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SHOEI PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Product development plays an important role in the optimization of wearing comfort, which according to SHOEI forms a crucial component of rider's concentration. New models that guarantee a perfect fit can thus be launched on the market and can thus increase the preventive protection offered by a helmet. The following provides further details about the various aspects that make up SHOEI's product development. protection.
A: DESIGN STAGE
During this stage, the design of a helmet is created under consideration of the
required functions, easy handling and an attractive appearance. Not only
state-of-the-art technologies, but also the company's many years of
manufacturing experience play a part in optimizing the helmet structure. In the
final analysis, though, the success of the design stage depends on the
commitment and expertise of the design team.
B: WIND TUNNEL
During a ride, the rider's head – protected by the helmet – naturally travels
through the air at the same speed as the motorcycle is traveling on the road,
i.e. at speeds of between 20 and over 100 km/h. A large but invisible air stream
is thus created around the helmet. The company's own wind-tunnel facility
enables such an air stream to be generated artificially. The results of such
tests are then saved. SHOEI already began investigating aerodynamics at an early
stage of the company's history and constructed the wind-tunnel facility shown in
the photo for this purpose. The controlled tests conducted with the help of the
wind tunnel form a part of the development process and ensure that the
aerodynamic form of SHOEI helmets is based on objective data and not just on
what looks good.
C: TEST RIDE
All newly developed models that have successfully passed the design and
wind-tunnel stages described above are subjected to a test ride. This ensures
that the required functions can be provided in practice. Depending on the price
category of the helmet and its specific properties, the conditions in which it
is used can differ greatly. For this reason, the test ride is not just carried
out on a normal road, but additionally on a race track for some models.
HELMET PROTECTION
Even the most observant and skilled rider cannot completely eliminate the risk of an accident. In the first instance, a helmet therefore has to protect the rider's head. Before buying a motorcycle, the potential customer will generally go for a test drive in order to test the bike's road handling. Unfortunately, the degree of protection provided by a helmet cannot be tested in the same way prior to an emergency and, regardless of its material or production quality, can neither be seen nor felt. For this reason, the DOT regulation as well as SNELL M2005 for safety helmets stipulate the degree of protection helmets must guarantee. The company's technical expertise coupled with strict quality controls enables the production of safety helmets that not only fulfill the safety requirements, but also provide various advantages with regard to wearing comfort.
DOT Standard (FMVSS 218) and SNELL M2005 DOT Standard and SNELL M2005 are well known in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. While the former is a compulsory standard which all manufacturers of safety helmet for motorcycle satisfy for sale in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the latter is an optional standard.
While most of SHOEI products are SNELL certified, all products sold in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are complying with all the requirements of DOT accordingly. Method and requirement of penetration test is almost same in both standards. There are, however, substantial differences in those of impact absorption test and retention system test as explained later in detail.
AIM? The SHOEI Shell? What's that?
"AIM" stands for "Advanced Integrated Matrix" and constitutes SHOEI's
high-performance outer shell, which is characterized by three main aspects: (1)
a shaping process involving a fiber-reinforced layered matrix, (2) the molecular
structure of a resin and (3) a composite structure. All in all, this results in
an outer shell that provides an ideal level of impact absorption, sufficient
elasticity, light weight and a high degree of rigidity.
(1) Shaping Process plus Fiber Reinforced Matrix
One of AIM's special features already lies in the pre-shaping process. In
general, an FRP shell is formed by using a thermosetting polymer that was
previously impregnated with various reinforcing fibers – fiberglass among others
– and is subsequently set with heat. The rigidity of the shell is largely
dependent on the quantity of the material used, its properties, its respective
position within the composite and its compatibility with other materials. The
SHOEI shell owes its ideal shape to the integration of organic fibers and the
three-dimensional pre-shaping of the layered matrix. This enables an outer shell
to be produced that, in comparison to conventionally manufactured products,
provides sufficient rigidity at light weight.
(2) Synthetic Resin
A specially adapted unsaturated polyester resin, a so-called thermoplastic, is
used to produce the AIM outer shell. During the thermosetting stage, the resin
forms a three-dimensional molecular structure, whose internal meshing ensures
both rigidity and elasticity. In addition, the synthetic resin is highly
corrosion-resistant.
