All HexArmor impact resistant gloves now score a Level 2 impact resistance score as a baseline. So you can pick any of our impact resistant gloves and know you're very well protected from smash and pinch injuries - our commitment to raising the bar and standardizing Level 2 as our starting point - Stay tuned for more innovation on level 3 ;) check out our impact resistant options: shorturl.at/gjyAZ

Sorry to hear about your injury, and we sincerely hope for your quick recovery! Safety is critical in environments where heavy objects, like the 130# class 8 brake drums you mentioned, are handled regularly. The protection that gloves provide varies based on their material, thickness, and design, impacting their impact resistance capabilities. While we aren't familiar with the classifications of brake drums or the exact details of your application, thicker and more impact-resistant gloves tend to result in less severe injuries. However, there are limitations to protective gear. For example, if it requires 10,000 psi to break a bone and a glove can absorb 50% of an impact, but the force exerted is 25,000 psi, the remaining force could still cause a break. Given the specifics of your incident and the potential for a highly impactful force, better gloves may mitigate some damage but might not fully prevent serious injuries under extreme conditions. This is where specific product recommendations and custom solutions might be necessary. Would you be willing to reach out to our R&D team to discuss the specifics of your situation? By understanding more about the conditions you're dealing with, we can provide a more tailored recommendation. Please feel free to contact Nick Waterloo directly at nick.waterloo@hexarmor.com, and we'll ensure that you receive the best possible guidance based on our expertise!