ASTM F1045-15
(Specification)Standard Performance Specification for Ice Hockey Helmets
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 −15 AnAmerican 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
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the risk of injury to the head without compromising the form 2.2 CEN Standard:
EN 960:2006Headforms for use in the testing of protective
and appeal of the game.
helmets
1.3 This performance specification covers: (1) performance
tests for shock absorption properties of the complete helmet
3. Terminology
and strength and elongation of the chin strap and its attach-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ment; and (2) requirements for area of coverage and penetra-
tion. 3.1.1 retention system:
3.1.1.1 chin strap—the chin strap, including a cup that
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
covers the chin (see Fig. 1), is affixed to both sides of the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
helmet and secures the helmet to the head when a Type I or
only.
Type II full face protector is not worn with the helmet.
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3.1.1.2 neck strap—theneckstrapthatsecuresthehelmetto
test methods portion, Section 12, of this performance specifi-
theheadisaffixedonbothsidesofthehelmetandpassesunder
cation: This standard does not purport to address all of the
the lower jaw in close proximity to the jaw and the neck.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Where the helmet is worn with a Type I or Type II full face
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
protector,theneckstrapservesastheattachmentofthehelmet
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
to the head.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—For a description of the Type I or Type II face protector, see
the Types of Protectors Section in Safety Specification F513.
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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
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responsibility of Subcommittee F08.15 on Ice Hockey. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as F1045–07 (2013). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/F1045-15. the ASTM website.
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Thisperformancespecificationissubjecttorevisionasindicatedbysubsequent Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Avenue
injury statistics and subject to review at least every five years. Marnix 17, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cen.eu.
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FIG. 1 Chin Strap (Includes a Chin Cup)
3.1.2 crown—apointinthemedianplanethatisequalchord
lengths from the anterior and posterior intersections of the
median and reference planes.
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 s
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Designation: F1045 − 07 (Reapproved 2013) F1045 − 15 An American National Standard
Standard Performance Specification for
1
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. A number 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
eliminate all injuries but should substantially reduce the severity and frequency of injury. Participation
in the sport of ice hockey by a player implies acceptance of some risk of injury. The goal is to
minimize this risk.
This performance specification for head protective equipment has been prepared after consideration
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
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1.1 This performance specification 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F513 Specification for Eye and Face Protective Equipment for Hockey Players
F2220 Specification for Headforms
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2.2 CEN Standard:
EN 960:2006 Headforms for use in the testing of protective helmets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 retention system:
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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, 2013April 1, 2015. Published February 2014June 2015. Originally approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in 20072013 as
F1045 – 07.F1045 – 07 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/F1045-07R13.10.1520/F1045-15.
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This performance specification is subject to revision as indicated by subsequent injury statistics and subject to review at least every five years.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from European Committee for Standardization (CEN), Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000, Brussels, Belgium, http://www.cen.eu.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.1.1.1 chin strap—the chin strap, including a cup that 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 Type II full face protector is not worn with the helmet.
3.1.1.2 neck strap—the neck strap that secures the helmet to the head is affixed on both sides of the helmet and passes under
the lower jaw in close proximity to the jaw and the neck. Where the helmet is worn with a Type I or Type II full face protector,
the neck strap serves as the attachment of the helmet to the head.
NOTE 1—For a description of the Type I or Type II face protector, see the Types of Protectors Section in Safety Specification F513.
3.1.2 crown—a point in the median plane that is equal chord lengths from the anterior an
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