Design News - December 16, 2002

Cover Story

Injection molded gloves keep shocks at bay

The linemen who work on high-voltage power lines may be crazy, but they are not stupid. They take their protective gear seriously, especially the leather and latex gloves that insulate them from the last shock they'll ever get.

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Cable carrier powers vehicle doors
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The Z Files
Slip-sliding away—Part 2

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