GIASCO FRANKLIN SB FO E P WRU HRO ELECTRICIAN SAFETY SHOES

• Leather (suede, WRU) with soft, padded tongue
• Carbon fiber toe cap and sole 
• Completely metal-free shoe (metal-free) 
• XL footbed length
• Water resistant upper WRU
• Energy absorption E
• Outsole slip resistance SRC
• Dielectric
• Outsole resistant to hydrocarbons FO
• Outsole resistance up to 300°C HRO
• Dielectric resistance up to 1000V (sole) according to European standard EN 344
• Dielectric resistance up to 18000V/60hz for a period of 1 minute according to Canadian standard, C.S.A. Z195 and 20000V/60hz for a period of 1 minute according to American standard ASTM 2413-11
• Standards EN ISO 20344, EN ISO 20345:2012, EN 344/1 p. 5.7, ASTM 2413-11 and C.S.A. Z195 P.4.4.
• Sizes from 37 to 47
• Weight 600gr (indicative for size 42) *Weight calculated without laces and insole.

The GIASCO FRANKLIN leather safety shoes for electricians are ideal shoes for electricians who need protection from electric current and also want to wear breathable shoes for long hours of work. Their upper is made of waterproof suede WRU leather, 1.8-2.0mm thick. Their interior is made of a highly breathable material with a lining, which is also very resistant to wear from friction. Their tongue is soft and padded.

The GIASCO FRANKLIN electrician safety shoes are metal-free, meaning they contain absolutely no metal. The protection they provide in the toe and sole, therefore, consists of a polymer safety material with 200J impact safety, according to EN 12568. Furthermore, their design, given that they are low-cut shoes, makes them very lightweight and suitable for long hours of work in environments that do not require ankle height protection.

Furthermore, they feature a scuff cap, which indicates that the part of the sole in front of the toes is resistant to abrasion. This protection is useful for people who work on construction sites and work sites as well as in industrial environments. Work shoes that have this added protection are more durable and last longer.

Regarding their sole, work shoes with the Hard Rock Dielectric sole, like the GIASCO FRANKLIN electrician safety shoes, are the right shoes for those who generally work with electrical cables and are exposed to the risk of electric shock. Protection from electric shock is provided by these work shoes thanks to the rubber part of the sole which ensures complete protection from ground electrical discharges. Thanks to these specific materials, this sole has obtained 3 important certifications for electrician shoes: the Canadian marking (C.S.A. Z195-14), the American (ASTM 2413-11) for electrical resistance of 20,000V for 1 minute, as well as the European for electrical resistance over 1000MΩ under certain conditions (no moisture).

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The insole of the shoe is insulating, comfortable, breathable, removable, and absorbent.

Issues to be aware of regarding electrician shoes:

• Simple antistatic work shoes or ESD shoes do not protect against electric shock. Electrician shoes must always be dielectric.
• Dielectric protection for electrician shoes applies to the sole, not the upper part of the shoe.
• Electrician shoes do not carry the S3 marking like classic safety shoes that are waterproof and provide penetration protection in the sole and toe protection. As a rule, their marking is broken down into their individual certifications. For example, GIASCO FRANKLIN ELECTRICIAN SAFETY SHOES SB FO E P WRU HRO, where SB = anti-slip sole and toe protection (among others), FO = sole resistance to hydrocarbons (oils, fuels), E = heel energy absorption, P = penetration protection in the sole, WRU = water-resistant upper, and HRO = sole protection from hot surfaces.
• For complete protection, electricians should also use other Electrician Personal Protective Equipment, such as electrician protective gloves, electrician safety helmets, etc.
• Electrician safety shoes must be completely metal-free, i.e., work shoes without metal throughout the entire shoe.

The GIASCO FRANKLIN electrician work shoes are suitable for sectors and applications such as:

• Industry - manufacturing
• Electrical work
• Construction - work sites
• Maintenance technicians
• Technical work

They are manufactured according to Standards EN ISO 20344 and EN ISO 20345:2012.