There are many functions of safety shoes, and the needs will vary depending on the occasions we work. Different safety shoes have different sole configurations. The most common soles in safety shoes are rubber soles and polyurethane soles. Different soles have their advantages and disadvantages. Today, the editor will share with you the advantages and disadvantages of rubber soles of safety shoes and how to maintain them.
Rubber soles are thermoformed and are divided into natural rubber and synthetic recycled rubber. Rubber is a polymer compound. Many shoes on the market are now made of rubber soles. When molding the sole, it must be ground on the fitting surface. It is easy to shorten when heated and the color is inconsistent.
Advantages: good wear resistance, non-slip, elastic, not easy to break, good softness, good ductility, stable shrinkage, good hardness, good bending, rubber soles have good elasticity and wear resistance, can withstand multiple bending, stretching, compression without damage, improve comfort and reaction speed. It is also acid and alkali resistant and suitable for wearing on rainy days.
Disadvantages: heavy weight, afraid of oil soaking, not suitable for wearing in places where oil is exposed, such as gas stations.
Safety shoes are a line of defense to protect our safety, but some safety shoes may be scrapped in less than half a year. Does this come down to the quality of the shoes? In fact, this is not the case. Part of the reason is the maintenance of safety shoes.
1. Develop a good habit of changing shoes frequently. Wearing safety shoes every day will accelerate the wear of the shoes. If you need to wear safety shoes every day for work, it is best to prepare two pairs and wear them in rotation.
2. Also pay attention when cleaning. It is best to soak the safety shoes in clean water for a period of time, so that the stains can be diluted, and then use detergent to clean them. At this time, be careful not to use hot water or boiling water. After cleaning, put the safety shoes in a cool and ventilated place to dry naturally, and avoid exposing them to the sun.
3. Labor shoes should be maintained once a week as much as possible. After using them for six months, the safety shoes should be tested to ensure that all indicators are qualified before they can continue to be used. Of course, if the test fails, they cannot be used again, because the shoes are no longer safe enough.
That’s all I’m going to explain to you today. I hope it will be helpful to you. If you still have any questions about purchasing labor protection shoes, please feel free to leave a message and discuss with us.
