GRINDING HAZARDS AND THE ESSENTIAL PPE TO KEEP YOU SAFE

Flying debris, sparks, hazardous dust….just some of the many hazards you encounter when using an angle grinder.
PIP® offers the right personal protective equipment for above-the-neck, hand and body protection to protect workers from these hazards.

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THE MOST COMMON ANGLE GRINDER HAZARDS

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CONTACT WITH WHEEL
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CONTACT WITH PROJECTILES
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KICKBACK
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ELECTRIC SHOCK
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FIRE
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ENTANGLEMENT
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WHEEL BREAKAGE

PIP® HAS THE PPE TO PROTECT YOU FROM THESE HAZARDS

Angle grinders are power tools found in just about every metalworking environment. Whether the accessory on that angle grinder is a grinding disc, a cutting disc, or a wire wheel, you have something that is spinning at speeds anywhere from 9,000 to 11,000 RPM, inches from your hands, fingers, body, and face.

Explore PIP’s offering of eye, face, hand, hearing and body protection to keep you safe from the many hazards when grinding and cutting metal.

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HAND PROTECTION – Large Grinding Wheels (Over 5” Diameter)

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GOOD

KS993KOAB

IRONCAT® CUT/OIL/WATER RESISTANT DRIVER WITH IMPACT PROTECTION, S-3XL

  • Highly cut and puncture resistant
  • Protects against ARC flash
  • Water and oil resistant
glove

BETTER

9076

IRONCAT® CUT RESISTANT BUFFALO UTILITY GLOVE, S-2XL

  • Impact and pinch point resistant
  • Kevlar® lining for cut and heat protection
  • Soft and durable
glove

BEST

6244

IRONCAT® PREMIUM GRADE GOATSKIN WITH IMPACT PROTECTION, S-3XL

  • Thermo Plastic Rubber (TPR) back-of-hand impact resistance disperses impact force energy away from the bone.
  • Para-Aramid blend lining provides added cut and heat resistance
  • Stitched with Kevlar® adding strength and burn resistance

HAND PROTECTION – Small Grinding Wheels (Under 5” Diameter)

GLOVE

GOOD

1520

Caiman® Premium Goat Grain Insulated Back Glove

  • Kontour™ Form Fitting Design
  • Kontour Wrist™ design to enhance comfort and safety
  • Wool lined for advanced thermal protection
GLOVE

BETTER

1828

Caiman® Goat Grain FR Back Unlined Palm TIG/MIG Welding Gloves

  • Kontour™ Form Fitting Design
  • Patented double stitched palm padding and wear patch
  • Unlined padded palm and thumb for added protection and comfort
GLOVE

BEST

9444

Ironcat® Premium Top Grain Kidskin Leather Tig Glove with Kevlar®

  • Para-Aramid blend lining provides added cut and heat resistance
  • Feature slip-on styling to provide good fit and comfort
  • Keystone thumb is ergonomic, reduces hand fatigue, offers superior dexterity and durability

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

CAPE SLEEVE

8051

IRONCAT® COMBINATION FR COTTON/LEATHER CAPE SLEEEVE

  • Inherently Flame Resistant Proban® / Cotton for lightweight protection
  • Leather Reinforced Snaps prevent flashback
  • NFPA 2112, NFPA 70E PPE2, ASTM F1959 and ASTM F1506 compliant

BIB APRON

8052

IRONCAT® FR PROBAN®/COTTON BIG APRON

  • Inherently flame resistant Proban® / Cotton for lightweight protection from sparks
  • Adjustable cotton back strap for custom fit

SLEEVE

10-K46

KUT GARD® FR VISCOSE/KEVLAR BLENDED SLEEVE

  • 60% FR Viscose / 40% Kevlar blend
  • Excellent thermal and flame protection from high heat and open flame of welding torches
  • Offers cut resistance for light duty applications

LEATHER JACKET

7005

IRONCAT® LEATHER JACKET, M-3XL

  • Heat resistant spit cowhide with Kevlar® thread
  • Anodized and leather reinforced snaps
  • Underarm gusset

