ESD safety sandal ERGO-MED 1600 S1 SRC, mesh upper, width 14, unisex, anthracite/black - Atlas 31614

In an EPA to DIN EN 61340-5-1 the wearer discharges through the sole of the shoe as soon as he walks to the machine. For the ERGO-MED 1600 ATLAS guarantees a person shoe floor resistance below 100 MOhm, so the charge drains away before it reaches an assembly. At the same time the toe cap withstands 200 joules of impact and 15 kN of compression, as EN ISO 20345 requires for class S1. The sandal design with open side panels and hook and loop straps brings air to the foot, and the article is listed as S1 SRC. This version is width 14 from the ATLAS multi-width system.

What the shoe delivers

• The charge leaves through the shoe, not through the component. For ESD footwear ATLAS guarantees a resistance below 100 MOhm, measured by the person shoe floor method of DIN EN 61340-5-1. The charge carried by the wearer drains away on the walk to the machine instead of discharging into the assembly. The lower limit of 0.1 MOhm from DGUV rule 112-191 is kept, so the limited protection against electric shock when working up to 230 V remains in place.
• Protection class S1 in plain words. ATLAS lists the article as EN ISO 20345 S1 SRC. S1 means a toe cap rated for 200 joules of impact and 15 kN of compression, a closed heel area with energy absorption and an antistatic build. Penetration resistance and water resistance are not included, so the shoe belongs in dry indoor areas. SRC is the slip resistance marking used before the 2022 edition.
• An aluminium toe cap instead of steel. This model uses the alu-tec aluminium cap. It withstands the same 200 joules and 15 kN as a steel cap, weighs less and shifts the centre of gravity of the shoe towards the middle of the foot, which reduces stumbling. Aluminium is thermally neutral, so no cold bridge forms inside the shoe.
• Cushioning built for an eight hour day. The MPU INNOFLEX System guides the forces along the INNOFLEX LINE from heel to toe. The MPU REBOUND SYSTEM absorbs the energy in the CLOUDZONE of the heel and returns it into the next step. Anyone standing and walking for eight hours feels the difference in the back and the joints by the end of the shift.
• Foot climate for warm halls. A mesh upper and the aktiv-X functional lining work together. The air texture of the fabric lets the air circulate, the functional lining regulates moisture actively, does not stain and resists abrasion. The shoe dries out again overnight.
• Width 14 from the ATLAS multi-width system. Standard width 10 is already cut broad at ATLAS, width 14 goes beyond it. It suits very wide feet and for wearers who also need to fit an orthopaedic insole. Length and protective performance stay the same, only the last gets wider.
• Approved for insoles and orthopaedic modifications. ATLAS offers the ERGO-MED models for orthopaedic care through shoe modifications. The article is suitable for orthopaedic insoles under DGUV rule 112-191 and is additionally approved for certified modifications such as sole and heel elevation.

Technical data

Areas of use

The shoe belongs in dry indoor areas: electronics manufacturing and PCB assembly, EPA zones to DIN EN 61340-5-1, test areas and laboratories, cleanroom ante-rooms, repair and service work, warehousing and order picking. Without penetration resistance and without water protection it is meant for tidy dry floors, not for construction sites or wet areas.

Standards and conformity

On its own product page ATLAS lists the article as EN ISO 20345 S1 SRC. As personal protective equipment the shoe falls under risk category 2 of PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425. The ESD suitability does not follow the footwear standard but DIN EN 61340-5-1 with the person shoe floor measuring method.

EN ISO 20345 defines a resistance above 100 kOhm and below 1000 MOhm for every safety shoe. ESD footwear narrows that window at the top to 100 MOhm and thereby protects the product during manufacturing.

Sizes

Available in EU sizes 36 to 50. This article is built in width 14, and ATLAS offers the same model in standard width 10, in width 12 and in the special widths 13 and 14.