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headset upgraded with Oregon Aero components performed better
than ANR headsets in tests conducted at a U.S. Government laboratory.
The results were particularly significant in the speech range
of 700-7000 Hz, where hearing damage most often occurs. |
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always look for the underlying stories the numbers are telling." |
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tried but couldn’t make the Visco-Kinetic® Insole Inserts
fail! |
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ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts fabric test data was exceptional for abrasion,
permeability/
absorption, perspiration fastness and wicking. See Fabric
Test Results |
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| Oregon
Aero reacts quickly to test data. |
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Most seat cushion systems have been tested and meet or exceed
14 CFR (FAR) 23.562 for lumbar load survivability. |
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| Oregon
Aero’s breakthrough complete seat system will be painless,
reliable, durable, and affordable. And it will pass the FAR
23.562 lumbar load test. |
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Product
Testing and Manufacturing
Extensive Product Testing One Part
Of Success |
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OREGON
AERO® PASSIVE NOISE ATTENUATION COMPONENTS PERFORM BETTER
THAN
ANR HEADSETS
Company Uses Data To Continue
Cranial Helmet Development |
ANR
Headsets/Oregon Aero® SoftSeal/HushKit® Ear
Seals
*
Test conducted at US Government laboratory |
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| For
this test, lower numbers are good! |
Oregon
Aero® Headset Upgrade Components/Best Performing ANR Headset
*
Test
conducted at US Government laboratory |
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| For
this test, lower numbers are good! |
Oregon
Aero® Headset Upgrade Components/Best Performing ANR Headset
*
Test
conducted at US Government laboratory |
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| For
this test, higher numbers are good! |
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When comparing the test results, note that
the reduction of sound pressure is calculated in a non-linear
logarithmic scale. A 3dB reduction in overall sound pressure
is equal to doubling the distance to the noise source. E.g.,
20' from the noise source, less 3dB, would be equivalent to
the sound level at 40' from the noise source. An additional
3dB reduction would create the sound pressure at 80' from
the noise source; 3dB more would equal 160' from the noise
source, etc. |
Here’s
what the charts say in a nutshell:
In the mid-range frequency
levels of 700-7000 Hz, the Oregon Aero® upgraded headset
performs
significantly better than the best-performing ANR headset
and in fact the Oregon Aero numbers reach — and significantly
and consistently dip below — the desired 85dB level.
This is the sound frequency range that contributes the
most
to hearing damage and loss.
"We go into the test lab without
any assumptions or expectations," says Mike Dennis. "In
this case, we knew our passive noise attenuation components
were very effective in the speech band Hertz range and we
wanted to see the hard data."
"But beyond looking for numbers themselves,
we always look for the underlying stories the numbers are
telling," he adds. "That’s where we find the
clues for the next stages of product development."
Oregon Aero is using such test data such
to advance its development of an innovative cranial helmet. |
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Testing
Reveals Features of Two-Layer
ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts
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ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts dramatically reduce shock to feet and joints. They
offer 20% more shock absorption than other insole inserts.
Originally created for the U.S. Military, ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts are available to the general public and combine innovative
design and materials. They are for anyone who walks, runs
or stands!
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| ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts |
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Recommended for those over 130
lbs., or for anyone who practices high-impact sports or activities,
regardless of body weight. |
ShockBlockers® Light |
Recommended
for persons 130 lbs. or lighter. NOTE: Use the regular ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts if you engage in high-impact activities, regardless
of your body weight.
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ShockBlockers® Medical |
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Designed for foot injuries
or medical conditions. Also effective for walkers. Not recommended
for running or standing for long periods. |
| Fabric
Test Results Tell the Story |
| Common
complaints about insole inserts are that feet become hot, moist
and uncomfortable. The Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts fabric solves these problems through its combination
of low friction, high-wicking, extremely durable textiles.
Oregon Aero conducted independent fabric testing as we developed
our ShockBlockers® Insole Inserts.
