Document ID (ISN) | 108619 |
CIS number |
08-1165 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0120-5684 - Protección y seguridad |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
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Author(s) |
Vanegas Jaramillo J.D. |
Title |
Use of glass fibre reinforced plastic tips - Study of dielectric protection and advantages for safety shoes |
Original title |
Uso de punteras de seguridad fabricadas en plástico reforzado con fibra de vidrio - Estudio de protección dieléctrica y beneficios en el calzado de seguridad [in Spanish] |
Bibliographic information |
Mar.-Apr. 2008, Vol.54, No.318, p.40-43. Illus. 13 ref. |
Abstract |
The tips of protective shoes are generally made of steel, which while offering excellent mechanical characteristics, have several shortcomings including electrical and thermal conductivity. Tips made of glass fibre reinforced plastics were therefore tested for compliance with current standards. Results of compression, impact resistance and dielectric strength testing are presented and discussed. Findings are promising. |
Descriptors (primary) |
glass fibre reinforced plastics; dielectric strength; equipment testing; toe caps |
Descriptors (secondary) |
safety footwear; impact testing; compression; evaluation of equipment |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | Colombia |
Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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Broad subject area(s) |
Electrical safety Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Foot and leg protection
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