BLOG DE JUBA

Juba has recently incorporated to its glove’s catalogue and new range “Juba Kids” a model designed for kids specially thought up as an educational toy. These gloves are made in natural latex and have been submitted under a chlorinated treatment to reduce allergy risks. They are cotton flocked in the interior to absorb sweat. The form is anatomical and they are waterproof. The gloves have a number in each finger to facilitate the numeric learning. They are adequate to paint directly with the hands or with paint brush, to collaborate with the care and watering of plants or in a vegetable patch or even help in house works or the cleaning of the pets. Keep learning and having fun with the hands clean! It is commercialized with a header card for the point-of-sale in one size for kids between 4 and 6 years old.

Juba has recently incorporated to its glove catalogue the new chemical glove 822 LAUREL PLUS for a wide range of applications. It is characterised for a great resistance to chemical products and an extra length of 50 centimetres. The glove is made of granulated nitrile over a cotton interlock liner that provides good perspiration absorption. The nitrile coating on palm and back offers a solid grip on dry, wet and oily environments with risk of contact with chemical products, and offers an excellent resistance to abrasion. It has an ergonomic design that adapts perfectly to the hand and minimises user fatigue. Furthermore, it is certified with the EN407 standard for gloves against thermal risks, obtaining a heat resistant rating of 1 which guarantees the glove is capable to resist at least 100 degrees for 15 seconds. It is SUITABLE for ALIMENTARY USE for all aqueous, alcoholic, acidic and dairy products even for oily foods with a x/2 reduction factor. There are a wide range of applications where this glove would be ideal like the fishing industry, cleaning and food industry, industries with chemical processes, pumping applications, sanitation and clean water supplies, refineries and industrial kitchens. It is sold in sizes ranging from 7 to 10, individually packaged and has a 1mm thickness.

Engineered yarns are one of the greatest innovations in manufacturing cut-resistant work gloves over the last few decades. Created by combining two or more fibres, the threads produced in this process make work gloves more resistant to cutting, whilst also providing great dexterity and touch. Engineered yarns are responsible for this great step forward in protecting workers' hands but... what are they exactly? These threads are the result of manufacturing using two or more fibres, with infinite combinations. The high-resistance components such as Kevlar® or high-performance polyethylene (HPPE) such as Dyneema® are used in the core of the engineered yarn that can become more resistant to cutting by combining this central thread with other fibres. The Dyneema® fibre is polyethylene with an ultra high molecular weight known as UHMWPE, developed and patented in 1990 by Dutch multinational DSM. It is manufactured in a patented spinning process where the fibres are stretched, heated, lengthened and cooled. The stretching and turning encourage molecular alignment, high crystallisation and low density, all giving it great cutting resistance. Dyneema® has extremely long molecular chains that transfer the load more effectively to the polymer skeleton. Therefore, it is stronger at the same weight or lighter with the same strength as alternative products. Up to 15 times stronger than steel (weight for weight). Up to 40% stronger than aramid fibres (weight for weight) The Juba catalogue includes cut-resistant work gloves manufactured using different engineered yarns. Here are a few examples of how to combine different threads to obtain cut-resistant gloves intended for a variety of uses.   4400. Dyneema® fibre + fibreglass Uses: Naval and wind-power construction. Aeronautics. Assembly and mounting. Glassmakers. Electrical appliance repair workshops. Fitters. Industrial Maintenance. Renovations. Canning and bottling. Metal and wooden fences. Paper. Glass. 4407RF Dyneema® fibre + Nylon® + Lycra® Uses: Automotive. Aeronautics. Assembly and mounting. Renovations. Industrial Maintenance. Electrical appliance repair workshops. Fitters. Canning. Loading and unloading. Packaging. Shelf-stackers. Logistics. Storage. Packaging. Bagging. Plastic, cardboard or paper. Wooden or metal fences. Wind-power and naval construction. Ceramics, slate and porcelain. Glass. Metallurgy.   4416. Dyneema® fibre + Carbon fibre + Nylon® + Lycra® Uses: Aerospace. Automotive. Naval and wind-power construction. Assembly / mounting. Industrial Maintenance. Repair workshops for electronic devices and electrical appliances. Bottling. Metallurgy. Wind-power and naval construction.               NSP10. Dyneema® fibre + fibreglass + Polyamide® Uses: Naval and wind-power construction. Assembly and mounting. Glassmakers. Canning. Paper. Glass. Metallurgy. Wind-power and aeronautical construction. Automotive assembly. 4405. Kevlar® + Steel thread  + Elastane® Uses: Handling abrasive and sharp materials. Glass industry. Glassmakers. Ceramics. Handling metal sheets and oily parts. Assembly and mounting. Printing applications. Naval and wind-power construction. Automotive. 5180. Kevlar® + Lycra® Uses: Handling abrasive and sharp materials. Ceramics. Handling metal sheets and oily parts. Naval, wind-power and aeronautical construction. Automotive. Assembly and mounting. Glass. Metallurgy. **Click on this link to see the whole Juba cut-resistant work glove catalogue

