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The FAST helmet ranges in weight from about 667–1592 g (1.47–3.51 lbs). The type of UHMWPE material for the ballistic FAST models provides increased protection against NIJ Level IIIA handgun rounds. It can be fitted with a mounting bracket, patented first in 2014, for accessories like night vision goggles and communications headsets, similar to PASGT and MICH. The Velcro featured on to the helmet also allows for the wearer to attach national flag or the emblem of unit which they belong to, in addition to other IFF (Identification friend or foe) patches such as call sign and blood type .

Due to its popularity within special forces communities, copies of the helmet has been produced by Russian and Chinese companies for adoption by the two countries’ special forces, along with export markets.

In addition to military and law enforcements, the non-ballistic version of the helmet also has gained considerable popularity among civilian occupations, such as outdoor sportsmen, journalists, disaster relief personnel and other field workers due to its modular design.

The Ops-Core Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) Helmet, also known as the FAST helmet, is an American combat helmet used by special operations forces and law enforcement organizations in various countries, as well as the current standard protective headgear of the Norwegian Armed Forces.One of the notable example of these foreign copies is LShZ 1+ light combat helmet made by Russian company Armocom, which first appeared publicly in 2012. At first glance, the helmet looks superficially similar to the original FAST, but compared to the helmets made by Ops-Core, it has flatter shell and was designed to mount domestically designed Russian night vision and communication devices instead of American-made ones. LShZ 1+ and other Russian copies of FAST helmet are known to be used by various Russian Spetsnaz units and special operations forces of other post-Soviet states.

The FAST helmet series features a distinctive shell shape, with ear cut geometry which extends coverage over the rear occipital bone without load carrier interference, and optimizes weight distribution for increased stability, integration, balance, and comfort. The helmet features various suspension and retention systems, and ARC rails which, similar to picatinny rails, enable users to mount items like helmet lights and cameras.The FAST XR Helmet System represents an intermediate in protection between the SF line of helmets and the RF1 Helmet System, protecting against 7.62x39mm rifle rounds at a distance of 10 feet, but not against larger rounds such as 7.62x51mm. This is due to having a shell thickness of 0.280″ (7.112mm). It is far lighter than the RF1, averaging at only about half a pound heavier than the SF helmet, depending on the type of chinstrap. It is available in Tan 499, Ranger Green, MultiCam, Black, and Urban Gray.Compared to standard combat helmets, the FAST helmet offers up to 25% weight reduction and is notable for its early use of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fibers (UHMWPE) in its design. It was also designed to allow outside features such as wearing communications headsets which can be attached with rail adapters.Users can wear it with different communications headsets with ease and comfort. It has different color options, such as foliage green, black, olive green, ranger green, tan 499, urban grey, MultiCam and desert MARPAT. As well as having mesh and cloth helmet covers in varying camouflage patterns.

It was developed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory in collaboration with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center and the Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier as part of the Army Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program, which also led to the development of the Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH).

The Speed and Strength® SS1600 Critical Mass™ full face helmet comes lined with a removable and washable Cool-Core® moisture wicking liner and is built with an A.T.P.A.™ Advanced Thermo-Poly Alloy shell that meets or exceeds DOT and ECE 22-05 standards. The 1550 gram motorcycle helmet contains a Lockdown™ shield security system and an Air Strike™ direct course ventilation system providing proper airflow circulation. A DVD™ Drop Visor Design is included for sun protection and an All Clear!™ optically correct, anti-scratch, anti-fog and UV resistant clear face shield. Tinted shields are sold separately and are for daytime use only.

SIZING:To measure your head size, wrap a tape measure horizontally around your forehead. Select the helmet that is the closest fit to that size. A helmet should fit snug on your head. If it moves while wearing, it is too large. If it is painful to wear, it is too small. For proper sizing, your nearest dealer will be able to help you get sized up.

