EN 1621-3:2018
(Main)Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 3: Motorcyclists' chest protectors - Requirements and test methods
Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 3: Motorcyclists' chest protectors - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists’ chest protectors. This European Standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, requirements for sizing, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information.
Note that this European Standard defines a product which provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls to the chest. If the product is only intended to protect against lofted stones (commonly used in Motocross riding) readers are invited to refer to EN 14021:2003 instead.
Motorradfahrer-Schutzkleidung gegen mechanische Belastung - Teil 3: Brustprotektoren für Motorradfahrer - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Mindestabdeckung fest, die durch Brustprotektoren für Motorradfahrer bereitzustellen sind. Die Norm enthält Anforderungen bezüglich der Leistung des Protektors bei einem Aufprall, Einzelheiten zu den Prüfverfahren sowie Anforderungen an die Größenbestimmung, Ergonomie, Unschädlichkeit, Kennzeichnung und Informationsbereitstellung.
Es ist zu beachten, dass diese Norm ein Produkt festlegt, dass nur einen begrenzten Schutz gegen einen mechanische Aufprall und Stürze auf die Brust bereitstellt. Falls das Produkt nur dafür vorgesehen ist, gegen hochgeschleuderte Steine zu schützen (allgemein verwendet bei Motocross-Fahrten), werden die Leser stattdessen an EN 14021:2003 verwiesen.
Vêtements de protection contre les chocs mécaniques pour motocyclistes - Partie 3 : Protecteurs de poitrine pour motocyclistes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Varovalne obleke za motoriste pred mehanskimi vplivi - 3. del: Ščitniki prsnega koša za motoriste - Zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard določa najmanjše kritje, ki ga zagotavljajo ščitniki prsnega koša za motoriste. Ta evropski standard vsebuje zahteve glede delovanja ščitnikov v primeru mehanskega vpliva in podrobnosti o preskusnih metodah, zahteve glede velikosti, ergonomike, neškodljivosti, označevanja in zagotavljanja informacij.
Upoštevajte, da ta evropski standard določa izdelek, ki zagotavlja omejeno zaščito prsnega koša pred mehanskimi vplivi in padci. Če je izdelek namenjen zgolj zaščiti pred udarci kamnov (pogosto se uporablja pri vožnji z motorjem), glejte standard EN 14021:2003.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Dec-2018
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 9 - Motorcycle rider protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 03-Jun-2024
- Completion Date
- 03-Jun-2024
Overview
EN 1621-3:2018 is a CEN European Standard that specifies requirements and test methods for motorcyclists’ chest protectors. It defines minimum coverage zones, performance criteria against mechanical impacts, sizing (Type A / Type B), ergonomic requirements, innocuousness, labelling and the information manufacturers must supply. The standard covers both full and divided chest protectors and defines two protection levels (Level 1 and Level 2).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope: Limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls to the chest. Products intended only for protection against lofted stones should follow EN 14021:2003.
- Types and sizing: Two protector typologies - full (single piece) and divided (two halves) - and two sizes (Type A and Type B). Minimum zone-of-protection dimensions are specified for each type.
- Protection levels:
- Level 1 (soft) - impact attenuation only.
- Level 2 (rigid) - impact attenuation plus impact distribution.
- Impact performance thresholds (measured with specified impactors and instrumentation):
- Impact attenuation (Level 1 & 2): average peak force ≤ 18 kN; no single test > 24 kN.
- Impact distribution (Level 2 only): average peak force ≤ 15 kN; no single test > 20 kN.
- Test methods and equipment: Detailed procedures for dropping apparatus, bar and hemispherical impactors, anvils, force measurement instrumentation, tolerances and uncertainty. Tests include ambient, wet and optional high/low temperature conditioning.
- Ergonomics and retention: Requirement for adequate restraint/adjustment to keep the protector in place during use (not applicable for protectors integrated into garments). Ergonomic evaluation is performed according to defined questionnaires and tests.
- Innocuousness, marking and information: Chemical/safety compliance follows EN 1621-1; labelling and instructions for safe use are required.
Applications and who should use this standard
- Manufacturers and designers of motorcycle chest protectors use EN 1621-3:2018 to design and verify products that meet European safety expectations.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies apply the standard’s test methods to assess compliance and issue conformity reports.
