Name: Carters Shocksafe Insulated General Service Treaded Shovel BS8020
Brand: Richard Carter Tools
SKU: 24731
Price: 55.57 GBP
Availability: InStock

Carters Shocksafe Insulated General Service Treaded Shovel BS8020

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Top features

Pointed Shovel Design
Extra Wide Handle
BS8020:2011 Compliant

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Description

Carters Shocksafe Insulated General Service Treaded Shovel BS8020

This General service treaded shovel from the shocksafe range of shovels is perfect for penetrating tougher soils and surfaces. Its pointed leading edge allows the blade to cut through the soil with greater ease than flat-fronted alternatives. Especially popular in Scotland, this shovel is ideal for digging relatively small trenches and still offers good “shovelling” capacity as the blade is a decent size.

The handle on this Shocksafe shovel features a Carters 10,000V insulated shaft with a solid fibreglass core and hard-wearing, ergonomic polypropylene shell. At the top of this is an extra wide hand grip suitable for use with gloves. All of this is fully insulated, allowing the spade to be used around live wires with improved safety.

The Shocksafe General Service Shovel blade features forward-facing treads and is forged from a single price of steel. This makes it exceptionally strong and allows it to be lighter than competing shovels while still being durable. The treads make the shovel more comfortable to use, reducing the point load on the sole of your boot whilst digging harder substrates.

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Key features

Pointed Shovel Design

This shovel's pointed design allows you to easily dig into firmer ground. The reasonably sized blade will enable you to also use the shovel to clear material quickly.

Extra Wide Handle

Suitable for use with gloves on during winter months and comfortable for those with larger hands.

BS8020:2011 Compliant

BS8020:2011 Compliant - Suitable for live working and use around like cables, it will keep you protected from buried cables carrying up to 10,000V.

Forward-Facing Treads

Forged forward-facing treads reinforce the blade without adding extra weight. They provide more surface area for feet, offering greater stability whilst working.

240N Handle Torsion Test

Ensures the handle will not twist and fail when loads up to 240N are applied.

10,000V Electrical Test

The most important figure for this Shocksafe range is that tools are flash tested to 10,000 to ensure they will perform as required on site.

Individual Serial Number

This tool has an individual serial number showing that it has passed testing and conforms with BS8020 2011.

ABS Hand Guard Shell

A durable ABS shell offers protection for hands and offers excellent insulation against shocks.

Specialist Shaft Seal

The joint between the handle and the blade feature a specially developed seal to prevent moisture and water ingress that could impact conductivity.

Ultra Durable Blade

The blade has been forged and tested to withstand loads up to 95kgs, exceeding the requirements of BS3388.

Handle Bend Test

A solid fibreglass core encapsulated in a blended polypropylene outer shell make this handle able to withstand 750n in a bend test whilst also having great insulative properties.

Lightweight Design

Weights only 2.4kg, making it easy to work with all day with the spade head and handle, both saving weight and not adding to your working load.

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