uvex gloves with VDMA 24364 LABS compliance

Designed for paint critical environments

Achieving a flawless finish is essential in industries such as automotive manufacturing and aerospace engineering. Even tiny amounts of contamination can create costly paint defects, which is why selecting the right hand protection is critical.

To prevent paint defects caused by paint-wetting impairment substances (LABS) gloves that meet VDMA 24364 give production teams confidence that they can work close to paint and coating processes without introducing substances that affect production.

The VDMA framework specifically targets LABS, that is paint wetting impairment substances, and sets application based test criteria for clean paint operations.

The VDMA specification tests with liquid based paints to verify low contamination and suitability near sensitive areas. This helps reduce risks of cratering and poor wetting, which directly supports quality, efficiency and rework reduction.

Definitions

VDMA 24364: The standard that defines requirements for testing, classifying, and identifying substances that interfere with paint wetting.

LABS: LABS is the abbreviation of the German term "lackbenetzungsstörende Substanz". The English translation is "paint wetting impairment substance“.

Crater: Local wetting defect due to reduced surface tension in the form of round, trough-shaped depressions that can reach down to the substrate.

uvex gloves that meet VDMA 24364

uvex offers a range of gloves that meet VDMA 24364, ensuring they do not leave silicone or other residues that cause coating defects (craters) in automotive or manufacturing painting processes. uvex gloves combine wearer comfort with tested low contamination performance.

Benefits for automotive and aerospace paint applications

Helps prevent paint craters and poor wetting near sensitive surfaces
Reduces contamination risks in pre treatment, application and drying areas
Supports consistent coating quality and fewer repaints
Aligns PPE selection with customer specifications in automotive and aerospace supply chains

uvex u fit strong N2000

A reinforced nitrile glove for more demanding tasks, providing strong mechanical resistance and splash protection.
LABS compliant to VDMA 24364 A2 L

uvex profastrong NF33

A durable NBR chemical protection glove for handling oils, greases and chemicals in paint adjacent environments. Excellent grip and abrasion resistance.
LABS compliant to VDMA 24364 A2 L

uvex profastrong NF33

uvex u-fit strong N2000

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FAQ's

What does VDMA 24364 A2 L mean for gloves?

It confirms that the glove has been tested for LABS using liquid based paints, indicating low contamination risk near paint and coating processes.

Where are VDMA 24364 A2 L gloves used?

In paint critical areas such as automotive OEM spray lines, aerospace coating cells, and other operations where surface finish cannot be compromised.

Are these uvex gloves disposable or reusable?

Models like u fit ft and u fit xlite are disposable nitrile options, while profastrong NF33 is a reusable chemical protection glove. u fit strong N2000 is a reinforced disposable nitrile glove.

Do these gloves help prevent paint craters and poor wetting?

They are tested to reduce the risk of introducing paint wetting impairment substances that can lead to cratering or poor wetting. Correct process control and housekeeping remain essential.

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