proud to offer our patented new fiber product range based on Dyneema Diamond Technology from DSM: A true win-win. Dyneema and Ansell: An ideal combination Thanks to the unique know-how within DSM, we can engineer and optimize our own base polymer for this breakthrough technology, spanning material design to hardware technology design to fiber and glove concept design. Now, by combining our ingredient brandrecognition with the knowledge and insight of Ansell we can offer your customers a truly compelling proposition. When it comes to cut resistance why compromise?
12 2.6 Unique Selling Points New-to-the-world highest cut to dexterity ratio! Introducing first-to-market EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2), ultra thin 18 gauge glove Lightweight efficiency The ultralight fabric and tailored feel of the HyFlex 11-518 provides exceptional comfort and dexterity improving compliance and efficiency on tasks that require high tactility. Comfortable cut protection The HyFlex 11-518 is the firstto-market glove to provide a high degree of cut protection in an 18G style bringing cut safety to lighter duty applications with cut risks. Durability & long life The HyFlex 11-518 features a highly resilient PU coating extending the useful life and cost efficiency of gloves that are exposed to abrasive conditions. 2. Product/application details The HyFlex 11-518 is part of a next-generation of HyFlex styles that bring legendary HyFlex performance to an ultralight duty glove design with a true bare hands feel. The HyFlex 11-518 combines soft, strong Dyneema Diamond Technology fiber with a tough PU coating to deliver a remarkable combination of EN cut level 3 (ANSI cut level 2) and EN abrasion level 3 (ANSI level 3) performance in an ultralight weight glove. By combining a very high degree of cut protection within a thin, flexible liner, the HyFlex 11-518 represents the most versatile choice for the precision handling and assembly of sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts.
13 2.7 Competitive Positioning (cont d) First to Market! What it replaces: Currently there are no other 18 gauge HPPE based EN cut level 3 / ANSI cut level 2 gloves on the market Medium cut resistant (Ergo) palm PU (gauge 13 &15) Provides workers with even higher levels of tactility without compromising on safety Increases efficiency together with comfort at work 2. Product/application details Medium cut resistant knitted glove (gauge 10 & 13) Higher abrasion, snag resistant, extended wear life Higher tactility whilst in use (does not become loose) Higher barrier to dirt, keeps hand clean Light to medium (Ergo) weight palm dipped Nitrile foam/nylon liner (low cut level) Ensures operators are wearing s even in most tactility demanding applications Alignment with safety solution set up in policy
14 3. Product technical details 3.1 Technical/Product details set up Reference Description Size Length Colour Packaging HyFlex 11-518 Palm-dipped PU coating, seamless knit liner with Dyneema Diamond Technology fiber, nylon and spandex fibers, elasticized knitwrist 6-11 210-265 mm Light blue liner and blue coating 2 pairs/polybag, 144 pairs/carton ANSI ANSI En 388 3 2 Abrasion cppt 3331 3. Technical & product set up details
15 3.2 Certificates 3. Technical & product set up details
16 3.2 Certificates (cont d) REACH Statement - Ansell (Industrial & New Vertical) products Ansell is fully committed to its obligations as per European Regulation 1907/2006 and its amendments, concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals (REACH). Required chemical registrations, as defined in Article 7 of the REACH Regulation, were made. With respect to the various defined Candidate lists with Substances of very high concern (SVHC s), and as required per Article 33 of the REACH Regulation, we confirm that all the SVHC substances have been removed from our product formulations and replaced by safer alternatives without any compromise on the product s performances, before the applicable deadline for notification to the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) as defined by Article 7 of the REACH Regulation. We can therefore confirm that none of the Ansell products currently contain any of the current defined SVHC substances. Guido Van Duren Technical Services Director Ansell Global Business Unit July 15 th., 2011 3. Technical & product set up details Ansell Healthcare Europe N.V. Riverside Business Park, Spey House Boulevard International 55 B-1070 Brussels, Belgium Tel. +32 (0) 2 528 74 00 Fax +32 (0) 2 528 74 01 Fax Customer Service +32 (0) 2 528 74 03 http://www.anselleurope.com E-mail info@eu.ansell.com ISO 9001 Certificate Number FM 40130
