Insulated No. 2 Square Mouth Ballast Shovel – 12.5″ × 10″ (320 × 255mm)
The Insulated No. 2 Square Mouth Ballast Shovel is a heavy-duty, safety-critical tool designed for use in rail, utilities and infrastructure environments where protection against electrical hazards is essential. Featuring a robust square mouth blade measuring 320mm × 255mm (12.5″ × 10″), it is ideal for moving ballast, aggregates and bulk materials with precision and control.
This shovel is manufactured with a double-sleeved, double-insulated overguard system bonded over the metal socket to provide enhanced user safety. The system consists of a rigid, abrasion-resistant fibreglass-reinforced nylon outer overguard and a contrasting inner underguard, both epoxy bonded to the socket. This construction ensures the metal socket remains insulated from the user during operation.
The contrasting colour design also acts as a visual safety indicator, allowing users to easily identify wear and insulation integrity during inspections. Fully compliant with BS 8020:2011, this shovel is suitable for use in safety-critical environments when inspected and maintained correctly.
Key Features:
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Insulated No. 2 square mouth ballast shovel
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Blade size: 320mm × 255mm (12.5″ × 10″)
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Double-sleeved, double-insulated overguard system
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Abrasion-resistant fibreglass-reinforced nylon construction
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Epoxy-bonded insulation over metal socket
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High durability for demanding rail and civil engineering use
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Visual safety warning system using contrasting colours
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Fully compliant with BS 8020:2011
Technical Specifications:
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Tool Type: Square Mouth Ballast Shovel
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Blade Size: 320mm × 255mm
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Blade Profile: No. 2 Square Mouth
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Insulation System: Double overguard and underguard
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Overguard Material: Fibreglass-reinforced nylon
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Standard: BS 8020:2011
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Application: Rail, utilities, civil engineering
Safety Information:
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Tools must be inspected before and regularly during use
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If the white inner underguard becomes visible, use must cease immediately and the tool must be replaced
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Designed for safety-critical environments when used in accordance with inspection guidelines
Applications:
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Rail and trackside maintenance
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Ballast and aggregate handling
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Utilities and infrastructure works
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Electrified and non-electrified safety-controlled environments