SSGear 1600 Critical Mass Helmet comes in 5 stylish designs – each a combo of contrasting radical colors that seem to represent the two sides of motolife – fun and danger and the two sides of bikers – cool tough-looking guys but gentle of heart. Here’s a view of the left and right side of each design.

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сноярск, Воронеж и другие города России осуществляется надежными и проверенными нами службами доставки.Доставим товар из США от поставщика DESTE FZ LLC курьерской службой, в отделение Почты или пункт выдачи в вашем городе. Доставка в Армению, Казахстан, Грузию и Киргизию будет осуществлена доступными службами. Вы сможете выбрать желаемый способ доставки заказа в момент его оформления. Стоимость доставки зависит от выбранного вами метода и составит от 2 133 руб. Заказ будет доставлен за 10-30 дней, срок зависит от выбранного города. Если вы закажете этот товар прямо сейчас, доставим его 09 июля – 29 июля. Оригинальные брендовые товары в широком ассортименте с вкусными скидками — так можно описать наш интернет магазин. Доставка заказа будет отслеживаться на всех этапах покупки и работает сразу после оплаты заказа. Helmets in this category provide less protection but have the advantages of being lighter weight, comfortable, and highly compatibility with accessories such as night-vision devices and ballistic visors. Advanced Kevlar fibres are used to produce MICH helmets, which are actually an improved version of PASGT helmets. MICH helmets are popular a favourite of law enforcement and military units worldwide. Depending on protection requirements, MICH helmets are available in a choice of cut designs (baseline “full cut,” “high cut,” and “gunfighter cut”).

Helmets made of titanium provide superior protection against the residual energy transmitted by projectiles. According to the German Technical Guideline (TR), the 10-joules maximum residual energy value is well below the guideline’s 25-joules maximum permissible value and reaches only a fraction of the values usual for aramid helmets (which transmit approximately 60 to 120 joules for the same caliber ((9×19)). This value of aramid helmets usually corresponds to fatal injuries.However, these days there is increased usage of specialised equipment, such as hearing protection and communications systems, night-vision devices, and respiratory protection. Consequently, a combat helmet’s role is no longer just to protect, but also to serve as a platform that must be capable of accommodating and smartly integrating additional mission-critical equipment.So, the hybrid helmets are often used by police and special forces units as they combine lower weight with higher protection as well as the best characteristics of both: titanium and aramid or polyethylene.

This helmet category has existed since 2010. PASGT helmets are made of layers of Kevlar fibres and as such are sometimes called “K-Pot” or “Kevlar” helmets. They are used by the military from time to time.Helmets made of polyethylene and aramid fibres offer high-level, low-weight protection against fragments and explosions. A downside is that impact from bullets deforms the material considerably, a development that can result in fatal injuries.

The helmet shell is bullet-resistant up to 10mm from the edge for all variants (in effect then, over 90% of the helmet surface is protective). By contrast, the protective surface of aramid helmets can be as little as 50%. For the same-surface ballistic helmets made of aramid, this is from 50-100%.Titanium helmets typically come with standardized interfaces for night-vision goggles, a protective mask, active hearing protection, radio, lamp, microphone, and other vital accessories.

