Industry Solutions
Discover how Hand Line's innovative safety solutions are tailored to meet the unique challenges of various industries, providing protection and performance when it matters most.
Industry Spotlight
Discover how Hand Line's innovative safety solutions are tailored to meet the unique challenges of this industry.
Glass Manufacturing
Glass manufacturing encompasses multiple high-risk stages—from handling silica-rich raw materials to extreme-temperature forming, precision inspection, maintenance, and logistics—each posing unique hazards like dust inhalation, thermal burns, mechanical injuries, and chemical exposures. With over 40 years of experience designing and supplying safety solutions specifically for large glass manufacturers, our range of products can cover all needs.
Sectors We Serve
At Hand Line, we develop specialised safety solutions for a diverse range of industries, each with unique challenges and requirements.
Glass Manufacturing
Industry-Specific PPE Solutions for Glass Manufacturing Hand Line delivers comprehensive personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions tailored to each stage of the glass manufacturing process: Raw Material Handling & Batching – Controls silica dust, chemical irritation, and ergonomic strain with P3 respirators, chemical- and ergonomic gloves, and dust swabs. Hot End & Forming – Manages extreme heat, molten spatter, cut risks, and pinch points using aluminized and composite gloves, cotton lubrication swabs, PAPRs, and heat-reflective gear. Annealing & Cold End Inspection – Mitigates stress cracks, glass dust, and noise through cut-resistant PPE, particulate respirators, hearing protection, and precision swabs/brushes. Maintenance & Repair – Protects against electrical hazards, confined spaces, chemicals, and falls with dielectric/arc-flash PPE, harnesses, chemical gloves, respirators, and non-shedding swabs. Packaging, Logistics & Recycling – Addresses ergonomic lifting, crush and cut hazards, dust, and chemical residues via ergonomic impact gloves, chainmail and cut-resistant gear, safety boots, dust respirators, and quick-change swabs. By offering gloves, respirators, swabs, and ancillary PPE tailored to each operational risk, Hand Line ensures regulatory compliance, minimizes downtime, and fosters a culture of safety across all production stages.
Key Features
Steel Manufacturing
Steel production involves diverse, high‐risk stages: raw material processing, smelting, casting, rolling, chemical treatments, and finishing. Risks include extreme temperatures, molten metal, sharp edges, chemical exposure, noise, mechanical hazards, and ergonomic strain. Effective safety requires stage‐specific PPE, strict protocols, and continuous monitoring.