The European standard "EN 1621 Protective clothing for motorcyclists against mechanical impacts" consists of the following subsections published under the same title:
Two performance levels are established for motorcycle rider limb protectors: Level 1 and Level 2. The lower the force transmitted by a protector, the more protective the product is considered. To pass the standard, the maximum transmitted force must be below 35 kN on average, with no value exceeding 50 kN. The standard includes optional impact tests to evaluate performance in high (plus 40 degrees Celsius) and low (minus 10 degrees Celsius) temperature environments.
A protector labeled EN1621-1 is suitable for almost any part of the body (shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, joints) except the back.
For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply:
Unless otherwise specified, all linear dimensions greater than 50 mm shall be specified with a deviation of plus or minus 2 percent, and dimensions up to 50 mm shall be specified with a deviation of plus or minus 1 percent. Limb joint protectors shall be equipped with fastening devices to ensure that the protector remains in place during use. This requirement does not apply to protectors that are to be built into or incorporated into clothing.
Materials must comply with the requirements for innocuousness of materials in EN 340, except for the requirement for colour fastness to perspiration. The colour fastness to water of component materials likely to come into contact with the user's skin must be determined in accordance with this standard and must be at least grade 4 on the grey scale for staining of any component of the multifibre reference fabric.
Motorcyclist limb joint protectors must provide a zone of protection with the minimum dimensions specified in the table. Tests must be conducted as described in this standard.
Body protection zones are categorized as follows:
The dimensions of the protection zones must comply with the table given in the standard.
EN 1621-2 is designed specifically to cover back and lumbar protectors. It uses a similar design and testing methodology to EN 1621-1 for testing limb protectors, but the geometry of the anvil and impact tip is different to better simulate the operation of back protectors.
This standard covers three different types of back protectors, designed to encourage the adoption of certified protection across various motorcycling disciplines and rider types. These are full back, mid-back, and lower back (lumbar) protectors. Mandatory impacts must be performed after ambient and hydrolytic weathering conditions.
Two performance levels are established for motorcyclist back protectors. To pass the standard, the average maximum transmitted force must be below 18 kN, with no value exceeding 24 kN. The standard also includes optional impact tests to evaluate performance in high (plus 40 degrees Celsius) and low (minus 10 degrees Celsius) temperature environments.
Motorcycle riders' back protectors must meet general requirements such as being safe to use, comfortable to wear and fit for purpose.
Building materials and their contents must not endanger those who come into contact with them. The manufacturer must include a declaration in the product information stating that the product contains no harmful substances to the manufacturer's knowledge. The manufacturer must provide guidance on the safe disposal and disposal of the product and the hazards that may arise during mechanical dismantling or incineration of the product.
Back protectors for motorcyclists must have a minimum protection zone determined by the user's size.
A protector labeled to EN1621-2 is certified for back protection only.
This standard specifies a product that provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls to the chest. If the product is designed to protect only against flying stones (commonly used in motocross riding), EN 14021 applies instead.
The EN 1621-3 standard covers two different protector designs: split and full protectors, designed to encourage the adoption of certified protection across different motorcycling disciplines and rider types.
Two impact performance levels are specified for motorcyclist chest protectors:
This standard includes optional impact tests to evaluate performance in high (plus 40 degrees) and low (minus 10 degrees) temperature environments.
Chest protectors for motorcyclists must meet general requirements for safe use, comfort, and suitability for their intended purpose. Chest protectors must be equipped with fastening or adjustment mechanisms to ensure they remain in place during use. This requirement does not apply to protectors intended to be built into or incorporated into clothing.
Its harmlessness must comply with the requirements of EN 1621-1 standard.
Motorcycle riders' chest protectors must provide a minimum area of protection. Full chest protectors and split chest protectors are defined in the figures provided in the standard.
This standard includes requirements for system performance in an accident and details of test methods, including requirements for sizing, ergonomics, innocuousness, labeling, and information provision. Inflatable restraints, other than mechanically activated ones, are not within the scope of this standard.
Motorcycle protective gear must meet general requirements such as safe use, comfortable wearability, and fitness for purpose. The table provided in the standard provides a summary of the requirements. Unless otherwise specified, all values and linear dimensions should be specified with a deviation of plus or minus 2 percent.
This standard specifies two performance levels for inflatable impact protectors for motorcyclists: level 1 for protectors designed to provide adequate protection, and level 2 for products that provide greater protection than a level 1 product. Because it is critical that inflatable protectors protect the wearer from impacts and inflate within a satisfactory time, inflation is analyzed using a high-speed camera capable of recording at least 200 frames per second.
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