Modern ECH helmets weigh less than their predecessors owing to their use of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene. In addition, they provide greater protection against fragmentation and rifle projectiles. ECH helmets were designed as a replacement for currently used combat helmets.As with all protective equipment, comfort is a very important factor. The operator must be comfortable wearing the helmet for a protracted time without experiencing fatigue in order to carry out dynamic operations. This is why it’s crucial that a helmet’s interior include personal adjustment options to ensure it will be comfortable enough for daily use and extended operations. Titanium helmets have the highest degree of bullet resistance against ammunition types/calibers in the test levels VPAM 3 (9X19 DM 41 8.0g VM) and in the hybrid variants VPAM 4 (.44 Rem. Mag., FM J 16.2g and .357 Mag, KSVM 10.2g). ACH helmets are shaped like those in the MICH category, but with one notable difference: their ramp at the forehead has been removed. This alteration improves the wearer’s ability to see upward and to mount night-vision devices. Consequently, ACH helmets are considered a step above MICH types. When it comes to ballistic helmet standards, a crucial criterion distinguishing NIJ 0106.01 from VPAM HVN 2009 is that of deformation. VPAM measures it, while NIJ does not. In recent years, increased requirements have led to the emergence of ballistic helmet categories PASGT, MICH, ACH, ECH, and FAST. Regardless of category, ballistic helmets are made of either polyethylene and aramid, titanium, or a mix of titanium and aramid. The choice of material used depends on the particular protection requirements the helmet is intended to fulfill. Before they find their way onto the heads of military and law enforcement operators, ballistic helmets undergo extensive testing to verify that they will perform as promised. Tests are conducted under conditions ranging from routine to extremely severe. Standards employed in these tests are NIJ 0106.01 and VPAM HVN 2009. **Test 2: helmet is placed on a measuring head and fastened; chin strap is put on. During the test, it must be ensured that the helmet is placed in a position in which the entire mass of the measuring head does not act on the chin strap. Helmets made of titanium and a combination of titanium with aramid or polyethylene deform only slightly when struck by a bullet, and are bulletproof even along the periphery. Therefore, they offer a large surface of effective protection against bullets.For the second test**, two hits each are to be positioned on two helmets with complete interior equipment at arbitrary positions in order to determine the residual energy.

A ballistic helmet must protect against most factory handgun loads in calibres 9mm and 357 Magnum in addition to lesser threats such as 12-gauge 00 buckshot, 45-calibre Automatic, 22-caliber Long Rifle High-Velocity, and High-Velocity 38 Special.A ballistic helmet must provide protection against the standard test rounds and lesser threats such as 12-gauge 00 buckshot, 45-calibre Automatic, 22-calibre Long Rifle High-Velocity, 38 Special, and some other factory loads in calibre 357 Magnum and 9mm, in addition to the threats in Level I. Level III-A provides greater protection than level II and against most factory handgun loads in the calibres 44 Magnum, 9mm, and 357 Magnum, as well as against lesser threats. However, Level III-A helmets deliver in addition increased protection from projectile impacts, which are increasingly common in modern combat environments. In addition, the protective surface of aramid helmets is smaller, as projectiles are only stopped at a greater distance from the edge. Nonetheless, this type of helmet is particularly suitable for military personnel exposed to threats of explosions and fragments, and in need of a lightweight helmet that can be worn for a stretch of time lasting several hours.

The main purpose of a ballistic helmet is of course protection—protection against potential threats that occur in military or police operations. These threats include bullets of course, but also splinters, shrapnel, blunt blows, falls, and impacts. The choice of material used in a ballistic helmet can influence the protective effect of that headgear. So can the material’s thickness, the design of the helmet, as well as its interior fittings (including strapping). There is also a Level III-A, but it is not included in the official NIJ standard. Even so, Level III-A represents the current benchmark for ballistic helmets used by military and special forces. Pure titanium helmets are heavier than aramid helmets. What’s more, they offer less protection against splinters. In comparison, titanium hybrid helmets are lighter than pure titanium helmets of the same protection classes and provide a higher comfort to the operator.

For the first test*, five hits need to be positioned on one helmet. The hits must be evenly distributed on the surface. A further hit shall be positioned anywhere, 20 + 5 mm from the edge and at least 80 mm from a hit already made.Your head is arguably the most exposed—and therefore most vulnerable—part of your body when bullets are flying. In response to that reality, numerous manufacturers of ballistic-protection products have developed technologically advanced helmets to keep your head safe in danger-filled situations. The challenge for you then becomes choosing a helmet that’s right for the missions you undertake. It’s a challenge because there are so many different categories of helmets now available. Each comes with its own set of design and performance characteristics to meet various ballistics standards. This blog post discusses modern ballistic helmets, how they’re made, what the standards are that they must meet, and how they’re tested to demonstrate that they measure up to those standards.

