LA Safety Catalogue - Issue 6

The Original • The Toughest • The Safest
Manufactured & Tested at the Bulldog Factory in ENGLAND
All Powerbreaker tools are issued with the certificate of conformity to BS8020 www.rollins.co.uk/certificates
Every Bulldog Powerbreaker insulated tool conforms to the
specifications of BS8020:2011 for live working. To achieve certification
we undertake rigorous testing to ensure that every one of our
insulated tools can be trusted and relied upon by our customers.
These tests are all undertaken in the UK and not only conform to the
standards set by BS8020: 2011, but in almost every case surpass them.
It’s Bulldog, it’s SAFE...
The strongest seal
stops moisture
penetrating
the shaft
Double Polymer
layers bonded over a
fibreglass solid core
One piece heavy
duty fibreglass
handle
Powerbreaker Insulated Digging Tools
PD5SM2INR
Square Mouth Shovels Taper Mouth Shovels
• Use for trench work,
concrete mixing, tarmac &
shovelling
• Treaded model stops
slippage in wet and
muddy conditions
• Sometimes preferred to the
square mouth for shovelling
out or backfilling trenches,
concrete mixing and working
tarmac
• Treaded model stops
slippage in wet and muddy
conditions
Manufactured & Tested in the UK
Square Trench Shovels
• Used for digging narrow
trenches when laying
cable and pipe
• Treaded model stops
slippage in wet and
muddy conditions
TOOLS
Solid forged heads are
load tested to 125kg,
easily exceeding
British Standard
Collar incorporates a
protective wear sleeve
Manufactured
to conform to
BS8020
Treads for boot protection
Individually Tested to
10,000 volts
Laser embossed with a unique traceable number
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length
T0181 28” No.2 No
T0182 28” No.2 Yes
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length
T0183 28” No.2 No
T0184 28” No.2 Yes
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length
T0185 28” 290x215 No
T0186 28” 290x215 Yes
Trench Fork
Cable Layers
Newcastle Drainers
Preconditioning Immersion Test
The test piece is immersed in tap water
at 23 o c (+/- 5 o c) for 24 hours (+/- 0.5
hours). Following this conditioning,
the material is wiped dry and electrical
testing commences within 5 minutes.
Preconditioning Hot and Cold Test
Before undertaking the mechanical
tests, the insulated hand tools are
conditioned by placement initially
in a cooling chamber for 2 hours at
-20 o c (+/- 3 o c) and then into a heating
chamber for 2 hours at 70 o c (+/- 3 o c).
The tools are allowed to rest at room
temperature for 30 minutes following
each period of conditioning and then
electrically tested.
kg kg kg kg
Abrasive Test
The test piece’s underguard (150 cycles) and
overguard (1500 cycles) are subject to the
abrasive test with a weight of 5kg placed on the
top of the tool blade. Following the underguard
test there should be no metal parts of the tool
exposed, there should be no cuts or splits in
the underguard insulation and the tool should
kg kg kg kg
then pass the electrical test specified. After the
overguard abrasive test the underguard should
not be exposed, there should be no cuts or splits
in the overguard insulation and the tool should
then pass the electrical test specified.
Bend Test
The test piece is inserted into the test
rig and clamped in place where a
force of 750 N is applied to the top of
the handle. This is repeated to 1000
cycles ensuring that the tool will not
bend or break.
• The four square prongs
and chisel ponts make
penetration of hard ground
easier
• Ideal for breaking up
stubborn ground when
digging clay or stone
• Slightly dished blade
• Ideal for breaking up
stubborn ground when
digging clay or stone
• Treaded model stops
slippage in wet and muddy
conditions
• For digging holes, deep narrow
trenches, cable channels, pipe
channels, drain channels or
post holes
• Treaded model stops
slippage in wet and
muddy conditions
Flame Test
The test piece is clamped in a
horizontal position before a burner is
placed with the tip of the flame just
touching the tool for 10 seconds. The
flame is then withdrawn and the test
piece is then observed for 20 seconds
for any flame propagation. The flame
used should have a heat content of
approximately 37 MJ/m³.
Dry Electrical Test
The test piece is placed on the
calibrated test machine. A voltage
of 10kV AC (rms) 50Hz is applied
continuously for three minutes across
the electrodes, after which the test
machine will indicate whether the tool
has passed or failed.
Wet Electrical Test
The test piece is immersed with its insulated part
in a barrel of tap water. The phase conductor of
the test supply is then connected to the metal
head and the neutral conductor connected
to the electrode placed in the water bath. A
voltage of 10kV AC (rms) 50Hz for three minutes
is then applied across the electrode and the test
machine indicates a pass or fail.
Unique Number Certification
On completion of the tests, each tool
has a unique number etched onto its
head and the matching certificate of
conformity is uploaded onto the Rollins
website. Customers can go onto the
website page and download a copy of
the certificate at their own convenience.
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length (mm)
T0187 28” 305x250 No
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length (mm)
T0188 28” 280x125 No
T0189 28” 280x125 Yes
Part No Shaft Head Treaded
Length (mm)
T0190 28” 407x175 No
T0191 28” 407x175 Yes
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