Moldex 6886 Glide Soothers PlugStation Corded Earplug Dispenser — NRR 31dB, 100 Pairs

The Moldex 6886 Glide Soothers PlugStation Corded Moisturizing Earplug Dispenser provides 100 pairs of Moldex Glide Soothers NRR 31 corded moisturizing foam earplugs in the PlugStation compact dispenser format for workgroup-level distribution of Moldex's comfort-enhanced corded earplug. The Glide Soothers earplug incorporates a moisturizing coating on the foam surface that provides a gentle skin-conditioning effect in the ear canal during extended wear, directly addressing the dryness and irritation that long-duration foam earplug use can cause for workers with sensitive or dry ear canals. The corded design connects the two earpieces with a cord that hangs around the neck when hearing protection is not inserted, preventing loss and facilitating the repeated insertion and removal that workers who move between loud and quiet zones perform throughout the shift. NRR 31 provides foam earplug attenuation for industrial hearing conservation program compliance. The 100-pair PlugStation capacity is appropriate for the smaller workgroup corded earplug distribution at individual cells, team stations, and secondary hearing protection access points.

Moldex 6886 Glide Soothers PlugStation — Key Features

• Glide Soothers moisturizing foam — skin-conditioning coating reduces ear canal dryness and irritation from extended-wear foam earplug use
• Corded design — cord connects earpieces; hangs around neck when not in use; prevents loss for frequent insertion/removal workers
• NRR 31 — foam earplug attenuation for industrial hearing conservation programs
• PlugStation compact format — 100-pair workgroup dispenser for individual corded earplug distribution
• Glide twist-in insertion — no rolling required; insert with twisting motion
• Made in USA (earplugs)

Specifications

Glide Soothers: Moisturizing Hearing Protection for Sensitive Ear Canals

Standard foam earplug use in extended shifts can exacerbate dryness and irritation in the ear canal, particularly for workers with dry skin, eczema, or sensitivity to prolonged foam contact. The Moldex Glide Soothers addresses this specific complaint with a moisturizing coating on the foam surface that delivers a skin-conditioning effect during the insertion and extended wear period. Workers who have reduced or ceased hearing protection use due to ear canal dryness or irritation from conventional foam earplugs often find the Glide Soothers' moisturizing coating eliminates or significantly reduces the irritation complaint, supporting sustained hearing protection compliance in workers who would otherwise remove hearing protection during the shift.

The corded design of the Glide Soothers makes it particularly appropriate for workers who move between loud and quiet zones during a shift — they insert the earplugs when entering the loud zone and drop them to hang at the neck on the cord when exiting. The cord prevents the earplug from being set down on a contaminated surface, lost, or forgotten, which would require a new pair from the PlugStation for the next entry. For workers making 5–10 zone transitions per shift, the corded format enables a single pair to serve the full shift with proper care.

Corded PlugStation Format: Individual Pair Display for Hygienic Distribution

The PlugStation for corded earplugs typically displays individual pairs on pegs or in a format that allows workers to select one pair without touching remaining stock. This individual presentation format is appropriate for corded earplugs, which are typically longer-lasting than uncorded foam because the cord design facilitates finding and retrieving the earplug rather than losing it during removal. A worker receiving a corded Glide Soothers pair from the 6886 PlugStation uses that pair for the full shift, replacing only when the earplug is visibly soiled, damaged, or at the end of the shift for hygiene.

Compliance and Certifications

• ANSI S3.19 — Glide Soothers NRR 31 tested under ANSI Method B
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 — suitable for industrial hearing conservation programs
• Made in USA (earplugs)

Real-World Benefits

Moisturizing coating addresses the ear canal irritation that drives comfort-related hearing protection removal. Workers who report ear canal dryness or irritation from foam earplug use are at risk of non-compliance during extended shifts — the irritation becomes severe enough to motivate removal even in loud zones. The Glide Soothers' moisturizing foam reduces or eliminates this specific complaint, keeping workers in hearing protection throughout the shift who would otherwise remove standard foam earplugs for comfort relief.

Corded design prevents loss in frequent-transition operations. For maintenance technicians, production supervisors, quality inspectors, and material handlers who move between loud equipment areas and quiet offices or staging areas throughout the shift, the cord prevents the earplug access problems that uncorded earplugs create: a lost earplug requires a new pair from a dispenser; a forgotten earplug requires a trip back to retrieve it. Corded Glide Soothers hang at the neck, always accessible for the next zone entry.

100-pair capacity matches corded earplug workgroup consumption rates. Workers reusing corded earplugs across a shift or across multiple shifts (as hygienically appropriate) consume corded earplugs at lower rates than uncorded formats. A 100-pair PlugStation provides extended supply for a 10–15 person workgroup at typical corded earplug replacement rates.

Applications and Use Cases

• Workers with ear canal sensitivity or dryness complaints — Glide Soothers moisturizing foam for workers who have discontinued hearing protection due to irritation
• Maintenance and inspection workers with frequent zone transitions — corded design for workers moving between loud and quiet areas throughout the shift
• Extended-shift operations requiring enhanced comfort — moisturizing foam for long shifts where conventional foam earplug irritation is a compliance barrier
• Workgroup corded earplug distribution — 100-pair PlugStation for team-level corded earplug supply

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a single pair of Glide Soothers last?

Glide Soothers are single-use foam earplugs — replace each pair when it becomes visibly soiled, when the foam no longer rebounds fully after compression, or at the end of each shift for hygiene. Workers who insert and remove the corded Soothers multiple times during a single shift can use the same pair throughout that shift; the cord facilitates retrieval and reinsertion. Do not reuse across multiple shifts.

Does the moisturizing coating affect the NRR attenuation?

The moisturizing coating is applied to the external foam surface and does not materially affect the acoustic sealing performance of the earplug. The Glide Soothers NRR 31 is the ANSI S3.19 tested attenuation for the complete earplug with coating — the NRR 31 reflects the actual performance of the moisturizing Glide Soothers design, not a reduction from a higher baseline due to the coating.