D3O labs are equipped to take a product through its entire journey – from an idea to production. During the design process the concept goes through extensive in-house tests, enabling us to assess quality and ensure stringent standards are met. The D3O test lab includes an AD Engineering drop tower and an Instron tensometer.
Evaluation procedures
The D3O quality standards are stringent and therefore, the D3O labs evaluate the components in a number of ways, including the measurement of transmitted force, acceleration, back-face deformation, displacement and pressure film. These allow us to integrate improvements during development process, ensuring the end product is of the highest quality in terms of performance, flexibility and comfort.
External test houses
The D3O lab tests are always validated by independent labs to warrant authorised recognition of the D3O components. These labs also perform tests, which cannot be done in-house. D3O work with: SATRA, HPE, Inspec, MERL, NPL, BSI, Oeko Tex
Testing standards
Majority of the standard D3O components are CE certified, meeting EU directive requirements, including: coverage area, absence of harmful substances, clear user information, accurate labelling and impact protection. The latter is measured by peak force transmitted through a component, when 1m area is met with a 5kg mass dropped onto it. The CE certified D3O limb protectors meet the EN1621-1 standard, while the D3O back protectors meet the EN1621-2 standard.
Process – D3O CE certified limb protectors
These meet the EN 1621-1 CE standard and the testing includes placing a component on a hemispherical dome, which represents a limb, then impact is applied with a flat striker. The protector passes the test when the average transmitted force is less than 35kN and no value exceeding 50kN. The D3O CE certified components exceed these requirements.
Process – D3O CE certified back protector
These meet the EN 1621-2 CE standard and the testing includes placing a component on a 150mm radius dome, then impact is applied with a kerb stone striker. To pass Level 1 the component must on average transmit less than 18kN with no value exceeding 24kN. For Level 2 average transmission is less than 9kN with no value exceeding 12kN. The D3O CE certified back components exceed these requirements for both levels.
Accreditation
All D3O CE Certified Parts are assessed and certified by SATRA Technology centre, a UKAS accredited test house and European Notified Body.
Testing & Certification
D3O labs are equipped to take a product through its entire journey – from an idea to production. During the design process the concept goes through extensive in-house tests, enabling us to assess quality and ensure stringent standards are met. The D3O test lab includes an AD Engineering drop tower and an Instron tensometer.
Evaluation procedures
The D3O quality standards are stringent and therefore, the D3O labs evaluate the components in a number of ways, including the measurement of transmitted force, acceleration, back-face deformation, displacement and pressure film. These allow us to integrate improvements during development process, ensuring the end product is of the highest quality in terms of performance, flexibility and comfort.
External test houses
The D3O lab tests are always validated by independent labs to warrant authorised recognition of the D3O components. These labs also perform tests, which cannot be done in-house. D3O work with: SATRA, HPE, Inspec, MERL, NPL, BSI, Oeko Tex
Testing standards
Majority of the standard D3O components are CE certified, meeting EU directive requirements, including: coverage area, absence of harmful substances, clear user information, accurate labelling and impact protection. The latter is measured by peak force transmitted through a component, when 1m area is met with a 5kg mass dropped onto it. The CE certified D3O limb protectors meet the EN1621-1 standard, while the D3O back protectors meet the EN1621-2 standard.
Process – D3O CE certified limb protectors
These meet the EN 1621-1 CE standard and the testing includes placing a component on a hemispherical dome, which represents a limb, then impact is applied with a flat striker. The protector passes the test when the average transmitted force is less than 35kN and no value exceeding 50kN. The D3O CE certified components exceed these requirements.
Process – D3O CE certified back protector
These meet the EN 1621-2 CE standard and the testing includes placing a component on a 150mm radius dome, then impact is applied with a kerb stone striker. To pass Level 1 the component must on average transmit less than 18kN with no value exceeding 24kN. For Level 2 average transmission is less than 9kN with no value exceeding 12kN. The D3O CE certified back components exceed these requirements for both levels.
Accreditation
All D3O CE Certified Parts are assessed and certified by SATRA Technology centre, a UKAS accredited test house and European Notified Body.