Do you know the difference between Anti-Static, and ESD compliant Safety Footwear?
Rock Fall supply a full range of safety footwear, specifically designed for professionals working in the electronics industries.
High safety regulation anti-static footwear is essential for a wide range of fast paced electronic manufacturing industries, which use semiconductive devices, electronic circuits, and electrical power systems etc.
All Rock Fall anti-static footwear is designed to protect the foot from electrostatic discharge. Developed with non-metallic components and ESD (Elector Static Dissipative) certified by SATRA technology, this range of safety footwear is manufactured with specialist comfort materials, shock absorbing EPR rubber outsole and climate breathable footbeds.
Understanding the difference between Anti-Static, and ESD compliant safety footwear
Why Anti-static footwear is so important?
Anti-static safety footwear is designed to protect those wearing them (and their colleagues) from the dangers of electronic build-up.
What Anti-static footwear is designed for?
Anti-static safety footwear is designed to conduct static electricity through the insole, linings, outsole and into the ground, helping regulate the build-up of electricity charge on the body and protect against the dangers of static build-up in the workplace.
Anti-static footwear is used to reduce the chance of sparks igniting flammable substances or vapours, they will also minimise the risk of electric shocks from electrical equipment and live parts.
How important is it to wear ESD (Elector Static Dissipative) certified footwear?
ESD compliant footwear does the same job and has the same benefits as anti-static footwear, but because ESD compliant footwear has a lower resistance range, between 0.1 and just 35 megaohms (M), measured according to EN 20344:2011, ESD is the more stringent version of the two.
For this reason, all ESD compliant footwear is anti-static, however not all anti-static footwear is ESD compliant.
What to look for when buying ESD compliant footwear:
Firstly, make sure you are aware of the different standards and the type of protection you need when choosing specialist safety footwear. All Rock Fall ESD certified safety footwear is clearly marked with a yellow tag on the trainer, boot, or shoe, indicating the standard it reaches.
Let us review the bestselling ESD certified safety trainers and boots by Rock Fall UK
Introducing the FaraDRI FaraDRI / RF008
The Product Spec.:
The FaraDRI is a groundbreaking anti-static and ESD safety trainer that provides a controlled build-up discharge allowing complete personal safety at work.
100% non-metallic including a fiberglass toecap and composite midsole. The FaraDRI is lightweight, stylish safety trainer, designed to be sustainable to its core. Featuring recycled plastic bottle upper, webbing and lace materials that are incredibly tough.
The outsole is a complex dual density EPR rubber which gives abrasion resistance whist proving exceptional shock absorption and weight reduction.
The ESD (below 35megaohm) rating ensure that the wearer is not too resistive to the ground, making it the ideal choice for electronic manufacturing industries.
Colour: Black
Upper Materials: Water repellent, breathable mesh and high-performance textiles, linings and lace featuring five plastic bottles per pair, and 100% post-consumer recycled polyester.
Lining Materials: 60% recycled plastic bottle Activ-Tex® waterproof and breathable membrane – tested for 8hours.
Scuff Cap and Outsole: Shock absorbing dual density EPR rubber Traction-Liteᵀᴹ outsole.
Footbeds: Activ-Step® recycled breathable footbed.
Rated: ESD (Elector Static Dissipative) certified by SATRA technology.
Fastening: Lace
Style: Trainer
Size: UK 3-16 Weight: 477g Height: 3 Inches
Product code: RF008 for complete specification view here.
The FaraDRI safety trainer has groundbreaking eco credentials. Verified by the Vegan Society
Introducing the TeslaDRI
The Product Spec.:
The TeslaDRI is a groundbreaking anti-static and ESD safety midcut trainer that provides a controlled build-up discharge allowing complete personal safety at work.
100% non-metallic including a fiberglass toecap and composite midsole. The TeaslaDRI is lightweight, stylish safety boot, designed to be sustainable to its core. Featuring recycled plastic bottle upper, webbing and lace materials that are incredibly tough.
The outsole is a complex dual density EPR rubber which gives abrasion resistance whist proving exceptional shock absorption and weight reduction to the boot.
The ESD (below 35megaohm) rating ensure that the wearer is not too resistive to the ground, making it the ideal choice for contractors.
Colour: Black
Upper Materials: Water repellent, breathable mesh and high-performance textiles, linings and lace featuring seven plastic bottles per pair, and 100% post-consumer recycled polyester.
Lining Materials: 60% recycled plastic bottle Activ-Tex® waterproof and breathable membrane – tested for 8hours.
Scuff Cap and Outsole: Shock absorbing dual density EPR rubber Traction Liteᵀᴹ outsole.
Rated: ESD (Elector Static Dissipative) certified by SATRA technology.
Footbeds: Activ-Step® recycled breathable footbed.
Fastening: Lace
Style: Midcut boot
Size: UK 3-16 Weight: 477g Height: 3 Inches
Product code: RF120 for complete specification view here.
The TeslaDRI safety trainer has groundbreaking eco credentials. Verified by the Vegan Society
Where to buy Rock Fall Specialist ESD Certified Safety Footwear?
The FaraDRI safety trainer and the TeslaDRI midcut safety boot can be found at retail supply chains across the UK selling PPE.
To find your nearest retail suppler contact Rock Fall Sales Team
- 01773 608616 E. sales@rockfall.com
When contacting your local retail suppler please have both the product name and the product code to hand when placing your order.
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