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Industrial accounts looking for an excellent cost effective solution in protecting their employees, look no further than custom-made Insta-Mold's. Having a registered CE number for European distribution, Insta-Mold silicones continue to be recognized worldwide as the leader in proven "on-the-spot" protection. This fact has been even more recognized now that hearing loss litigation and testing have been increasing.

Insta-Mold earplugs are made from a medical grade silicone and provide employees with the ultimate in comfort and satisfaction as they are custom shaped to the employee's own ear. Remaining flexible and soft throughout their lifetime, the Insta-Molds will provide several years of use. This eliminates the amount of discomfort employees face with the typical supplied foam earplugs when they try to expand back to their original shape, and/or the constant pressure of a set of earmuffs.

Insta-Mold's will also reduce the amount a company annually spends on hearing protection requirements. With a lifespan of 3-5 years depending on use, working environment and employee care, Insta-Mold's have benefits beyond just hearing protection. Below is a quick cost comparison chart reflecting the widely used "uncorded" foam disposable earplug ($0.20/pair - $0.35/pair) versus a set of "corded" Insta-Mold's. This example makes a conservative assumption that an employee will use only two pairs of "uncorded" foam plugs each day for a total year of 240 work days. ("Corded" foam earplugs are generally $0.15 to $0.20 more expensive per pair).

# of Employees Cost/Day Cost/Year Total Costs Foam Plugs Total Costs Insta-Mold's Savings 1 Year Savings 2 Years
1 $0.40 $96.00 $96.00/year $65.00 $31.00 $127.00
25 $10.00 $2,400.00 $2,400.00/year $1,625.00 $775.00 $3,175.00
50 $20.00 $4,800.00 $4,800.00/year $3,250.00 $1,550.00 $6,350.00
100 $40.00 $9,600.00 $9,600.00/year $6,500.00 $3,100.00 $12,700.00
150 $60.00 $14,400.00 $14,400.00/year $9,750.00 $4,650.00 $19,050.00

Factoring this equation over a four-year period, this cost comparison becomes immense, especially with a larger workforce. In addition, the money that is saved can be better allocated to research and design, machinery maintenance, computer upgrades, building improvements, and employee hiring and training. The immediate benefits will be recognized to both company and employee for many years to come.

How Much Protection Can One Expect From a
Well-Fit Pair of Insta-Mold Ear Protectors?

Look at the chart below to see the results for yourself!

Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 3000 4000 6000 8000
Mean Attenuations (dB) 25.1 30.2 33.2 34.2 36.1 37.9 40.8 42.0 40.4
Standard Deviations (dB) 1.7 3.7 3.8 2.3 3.7 4.7 4.3 5.0 3.6

All tests were conducted in accordance with ANSI (1974 and 1984) and EPA - 1979 Standards
performed by: Michael J. Metz, Ph.D - Audiology Associates
Reviewed by: Garry G. Gordon, M.S.
NRR (per EPA-1979) 29.8dB

Other recognizable industrial companies who have used, or have their own "on-site" industrial nurses make Insta-Mold's for their employees
  • Coors
  • Ideal Basic Cement
  • Oscar Mayer
  • Trus Joist
  • Johns Manville
  • IBM
  • Anheuser Busch
  • Pillsbury
  • Colorado Interstate Gas
  • Martin Marietta
  • U.S. Mint
  • Jolly Rancher
  • Stearns Potato
  • British Petroleum
  • General Cable
  • Beech Aircraft
  • Ball Corporation
  • Union Pacific

To find out more information about the Insta-Mold process,
or to arrange a trial group fitting, please contact us.

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