ACT-LAB

ACT-LAB

ACT Lab is an ISO/IEC 17025 independent third-party accredited laboratory conducting consumer product safety and compliance testing. Specialties include mechanical and chemical testing of helmets, bicycles, e-bicycles, bicycle components and accessories, scooters, sporting goods, outdoor industry items, children’s products,  toys, and more. Our unbiased product evaluation, research and development, auditing, and quality control services allow our customers to more effectively and consistently deliver safer, more reliable products to market.  Based in Long Beach, CA, ACT has additional testing facilities in China and Taiwan.   More information about ACT and our services can be found online at www.act-lab.com

Curb Anvil Impact Test Helmet Testing

Project Description

In this video, we analysis the impact of a bicycle helmet when dropped from a 1.2 meter height into a curb impact anvil. An Accelerometer was placed to measure the peak acceleration (G-force). A peak G-force inside the helmet should not exceed 300 g. in accordance of CPSC 1203.