The most important protection is inserted in the vest cover. It is as individual as its wearer. In order to be best prepared for everyday police and military life, it is crucial to choose the right protection class. Berufsalltag (SEK, Polizei, Militär) zu sein ist die richtige Schutzklasse entscheidend.

Under US standards bike helmets are tested in 2 meter drops that achieve about 14 miles per hour (22.5 kph) on the flat anvil. In Europe the drop height is only 1.5 meters. Why so low, when bicyclists frequently exceed 14 mph in forward speed?So bike helmets are tested with a 2 meter (6.56 feet) drop. Motorcycle helmets are tested at 3 meters, about 17 mph. A really good bicycle helmet can handle that. As a 2009 study shows, helmets prevent between 63 and 88 per cent of brain injuries. Those are good odds. But that means that helmets did not prevent all brain injury for 12 to 37 percent of the riders. They are optimized to prevent life-threatening catastrophic brain injury, not the milder forms of concussion. If they are softened to prevent mild concussions they will compress too fast and bottom out in the more severe impacts. Today’s helmets may or may not be perfect in striking the balance, but we know they work well. Still, every bike helmet sold in the US has a sticker inside warning you that “no helmet can protect the wearer from all foreseeable impacts.” That sticker is required by law. If you have the misfortune to impact head first against a bridge abutment at the bottom of a screaming 55 mph downhill, your helmet will not prevent a head injury. That is not very important, since the rest of your body will be mush anyway. Fortunately that very seldom happens. Most of the cases where the helmet’s limits are exceeded involve crashes with cars. Every rider understands that it is very important to avoid being hit by a car.Unapologetic style meets premium performance in Speed and Strength helmets. J&P Cycles is your destination for the best motorcycle helmets from this trusted brand always at great prices. Ride faster and stronger with a Speed and Strength helmet packed with advanced features bikers demand. From lightweight and strong ABS helmet shells to anti-fog/anti-scratch face shields with internal sun visors, you’ll experience new heights of comfort and safety when you strap one of these helmets on. Check out our Motorcycle Helmet Sizing Guide for shopping tips, and then click over to our Motorcycle Helmet Accessories to deck your helmet out for less with jpcycles.com.Unapologetic style meets premium performance in Speed and Strength helmets. J&P Cycles is your destination for the best motorcycle helmets from this trusted brand always at great prices. Ride faster and stronger with a Speed and Strength helmet packed with advanced features bikers demand. From lightweight and strong ABS helmet shells to anti-fog/anti-scratch face shields with internal sun visors, you’ll experience new heights of comfort and safety when you strap one of these helmets on. Check out our Motorcycle Helmet Sizing Guide for shopping tips, and then click over to our Motorcycle Helmet Accessories to deck your helmet out for less with jpcycles.com.

Yes, but bulletproof helmets level 3 aren’t safe. They are made out of stacked layers of polyethylene (PEAD™). Kevlar is better because it prevents backface deformation. The PEAD layers might absorb the bullet, but the force could still make the helmet cave into your head, which would cause serious injury or death.If you have a question about another company’s Level 3 helmets or add-ons, contact us! We can help you determine if it is safe or not. Most likely, the manufacturer has just put layers of fabric together which will deform to fit your head when impacted. Remember that the best ballistic helmets will be heavier and thicker to provide more protection.

Level 3 bulletproof helmets are not as safe as they may appear. While these helmets can protect against certain rifle projectiles, they cannot provide complete protection from all types of bullets. Level 3 bulletproof helmets are rated to stop rifle rounds up to a certain caliber and velocity. However, they cannot stop high-powered rifle cartridges and armor-piercing bullets, which can penetrate the tougher construction of these helmets.

