Vachegi: features and description of species

Today there are many different hand protection products, among which vachegs are in special demand. It is recommended to wear them when carrying out work in conditions of increased danger. These personal protective equipment are available in several types, each of which differs in cut and performance.

Vachegs are elongated two-layer gloves designed for enhanced protection of hands from the negative effects of high temperatures. They are commonly used in contact with hot surfaces and to protect the skin of the hands from splashes and sparks from molten metal. Vachegs are widely used among steel makers, welders, iron foundries and metallurgists. They are no less in demand at enterprises whose activities are related to metalworking, glass production.

The top of the vacheg is represented by split leather with a thickness of 1 to 1.3 mm (according to the requirements of GOST 17-463-75), the base is made of overcoat cloth with a density of 760 g / m2, and the inner seams are sewn with special reinforced threads. The standard product length is 375 mm.

Manufacturers produce this type of mittens from fabrics, felt, tarpaulin, there are also products made from combined metals. Arks can also differ in cut; one-, three- and five-fingered mittens are usually found on the market. To perform high-precision welding, it is recommended to purchase five-finger models, since they are versatile and provide your hands with complete freedom when performing work.

Many people often confuse wachegs with ordinary work gloves made of dense material. In fact, these two protective equipment are significantly different from each other.

• For the manufacture of vacheg, special dense cloth with refractory impregnation is used. Thanks to this, the products have an increased ability to protect workers' hands not only from mechanical damage, but also from burns. As for the gloves, they are only intended to protect against injury.
• Vachegs have a specific cut, this is their main difference from mittens. The peculiarity of this cut is that the lower part of the vacheg has an elongation. Thanks to this cut, the product is able to protect not only the hands, but also the part above the wrist.
• Unlike the vacheg, the mittens are not equipped with split pads, which can be full or hand-held. In vachegs, they are considered a mandatory part.

Vachegs are presented on the market in a huge range of species, therefore, when buying this personal protective equipment, it is important to take into account the features of each model. The most common types of vacheg include these.

• Cloth with split. They are produced specifically for workers who work in hot shops. Such products reliably protect hands from splashes of molten metal, heat and sparks. The top of the cloth vachegs is made of split leather, and the base is made of overcoat cloth. The length of such mittens does not exceed 350 mm. The main feature is that the seams in them are stitched with two lines.

• One-piece. These products are designed to protect hands from the negative effects of convection temperatures, as well as from mechanical damage, sparks of hot metal and heat radiation. In addition, one-piece wachegs are highly resistant to abrasion.

• All-alloy wheels. Produced from split and heat-resistant greatcoat cloth for use in hot workshops. Their tailoring is carried out in accordance with the observance of sanitary standards, the requirements of GOSTs and safety precautions. All seams of the product inside are stitched with reinforced thread.

• U-shaped. This type of vacheg is in great demand in hot shops, metallurgy and in the production of aluminum. They have protective properties Mi / Ti / Tn / Tr, therefore they are designed to protect hands not only from cuts, but also from metal sparks, heat radiation, contact with heated surfaces. The main advantage of this product is considered reliability and durability in operation. U-shaped vachegs, unlike previous types, do not have a leather split on the back side, which greatly facilitates them and makes them comfortable to wear.

What vachegs look like, see below.