Standard Performance Specification for Ice Hockey Helmets

SCOPE
1.1 This performance specification2 covers performance requirements for ice hockey helmets.  
1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reduce the risk of injury to the head without compromising the form and appeal of the game.  
1.3 This performance specification covers: (1) performance tests for shock absorption properties of the complete helmet and strength and elongation of the chin strap and its attachment; and (2) requirements for area of coverage and penetration.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 12, of this performance specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Designation:F1045 −07(Reapproved 2013) An American National Standard
Standard Performance Specification for
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Ice Hockey Helmets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1045; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Ice hockey is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards. The use of protective equipment will not
eliminateallinjuriesbutshouldsubstantiallyreducetheseverityandfrequencyofinjury.Participation
in the sport of ice hockey by a player implies acceptance of some risk of injury. The goal is to
minimize this risk.
Thisperformancespecificationforheadprotectiveequipmenthasbeenpreparedafterconsideration
of head protection relative to the following principle risks: high-mass, low-velocity impact (various
playing situations), and fit. This performance specification may be modified as other risks are
identified.
Performance requirements were determined after consideration of state-of-the-art of helmet design
and manufacture and the demands of the sport.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This performance specification covers performance
2.1 ASTM Standards:
requirements for ice hockey helmets.
F513Specification for Eye and Face Protective Equipment
for Hockey Players
1.2 The intent of this performance specification is to reduce
F2220Specification for Headforms
the risk of injury to the head without compromising the form
and appeal of the game.
3. Terminology
1.3 This performance specification covers: (1) performance
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
tests for shock absorption properties of the complete helmet
3.1.1 retention system:
and strength and elongation of the chin strap and its attach-
3.1.1.1 chin strap—the chin strap, including a cup that
ment; and (2) requirements for area of coverage and penetra-
tion. covers the chin (see Fig. 1), is affixed to both sides of the
helmet and secures the helmet to the head when a Type I or
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Type II full face protector is not worn with the helmet.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.1.1.2 neck strap—theneckstrapthatsecuresthehelmetto
only.
theheadisaffixedonbothsidesofthehelmetandpassesunder
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
the lower jaw in close proximity to the jaw and the neck.
test methods portion, Section 12, of this performance specifi-
Where the helmet is worn with a Type I or Type II full face
cation:This standard does not purport to address all of the
protector,theneckstrapservesastheattachmentofthehelmet
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
to the head.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- NOTE 1—For a description of the Type I or Type II face protector, see
the Types of Protectors Section in Safety Specification F513.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1.2 crown—apointinthemedianplanethatisequalchord
lengths from the anterior and posterior intersections of the
median and reference planes.
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilitiesand is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013. Published February 2014. Originally
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approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1045–07. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/F1045-07R13. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Thisperformancespecificationissubjecttorevisionasindicatedbysubsequent Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
injury statistics and subject to review at least every five years. the ASTM website.
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F1045−07 (2013)
FIG. 1 Chin Strap (Includes a Chin Cup)
3.1.3 drop height—the vertical distance between the lowest
point (impact point) of the elevated helmet and the apex of the
impact surface.
3.1.4 g—the dimensionless ratio of the acceleration of the
headform during impact to the acceleration due to gravity.
3.1.4.1 g —the maximum value of g encountered during
max
impact.
3.1.5 helmet—the complete product, including the shell,
liner,chinstrap,includingthecuporneckstrap,andassociated
attachment hardware, assembled with components supplied by
the manufacturer. The helmet is inte
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