Our helmets come in different sizes and shapes to fit most people, and they are tested to meet the highest safety standards. You can also customize your helmet with different colors and finishes so that it looks exactly how you want it.Some companies say their helmets are level IV, but they are not. Bulletproof helmets level 4 don’t exist according to the National Institute of Justice levels. The highest level of protection that a ballistic helmet can provide is Level 3. Anything else is a scam, and you should seek out verified suppliers with reliable products that will actually stop bullets.

Atomic Defense provides a wide variety of bulletproof helmets that can meet your needs. We have the best-rated Level 3A bulletproof helmets. One of our best helmets includes the MICH/ACH ballistic helmet.

Many modern bulletproof helmets come with special features such as night vision systems, infrared cameras, noise-canceling headphones, communication devices, and even built-in drinking systems. These additional features can help improve situational awareness while increasing an individual’s effectiveness during operations in hostile areas.

If you want to purchase a level 3 ballistic helmet, it may be worth considering buying helmet accessories and attachments to make it safer. One example is a 3A Plaque that attaches to the top of the helmet. A 3A Plaque and ICW National Institute of Justice (NIJ) 3+ ballistic plaque may help improve your chances of survival.Why shop with us? (1. Lifetime warranty on our products. (2. The best customer service, easy returns & exchanges. (3. We exceed industry standards. (4. Jolly Rancher candy included!

Now that you know what bulletproof helmets to look for, you can shop with confidence. Atomic Defense is a leading provider of bulletproof helmets and other tactical gear, so check out our selection today! Use code SRA22 at checkout to get a 5% discount on your purchase.You only have one brain; protect it! Don’t leave your head exposed to potential ballistic threats – invest in a high-quality bulletproof helmet for reliable protection! Helmets are designed to provide superior defense against a number of projectiles, including handgun bullets and shotgun pellets.

Bulletproof helmets are very important for members of the military, law enforcement officers, and private security personnel. They protect from a variety of dangers, including shrapnel and small arms fire. In addition to providing protection from physical projectiles, they can also help provide protection against non-lethal weapons such as tear gas and pepper spray.If you’re interested in other helmets, view this list of the top five! Our helmets are made from high-grade materials and feature advanced design features for maximum protection. With years of experience in the industry, we understand what it takes to ensure that you keep safe in dangerous situations.

In the case of a car crash, the front of the car acts like a spring, absorbing much of this kinetic energy, but in the case of a motorcycle crash, the same can’t happen. Kevlar goes through a similar weaving process to Fiberglass and is then mixed with a resin compound that cures to form a strong hard shell. Kevlar is not as strong as carbon fiber, but it is stronger than fiberglass; however, it’s also more expensive and more difficult to repair than fiberglass. Instead, a helmet was designed to have a hard, plastic shell on the outside and foam on the inside. This way, when an accident happens, the energy of the impact is dissipated with the foam, minimizing the actual energy that reaches your head.

Motorcycle helmets get sticky with exposure to sweat, grime, solar heat, UV rays, damp storage conditions and eventual breakdown of materials, particularly polycarbonate (thermoplastic), caused by the physical loss of

You would imagine that something designed to keep you safe, like a helmet, should be made of the strongest material we know, metal, right? The truth, however, is that motorcycle helmets can’t be made of metal at all.

