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#981

Unisex Extreme Series
Safety Boots - Black

Designed specifically for smelter work, the #981s have been tested and proven to stand up to the most rigorous conditions.

Special order only boot.

AS 2210.3:2019 / ASTM F2413-18 including EH (Clause 5.6)
Available in sizes 4 - 14

Built to protect.

The #981 safety boots are packed with features including:

1. EXTREME APPLICATION SMELTER BOOT

Designed for smelter work with flame retardant leather, flame resistant toe scuff cap protection and compression resistant 8 point Ssoftherm® upper insulation against radiant heat.
Comprehensive internal testing and risk analysis should be completed prior to using these products, as site and operating conditions vary between locations.

2. RUBBER OUTSOLE—300°C HEAT RESISTANT

The outsole is heat resistant to temperatures up to at least 300°C and has a very high insulating value providing short term resistance to melting and cracks at higher than normal temperature ranges that may be encountered in an industrial environment.

3. KEVLAR STITCHING

Kevlar® stitching provides maximum strength and protection against metal splash and immersion.

4. LUXURY PU FOOTBED

Our ultimate Comfort Arch footbed is made from soft polyurethane, covered with a full length cushion of foam polyurethane, topped by a long-wearing mesh cover. This footbed has an airflow and moisture-wicking system and also includes a large pad of XRD® Extreme Impact Protection under the ball of the foot.

5. ELECTRICAL HAZARD RESISTANT

Where there is a risk that a person may come in contact with a live electrical circuit, electrical shock hazard footwear will provide the best possible protection against electrical shock hazard.
This boot is certified to ASTM F2413-18. Clause 5.6 for electrical shock hazard resistance.

6. STEEL TOE CAP

Broad fitting Type 1 steel toe cap tested to resist a 200 joule impact. Steel is the safest toe cap material available, providing the highest level of resistance to impacts, punctures, cuts, and rolling side compression.

Built to protect

Materials
& specifications

MATERIALS

  • Black flame-retardant leather ‘extreme application’ smelter boot—230mm height
  • Ultra-tough, flame-retardant toe scuff cap protection
  • Compression-resistant 8 point Softherm® upper insulation against radiant heat
  • Full Kevlar® stitched seams resist liquid metal splash and immersion
  • Velcro secured flaps for individual fit adjustment—fast exit and entry
  • Industry ‘Dip’ tested to 960˚C in molten aluminium & 1520˚C in molten steel
    Comprehensive internal testing and risk analysis should be completed prior to using these products, as site and operating conditions vary between locations
  • Low density shock absorbing PU midsole with anti-bacterial agent
  • Rubber outsole designed to specifically increase slip resistance in varied environments
    • excellent cut and slip resistance
    • highly resistant to hydrolysis and microbial attack
    • heat resistant to 300˚C
    • fuel oil resistant
  • Removable Comfort Arch footbed with XRD® Extreme Impact Protection forepart insert provides superior comfort
  • Anti-bacterial, washable and breathable footbed
  • SPS Max—XRD® Technology in the heel strike zone for increased impact protection
  • Ergonomically engineered toe spring for reduced wearer fatigue
  • Steel shank—ensures correct step flex point, assists with skeletal stability
  • Full heel breast with arch support for ladder and gantry safety
  • Electrical hazard resistant
  • Broad fitting Type 1 steel toe cap tested to resist a 200 joule impact

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FEATURES

  • 300ºC resistant
  • Electrical hazard resistant
  • Kevlar stitching
  • Slip resistant
  • SPS max comfort
  • Steel toe cap
  • Water resistant upper
ABBREVIATION

PU - Polyurethane

CARE DETAILS

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