Working together for comfort and performance in metal working industries
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Protection throughout the whole process
From steel works to aluminium smelters, from welding works to lead recycling: we understand user requirements and work together with them to create a safe working environment.
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Metal productionThings are really hot here: in iron furnaces, iron ore is used to extract pig iron. Extreme working conditions prevail so it is essential to completely protect your employees.
Learn how 3M helped to reduce blood lead levels of metal workers by up to 40% by using appropriate PPE.
Read case study - Lead factory (PDF, 270 KB)
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Metal fabricationIn metal processing, the liquid metal is first cast as pigs, ingots or slabs. The further processing of the pigs takes place in the foundries, with extreme heat and flying sparks.
Find out how 3M supplied air respiratory protective equipment proved a success in foundries.
Brochure - PPE solutions for foundries (PDF, 3.81 MB)
Read case study - Foundry (PDF, 130 KB)
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Metal finishingFrom metal to finished product: the basic material undergoes further processing which involves typical metalworking tasks, such as welding, cutting, turning, drilling, milling, planing.
Explore how occupational health and safety reduces the amount of injuries and pays off measurably.
Read case study - Automotive industry (PDF, 160 KB)
Read case study - Freight car production (PDF, 290 KB)
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