Heel Grounder — DESCO 248555
This heel grounder is DESCO's Part 248555, designed to be worn as part of a person/footwear/flooring grounding system in accordance with EN 61340-5-1. The product is supplied as a pack of two units and includes a built-in 1 megohm resistor.
Function and construction
- Built-in resistor: 1 megohm, ¼ watt resistor rating.
- Conductive parts: made of two-layer rubber to prevent marking of light-colored shoes.
- Double heel cup: made of durable neoprene.
- Grounding strap: the rubber strap is passed under and around the back edge of the shoe and secured on top of the shoe with a yellow hook-and-loop strap.
- Strap dimensions: hook 10 cm, loop 36 cm; hook-and-loop closure allows adjustment.
- Delivery: supplied with resistor only, in a bag with two units.
Documentation
For detailed manufacturer information and product drawing, please see the DESCO data sheet:
See data sheet from manufacturer
Typical applications
The documentation states that heel grounders such as Part 248555 are used for grounding personnel where mobility is required, e.g. in warehouses, and where static protective floors or mats are installed. The product is intended for use as part of a person/footwear/flooring system according to EN 61340-5-1 table 2.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: DESCO
- Part number: 248555
- Type: Heel Grounder
- Built-in resistor: 1 megohm
- Resistor rating: 1/4 watt
- Material conductive parts: two-layer rubber
- Heel cup: double, in abrasion resistant neoprene
- Strap: rubber grounding strap with yellow hook-and-loop strap (hook 10 cm, loop 36 cm)
- Supplied: bag with 2 units
- Designed according to: EN 61340-5-1 (person/footwear/flooring system, table 2)
- Origin: Made in the United Kingdom
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