MCR Safety PD2911M Predator Impact Gloves — Medium

For Medium-handed workers in industrial mechanics, automotive service, and construction who need comprehensive knuckle and dorsal hand impact protection in a properly fitted Medium glove, the MCR Safety PD2911M Predator Impact Gloves in Medium (SKU: PD2911M) deliver the PD2911's reinforced TPR protection architecture for 8–9-inch hand circumferences. The PD2911 series provides combined knuckle and extended dorsal TPR coverage for the most demanding mechanical and construction environments, engineered for proper guard alignment and fit performance across the Medium hand geometry.

Key Features

• TPR knuckle and dorsal guards — reinforced thermoplastic rubber impact protection
• Synthetic Leather — durable, oil-resistant grip for tools and mechanical components
• Spandex back panel — four-way stretch for hand-conforming fit
• Size: Medium — fits hand circumference approximately 8–9 inches
• Hook-and-loop wrist closure — secure, adjustable fit
• Series: Predator (PD2911)
• Brand: MCR Safety, ISO 9001-certified
• Compliance: ANSI/ISEA 138 Impact Protection

Detailed Description

The PD2911 series is designed for industrial environments where dorsal hand impact is a constant operational hazard — engine bays, equipment maintenance pits, structural steel erection sites, and confined-space maintenance operations. The TPR guard architecture covers the knuckle row and the extended dorsal surface, addressing the broader impact contact zone that is exposed during reach-in work, overhead operations, and structural material handling. For the Medium hand specifically, the PD2911M pattern positions these guards at the anatomical knuckle landmarks of a 8–9-inch hand circumference, ensuring coverage where it is needed during actual impact events.

The Medium hand size in industrial and construction workforces represents a significant portion of the demographic, and properly fitted Medium impact gloves are essential for maintaining protection effectiveness. An improperly fitted glove — whether too large or poorly scaled — shifts TPR guards off the anatomical targets they are designed to protect, reducing both impact absorption performance and wearer compliance. Workers who experience discomfort from oversized or poorly fitting gloves often remove them during critical work phases, eliminating the protection entirely. The PD2911M is patterned to Medium-specific dimensions for consistent guard alignment throughout the work shift.

The synthetic leather palm of the PD2911M provides the oil resistance, abrasion durability, and grip performance that Medium-handed mechanics and construction workers require across their daily range of tool and component handling. Synthetic leather maintains consistent flexibility and grip characteristics across temperature variations and fluid exposures that degrade natural leather alternatives. In automotive and equipment maintenance environments where petroleum-based fluids are a constant contact hazard, synthetic leather's resistance to oil absorption extends service life compared to natural leather and maintains grip friction on lubricated tools and components.

The spandex back panel of the PD2911M provides four-way stretch that allows full knuckle flexion across the power grip and precision grip movements required in mechanical work. The spandex tension is calibrated to the Medium hand's knuckle spacing and finger barrel dimensions, providing responsive material flex that returns the glove to its base position between grip cycles. This ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue during extended-shift mechanical tasks where repetitive grip and release is the primary movement pattern.

Applications and Use Cases

• Automotive service and repair — drivetrain, suspension, and engine work
• Industrial equipment maintenance — hydraulic and mechanical component work
• Construction trades requiring combined knuckle and dorsal hand protection
• Mining and heavy industry equipment maintenance
• HVAC and plumbing installation with tool and component impact risk
• Facility maintenance — mechanical and structural work

Specifications

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• Impact Gloves — Knuckle and Dorsal Protection
• Mechanics Gloves — Assembly and Precision Work
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• MCR Safety — Complete Product Line
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Frequently Asked Questions

What hand size does the fit?

The PD2911M fits Medium hands with a circumference of approximately 8–9 inches measured around the knuckles excluding the thumb. The glove is patterned to Medium-specific dimensions for proper TPR guard alignment and full synthetic leather palm coverage.

How does the PD2911M extended dorsal coverage protect against real-world impact events?

The PD2911's TPR coverage extends above the knuckle row to protect the broader dorsal surface that contacts equipment frames, engine compartment edges, and structural components during confined-space and overhead maintenance work. Impact events in mechanical work rarely contact only the structured knuckle row — the dorsal hand surface contacts a wide range of geometries at different angles, and the extended coverage addresses this broader contact zone.

Is the PD2911M appropriate for automotive service work?

Yes. The PD2911M is appropriate for automotive service department PPE programs. The synthetic leather palm provides oil-resistant grip for automotive tools and components, and the extended dorsal TPR coverage addresses the ratchet slip, tool drop, and confined-space contact impact risks that are the primary hand injury mechanisms in automotive service.

How does synthetic leather perform in oil-exposed mechanic environments?

Synthetic leather resists petroleum-based fluid absorption and the stiffening and degradation that results from repeated oil contact. In automotive and equipment maintenance where gloves encounter motor oil, hydraulic fluid, and lubricants, the PD2911M's synthetic leather palm maintains consistent grip performance and flexibility throughout its service life, while natural leather alternatives require more frequent replacement.

What other sizes are available in the PD2911M series?

The PD2911 series is available in multiple sizes to cover the full range of hand sizes in industrial mechanics and construction workforces. For mixed crews, stocking the primary sizes ensures proper fit for all workers.