Innovative foam material Infinergy®?
In occupational safety, there are many products that are often referred to as "problem solvers". The protection professionals are always on the lookout for new and innovative products that make the working day easier. In this blog post, we would therefore like to present the innovation of BASF, the world market leader in chemistry.
What does Infinergy® do?
In the warehouse or in the freight forwarding sector, you are on your feet for several hours every day. And every day, the pedometer shows significantly more than 10,000 steps. Then in the evening the legs and feet are sometimes thick and tired. For some people, their joints also hurt in the long run. In many jobs, however, it is mandatory to wear safety shoes. So what to do?
For a comfortable fit, safety shoes must fit well. They should also be light and breathable. Safety shoes with an Infinergy® midsole help to absorb energy much better. Compared to a traditional sole, the Infinergy® sole supports a feeling of lightness and freedom of movement. This can lead to a reduction in muscle and joint diseases and significantly less fatigue of the legs and feet after a long day at work.
U-Power Ryder S1P with Infinergy® sole.
Where is Infinergy® used?
Infinergy® from BASF is used in a wide range of applications in the sports and leisure sector. Among other things, the material is used in running shoes, treadmills and bicycles. For several years now, Infinergy has also been used in occupational safety. Examples of applications include knee and joint protection, cushioning mats and midsoles in safety shoes.
The shoe manufacturer U-Power has relied on a collaboration with BASF and integrated Infinergy® into the outsoles of its safety shoes. Infinergy® is a TPU (TPU-E = expanded thermoplastic polyurethane) which provides extreme cushioning. But what exactly is Infinergy® and what are the benefits of this material?
More performance thanks to Infinery®
BASF has succeeded in combining the properties of TPU with the unique properties of foams through technical excellence. Infinergy® is a TPU (TPU-E = expanded thermoplastic polyurethane). BASF has succeeded in combining the properties of TPU with the unique properties of foams through technical excellence.
Advantages of Infinergy®
- Lightweight and flexible
- High comfort
- Very high damping properties
- Outstanding resilience
- nevertheless a high level of stability
- High resistance / high elasticity
- Low density
- Very abrasion-resistant
- resistant to thermal fluctuations (from -20°C to +40°C)
U-Power: lightweight and comfortable safety shoes
From the new Red360 series from U-Power, the protection professionals present the Ryder S1P ESD safety shoe with Infinergy® sole in this blog post. For indoor work, the Ryder with protection class S1P is very suitable. The Save & Flex® PLUS textile puncture-resistant midsole protects the feet against pointed or sharp objects. The AirToe protective cap is made of aluminium with a breathable membrane. With these protective elements, the Ryder S1P ESD safety shoe weighs only 605 grams (per piece in size 42).
The upper of this sporty safety shoe Ryder is made of a soft and high-quality suede with inserts made of breathable nylon. For even more comfortable wearing, the safety shoe is equipped with a Lycra collar. This means that the shoe sits optimally on the foot and offers a high level of comfort, almost like a sneaker. This is rounded off by the breathable heel protection, which reduces twisting of the ankle.
The Infinergy® midsole in the Ryder S1P safety shoe helps to absorb energy much better. Compared to a traditional sole, the Infinergy® sole supports a feeling of lightness and freedom of movement. This can lead to a reduction in muscle and joint diseases and noticeably less fatigue of the legs and feet after a long day at work.
Product innovation Ryder S1P safety shoe
The following features of the Ryder S1P safety shoe also convinced the protection professionals:
- soft suede with breathable nylon inserts
- Lycra collar and breathable heel protection
- The revolutionary WingTex® lining with ventilation channels ensures very high breathability
- Save & Flex® PLUS puncture-resistant midsole
- AirToe aluminum with breathable membrane
- WOW insole - for optimal cushioning and a good foot climate. The WOW anatomical insole is made of a soft polyurethane, is breathable and antibacterial
- Comfortable width 11
- Certified according to EN ISO 20345:2011
- certified according to EN 61340-5-1:2016
- Certified according to DGUV 112-191 for orthopaedic insoles
- available in sizes 35 – 48