Jiangsu Textile Research Institute Inc.

In industry and manufacturing, safety protection equipment is an important means to ensure the personal safety of workers. Anti-static shoes and insulating shoes are two common types of special function shoes. Although they may not have significant differences in appearance, their functions and uses are quite different. Many people are often confused about the differences between them and even think of them as the same product. In this article, we will analyze the differences between anti-static shoes and insulating shoes in detail and explore their respective application scenarios.

Anti-static shoes are mainly used to prevent the generation and accumulation of static electricity. Its design principle is to connect the sole and upper through conductive materials to make the shoes have a certain degree of conductivity. When the wearer walks, anti-static shoes can quickly and effectively release static electricity to the ground, thereby avoiding the accumulation and generation of static electricity.

Anti-static shoes are mainly suitable for the following scenarios:

1. Electronic manufacturing: During the electronic manufacturing process, static electricity may cause damage to electronic components. Therefore, wearing anti-static shoes can help protect electronic components from static electricity.

2. Chemical and pharmaceutical industries: During chemical and pharmaceutical production processes, static electricity may cause fires and explosions. Wearing anti-static shoes can effectively discharge static electricity and reduce the risk of fire and explosion.

3. Precision instrument manufacturing: During the manufacturing process of precision instruments, static electricity may have adverse effects on sensitive components inside the instrument. Wearing anti-static shoes can help protect these components from static electricity.

Insulated shoes are a type of electrical safety shoes whose main function is to prevent the wearer from receiving an electric shock when contacting a live object. Insulating shoes are made of materials with high insulation properties, such as rubber, polyurethane, etc. These materials block the flow of electricity through the shoes, protecting the wearer from electric shock.

Insulated shoes are mainly suitable for the following scenarios:

1. Electric power industry: Electrical workers may come into contact with live objects when installing, repairing and inspecting electrical equipment. Wearing insulated shoes can effectively prevent electric shock accidents.

2. Electrical equipment manufacturing: During the manufacturing process of electrical equipment, live testing is sometimes required. Wearing insulated shoes can help protect workers from electrical shock.

3. Communications industry: Communications engineers may come into contact with live equipment when installing and repairing communications lines. Wearing insulated shoes can reduce the risk of electric shock.