17 4. MARCOM 4.1 Press Release Ansell Expands HyFlex Glove Series with Ultralight Duty Cut-Resistant Glove Hand protection specialist adds first-to-market glove to best-selling brand Red Bank Brussels Melbourne, XX May 2012 - Ansell, a global leader in health and safety solutions with more than a century of expertise, has added a new, first-to-market glove to its record-setting HyFlex series: the HyFlex 11-518. Providing wearers with a barehand-like sensation without compromising cut protection or performance, the ultralight HyFlex 11-518 glove is rated for EN Cut Level 3, making it ideal for precision handling and assembly of sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts. The ultralight duty style HyFlex 11-518 is the first glove in the market to combine the mechanical protection properties of EN Cut Level - associated with heavier duty gloves - with a remarkably comfortable, cut-resistant and multipurpose 18 gauge style. Recently introduced, Dyneema Diamond Technology s soft, strong, cut-resistant yarn is applied using Ansell 3D knitting technologies and finished with a tough PU coating, to deliver EN Cut Level 3 in a lightweight and breathable fit and feel. In tests, nearly 70% of users indicated that they did not feel less protected yet they felt more comfortable using these gloves. Innovation is the hallmark of the HyFlex glove range legacy, and the first-to-market HyFlex 11-518 is the first of several additions we are making to this popular series to bring greater comfort and protection to workers around the world, said Scott Corriveau, President of Ansell s Industrial Global Business Unit. The new HyFlex 11-518 glove emphasizes Ansell s commitment to better protect workers and to increase productivity within the workplace by offering a lightweight glove that maximizes dexterity, tactility and protection. As the world s best-selling precision assembly glove, Ansell s HyFlex glove series empowers more than 500,000 workers around the world to do their job more effectively, more comfortably and more safely every day. The multipurpose HyFlex 11-518 has applications across industries including machinery and equipment, metal fabrication, electrical machinery, automotive & Automotive OEM, white goods, packaging, aerospace and transportation. Since 1996, our vision for the HyFlex brand to empower workers with gloves that provide an ideal balance of safety, comfort and performance has never wavered, said Magnus Nicolin, CEO of Ansell. Ansell is committed to researching and developing new ways to ensure that our HyFlex series is the number one choice for workers across the globe. In just 15 years, we have sold more than 500 million pairs of HyFlex gloves, and we look to further our success with our novel HyFlex 11-518 gloves. 4. Marcom In the 15 years since its launch, HyFlex has gained critical recognition and market share for its winning combination of ergonomic design, comfort and superior mechanical protection. Today, the HyFlex range extends to 31 individual styles, ensuring that there is a glove that fits every worker s job performance requirements and comfort expectations.
18 4.1 Press Release (cont d) For more information: Jeff Picarello Edelman PR Tel. + 1 212 704 8244 Jeff.Picarello@edelman.com Ansell Wouter Piepers, Global Communications Tel. +32 (0)2 5287400 / +32 (0)4 78335632 Wpiepers@eu.ansell.com About Ansell Ansell is a world leader in providing superior health and safety protection solutions that enhance human wellbeing. With operations in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, Ansell employs more than 10,000 people worldwide and holds leading positions in the natural latex and synthetic polymer glove and condom markets. Ansell operates in four main business segments: Medical Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Specialty Markets and Sexual Wellness. Information on Ansell and its products can be found at www.ansell.com. 4. Marcom
19 4.2 Photographs/Images 4. Marcom
20 4.3 Global advertising campaign - lay-out Ultralight Cut Protection NEXT-GENERATION HYFLEX. NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD. Introducing Hyflex 11-518 - the first-to-market 18 gauge glove with advanced cut protection and a breathable, barehand-like feel. In field trials for the new HyFlex 11-518 glove, it was preferred by nearly 70% of workers currently wearing other light to medium duty synthetic gloves to handle sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts. They praised the barehand-like comfort, dexterity and cool, dry fit. Coupled with the PU coating the combination provides cut protection and abrasion resistance equivalent to heavier duty gloves. Real cut protection has never felt this light. Find out more about the next generation HyFlex 11-518 at www.ansell.com/hyflex. 4. Marcom
21 4.3 Global advertising campaign - lay-out (cont d) Ultralight Cut Protection NEXT-GENERATION HYFLEX. NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD. Introducing Hyflex 11-518 - the first-to-market 18 gauge glove with advanced cut protection and a breathable, barehand-like feel. In field trials for the new HyFlex 11-518 glove, it was preferred by nearly 70% of workers currently wearing other light to medium duty synthetic gloves to handle sharp, dry, ultra-fine parts. They praised the barehand-like comfort, dexterity and cool, dry fit. Coupled with the PU coating the combination provides cut protection and abrasion resistance equivalent to heavier duty gloves. Real cut protection has never felt this light. Find out more about the next generation HyFlex 11-518 at www.ansell.com/hyflex. 4. Marcom
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