Stop Slipping on the Shop Floor: How MicroFinish® Technology Solves Oily Hand Protection

Handling oily parts, fluids, and sharp metal edges without losing your grip is one of the toughest challenges on the shop floor. Standard rubber or dipped gloves often turn slick the moment they touch cutting fluids or machine oil, forcing workers to squeeze harder, leading to severe hand fatigue, dropped parts, and safety risks.

The PIP ActivGrip™ 56-AG586 solves this problem by combining an extended 12-inch design with Towa’s patented MicroFinish® suction technology.

The Science of MicroFinish®: How It Eliminates Slip

Unlike traditional dipped gloves that rely on rough, abrasive textures, MicroFinish® uses a flexible nitrile compound engineered with thousands of microscopic vacuum pockets.

When handling oil-covered metal or wet equipment, these micro-pockets displace surface liquids and act like tiny suction cups. This creates direct, non-slip surface contact with minimal gripping effort, reducing hand strain while keeping parts securely in hand.

┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│               HOW MICROFINISH® GRIP WORKS                 │
├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  [ Fluid / Oil Layer ]   ──► Dispersed by Micro-Pockets   │
│  [ Glove Surface ]      ──► Suction-Cup Engagement       │
│  [ Workpiece ]          ──► Direct, Slip-Free Control    │
└───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Built for Industrial Fluid Protection

Grip is only half the battle when working with liquid hazards. The PIP 56-AG586 addresses total hand and arm safety through targeted design features:

• 12-Inch Extended Gauntlet: Extends past the wrist to shield lower arms against fluid splashes, oil runoff, and abrasive equipment edges.

• Liquid-Proof Nitrile Coating: Keeps water, machine coolants, greases, and light chemical solutions from penetrating through to the skin.

• Seamless Cotton Liner: Soft, breathable interlock lining cushions the hand, prevents friction points, and absorbs perspiration during long shifts.

• EN 388 (4121X) Rating: Delivers maximum Level 4 abrasion resistance for outstanding durability around rough castings and stamped parts.

Where the PIP 56-AG586 Excels

Improve Safety and Compliance

When gloves are stiff, slippery, or let fluids soak through, workers are more likely to take them off. By pairing complete liquid protection with an effortless suction grip, the PIP ActivGrip 56-AG586 keeps hands dry, comfortable, and protected through the toughest shifts.