Welding Guide
Welding Guide
Welding Guide
v20.2
MCR Safety Leather Guide
premium
C B A side
grain split
Leather Welding
Material Breakdown • Cow Leather
Leather is the main material Provides excellent abrasion resistance and durability
used in welding gloves.
Therefore, we thought it • Great for stick/MIG welding with more durability
would be helpful breaking
down the main components
of leather. Here is your
crash course lesson on
leather gloves:
The Cut: • Deer Leather
The first major component Providing all-day comfort and great sensitivity to touch
of leather gloves is the cut. due to its softness
Most stick welding require • Great for TIG welding with greater dexterity
split leather, where Mig/Tig
gloves require a grain cut.
Here is an overview of both:
Grain
Grain leather is the smooth
external side of the hide.
This type of leather provides • Elk Leather
durability and dexterity. Recognized as one of the most durable
and softest leathers
Split
Split leather is the rougher • Best for stick welding with higher heat protection
internal side of the hide.
The three different types
of split leather are side,
shoulder or belly split. Not
all split leather is equally
created. It all depends on • Goat Leather
where the leather derives. Independent tests have proven goat leather to be
Side Split - This part of a stronger and more durable leather
the leather is more durable • Great for MIG/TIG welding with best abrasion
and provides the greatest
protection.
Shoulder Split - More
economical than side, • Pig Leather
but less durable. Offers the greatest durability due to the porous texture
Belly Split - Most of the hide
economical; however, it • Great for stick/MIG welding with extreme durability
has the least consistency of
texture and appearance.
Open flames burn the naturally occurring oils in leather as well as the chemicals
used in the leather tanning process, which causes the gloves to harden and char.
The better leather used in welding gloves, the longer the welding glove will last.
Leather Welder Information
Welding Glove Pointers
Welding gloves can vary significantly in cost, depending
on the glove’s specific components. A thorough analysis
should be conducted to assure accurate comparison
of different welding gloves and glove brands.
Here are features that affect a welding gloves’
performance and cost:
Welding Glove Tips
• A gauntlet cuff offers additional arm protection Leather - Premium vs Economy leather. Remember that
• Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves grain leather will allow for better dexterity.
• Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather
Linings - Jersey vs Thermosock, Full Sock vs Two Piece
Proper welding protection selection considerations
Type of Thread - DuPont™ Kevlar® vs Polyester
include type of heat, temperature exposure, handling Sizing - Large vs Extra-Large
time, and weight of the material being handled. Length - From Fingertip to Cuff
Our ITC Heat Blog sums up heat testing and highlight Hem - Fabric or Leather
which leather products are best suited for contact heat. Welting - Partial or Fully Welted
Insulation
Insulated linings help protect areas exposed to However, some leather glove styles provide
high radiant energy. All leather welding gloves more protection than others, based on the
provide insulation and thermal protection. type of leather and lining.
Thinsulate
Recognized as one of the
leading materials for insulation
Cutaway View of
Heavy-Duty Full-Sock
Foam and Red Jersey Lining
Foam Pile
Lightweight, creates an Soft, Cotton or blend
air barrier protection and
cushioning effect
Jersey Wool
Moderate heat protection at Nature’s best insulating
the most economical price properties, dries quickly
DuPont™ and Nomex® are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.
New Products
49653 Welders
MCR Safety strives to create the most comfortable and durable welding products on the market. The 49653 Pigskin
welding mitt is constructed with premium golden pigskin grain leather. It is lined with wool for added protection against
heat experienced in many welding applications. The 5” split cowhide bell cuff and wrist patch provide excellent protection
in the wrist and forearm area. It also features an adjustable strap across the back for a more personal fit.
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48406K
Impact Level 1
When you’re working around metal, excellent ANSI ISEA 138 Level 1
your hands are sure to get banged up impact resistance on the fingers
at some point. TPR backing provides and back of the hand.
4850
Mig/Tig Welders
Mig/Tig gloves offer greater dexterity These gloves are made from thinner,
than heavy side welding gloves and softer leather including cow, pig,
help reduces a welder’s hand fatigue. goat, deer, and elk grain leather.
