Conductive footwear is designed to minimise electrostatic build-up, thereby avoiding the risk of spark ignition and reducing the risk of electric shock. In tests undertaken by SATRA, Cambrelle® Conduct was found to have an average electrical resistance of 4.3 k ohms – 0.7 k ohms below the upper limit recommended by SATRA for components used in conductive footwear.
Kieran O’Hare, Cambrelle® Business Manager explains that to comply with European Standard EN344-1 clause 4.3.4.1 for conductive footwear, all under-foot components other than the sole unit should be as conductive as possible. The electrical resistance of the final shoe should not exceed the 100 k ohms maximum limit. Cambrelle® Conduct incorporates a special fibre that helps dissipate electrical charge and with an average value of 4.3 k ohms has been designed to enable shoemakers meet EN344-1. This new lining retains all the legendary abrasion resistance and wicking properties of original Cambrelle® and is therefore compatible with all types of safety boot.
In common with the rest of the Cambrelle® range of linings, Cambrelle® Conduct is available in a selection of different colours.
Date: 25.11.02
PR Ref: 1004
ENDS
For further information contact:
Kieran O’Hare
Camtex Fabrics Limited
Blackwood Road
Lillyhall North
Workington
CA14 4JJ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1900 602646
Email: [email protected]
Editorial enquiries to:
Quisk Communications
36 Crosby Road North
Liverpool
L22 0QN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 151 928 9288
email: [email protected]
Visit the Cambrelle® website at www.cambrelle.com
Cambrelle® is a registered trademark of Camtex Fabrics Limited