GBP 57 Pictograms Protection class satisfies SB S1 S1P S1PL S1PS S2 S3 S3L S3S S5 S5L S5S S6 S7 S7L S7S EN ISO 20345 Protection class satisfies OB O1 O2 O3 EN ISO 20347 ST AL CO ST TEX Toe protection cap Toe protection cap Toe protection cap Penetration protection Textile penetration Heat-resistant Outer sole with Resistant to fuel Thermal insulation of steel of aluminium of composite materials, of metal protection, outer sole rebound material down to -20°C free of metal free of metal PU DGUV KG 191 Mid-foot protection Rotary catch Weight-dependent Inlay type tested to Ladder grip Waterproof Gore-TEX® membrane Protection against damping DGUV regulations system, waterproof electrostatic 112-191 and highly breathable discharge (ESD) ESD shoes (ESD: Electrostatic Discharge) Not only electrostatic charging and the protection The defined ESD range simply sets limits to the anti- Here the lower limit of the electrical resistance is of people play an important role in industry, but static range of the safety shoe standard EN ISO 20345. 0.1 M Ω and the upper limit is 35 M Ω (3.5 × 107 Ω). also the protection of parts and equipment due to Shoes are designated as ESD shoes if the electrical An ESD-capable shoe is thus also always an antistatic controlled dissipation. The first aspect is covered by resistance of the person-shoe-floor system as defined shoe. the requirement for antistatic footwear. For product in EN 61340-5-1 is less than 3.5 × 107 Ω i.e. Warning: ESD shoes are unsuitable for use by protection, the ESD-capability of safety shoes is also 35 M Ω. electricians and for working on live electrical required. equipment. Resistance ranges to EN ISO 20345 / EN 61340 Electrical 1 × 105 Ω 3.5 × 107 Ω 1 × 108 Ω 1 × 109 Ω resistance (0.1 MΩ) (35 MΩ) (100 MΩ) (1000 MΩ) of a shoe Antistatic as per EN ISO 20345 Electrostatically conductive to EN 61340-4-3 conductive insulating ESD to DIN EN 61340-5-1 Sole types A basic distinction is drawn between single-layer the intermediate sole made of polyurethane. a single material with a lower density can be sprayed (mono) and double-layer (duo) soles. The latter has This combines the benefits of both materials: the on. This creates a lightweight sole which can easily the great advantage that it allows the use of two exceptional heat resistance of rubber and the adapt to the floor characteristics. different materials with different properties. For comfortable damping characteristics of polyurethane. instance, the sole tread may be made of rubber but The special advantage of the single-layer sole is that Rubber Nitrile rubber (Perbunan) Extremely hard-wearing, heat resistant for short Very hard-wearing. Heat resistant up to 220°C. periods up to 300 °C; good resistance to cuts and Very good non-slip characteristics and excellent abrasion. Resistant to fuel, oil, microbes and a wide resistance to acids and alkalis. variety of chemicals. Heavier than PU and TPU and also somewhat less flexible when cold. Polyurethane (PU) Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) Heat resistant up to 130°C and flexible in cold down Similar to PU soles, but overall significantly better to -30°C. Resistant to oil and fuel, a wide variety of performance. Less abrasion means the soles last chemicals, and microbes. longer, and also increases the non-slip properties. Lighter than rubber soles. Good shock absorption In addition they offer even greater flexibility and characteristics and pleasant to wear. optimised resistance to cold. 378