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4853 Mustang™ Sizes: S-XXL 4850K Gloves For Glory Sizes: S-XXL
Premium top grain goatskin, 4” blue split cow leather cuff, Premium top grain goatskin, 4.5” blue split cow leather
2 Finger Mitt Kevlar® felt lined to prevent “crinkle pinkie”, cuff, lined with DuPont™ Kevlar®, sewn with
lined with DuPont™ Kevlar®, sewn with DuPont™ Kevlar® thread
DuPont™ Kevlar® thread Protects to 284ºF
4850 Sizes: M-XXL
Unlined version, available in Left and Right hand Only
4900 Red Ram™ Sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 49600 Sizes: M-XXL
Premium grade grain goatskin, straight thumb clute Premium grade black grain pigskin leather, full sock
pattern, 2.5” grain goat band cuff lining, wing thumb, 4.5” gray split cowhide gauntlet
Protects to 284ºF cuff, sewn with DuPont™ Kevlar® thread
Mig/Tig Welders
49610
Mig/Tig Welders
49610 Red Ram™ Size: L 4921 Red Ram™ Sizes: S-XXL
Select grade grain pigskin, clute pattern back, Select grade grain cow, double leather grain palm, index,
outside seam, straight thumb, reinforced thumb and thumb, split cow back and cuff, gunn pattern,
strap, 4.5” gauntlet split pig cuff, sewn with wing thumb, 2.5” leather safety cuff, sewn with
DuPont™ Kevlar® thread DuPont™ Kevlar® thread, available in Left hand only
4720
Premium Welders
MCR Safety’s Premium welders are 100% DuPont™ Kevlar® thread, welted
made from select heavy side leather. seams and a turned leather hem to
All premium gloves are sewn with protect stitching from sparks and heat.
4750
Foundry Gloves
When handling hot molded glove provides temperature
products or metal materials, protection up to 500º,
MCR Safety’s foundry depending on the application.
104PF
Face Protection
104PF Clear “XO Skeleton” Headgear
• Headgear with integrated 1 piece
molded clear face shield
• Better Optical Quality
• MAX6™ premium anti-fog coating
• Ratchet action adjustment
• Terry cloth sweatband
• Retail packaging
• Manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility
104 Clear “XO Skeleton” Headgear
• Not Anti-fog
UD2130G
Gray Filter 3.0 RP2150
Filter 5.0
UD2 Series RP2 Series
• Cutting Edge Military Ballistic Full Frame • Perfect Fit With or Without Foam Gasket
• Co-Injected TPR Temples and Nose Pads RP2120 Green Filter 2.0
UD2130G Gray Filter 3.0 RP2130 Green Filter 3.0
UD2150G Gray Filter 5.0 RP2150 Green Filter 5.0
DL1130 LW2120
Filter 3.0 Filter 2.0
S21150 ST1130
Filter 5.0 Filter 3.0
S21 Series ST1 Series
• Wraparound Lens, Metal Alloy Hybrid Temples • 5 Position Ratchet Temples, Non-Slip Grips
S21130 Green Filter 3.0 ST1130 Green Filter 3.0
S21150 Green Filter 5.0 ST1150 Green Filter 5.0
T11130
Filter 3.0
38423MW
39418
39518
Leather Sleeves
Leather Jacket Leather Cape 38418MW 18” Length
38030MW 30” Sizes: M-XXXL 38100MW Sizes: M-XXXL Take-up Snaps at Both Ends.
Sleeve pockets, take-up snaps at Sleeve Pockets, Take-up Snaps at Wrist.
38423MW 23” w/ Support Strap
waist and wrist for perfect fit 38114MW 14” Length Snap-on Bib
38425MW 25” w/ Support Strap
38120MW 20” Length Snap-on Bib
Limited Flammability Cotton Jacket
39030 30” Sizes: S-XXXL Limited Flammability Cotton Sleeve
Limited Flammability Cotton Cape
39045 45” Sizes: L, XL 39418 18” Length
39100 Sizes: S-XXL
Snap sleeves for snug fit. Large inside 39423 23” Length
39114 14” Length Snap-on Bib
pocket. Soapstone shoulder pocket 2 1/ ” Heavy Duty Elastic Top and Wrist.
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Limited Flammability
Bib Apron
39136 24” x 36”
39142 24”
x 42”
Leather Chaps Adjustable Shoulder
38600MW 38” Length and Waist Straps.
Leather Split Leg Bib
38236MW 24” x 36”
38242MW 24” x 42” Leather Welding Blanket
Front Chest Pocket, 38063 Size: 6’ x 3’
“D” Ring for Accessories. Natural Pearl Color, Heavy Side Split
Leather, sewn with DuPont™ Kevlar® thread
Leather Rod Holder
38525MW
Reinforced Bottom,
Leather Shoe Protector
Spring Clip.
38505MW One Size Fits All
Underarm Vents
2 Chest Pockets
Double Stitching
Shirt Inherent
Color Rip-stop ATPV
Part # Blend
SBS1001 Gray X X 8.9 cal/cm2
SBS1002 Navy X X 8.9 cal/cm2
SBS1003 Tan X X 8.9 cal/cm2
PATENTED
Patented FR Protection
Vented FR Protection
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