Several jobs inevitably imply exposing our hands to the cold. This can lead to a variety of injuries or diseases, some very serious, if the right measures are not taken. Standards The UNE-EN 511:2006 standard specifies requirements and test methods for work gloves that protect our hands against convective and conductive cold down to -50 °C. Marking All gloves should be marked with this pictogram (picture on the right), distinguishing insulation levels for convective cold (a), contact cold (b) and water penetration (c). Types of jobs that require cold protection gloves: - Jobs in cold chambers: including chambers that keep food fresh between 2°C and 8°C and others that freeze food below -25°C, etc. - Open air jobs: farming, road maintenance, airport ground crew... night shifts (fishermen, security staff, etc.) or working at a considerable height (vertical work, etc.), etc. - Indoor work with no heating: particularly if this is sedentary work, such as security staff guarding the inside of a factory, work sitting down, etc. - Jobs in contact with cold water or handling wet and/or cold objects, such as fishermen, working on oil platforms, handling frozen food, assembling metal components, etc. For jobs where hands must be protected not only against the cold but also from water, Juba has included items in its catalogue featuring special membranes and 100% watertight work gloves. Our recommendations:   H260 - New! Work glove with synthetic leather on the palm, an elastane back and a reflective strip across the knuckles. Exclusive packaging in individual wrapping for sales points. 411CFV - Glove made of water-repellent full-grain leather with a Thinsulate® lining (40 g), suitable for temperatures down to -10ºC 6k30 - Robust glove, 100% waterproof. Resistant to salt and chemical products. Gloves with Actifresh® treatment that prevents unpleasant odours and eliminates bacteria caused by sweat plus the Sanitized® treatment that prevents skin irritation. 5658TH - 100% waterproof. Resistant to chemical products. Removable thermal lining inner glove, made out of acrylic looped fabric that maintains hand temperature effectively. Very comfortable, quick dry. Actifresh® treatment that prevents unpleasant odours 5130W - PVC-covered palm with HPT technology (Hydropellent TechnologyTM). The terry-loop fabric inside keeps hand temperature stable when temperatures drop to around 0º C. Suitable for food use according to Regulation 10/2011 CRYOPLUS - Work glove with an inner polyester fleece lining or greater thermal insulation and Porelle® membrane that makes it breathable whilst stopping liquids from penetrating it.   *** By clicking this link, you can access all work gloves in the Juba catalogue offering special cold protection.

  The H257 Feel&Grip work glove by Juba has received its second award so far this year. Considering its technology, safety and respect for the environment, Cecofersa gave it the 3rd special prize for Innovation 2017 in the hardware and industrial supply sector. The palm design of this work glove is equipped with micro-suckers using ANR technology, giving maximum grip in wet and dry environments. CECOFERSA, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, is the largest Spanish Distribution Chain for Industrial Hardware and Industrial Supplies. It has more than 120 member companies and 250 establishments in Spain and Portugal. 

Juba has taken part as a collaborating entity in the 4th Paddle Tennis Tournament organised by the Rotary Club Logroño for the benefit of the Rioja Association of Family and Friends of Children with Cancer (FARO). 70 companies took part in the tournament, raising 11,000 Euros that will be divided up among a whole range of programmes run by FARO. This association aims to help improve life expectancy for children with cancer, promoting protection and care for children and their families covering social, economic, psychological and educational aspects. 7,000 Euros was collected last year making it possible for five teenagers from La Rioja to attend a specialised international camp for children with cancer, held in New York state (United States).    

This week, the Juba technical lab staff have received a practical course at the “Aitex” textile technology institute on updates to the EN388:2016 standard. Juba is thereby strengthening its knowledge on the ISO 13997 vertical cutting test to ensure that quality checks at its laboratory are monitored correctly.  

