Tri-Grip® MTek®
Product Tour Request a SampleRevolutionary, tip-to-tip detectability!
- Next generation metal detectability, with metal-infused resin in the plugs and cord, with a metal insert also in the plugs.
- Patented, three-sided stem allows for stable, comfortable grip.
- Semi-rigid, bonded stem insert provides easy insertion.
- Soft, curved flanges help the plugs conform to the natural shape of the ear canal for all day comfort.
- Also available in a smaller size: Tri-Grip MTek JR!
Dark Blue/Metal Detectable Plugs, Dark Blue/Metal Detectable Cord
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Tri-Grip® MTek®
Revolutionary, tip-to-tip detectability!
- Next generation metal detectability, with metal-infused resin in the plugs and cord, with a metal insert also in the plugs.
- Patented, three-sided stem allows for stable, comfortable grip.
- Semi-rigid, bonded stem insert provides easy insertion.
- Soft, curved flanges help the plugs conform to the natural shape of the ear canal for all day comfort.
- Also available in a smaller size: Tri-Grip MTek JR!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about fit, performance, and compliance for the Tri-Grip® MTek®.
MTek® is Gateway Safety's next-generation metal detectability technology. Unlike standard metal detectable earplugs that contain only a metal insert, the Tri-Grip® MTek® uses metal-infused resin throughout both the plugs and the cord — plus a metal insert in the plugs. This tip-to-tip detectability ensures every part of the earplug can be identified by metal detection systems.
The Tri-Grip® MTek® has an independently tested NRR of 27, delivering effective noise attenuation for loud industrial environments including food processing, manufacturing, and heavy industry.
Yes. The Tri-Grip® MTek® is a reusable corded earplug. The patented three-sided stem allows for a stable grip during insertion, and the corded design keeps both plugs connected for convenient access and reduced risk of loss.
Standard metal detectable earplugs only contain a detectable insert, meaning a broken cord or detached earplug cap might not trigger detection. MTek® metal-infused resin throughout every component ensures that any fragment — no matter how small — will be identified by in-line metal detection systems, providing superior contamination protection.
Yes. The Tri-Grip® MTek® JR offers the same tip-to-tip metal detectability and 27 NRR in a smaller form factor designed for workers with smaller ear canals, including many women. Both versions use the patented three-sided stem for comfortable, secure insertion.