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First-ever all in one re-usable earplug set is a gamechanger
Chronotech has developed an innovative single material earplug set with integral holders that can help reduce costs, improves hygiene and safety and reduces environmental impact.
The cords of a traditional earplug sets tend to become entangled very easily. Valuable production time is spent in attempts to untangle them or the set is simply discarded and a new one is used. Earplugs stowed in pockets or just hung around the neck when not in use, collects clothing fibres and environmental contaminants. Subsequent cleaning wastes production time or leads to frequent replacement. In worst cases, contaminants may lead to in-ear irritations and costly infections. Keeping earplugs stowed in a holder when not in use, will reduce these problems and their associated costs.
COST SAVING
ISO 352-2 requires that all re-usable earplugs must be supplied with re-sealable container. This specification is an attempt to improve hygiene and reduce earplug turnover, thus saving costs and reducing environmental impact.
Traditionally this meant supplying the earplug set in a re-sealable bag, which is mostly discarded immediately after first use, or supplying the set in an expensive cumbersome rigid holder. To ensure holders are not lost and that earplugs with holders are made affordable to all, Pluxone earplugs has an integrated holder in which the earplugs can be stowed when not in use. Stowing the earplugs in the integrated holder also reduces cord entanglement. Thanks to its singular part construction, Pluxone is also very competitively priced.
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Millions of earplugs end up in our landfills each year. Packaged corded earplugs can consist of two to six different types of materials. This makes it uneconomical to recycle. Pluxone earplug is injection molded as a single component using highly recyclable polymers. Used Pluxone earplugs can be returned to Chronotech for recycling into other usable products such as erasers. Companies looking to decrease their carbon footprint and increase compliance with ISO14001 environmental management system, can thus readily do so by implementing Pluxone. Pluxone earplugs are packaged with the earplugs in their holders, without the need for additional plastic bag.
SAFETY
Cords of traditional earplugs, especially the braided cords, have very high breaking strengths. Many industrial users thread the cord of their earplug through their jacket buttonholes. Should the cord get caught up in moving machinery, it may pull the user in harm’s way. Pluxone earplugs has a high elongation cord, but limits the breaking strength to reduce this risk.
COMFORT
Pluxone is a soft “Christmas tree” type earplug known for good fit and comfort. Additionally, the cord is fixed perpendicular to the stem, enabling the user to wear the cord over the ear, thus reducing irritating cord transmitted noise.
LOCAL MANUFACTURING
Pluxone has been developed locally and is also manufactured locally by Chronotech. Several patents, design registrations and trademark registrations has been done.
WHERE TO BUY
Pluxone can be ordered at most major PPE suppliers, or contact Fetotech at info@ fetotech.com or 021 205 7566.
Chronotech/Pluxone www.pluxone.com