Here are 5 tips to reduce your spending on work gloves as much as possible. There's no point skimping on quality but it is worth planning ahead and asking suppliers for advice. 1. Only pay for the features you need The first thing we need to analyse before buying work gloves are the worker's daily risks. A mine, a doctor's surgery or an assembly line require different types of protection. If you choose a glove offering less protection than the worker requires, you are exposing your employee to an unnecessary risk and possibly a serious injury. On the contrary, if you purchase gloves with more protection that you need, you are investing extra money unnecessarily. Feel free to contact one of our specialists so you know you're buying the right glove for your specific job - no more, no less. 2. Consider the manufacturing material Leather work gloves have dominated the industry for several decades. However, thanks to recent technological progress, gloves can be made out of other materials opening up a wide range of services at lower prices.  Fibres such as Dyneema® or Kevlar® can be used to manufacture anti-cut gloves without using leather. Models such as DY004, 4400, 4383 offer excellent cutting levels and great touch. In addition, they reduce hand fatigue as they are lighter and more breathable.      3. Planning = saving In a company with wide-ranging needs, one way of reducing costs is to closely analyse the risks involved in each situation. The company can ask a group of workers to test new glove models from a range of prices. You need a plan. If two gloves can be used for the same purpose, perhaps this is a good time to analyse the situation properly and just pick one. 4. Wash gloves to lengthen their life cycle. Whilst some materials react badly to water and detergents, reducing their properties, our products manufactured using Dyneema® fibre can be washed several times without affecting their features. 5. Use good quality gloves Cheap gloves work out expensive. If you try to cut costs by buying lower quality gloves, you won't save money in the end and, more importantly, you'll endanger your workers' health.  The main difference between a 2 Euro glove and a 6 Euro glove is how long it will last. The quality of the materials and its manufacturing increase the useful life of your work gloves. The maths isn't hard - it's easier to use one 8 Euro pair for a week than five pairs costing 2 Euros each. You'll save money and your workers will be better protected. The National Safety Council (NSC) published a report in 2017 stating that average spending per hand injury is 22,384 dollars. Taking into account that a high percentage of these accidents are caused by using work gloves in poor condition, it is logical to think that maybe a minimal investment in this personal protection equipment might make your company great savings in the medium term. Contact one of our experts at [email protected] and they will give you free advice on how to cut your company's costs without affecting worker safety.  

We are proud to present our 10 best work gloves for the automotive industry, focussing on different needs and jobs. Here is a special selection from our experts. Our Top 10 includes gloves suitable for tactile screen use, anti-static, featuring different coatings (polyurethane, watertight nitrile, FOAM, NFT, etc.), several supports (nylon, cotton, polyester, etc.), fine gauges for greater accuracy in assembly and protection from medium and high risk cuts or heat, etc.     BPU1400 Description: Seamless Nylon® glove with PU coating  Why is it in the Top 10? Excellent value for money. Gauge 13 gives it good touch and comfort. Perfect for handling small parts and production line assembly.           111801 Description: Seamless Nylon® + Lycra® fibre glove with nitrile foam coating on palm Why is it in the Top 10? Ergonomic, light and flexible. Very good value for money. Very comfortable work glove with good touch and grip.   4114 Description: Seamless, light nylon® glove with polyurethane covering on the palm. Why is it in the Top 10? Gauge 18 manufacturing means this glove can offer maximum comfort, breathability and accuracy. Perfect for handling small parts.       5700 Description: Seamless work gloves made out of Kevlar® plus a cotton lining Why is it in the Top 10? Recommended glove for automotive work requiring protection against heat and cuts.     H4120 Description: Nylon® glove coated in ultra light foam nitrile on the palm. Why is it in the Top 10? Manufactured using “Smart Tip®” technology making it possible to use your index and middle fingers and thumb on tactile screens without having to take your glove off.         4416 Description: Glove manufactured out of Dyneema® fibre mixed with carbon fibre, Nylon® and Lycra® fibre. Coated in polyurethane on the palm and half back of the hand. Why is it in the Top 10? Highly versatile: gauge 15 and anti-static properties give it level 5 protection against cutting and excellent touch. With Actifresh® treatment that prevents unpleasant odours and eliminates bacteria caused by sweat plus Sanitized® treatment to prevent skin irritation.       AC5440 Description: Seamless Nylon® glove with nitrile coating on palm Why is it in the Top 10? Excellent value for money. Very good dry grip. Top ranking ergonomics. High abrasion resistance.       4407RF Description: Work glove manufactured using Dyneema® fibre mixed with Nylon® and elastane (spandex), nitrile reinforcement between the index finger and thumb to make it last longer. Why is it in the Top 10? Nitrile reinforcement between the thumb and index finger for jobs that wear hard in this area. Flexibility, lightweight and fresh touch along with level 3 cutting protection.         141530 Description: Nylon® and carbon glove with polyurethane coating on palm Why is it in the Top 10? Maximum touch. You can use any device with a tactile screen. Anti-static         SKST Description: Anti-cut sleeve with Kevlar® fibre Why is it in the Top 10? Its 100% Kevlar® aramid fibre provides medium resistance to cuts, rips and rubbing whilst users maintain a high degree of dexterity. It gives good resistance to contact heat (Level 1) according to standard EN407.   In this link you can see our entire catalog of work gloves for the automotive industry