- Importers, distributors and retailers rely on the standard to confirm product safety and labelling before placing products on the EU market.
- Motorcycle protective clothing specifiers and fleet buyers use the standard to select appropriate chest protectors for road and off‑road disciplines.
- Regulatory compliance: Supports essential requirements of EU PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and related national implementations.
Related standards
- EN 1621-1 - limb joint impact protectors (innocuousness reference)
- EN 1621-2 - back protectors
- EN 14021:2003 - stone shields for off‑road motorcycling (lofted stones)
Keywords: EN 1621-3:2018, motorcyclists' chest protectors, impact attenuation, impact distribution, chest protector sizing, test methods, CEN, Level 1, Level 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1621-3:2018 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Motorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 3: Motorcyclists' chest protectors - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists’ chest protectors. This European Standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, requirements for sizing, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information. Note that this European Standard defines a product which provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls to the chest. If the product is only intended to protect against lofted stones (commonly used in Motocross riding) readers are invited to refer to EN 14021:2003 instead.
This European Standard specifies the minimum coverage to be provided by motorcyclists’ chest protectors. This European Standard contains the requirements for the performance of the protectors under impact and details of the test methods, requirements for sizing, ergonomic requirements, and requirements for innocuousness, labelling and the provision of information. Note that this European Standard defines a product which provides limited protection against mechanical impacts and falls to the chest. If the product is only intended to protect against lofted stones (commonly used in Motocross riding) readers are invited to refer to EN 14021:2003 instead.
EN 1621-3:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1621-3:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Motorradfahrer-Schutzkleidung gegen mechanische Belastung - Teil 3: Brustprotektoren für Motorradfahrer - Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenVêtements de protection contre les chocs mécaniques pour motocyclistes - Partie 3 : Protecteurs de poitrine pour motocyclistes - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiMotorcyclists' protective clothing against mechanical impact - Part 3: Motorcyclists' chest protectors - Requirements and test methods43.140Motorna kolesa in mopediMotorcycles and mopeds13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1621-3:2018SIST EN 1621-3:2019en,fr,de01-marec-2019SIST EN 1621-3:2019SLOVENSKI
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Impact Points . 12 6.2.4 Divided Chest protectors -
Impact Attenuation Template . 12 6.2.5 Divided Chest protectors -
Impact Distribution Impact Points . 12 6.3 Impact attenuation test . 12 6.3.1 General . 12 6.3.2 Impact sites . 13 6.3.3 Test results . 15 6.4 Impact distribution test . 15 6.4.1 General . 15 6.4.2 Impact Sites . 15 6.4.3 Test Results . 16 6.5 Sample preconditioning . 16 6.5.1 Ambient impact test . 16 6.5.2 Wet impact test . 16 6.5.3 Optional high temperature impact test . 16 6.5.4 Optional low temperature impact test . 16 SIST EN 1621-3:2019
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ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 chest protector protector with dimensions and form to protect the rider's chest to reduce the severity of injuries caused by mechanical impacts and falls to the chest 3.2 full chest protector protector designed as a single piece with dimensions and form to protect the rider’s chest 3.3 divided chest protector protector designed in two separate halves with dimensions and form to protect the rider's chest 3.4 zone of protection specific area of the protective equipment that is intended to provide protection and this area is subject to specific testing SIST EN 1621-3:2019
Motorcyclists’ chest protectors shall provide a minimum zone of protection. For full chest protectors this is defined in Figure 1a, and for divided chest protectors in Figure 1b. Dimensions are provided in Table 1.
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Full Chest Protectors b) Divided Chest Protectors Figure 1 — Minimum zone of protection SIST EN 1621-3:2019
¶ 18 kN and no single value shall exceed 24 kN. The average for each group of impacts conducted from 6.5.1 to 6.5.4 and the individual peak forces are reported. After each test, there shall be no fragmentation of the sample and no sharp edges shall be formed. However, formation of cracks and loss of soft debris is permissible. 4.5 Impact Distribution This requirement is applicable to level 2 protectors only. When impact distribution is tested in accordance to 6.4 with samples condition to 6.5.1 (ambient impact test), and, if required, 6.5.3 (high temperature impact test) a
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