QRP finger cots for the cleanroom – partly for ESD-sensitive areas
The manufacturer QRP (PIP) is known, among other things, for its production of high-quality disposable finger cots for cleanrooms, although there are also models that are suitable for ESD-sensitive areas.
In this article, you will find out what QRP finger cots are, which applications they are suitable for, which models are available in the abovo online store with a list of the respective model features and which of these models are suitable for ESD-sensitive areas.
What are finger cots from QRP?
The term finger cots can lead to misunderstandings, as this term is used to describe both protective gl ove equivalents that are pulled over only one finger at a time (one-finger gloves) and gloves that do not cover the fingers. This article is about protective glove equivalents that are pulled over one finger at a time. Finger cots differ, among other things, in the materials they are made of – such as latex, nitrile, rubber, vinyl or silicone – and in their suitability for ESD-sensitive areas.
QRP Gloves was a company that had been producing disposable protective gloves and finger cots for the electronics and high-tech industries, among others, since the 1970s. QRP is an abbreviation that stands for “Quality, Reliability, Performance”. From the very beginning, the founder of QRP, Bill Casselman, was also concerned with using his finger cots to protect the object that is touched with the finger cots.
In 2019, the company QRP Gloves was acquired by Protective Industrial Products (PIP), PIP being a leading global supplier of personal protective equipment (PPE), including protective gloves. QRP is now a PIP brand.
QRP finger cots – Application
QRP finger cots are mainly used where the entire hand does not need to be covered with a glove, but the respective applications still need to be protected from contact with bare fingers.
QRP finger cots are used in the following industries, among others, although different models may be suitable depending on the industry and application:
- Watch industry
- Microelectronics (e.g. for printed circuit board production)
- Pharmaceutical industry (e.g. for the production of pills)
- Optical industry
- Defense industry
- Aerospace industry
The advantages of finger cots compared to wearing gloves include
- Finger cots are generally cheaper than gloves
- Finger cots are more comfortable to wear than gloves, as the uncovered part of the hand can breathe thanks to the finger cots
- Reduced waste, as finger cots require less material than gloves
Disposable finger cots from QRP at abovo
Three different models of QRP brand finger cots are available in the online store of cleanroom and ESD specialist wholesaler abovo which we present below. You can order these in sizes S, M, L or XL.
5C latex finger cots from QRP
The “Latex finger cots 5C-500, QRP” are made of latex and are suitable for cleanroom classes ISO 6-9 or GMP C-D. They have the following properties, among others:
- Cleanroom class recommendation: ISO 6-9, GMP C-D
- Material: Latex
- textured fingertips
- powder-free
- rolled
- Traceable thanks to LOT numbers
- Color: White
- Packaging details: 720 pieces/bag
- Sales unit: VPE720
According to the manufacturer, the 5C latex finger cots from QRP are suitable for the following industrial applications:
- Discrete components
- Assemblies for hard disk drives
- Chip bonding
- Wire fastening
- Hard disk drives/thin film heads
- Optics
- Watch industry
- Finishing
- Cleaning
- Handling precision instruments
Hhere you will find the “Latex finger cots 5C-500, QRP“ in the abovo online store.
7C latex finger cots from QRP (ESD finger cots)
The “QRP latex finger cots 7C-700” are made of latex and are suitable for cleanroom classes ISO 6-9 or GMP C-D. They have the following properties, among others:
- Cleanroom class recommendation: ISO 6-9, GMP C-D
- Material: Latex
- textured fingertips
- powder-free
- rolled
- Traceable thanks to LOT numbers
- Color: Pink
- Packaging details: 720 pieces/bag
- Sales unit: VPE720
- Stat-Shield packaging
- antistatic
- Surface resistance: 10^10 Ohm
According to the manufacturer, the 7C latex finger cots from QRP are suitable for the following industrial applications:
- ESD-sensitive areas
- Watch industry
- Defense, avionics
- Marine electronics, consumer electronics
- Integrated circuit industry, wire bonding
- Repair stations, assembly areas
The 7C latex finger line from QRP can also be described as ESD finger cots, as they can be used in ESD-sensitive areas.
Hhere you will find the “QRP latex finger cots 7C-700“ in the abovo online store.
9C nitrile finger cots from QRP (ESD finger cots)
The “QRP 9C nitrile finger cots” are made of nitrile and are suitable for cleanroom classes ISO 6-9 and GMP C-D. They have the following properties, among others:
- Cleanroom class recommendation: ISO 6-9, GMP C-D
- Material: Nitrile (latex-free)
- powder-free
- rolled
- Traceable thanks to LOT numbers
- Color: White
- Packaging details: 720 pieces/bag
- Sales unit: VPE720
- Stat-Shield packaging
- antistatic
- Leakage resistance: 10^7 Ohm
According to the manufacturer, the 9C nitrile finger cots from QRP are suitable for the following industrial applications:
- ESD-sensitive areas
- Watch industry
- Defense, avionics
- Marine electronics, consumer electronics
- Integrated circuit industry, wire bonding
- Repair stations, assembly areas
The 9C nitrile finger line from QRP can also be described as ESD finger cots, as this model can also be used in ESD-sensitive areas.
Here you can find the “QRP 9C nitrile finger cots” in the abovo online store.
Advice on QRP fingerlings
We will be happy to advise you if you require further information on QRP finger cots, for example, if you are wondering which finger cot model is best suited to which application.
Simply contact our experts at cleanroom and ESD specialist wholesaler abovo by phone or email, with no obligation:
- Telephone number: +41 32 552 44 44
- E-Mail: info@abovo.ch
