ASTM F2220-02(2009)

Standard Specification for Headforms

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the materials, sizing, and manufacturing details of test headforms for use in the testing of protective headgear. This specification identifies the requirements for five test headform size codes: A, E, J, M, and O. All datum levels shall be quoted relative to the reference plane. The headforms shall be symmetrical about the midsagittal plane. Internal geometry may be defined to satisfy the requirements of the individual test specifications. The impact headforms shall be made of K1A-F magnesium, with the prescribed zirconium and magnesium composition, and shall conform to the specified requirements for: external dimensions, performance (resonant frequency), mass, and center of gravity. All impact headforms shall be marked with: headform size, basic plane, reference plane, and midsagittal (longitudinal) and coronal (transverse) planes through the vertical axis. Other headforms shall be made of material of sufficient strength and stiffness to maintain their geometry during testing and shall comply to the external dimension requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This standard specifies the materials, sizing, and manufacturing details of test headforms for use in the testing of protective headgear. Details of the exterior dimension of the headforms are included.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2009
• ICS: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.53 - Headgear and Helmets

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F2220-02 - Standard Specification for Headforms
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM F2220-11 - Standard Specification for Headforms
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E3343/E3343M-23 - Test Methods for Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F2530-13(2020) - Standard Specification for Protective Headgear with Faceguard Used in Bull Riding
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3137-15(2022) - Standard Specification for Headgear Used in Women’s Lacrosse (excluding Goalkeepers)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F3103-14(2019) - Standard Specification for Testing Off-Road Motorcycle and ATV Helmets
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F1446-20 - Standard Test Methods for Equipment and Procedures Used in Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Protective Headgear
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E3342/E3342M-22e1 - Specification for Nonballistic-resistant Helmets Specifically Designed to be Worn by Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers When Maintaining Order in Violent Situations
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009
• Referred By: ASTM F1163-23 - Standard Specification for Protective Headgear Used in Horse Sports and Horseback Riding
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F2220 – 02 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
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Headforms
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2220; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This specification identifies the headforms used for testing protective headgear in individualASTM
International test methods and performance standards (standard specifications).This specification was
closely based on the ISO DIS 6220 that is no longer available (having been replaced by EN 960). It
isnotpossibleforASTMInternationalprotectiveheadgearstandardstoreferenceEN 960becausethis
standard makes no provisions for ASTM International impact headforms.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard specifies the materials, sizing, and manu-
facturing details of test headforms for use in the testing of
protective headgear. Details of the exterior dimension of the
headforms are included.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
B92/B92M Specification for Unalloyed Magnesium Ingot
and Stick For Remelting
2.2 Other Standards:
EN 960 Headforms for Use in the Testing of Protective
Helmets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 basic plane, n—an anatomical plane that includes the
superior rim of the external auditory meatuses (upper edge of
the external openings of the ear) and the inferior margin of the
orbit (the lowest point of the floor of the eye socket) (see Figs.
1 and 2).
FIG. 1 Anatomical Planes
3.1.2 coronal plane, n—an anatomical plane perpendicular
to both the basic and midsagittal planes and passing through
meatuses. The transverse plane corresponds to the coronal
the superior rims of the right and left external auditory
plane (see Figs. 1 and 2).
3.1.3 impact headforms, n—headforms used for impact
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F08 on Sports
testingofprotectiveheadgear.Impactheadformsshallconform
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.53 on
to the external dimension defined in this specification. These
Headgear and Helmets.
headforms shall meet the material, dimensions, mass, and
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally
center of gravity requirements of this specification. These
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2220 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/F2220-02R09.
headforms shall include surface markings corresponding to the
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
basic, coronal, midsagittal, and reference planes.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.1.4 midsagittal plane, n—an anatomical plane perpen-
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. dicular to the basic plane and containing the midpoint of the
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F2220 – 02 (2009)
TABLE 1 Measurement for Headform Size
Nominal Inside Circumference
Headform Size
of Helmet (mm)
A 500
E 540
J 570
M 600
O 620
6. Impact Headforms
6.1 Materials and Manufacture—The impact headforms
shall be made of K1A-F magnesium (nominal composition
0.7 % Zr, balance Mg; Specification B92/B92M, Grade
9980A).
6.2 External Dimensions—Impact headforms shall comply
with the exterior dimensions given in Annex A1. The polar
coordinates of the horizontal half-sections at each datum level
FIG. 2 Impact Headform—Basic, Reference, Midsagittal Planes
above the reference plane are given.
6.3 Performance Requirements—The impact headforms
line connecting the notches of the right and left inferior orbital
shall not have resonant frequencies below 2000 Hz.
ridgesandthemidpointofthelineconnectingthesuperiorrims
6.4 Mass—The total mass of the drop assembly (including
of the right and left external auditory meatuses (see Figs. 1 and
the instrumented headform and supporting assembly) shall be
2).
described in the specific test method for evaluating protective
3.1.5 other (reference) headforms, n—headforms used for
headgear.The mass of the impact headform may be adjusted to
other testing, other than impact, of protective headgear. They
accommodate the specific test method requirements.
shall conform to the external dimension requirements of each
6.5 Center of Gravity—The center of gravity of the impact
particular headform size, as specified in this specifica
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