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TEST
#1:
MARTINDALE ABRASION* |
OREGON
AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC |
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED FOR DEMANDING USE |
| After
51,200 Dry Revolutions |
No
Wear |
Moderate
Wear |
After
1.3 Million Dry
Revolutions |
Moderate
Wear
"Exceeds All Standards" |
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| After
12,800 Wet Revolutions |
No
Wear |
Moderate
Wear |
| After
25,600 Wet Revolutions |
Very
Slight Wear
"Exceeds all Standards" |
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TEST
#2:
PERMEABILITY/ABSORPTION |
OREGON
AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC |
RECOMMENDED |
Water
Vapor Permeability:
(mg/sq. cm h) |
7.6
mg |
Over
5.0 mg for very high performance |
Lining
Absorption (mg):
After 265 minutes
After 400 minutes |
2.5 mg
2.5 mg |
Less
than 75 mg after 265 minutes for optimum comfort |
Hose
Absorption (mg):
After 265 minutes
After 400 minutes |
11 mg
12 mg |
Less
than 75 mg after 265 minutes for optimum comfort |
TEST
#3:
PERSPIRATION FASTNESS |
OREGON
AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC |
MINIMUM
RECOMMENDED |
| To
Acetate |
4 |
2.5
on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| To
Cotton |
5 |
2.5
on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| To
Nylon |
4 |
2.5 on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| To
Polyester |
5 |
2.5
on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| To
Acrylic |
5 |
2.5
on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| To
Wool |
4.5 |
2.5
on grey scale rating 1-5 |
| TEST
#4: WICK TEST (CM) |
OREGON
AERO® SHOCKBLOCKERS® FABRIC |
SATRA
INTERPRETATION |
3
10 |
Wick
Time:
Less than 1 minute
Less than 15 minutes |
"Excellent"
"Excellent" |
*1 "REVOLUTION"
= MACHINE PASSING BACK AND FORTH ON MATERIAL
Multiple factors may affect the life of Oregon Aero® ShockBlockers® Insole
Inserts including, but not limited to: usage, frequency of
usage and care. Guarantee does not cover misuse such as putting
them through a washer and/or dryer, trimming errors, and natural
wear and tear.
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| Oregon
Aero Designs Test Equipment |
Oregon
Aero often designs its own testing and manufacturing equipment
such as this computerized drop tower used during product development.
In this case, the drop tower was used to measure impact protection
during development of Oregon Aero® Ballistic
Helmet Liner Upgrades. The liners dramatically reduce
transmitted schock impact. (See Military
Helmets for more information). |
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Real-World
"Dummy" Tests for Energy Absorption
—
Your eyes aren’t deceiving you! That’s Mike Dennis,
Oregon Aero founder and president, falling onto the Super
Cushion (see Specialty Products),
our stadium cushion that keeps your bottom from squashing
through to the bleacher. Of course, Mike is still walking
fine and designing great products, even after the six drops
it took to get this picture (and the floor was concrete!).
Would you care to do this on other cushions you own?
P.S. Our attorney has asked us to include the following
liability disclaimer: Don’t even attempt to do what Mike
did because it is reckless, outrageous, daring and you are
bound to hurt yourself (maybe even seriously)!!! Oregon Aero,
Inc. and its officers and directors do not implicitly or expressly
endorse Mike’s testing method. Clearly, the cushion is
meant to be sat on, not jumped on! Accordingly, Oregon Aero,
Inc. and its officers and directors assume no liability or
responsibility for using the cushion other than for its intended
purpose nor for any testing technique, other than just plain
sitting. |
| SIMPLE
BUT EFFECTIVE
— Full-up sled and other sophisticated tests help us
refine product designs, but we use a quick and simple test
rig to help isolate materials for more elaborate testing.
A "G" meter taped to a bowling ball is revealing;
little numbers are good, big numbers are bad. This process
(shown in the three photos) led us to a seat cushion design
which was the first cushion-only (no collapsing or stroking
seat frame) to pass the 19G crash test! |
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