Name: Carters ShockSafe Insulated No.2 Taper Mouth Treaded Shovel BS8020
Brand: Richard Carter Tools
SKU: 24724
Price: 55.57 GBP
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Carters ShockSafe Insulated No.2 Taper Mouth Treaded Shovel BS8020

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Top features

Taper Mouth Design
Extra Wide Handle
BS8020:2011 Compliant

Description

Carters ShockSafe Insulated No.2 Taper Mouth Treaded Shovel BS8020

This insulated taper mouth shovel from Carters Shocksafe range is a great alternative to the Square Mouth Shocksafe shovel. It features a narrower leading edge, which some prefer as it can easily cut through material without sacrificing load capacity. This makes this shovel ideal for working cement, tarmac, and concrete and shovelling heavy soils whilst digging trenches.

As with the rest of the ShockSafe range, it is BS2080 20011 tools for live working compliant, meaning it is designed for use in areas where live cables are present. The handle and shaft are insulated from the blade, offering protection for the user against live cables carrying up to 10,000 volts. This makes the shovel perfect for those working on rail infrastructure or utilities where a common hazard is buried live cables with inadequate warning.

This Shocksafe No.2 Taper mouth shovel is a fantastic workhorse that is not only lightweight but exceptionally strong. It features a forward tread at the top of the forged steel blade that reinforces the blade, allowing the blade to be lighter without decreasing its strength.

Key features

Taper Mouth Design

A narrower taper mouth leading edge allows this shovel to cut through the material easily without overly compromising on load capacity.

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

This tool's lightweight design makes it easy to work with all day long. The tools build and components save weight and do not add to your working load.

Hammer Time

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