Rock Fall Helios Electrical Hazard Metatarsal Flame Resistant Non-Metalic HRO/SBP/SRC Foundry Safety Boot

Product Overview

The Rock Fall RF8000 Helios is a high-leg, specialist foundry safety boot engineered for extreme heat, molten metal splash and demanding industrial environments. Built from flame-retardant full grain leather with an internal metatarsal guard, it offers advanced protection against impacts, molten metal, sharp underfoot hazards and electrical risks up to 18 kV (EH rated). Despite its heavy-duty protection, Helios remains 100% non-metallic and features a supportive, cushioned footbed to keep workers comfortable and focused through long, high-risk shifts.

Key Features

• High-leg foundry boot design for enhanced lower leg protection in high-risk environments
• 100% non-metallic construction with fibreglass toecap and aramid anti-perforation midsole
• Flame-retardant, water-repellent full grain leather upper with flame-resistant stitching and fastenings
• Internal Impact Shield metatarsal guard for added protection to the top of the foot
• Developed and certified to withstand molten metal splashes up to 1400 °C (foundry-rated)
• Electrical Hazard (EH) rated to 18 kV AC under ASTM test conditions for secondary protection in dry environments
• FORCE10 solid nitrile rubber outsole with excellent heat resistance, durability and slip resistance
• Cold and heat insulation in the sole unit to help protect against extreme surface temperatures
• Breathable polyester mesh lining and Activ-Step recycled foam footbed for comfort and reduced fatigue

Technical Specifications

• Upper Material: Water-repellent, flame-retardant full grain leather, LWG certified
• Thread: R-TEN flame-resistant, abrasion-resistant stitching
• Lining: 100% polyester mesh for breathability
• Footbed: Activ-Step PU/recycled foam comfort footbed with recycled polyester top mesh
• Outsole: FORCE10 solid nitrile rubber, highly abrasion-resistant, fuel and oil resistant
• Protective Toecap: Fibreglass (non-metallic, 200 J impact protection)
• Protective Midsole: Activ-Step aramid fibre anti-perforation midsole
• Metatarsal Protection: Internal Impact Shield metatarsal guard (PU foam and rubber)
• Boot Height: High-leg foundry boot
• Colours / Sizes Available: Black / typical Rock Fall size range for RF8000 (e.g. UK 6–13)
• Packaging: FSC accredited, recycled and recyclable paper/card, printed with soybean-based inks, zero single-use plastic
• SKU / Product Code: RF8000

Safety Standards & Compliance

• EN ISO 20349-1:2017 + A1:2020 SB P E WRU FO HI CI HRO M SRC Fe – specialist foundry and welding footwear standard with metatarsal protection, heat and molten metal resistance
• EN ISO 20345 toe protection – 200 J impact-resistant fibreglass toecap
• SRC slip-resistant outsole – tested slip performance on ceramic tile and steel surfaces
• FO fuel and oil resistant outsole compound
• HI and CI heat and cold insulation properties in the sole unit
• HRO heat-resistant outsole rated for contact with hot surfaces up to 300 °C
• Electrical Hazard (EH) protection tested to 18 kV AC in accordance with ASTM F2412 / F2413 – secondary protection in dry conditions
• 100% non-metallic design – suitable for environments requiring non-metallic PPE

Typical Applications

• Foundries and metal casting operations
• Steel mills, smelting plants and heavy fabrication
• Quarrying, mining and mineral processing
• High-temperature industrial processes and furnace work
• Welding, cutting and hot metal handling
• Any environment where molten metal splash, high heat and underfoot hazards are present

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