(3) Composite Structure
The AIM shell consists of a thermosetting plastic plus various layers of
reinforcing organic fibers and fiberglass. Various orga at strategic points with
regard to both the helmet shape and the fiber properties and then combined with
fiberglass. In comparison to shells that solely consist of fiberglass, the AIM
shell provides a comparative degree of rigidity, but is both lighter and more
elastic. Further lightweight is realized in AIM+ by applying in low specific
gravity high performance organic fiber with high tensile strength in addition to
ordinary organic fibers.
(1) Shaping Process plus Fiber Reinforced Matrix
One of AIM's special features already lies in the pre-shaping process. In
general, an FRP shell is formed by using a thermosetting polymer that was
previously impregnated with various reinforcing fibers – fiberglass among others
– and is subsequently set with heat. The rigidity of the shell is largely
dependent on the quantity of the material used, its properties, its respective
position within the composite and its compatibility with other materials. The
SHOEI shell owes its ideal shape to the integration of organic fibers and the
three-dimensional pre-shaping of the layered matrix. This enables an outer shell
to be produced that, in comparison to conventionally manufactured products,
provides sufficient rigidity at light weight.
(2) Synthetic Resin
A specially adapted unsaturated polyester resin, a so-called thermoplastic, is
used to produce the AIM outer shell. During the thermosetting stage, the resin
forms a three-dimensional molecular structure, whose internal meshing ensures
both rigidity and elasticity. In addition, the synthetic resin is highly
corrosion-resistant.
(3) Composite Structure
The AIM shell consists of a thermosetting plastic plus various layers of
reinforcing organic fibers and fiberglass. Various organic fibers of low
specific gravity are applied at strategic points with regard to both the helmet
shape and the fiber properties and then combined with fiberglass. In comparison
to shells that solely consist of fiberglass, the AIM shell provides a
comparative degree of rigidity, but is both lighter and more elastic. Further
lightweight is realized in AIM+ by applying in low specific gravity high
performance organic fiber with high tensile strength in addition to ordinary
organic fibers.
Main Safety Performances Required in SNELL M2000 and DOT Standards
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SNELL Standard is changed in
2005
SNELL standard is reviewed and revised every 5 years. Year 2005 is a year for
revision and the standard for motorcycle helmet is changed from M2000 to
M2005. While the requirements in M2005 are tougher than those in M2000, the
main changes are two as below;
1. Test line is lowered by 10mm in side head
and rear head portions.
Test line is a line to specify an area above the line where such requirements
as impact absorption and penetration management have to be satisfied at any
point. As per drawing below the test line is lowered by 1mm in side head and
rear head portions, and as a result, the area to satisfy the requirements is
expanded to a lower direction in M2005. There is no change of the test line in
forehead portion because it was already lowered in the last revision from
M1995 to M2000.
2. The requirement of Peak G is lowered from
below 300G to below 290G.
While the requirement of Peak G in impact management test was below 300G in
M2000, it become below 290G in M2005.
The new SNELL M2005 becomes effective on October 1, 2005. Sales of the
products with Snell M2005 labels can be started from this date. SHOEI already
started the production of the products satisfying the new standard in some new
models for the year 2005(*) and will change the current models in M2000
specifications to M2005 specifications gradually.
(*) M2000 labels are put on those products until M2005 becomes effective. And
also, even after effective date of the new standard the products with M2000
labels may be sold at dealers. Whichever labels are put, SHOEI’s SNELL
products are what satisfy requirements of its strict in-house standard and
SNELL Standard.SNELL standard is reviewed and revised every 5 years. Year 2005
is a year for revision and the standard for motorcycle helmet is changed from
M2000 to M2005. While the requirements in M2005 are tougher than those in
M2000, the main changes are two as below;
1. Test line is lowered by 10mm in side head and rear head portions.
Test line is a line to specify an area above the line where such requirements
as impact absorption and penetration management have to be satisfied at any
point. As per drawing below the test line is lowered by 1mm in side head and
rear head portions, and as a result, the area to satisfy the requirements is
expanded to a lower direction in M2005. There is no change of the test line in
forehead portion because it was already lowered in the last revision from
M1995 to M2000.
2. The requirement of Peak G is lowered from
below 300G to below 290G.
While the requirement of Peak G in impact management test was below 300G in
M2000, it become below 290G in M2005.
The new SNELL M2005 becomes effective on October 1, 2005. Sales of the
products with Snell M2005 labels can be started from this date. SHOEI already
started the production of the products satisfying the new standard in some new
models for the year 2005(*) and will change the current models in M2000
specifications to M2005 specifications gradually.
