EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of STANAG 4296 testing. STANAG 4296 is one of many NATO standardization agreements on military procedures and equipment. It specifies the general characteristics of military protective eyewear, such as a light and comfortable fit, reduction of fogging and scratching, a clear field of view of at least 160°, compatibility with other protective equipment and, of course, impact protection as defined by STANAG 2920.
It gives guidelines for the design of personal equipment aimed at protecting the individual soldier's eyes from injury from (small) fragments and fragmentation, while not performing specific tasks such as bomb disposal.
Optical qualities of glasses, UV protection, light transmission levels, chemical resistance and temperature stability, ballistic qualities of glasses, etc. explains the general requirements such as
Glasses are lightweight, durable and can be used for weapons, clothing, helmets, etc. must be compatible with other military equipment. The textile must be resistant to mildew. Glasses should not degrade when exposed to extreme temperatures (-50 to +70°C), solar radiation, moisture, adhesion, wind and dust. Optical requirements include light transmittance and allowable spectral transmittance, chromaticity, a wide field of view, and resistance to optical degradation due to fogging and scratching.
The STANAG 4296 is an important reference point for sport and recreational shooters and hunters as well as for the military environment. It's also important for airsoft as it shows exactly how much impact energy and velocity each product blocks, rather than defining thresholds for different levels of protection. Each airsoft field has its own rules regarding the maximum allowable energy impact, depending on the airsoft gun art. But most areas do not exceed 3 J. Even lower-impact pistols can cause severe eye damage, necessitating personal protection.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with STANAG 4296 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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