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Silachlor


SilaChlor™ Lining

Facts and Information

SilaChlor™ is a revolutionary material from Superior that does what no other high-heat glove has done before it in the 450°F to 600°F range.

DEXTERITY: With the presence of SilaChlor™ in heat-resistant gloves, a glove can be a glove. In other words, you don’t need to resort to a bulky, awkward mitt to be protected. The thickness and dexterity of SilaChlor™ makes bulk a thing of the past.

COST: SilaChlor™ is inexpensive, making the overall cost of high-heat gloves appreciably lower.

PROTECTION: Superior gloves made with SilaChlor™ achieved ASTM Conductive Heat Resistance ratings up to level 5. Some, like the 818SC, are beyond level 5. That means worry-free heat protection around temperatures as high as 608°F.

VERSATILE: SilaChlor™ can be combined with a range of materials in the outer layer to suit any application. For mid-range temperatures, grain leather offers excellent abrasion protection in high-heat applications. For higher temperatures up to 600°F, an outer layer of Kevlar® provides a flame-retardant surface for handling of high temperature objects.

 
Do more layers equal more protection?
Construction in the palm area of leather gloves leads to some misconceptions. When sizing up gloves in a catalog, it is tempting to believe – based on appearance alone – that a patch palm is going to double your protection. To the uninitiated, palm patches would seem to offer greater protection, as the double palm looks like it would give twice the protection in that area.
The reality with most patch-palm leather glove styles is that the patch exists as a kind of bridge between two pieces of leather to create a full palm. This enables the glove manufacturer to maximize use of the full hide by using up all the smaller leftover pieces.

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Superior Glove Works Ltd. – Work Gloves and Safety 1-800-265-7617 Site last updated March 2010.