(*) M2000 labels are put on those products until M2005 becomes effective. And
also, even after effective date of the new standard the products with M2000
labels may be sold at dealers. Whichever labels are put, SHOEI’s SNELL
products are what satisfy requirements of its strict in-house standard and
SNELL Standard.
The Manufacturing Process
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Forming Process At SHOEI, all outer shells are made of FRP. During the manufacturing process, a mold is first lined with reinforcing fibers, including fiberglass, and then filled with the plastics. The shell is formed inside a mold by a rubber balloon which presses materials from inside. Every outer shell is hand-made by one of SHOEI's skilled craftsmen. Against the background of SHOEI's production expertise, state-of-the-art technologies are also used for producing newer, more complex shell forms. |
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Finishing Process This process not only involves removing superfluous parts of the outer shell like the visor opening and the lower shell edge, but also creating the ventilation system and the mounting holes for the shield. Next to pressing machines, various modern industrial robots like laser robots and automatic cutting machines using conventional blade and water jet technology are also used during the finishing process. In order to further increase the accuracy of helmet production, these machines are for instance used to create mounting holes, in each case to suit the respective part or shape of the part. |
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Painting Process Even if a number of manufacturing processes are fully automated, SHOEI now as before continues to rely predominantly on hand-painting as a means of maintaining the high product quality. |
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Assembly During this step, the shield, the lower beadings, the impact absorption liner and the comfort padding are assembled by hand in line with detailed instructions. In this way SHOEI ensures that the excellent quality of its products is permanently maintained. |
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SHOEI X-ELEVEN MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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SHOEI RF1000 MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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One of the most technologically advanced helmets for street riders and clearly one of the best-looking helmets on the market. Shoei’s innovation and cutting-edge design makes the RF1000 a premium sports helmet. Aerodynamically superior, the RF1000 full-face sport helmet delivers wind tunnel proven high speed performance and ventilation. A perfect fit is achieved through removable and adjustable cheek pads and 3D comfort liner system which doesn’t shift during high speed riding. Another facet of the legendary Shoei fit is the use of 3 shell sizes, and 4 sizes of EPS liners. The RF1000 shell is of Shoei’s proprietary AIM + (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi-fiber Technology), which embeds ultra strong organic fibers into fiberglass.The result is a lightweight, yet strong, outer shell that is better able to absorb and disperse the force of an impact. The RF1000 Protection, at its technological best.
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SHOEI TZR MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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Whether you’re cruising, touring, or sport riding, it’s hard to beat the comfort and protection of the TZR. Using technology developed for Shoei’s racing and performance models, the TZR’s aerodynamics reduce wind noise and increase stability. The newest member of Shoei’s full-face family, the TZR, comes with a full Shoei pedigree. Extensive hours of wind tunnel and real-world testing refined it’s shape and features. All elements are uniquely Shoei; Aim+ shell construction for strength, removable cheek pads for fit and comfort, and a distortion free CX-1V shield and Quick Release Base Plate System for unobstructed visibility. Shoei’s commitment to performance excellence, at a surprisingly affordable price the TZR has it all.
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SHOEI J WING MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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The J Wing is simply the most functional open-face helmet in the world today. It combines Shoei’s trademark craftsmanship and safety features with the convenience that only an open-face helmet can provide. Whatever your cruising needs or preference, Shoei has a premium helmet with comfort, fit and features that will feel like it was made just for you. The RF1000 Protection, at its technological best.
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SHOEI ST Cruz MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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With retro all the craze, Shoei's ST
Cruz is for the cruiser class. The removable neck curtain,
reminiscent of the "ole" days, zippers into the interior lining for
versatile looks and protection. Now you can complete the classic custom look with a helmet that provides the look as well as DOT safety standards.
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SHOEI RJ PLATINUM R MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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Since its introduction in the market in 1985, RJ series have established its position as a standard of open face helmet and enjoyed favors of the users. In this category SHOEI releases RJ PlatinumR realizing an identity to show a leadership with latest technology, craftmanship and helmet design. Upgrading sophisticated design in modern taste, SHOEI’s high safety, high performance and comfort in a good balance, SHOEI introduces a new standard of open face helmet.
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SHOEI MULTITEC MOTORCYCLE HELMETS
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The recent popularity of flip up helmets is a clear indication of the market’s demand to combine the convenience of an open face helmet with the comfortable, secure feeling of a full face helmet. When Shoei set out to design the new Multitec, we didn’t only want to meet our customers’ expectations; we wanted to blow them away! The Multitec represents the pinnacle of flip up helmet design and technology.
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