PRIMACUT™ Cut Resistant Gloves for Manufacturing Jobs  

In manufacturing environments, hand injuries caused by cuts remain one of the most frequent and preventable safety incidents. Whether it is sharp sheet metal edges, unfinished components, blades, or repetitive material handling, the nature of cut risk varies significantly across tasks. Yet one common issue I continue to see across manufacturing plants is misalignment between actual cut exposure and glove selection. 

Some workers are overprotected, losing dexterity and productivity. Others are under protected, exposed to unnecessary injury risk. At RONCO Safety, this gap is exactly why we developed PRIMACUT™, a complete cut resistant glove program spanning ANSI/ISEA 105 Cut Levels A2 through A9, designed to help manufacturers match protection precisely to risk. 

Understanding Manufacturing Risks: Not All Cuts Are Equal 

In manufacturing, cut hazards generally fall into two categories: 

1. High Localization Cut Risk
These are tasks where a single sharp edge, burr, or blade presents severe injury potential – often sudden and high-force.
Examples include: 

• Handling stamped or laser-cut metal parts
• Sheet metal fabrication
•Machine maintenance around sharp tooling
• Heavy component assembly 

These applications demand higher cut levels (A6–A8+), often with added puncture and abrasion resistance.  

2. Repetitive Handling Cut Risk
These tasks involve frequent contact with moderately sharp edges over long shifts, where fatigue, dexterity loss, and glove discomfort become safety risks.
Examples include: 

• Assembly lines
• Material transfer and logistics
• Light metal handling
• Automated cell tending 

The PRIMACUT™ Philosophy: A Complete Cut Program, Not Guesswork 

PRIMACUT is engineered as a system, not a single solution. From A2 to A9, across multiple gauges, coatings, and grip technologies, the goal is simple: put the right glove on the right task every time. 

To make this easier for safety managers and workers alike, RONCO introduced a Color-Coded Cut Resistant System, where each ANSI/ISEA 105 cut level is visually identified by a consistent color. This allows quick on-floor recognition and helps prevent accidents under or over specification of protection. 

Why Color-Coding Matters on the Manufacturing Floor 

In fast-paced manufacturing environments, glove selection often happens at the tool crib, vending machine, or workstation – not in a safety office. 

RONCO’s Color-Coded Cut Resistant System allows workers and supervisors to instantly identify the correct protection level: 

• Reducing glove misuse
• Improving compliance
• Supporting standardized PPE programs across departments 

It also simplifies training, audits, and cross-shift consistency: critical for large manufacturing operations. 

Matching Product Levels to Manufacturing Risk 

Let’s look at how PRIMACUT solutions align with real manufacturing scenarios.

ANSI A5 – Repetitive Handling with Precision 

PrimaCut™ 69-5528 | 21-Gauge Foam Nitrile 

For environments where workers handle components continuously and require near-bare-hand dexterity, A5 protection is often the optimal choice. 

The 69-5528 features a 21-gauge HPPE/nylon shell, delivering a true “second skin” feel. Its foam nitrile palm coating offers reliable grip in dry and light oily conditions, while maintaining flexibility during long shifts.

Typical applications: 

• Assembly lines
• Warehousing and logistics within manufacturing plants
• Wire and cable handling
• Light sheet metal handling 

This glove is ideal when the risk is repetitive but controlled, and where comfort directly impacts compliance and productivity. 

ANSI A6 – Elevated Cut Risk with High Dexterity 

PrimaCut™ 69-6445 | 18-Gauge Sandy Nitrile, Touch Compatible 

When cut exposure increases with sharper edges, heavier components, or mixed oil environments, A6 protection becomes the safer baseline. 

The 69-6445 balances protection and performance through its 18-gauge HPPE/spandex liner, offering flexibility without sacrificing cut resistance. The sandy nitrile coating enhances grip in oily or dry conditions, while the TIR™ thumb–index reinforcement addresses one of the most common failure points in manufacturing gloves. 

Typical applications: 

• Metal fabrication and stamping
• Automotive parts handling
• Machine operation and setup
• Maintenance tasks involving sharp components 

This is often the sweet spot glove for manufacturing operations with variable risk levels. 

ANSI A8 – High Localization Cut & Heavy Handling 

PrimaCut™ 69-8174 | High Cut Latex Crinkle 

For high-risk tasks involving aggressive edges, burrs, or heavy materials, A8 protection is essential. 

The 69-8174 is built with a 10-gauge HPPE/nylon shell, delivering robust cut resistance alongside high puncture and abrasion performance. Its latex crinkle coating provides exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions, making it well suited for heavy industrial handling. 

Typical applications: 

• Sheet metal and plate handling
• Sharp component transfer
• Heavy fabrication and welding prep
• Maintenance involving exposed sharp edges 

This glove is designed for impactful, high severity cut risks, where durability and protection outweigh the need for ultra-fine dexterity. 

Final Thought: Protection Should Follow Risk, Not Habit 

Cut resistant gloves are not one size that fits all. Over protection reduces productivity while under protection increases injury risk. PRIMACUT was designed to eliminate that compromise by giving manufacturers a complete scalable cut protection program backed by real application insight.  

If you are unsure whether your current gloves truly match your manufacturing risks, that is where the conversation should start. 

Request a PRIMACUT trial and download the RONCO Cut Protection Guide to align cut risk, comfort, and performance – without guesswork.

Abhinav Sridhar
Senior Product Development Manager
RONCO Safety