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All Titmus sideshields meet the ANSI Z87.1-2003
standard.
The ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard for testing spectacles
with side protection is important when addressing the issue of
liability. Section 6.1.2.1 of the standard states that the "function
and coverage of side protection are defined by the High Velocity
Impact Test." This test is "to determine the capability
of a protector to resist impact from high velocity, low mass projectiles."
To perform this test for side impact, the "device"
(a complete frame, lenses and sideshield) is impacted at the required
test velocity and impacted at several angles. Lateral coverage
is assessed at eight different angles ranging from 15º nasal
to 90º temporal using a rotation point 10mm behind the corneal
vertex. Additionally, the sideshield shall be impacted 10mm above
and 10mm below the plane of the eyes of the head form at the 90º
rotated angle.
Unless all sideshields are tested to the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard,
as a complete device with frame, lenses, and sideshield attached,
it cannot be determined if they meet the requirement for side
impact. Titmus sideshields meet this requirement. Titmus is diligent
in following the ANSI Z87.1 "Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection" testing procedures on
all Titmus products.
Only Titmus sideshields are to be used on Titmus frames. To ensure
sideshields meet the ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard, always use the
frame manufacturer's designated sideshield.
Notice: All Titmus shields are now made from polycarbonate. Please note that many shields are now available in gray as well as clear, with availability indicated by style. |