Polycarbonate helmets are perfectly safe and durable and will protect you in case of a fall or a crash; however, they are not the most durable materials. Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber helmets are stronger and safer than polycarbonate helmets but are also more expensive.Information for this article was partially sourced and researched from the following authoritative Government, educational, corporate, and nonprofit organizations: According to Reuters, helmets are 37% effective in preventing deaths from motorcycle accidents and 67% effective in preventing brain injuries from motorcycle accidents. Polycarbonate is a type of plastic, so it’s easy to form and cheap to manufacture, and it’s the most used material in motorcycle helmets, thanks to its affordability. Polycarbonates are strong, but they are not as strong as fiberglass or carbon fibers, and they’re also heavier and larger than both of them, so helmets made of this material tend to be less comfortable overall. Carbon fiber’s excellent compression and tensile strength make it excellent for helmets, as it can absorb the energy of the impact without breaking easily. Some of our posts may contain affiliate links, and when you make a purchase after clicking on an affiliate link, we may receive a commission. This helps us support the operation of this site and does not result in any additional charge to you. Please note that mentions of associated products, services, or businesses within the blog content may or may not be identified as an affiliate. Thank you for shopping through our links and supporting the brands and products we share! We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. For our full affiliate disclaimer, please read here.Michael Parrotte started his career in the motorcycle industry by importing AGV Helmets into the North American market. He was then appointed the Vice President of AGV Helmets America. In total, he worked with AGV Helmets for 25 years. In addition, he functioned as a consultant for KBC Helmets, Vemar Helmets, Suomy Helmets, Marushin Helmets, KYT Helmets, and Sparx Helmets.

Composite materials are a good option for helmets because different composites will offer varying characteristics depending on the input while also staying cheaper than their alternatives.The rigid plastic shell on the outside also serves an important function: allowing your head to skid safely without jerking your neck, which can be fatal at such high speed.

One more reason metal is a bad choice for helmets is that metal is heavy, while plastic is exceptionally light. A metal helmet would be very uncomfortable to wear, even on short rides.Carbon fiber is one of the miracles of modern engineering, and it’s easy to see why they make such a good choice for helmets. Carbon fiber is incredibly strong, but it’s also noticeably light.

However, because it’s still a new material, the manufacturing process of carbon fiber is still complicated and costly, which is why you will only find it on the more expensive helmets.Considering an average of 5.4 thefts per 1,000 registered motorcycles in the United States and a disheartening recovery rate of only 42% for stolen motorcycles, the possibility of someone attemptingSo, why are helmets not made of Metal? Helmets are not made of metal because metals are hard and inflexible, so they do not absorb the impact force and instead send it to your head which would injure or kill you. Instead, helmets are made of materials that can absorb and distribute the shock of the impact away from your head.Fiberglass is another modern material that makes for an excellent choice for helmets thanks to its lightweight and durability. It’s less durable than carbon fiber, but it’s also a lot easier to mold and manufacture, making it much less expensive.

When you are moving, you have what is called kinetic energy. This energy depends on your velocity and mass; when a crash happens, this energy will not disappear but will transform into other forms of energy.

While metals don’t make for good helmet materials, plenty of other options do a particularly excellent job for helmets, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, polycarbonate, Kevlar, and composites.

You probably already know about Kevlar; it’s the bullet-proof material that the police and military use for their protection, so there is no explanation needed for why it makes such a good choice for helmets.

The biggest difference you will find in performance and weight is between helmets made of composite fibers and those made of injection molded shelves. The specific fiber material does not make a dramatic difference in performance with those similar types of motorcycle helmet shells. All high and expensive helmets are made from laminated composite fibers. All the mid to high-range helmets from AGV, Arai, Shoei, LS2, Scorpion, and HJC have shells made from various weaves of composite fiber material. All of them will do an excellent job protecting you.

For example, a composite that combines fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber with certain chemicals or materials like epoxy resin can be cheaper than any of these materials alone but will also be much stronger.Most people believe that Carbon fiber shatters and is irreparable for some reason, which is not true; you can fix carbon fiber at home, so your carbon fiber helmet can last for a long time and survive a few falls fine.

In 1985, he founded AGV Sports Group, Inc. with AGV Helmets in Valenza, Italy. For over 38 years now, the company has quietly delivered some of the best protective gear for motorcyclists in the world.Instead, helmets today are made of materials that can absorb, redirect, or dissipate the energy of the impact and minimize the force that reaches your head, reducing your risk of traumatic injury.

