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QUALITIES – QUALITIES – ESD ENVIRONMENT

ESD-ESD WORK SHOES FOR SENSITIVE ENVIRONMENTS

When the plastic wheels of office chairs roll over carpeting, sleeves glide over desk pads or the soles of shoes move over carpeting, the friction builds up electrical energy. Because of the insulating properties of plastic, this electrical energy, known as static electricity, is not discharged. If a person with an accumulation of static electricity comes into contact with a grounded object or an electrical device, the built-up electricity is discharged suddenly.

This electrostatic discharge (ESD) causes a brief, strong burst of electricity and energy. Under the wrong circumstances, this burst of energy can damage the electrical components in the device. This can occur, in particular, in field effect transistors.

Under normal conditions such electrostatic discharges are merely irritating. But in some situations these electrical surges can also cause significant damage. In particular, work with sensitive high-frequency technology and electrical components requires special protective measures. BIRKENSTOCK ESD shoes can provide very effective protection against dangerous electrical discharges.

SHOES FOR ESD-PROTECTED PRODUCTION AREAS

During the production of electronics, electrostatic discharges or equalizing currents can damage or destroy parts or components undetected. Damage can occur at discharges as low as 100 volts. Because components are so sensitive it is very important during the manufacturing process to avoid materials that pose an electrostatic danger to them.

BIRKENSTOCK ESD products not only meet the high requirements of the relevant EN standards – they also offer extraordinary comfort. All ESD products have been tested by TÜV Rheinland to ensure that they meet the standards of EN 61340. They have been shown to fulfill professional ESD requirements in a range from 1.0 x 105 to 3.5 x 107 ohms (contact resistance).).

Key visual: ESD footbed (Professional Katalog 2014, S. 34)

1 Anatomically shaped footbed: The anatomically shaped footbed ensures a high level of comfort. 2 Anti-static agents: The integrated anti-static agents protect against dangerous electrostatic discharges. 3 Distinctive footbed arches: The distinctive footbed arches help ensure a firm natural stance. 4 Flexible cork and latex core: The shock-absorbing cork and latex core supports and relieves pressure on feet. 5 Deep heel cup: The deep heel cup supports the foot tissue and holds the heel bone in its natural position.

Key visual: Exploded view of ESD soft footbed (Professional Katalog 2014, S. 40)

COMPOSITION OF BIRKENSTOCK ESD SOFT FOOTBED

BIRKENSTOCK ESD sandals and clogs offer protection against electrostatic discharges (from 1.0 x 105 to 3.5 x 107 ohms (contact resistance) according to EN 61340). The ESD soft footbed also offers extra comfort – a real boon to sensitive feet and a relief for people who have to stand or walk a lot as part of their job.

1 Soft suede 2 Flexible natural rubber foam: 3 Breathable upper layer of jute: 4 Shock-absorbing cork and latex core: 5 Stabilizing lower layer of jute: