XRD® M-Guard
Instep protection
Recommended application:
The XRD M-Guard is used as an internal element of protective footwear to provide the best possible protection
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Unmatched protection
The best possible instep protection guaranteed by the industry-leading flexible design, which creates a hard shell on impact
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Discreet convenience
Improve your footwear designs with a light non-invasive measure of protection from repetitive impact and make sure that the safety of industrial professionals is never compromised
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A strong advantage for designing purposes
As there are numerous sizes available, the whole footwear system is capable of fulfilling the unique designing requirements as well as ASTM and EN safety standards
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A breakthrough technology
The reserved original formulas and international business of the Rogers Corporation carried out under the ISO certificate are based on innovativeness and social responsibility
XRD® M-Guard
Structural positioning: on the foot
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The perforated side rests on the foot and allows flex from within
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The black polyester lining is oriented outwards
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Product properties
Provides protection from repetitive impact
Permanent and improved performance throughout the product’s lifespan
Flexible
The perforated flex points enhance flexibility without the need for additional splitting or other expensive supplementary operations
Breathable
The channels allow for free flow of both air and moisture to ensure a comfortable user experience
Light
The subtle contoured edges provide stylish and discreet protection without adding bulk to your product
Product information
| PARAMETER | DENSITY kg/m3
(funtów/stopę3) |
PERMANENT DEFORMATION max % | PROTECTION FROM MICROORGANISMS | HARDNESS Hardness tester, Asker C. | IMPACT ABSORPTION |
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| RESULT | 320 (20) | 10 | POSITIVE | 50 - 75 | POSITIVE ** |
| TESTING METHOD | ASTM D 3574 TEST A | ASTM D 3574 Test D w temp. 70°C (158°F) | AATCC TM90 JIS Z 2801 AATCC TM30(iii) | Wg ASTM D 2240-05 | ASTM F 2413 *** EN 20345 *** |
| SIZE | SIZE 0 | SIZE 1 | SIZE 2 | SIZE 3 | SIZE 4 | SIZE 5 |
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| PRODUCT DIMENSIONS | 3,12" x 4,81" 7,92cm x 12,22cm | 3,458" x 5,001" 8,78cm x 12,70cm | 3,833" x 5,188" 9,74cm x 13,18cm | 4,204" x 5,374" 10,68cm x 13,65cm | 4,582" x 5,563" 11,64cm x 14,13cm | 4,957" x 5,750" 12,59cm x 14,61cm |
| USA / EUROPE SHOE SIZE | Women’s shoe size US: 3,5 - 5,5 EU:36 - 38 | Men’s shoe size U,S: 3,5 - 5,5 EU: 36 - 38 | Men’s shoe size U,S: 6 - 8 EU: 38,5 - 41 | Men’s shoe size U,S: 8,5 - 10,5 EU: 42 - 44,5 | Men’s shoe size U,S: 11 - 13 EU: 45 - 47 | Men’s shoe size U,S: 13,5 - 15,5 EU: 36 - 38 |
All data conversions are typical approximations provided for reference purposes only and should not be used in order to establish specification limits. * Standard testing specification. A certificate of compliance is available for the given batch ** Concerning instep protection, application of the XRD® M-Guard does not guarantee a positive test result in compliance with ASTM and EN standards. Footwear manufacturers should take necessary designing factors into consideration and test all designs for correct performance before completion of the project *** Two versions of the XRD® M-Guard allowing for positive test results in compliance with standard EN ISO 20345 or standard ASTM F 2413 are available
The information presented in this product specification can be used in order to assist in designing involving Rogers XRD technology. The provided information does not constitute any guarantee nor is it intended to constitute any guarantee, express or implied, including guarantee of merchantability or of suitability for a particular purpose, nor does it guarantee that the user will achieve the results presented in this product specification when the product is being used for a specific purpose. All users are responsible for the development of their own projects and establishment of usefulness of Rogers products for their specific purposes. WARNING: There is no impact-cushioning material, which can prevent every potential injury when something collides with the body. Rogers does not ensure or guarantee in any way that the XRD technology will prevent such injuries. All users of personal protection equipment containing materials manufactured by Rogers should be aware of the limitations of said equipment and act with appropriate caution and attention when performing activity, which could potentially influence the user’s physiological constitution. The Rogers logo and XRD are trademarks of the Rogers Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. © 2019 Rogers Corporation. All rights reserved.
Printed in the USA 1119-PDF. Publication #15C-170
XRD® M-Guard
Application recommendations
Proper application of the XRD M-Guard inside the shoe’s structure
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The XRD M-Guard is designed to be integrated into the shoe’s tongue. In certain instances, this may mean that it will need to be placed between two layers of leather.
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Please attach the flat end to the upper section of the steel toe protector. The curved end should be pointing in the direction of the ankle.
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The yellow side should be oriented in the direction of the foot. The black fabric side should be oriented outwards.
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Recommended application
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The XRD M-Guard is available in two versions, which are designed to withstand impact energy and help the footwear design satisfy ASTM or EN safety standards.
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Please carefully take into consideration all other structural and footwear elements, which could affect the test results. As every footwear design is different, application of the XRD M-Guard does not guarantee a positive test result in compliance with ASTM or EN safety standards.
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