Name: Carters Shocksafe Insulated Treaded Spade BS8020
Brand: Richard Carter Tools
SKU: 24741
Price: 55.57 GBP
Availability: InStock

Carters Shocksafe Insulated Treaded Spade BS8020

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Top features

Narrow Spade Design
Extra Wide Handle
BS8020:2011 Compliant

Description

Carters Shocksafe Insulated Treaded Spade BS8020

This Shocksafe Treaded Spade is designed for the toughest of tasks where the ground is proving to be hard work. With a blade width of 190mm, it is slender enough that it can cut through heavy soils whilst still having a wide enough blade to facilitate a little shovelling of debris as needed.

The handle and shaft of this Shocksafe shovel is what sets it apart from your run-of-the-mill spade. The shaft consists of a solid fibreglass core coated in a durable polypropylene shell, which makes it resistant to electrical loads up to 10,000V, making it ideal for working around live conductors or working areas where there may be buried live cables.

The blade of this shovel, like all of the Shocksafe range, has been engineered to be as lightweight yet strong as possible. This has been achieved by forging the entire blade from a single piece of quality steel with forward-facing integral treads at the rear of the blade. These treads reinforce the blade and provide a greater surface area, allowing you to position your feet for the best digging performance, comfort and confidence.

Key features

Narrow Spade Design

With a blade only 190mm wide, this spade is made to cut through difficult terrain like a hot knife through butter whilst still offering some shovelling 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

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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