The main consideration in helmet materials is whether the shell is made from laminated composite fibers or whether it is an injection molded plastic shell. Examples of composite fiber shells would be fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber, and Dyneema. Examples of thermoplastic shells would be ABS, nylon, and polycarbonate. There will not be an enormous difference in performance between all the helmets made with distinct types of composite laminated fibers.A bobber is a modified motorcycle from which non-essential parts are removed to make it lighter and faster with considerably better handling. Depending on what you’re going for, you may

Custom built using a lightweight E.C.E/DOT certified, thermo-poly alloy shell, The Speed and Strength¨ SS2400 Solid Speedª helmet features a single action removable chin bar, air strikeª direct course ventilation system and tri-techª adjustable 3-stage visor. To keep things comfortable, weÕve included a removable and washable moisture wicking liner. As a bonus, the Solid Speedª SS2400 helmet comes equipped with clear and dark tinted shields.The Speed and Strength® SS750 Lightspeed™ motorcycle helmet is built with an A.T.P.A.™ Advanced Thermo-Poly Alloy shell that meets or exceeds ECE 22-05 standards and includes both a clear and tinted face shield.

This is where research plays a huge role in deciding what type of safety helmet will work best for you, your workers, and your specific work environment. And with several types of safety helmets to choose from, it can be challenging to find what you need.The object’s physical impact is removed or mitigated from directly hitting your head due to the safety helmet shell and suspension. However, the force energy from an object’s impact is still transmitted linearly through the foam or inner suspension system toward the head, neck, and/or shoulders.

Especially for work environments where there’s a high risk of a severe impact event, such as working at height or around tall structures with falling hazards, these impact events have more potential to cause harmful trauma to the brain and nervous system in milliseconds – and the cost can be deadly, without warning.

Regardless of your industry, we’ve got the PPE expertise that can help boost compliance, optimize productivity, save money, and most importantly – reduce injuries. See how today.The need to mitigate such traumatic safety hazards in a meaningful way pushed HexArmor® to ideate, innovate, and create truly game-changing suspension technology. That means instead of a linear transfer of energy straight down from an impact, Kinetix® is able to redirect forces around your head and neck over a slightly longer period of time. One of the resulting – and most prominent – injuries to the head triggered by impact events are traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths in the United States. And despite safety helmet standards on the job, there are still incidents of TBIs that send workers to the hospital each year – or worse. Between 2003 and 2010, there were 2,200 TBI-related fatalities in construction alone.Kinetix® works like a simple machine inside your safety helmet to absorb and divert force energy, all while elongating the moment of impact out over time. Let us know if you have questions or would like to start a trial – our Solution Specialists are ready to work with you. Call 1-877-MY ARMOR or send us a message. Safety helmets must not transmit a force to the head form that exceeds 4,450 N (1,000 lbf). The average maximum transmitted force for each preconditioning group must not exceed 3,780 N (850 lbf).The purpose of wearing a safety helmet is to protect against impacts to the head while on the job – but what actually happens to the force of an impact during and after an event?Introducing Kinetix®, a patented suspension system that changes the behavior of head protection, turning an accident into a dynamic event of energy dispersion.

Individual maximum force readings and impact velocities for all test samples are recorded. The average for each group of preconditioned safety helmets is also calculated and recorded.Test samples are removed from the conditioning environment one at a time and placed on a head form (a specialized dummy head). An impactor (such as an anvil or steel ball) with a mass of about 8 lbs. (3.6 kg) and a spherical striking face with a radius of about 1.9” (48 mm) is dropped from a height that yields an impact velocity of about 18 ft/s (5.50 m/s).

Found only in our all-new safety helmet, Ceros® XA250, Kinetix® delivers nearly twice the ANSI/ISEA requirement for impact force transmission in Type 1 safety helmets.Helmets that have been tested to the basic temperature applications from -18°C (0°F) to 49°C (120°F) will have not have a special marking on the helmet.