FR COTTON JACKET

7040

IRONCAT® FR WELDERS JACKET, 30“, M-5XL

  • 9 oz. twill fabric
  • Black anodized snaps
  • Inside hip pocket
  • Snap at wrist

APRON

7001

IRONCAT® BIB APRON, 36” & 42”

  • Heat resistant split cowhide with Kevlar® thread
  • Adjustable cotton straps
  • Side release buckle

CAPE SLEEVE

7000

IRONCAT® CAPE SLEEVE, M-4XL

  • Heat resistant spit cowhide with Kevlar® thread
  • Soapstone pocket on each sleeve
  • Anodized and leather reinforced snaps

LEATHER BIB

7010

IRONCAT® LEATHER BIB, 14” & 20”

  • Heat resistant split cowhide with Kevlar® thread
  • Adjustable cotton straps
  • Coordinates with cape sleeve

FACE PROTECTION

GOOD

251-01-5201

BOUTON® OPTICAL UNIVERSAL FIT POLYCARBONATE SAFETY VISOR – 0.40” THICKNESS

BETTER

251-01-7206

BOUTON® OPTICAL CLEAR POLYCARBONATE SAFETY VISOR – 0.60” THICKNESS

BEST

251-01-7214

BOUTON® OPTICAL CLEAR PETG SAFETY VISOR – 0.40” THICKNESS

HEADGEAR

251-01-5400

BOUTON® OPTICAL HEADGEAR WITH RATCHET SUSPENSION

  • Provides crown protection in grinding applications

FACESHIELD BRACKET

251-01-5270

BOUTON® OPTICAL ALUMINUM FACE SHIELD BRACKET FOR FULL BRIM HARD HATS

  • Enable the attachment of a safety visor to a hard hat

IR VISOR

251-01-7313

BOUTON® OPTICAL UNCOATED POLYCARBONATE SAFETY VISOR - IR 3.0

  • Molded Polycarbonate Visor
  • ANSI Z87.1-2015

NOTE: Safety Glasses And Face Shield Must Be Worn When Grinding

EYE PROTECTION

GOOD

250-01-F020

Zenon Z12™ Foam

Rimless Safety Glasses with Black Temple, Clear Lens, Foam Padding and Anti-Scratch / Anti-Fog Coating

BETTER

250-50-0520

Fuselage™

Full Frame Safety Glasses with Black Frame, Clear Lens, Foam Padding and Anti-Scratch / Fogless® 3Sixty ™ Coating

BEST

250-54-0520

Fortify ™

Rimless Safety Glasses with Gray Frame, Clear Lens, Foam Padding and Anti-Scratch / / Fogless® 3Sixty ™ Coating

NOTE: Safety Glasses And Face Shield Must Be Worn When Grinding

HEARING PROTECTION

EAR PLUG

267-HPF610

EZ-Twist™ Earplug

  • No need to roll down before fitting, ideal for use with dirty hands
  • Shape conforms to most ear canals for maximum sound attenuation

EAR PLUG

267-HPF810

Mega Bullet™ Plus Earplug

  • Regular size fits most ear canals
  • Easy roll-down for quick and easy insertion
  • Shape conforms to most ear canals for maximum sound attenuation

EAR MUFF

263-NP119

Dynamic Buffalo™ Full Brim Mounted Passive Ear Muff – NRR 26

  • Durable metal wire headband with micro-adjustment
  • Multiple positions for usage, stand-by and storage
  • Protection for moderate to high noise exposure

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

STANDARD

270-RPD513N95

DYNAMIC™ N95 DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR

  • Open cell foam nose pad that creates a cushion between the nose and the mask for increased comfort
  • Nose clip that helps form the mask to the shape of the user's nose for more secure seal
  • Latex Free and no common allergens for worry free for you and your workers

DELUXE

270-RPD713N95

DYNAMIC™ N95 DISPOSABLE RESPIRATOR

  • Closed cell foam nose cushion and smoother surface that provide more comfort and more secure seal
  • Curved nose clip that follows the contours of the user's nose for superior seal at the nose bridge and reduces fogging of eyewear
  • Latex Free and no common allergens for worry free for you and your workers
  • Comes with adjustable knob on strap, offering the possibility to adjust the respirator to get better comfort & fit

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