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Industrial Insta-Mold Earplugs
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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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