Quickly check your motorcycle helmet! How many people do not know that helmets have their own service life? Are there safety risks when helmets are used beyond a certain service life? Do we need to replace helmets regularly?
We all know that motorcycle helmets are essential safety equipment for riders, not only because they have cool designs, but also because they can protect the rider's head and reduce head injuries and deaths caused by accidents. However, many people have a misconception that helmets can be used indefinitely as long as they are not damaged, but is this really the case? Today we are here to share some knowledge about the service life of helmets.
We must first know one thing: helmets are originally a consumable.
Many things around us have a shelf life. Whether it is all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation, there is basically nothing that can be used forever. Helmets also have their own shelf life.
Many things around us have a shelf life. Whether it is all aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation, there is basically nothing that can be used forever. Helmets also have their own shelf life.
Speaking of the shelf life of the helmet, then we have to start with the structure of the helmet. How is the helmet constructed and how does it provide us with protection?
The composition of the helmet
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1. Outer Shell
The outermost layer of the helmet, which makes up the exoskeleton of the helmet. Commonly used helmet bodies are made of ABS plastic, fibe