The dropping of heavy objects onto the feet and impacts can lead to serious injuries and deformation of the shoe upper. To prevent injury, protective toe caps are placed in the toe area of footwear. They are available in three types: metal, composite and thermoplastic.
Dropping heavy objects on the feet and impacts can lead to serious injuries and deformation of the shoe upper. To prevent injury, protective toe caps are placed in the toe area of the footwear. They come in three types: metal, composite and thermoplastic.
Footwear with a protective toe cap is a means of protection for workers in practically all industries. It is also relevant for private craftsmen during construction and repair.
Metal and composite toe caps protect against impact energies of 200 Дж.
Metal toe caps:
- made of steel or aluminum;
- withstand compressive loads up to 1500 кг;
- occupy less space inside the boot due to reduced thickness.
Composite toe caps:
- made of polycarbonate;
- suitable for any temperature conditions due to low thermal conductivity;
- do not conduct electricity;
- shatter into small pieces without injuring the feet when subjected to loads above 200 Дж.
Thermoplastic toe caps withstand impact loads of 5 Дж. They are suitable for workplaces where the use of footwear without toe caps rated for impacts up to 200 Дж is allowed.
Footwear with a thermoplastic toe cap is suitable for everyday use. If you trip or hit a stone, it will protect the toes from impact.
Thermoplastic toe caps:
- made of polymer materials;
- protect the toes if you trip or strike them;
- have low thermal conductivity.