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Welcome to Innovative Safety Products
Repeated testing is the only way
you can improve your race cars performance. ISP's repeated testing and continued product improvements are the only way
we can increase driver survivability and comfort. ISP utilizes the best in all aspects of our product design, testing, materials,
customer service and pricing. You will not find a better product on the market, our systems are backed with the knowledge
gained through 70 dynamic sled tests and several static laboratory tests. The dynamic and static laboratory testing allows
comprehensive testing of each component used in an ISP safety system. ISP conducts regular safety seminars to educate race
teams and sanctioning bodies, everyone plays an integral part in driver safety. To complete your new safety system or upgrade
an existing system we offer a extensive line of head restraints, leg and shoulder supports as well as all complementing hardware.
You can depend on ISP to keep you safe and comfortable. Test and Design Methodology
Testing
The introduction of sled testing allows us to dynamically test
the loads as seen in a real crash. Usage of crash data recorders in IRL, NASCAR, NHRA and FIA provides us with a baseline
of real world data for incidents. Each incident is measured milliseconds allowing ISP to methodically dissect what actually
occurred (recent implementation of ear sensors is enhancing head data available). Crash data in hand we can participate in
a reenactment of an incident at high G test facilities. Utilization of real data to drive product improvement is what sets
ISP ahead of all others in the industry. To date I have completed over 70 dynamic sled tests, none of my competitors have
performed a fraction of this testing. I have spent nearly 20 years engineering, building, and testing aluminum racing seats
to ensure driver safety and comfort.
Design
All ISP products are designed with a thorough understanding
of loads your body experiences during impact. We know how your body reacts to certain loads and what percentages of your mass
will be exerted in specific areas of the safety system. A 215-pound person in a 70G impact can create forces over 15,000 pounds
for fractions of a second. ISP addresses each zone of the safety system with a combination of structural design elements and
energy absorbing foams. We evaluate the driver's weight, stature and racing application before recommending a seat. Experience
has shown custom seating systems offer the driver the safest, most comfortable environment available. A seat designed to protect
a 5' 7", 150 lb. driver should be designed different from a seat used by a 6' 3", 250 lb. driver, we custom
engineer all elements of the seating system accordingly. Energy
Managment
Foams
Not all foams are equal only ISP utilizes different variations
and densities of foam depending on the specific application. All ISP foams have specific rebound rates, a superior performing
foam will have the ability to reduce the amount of G's while controlling the rebound velocity to reduce secondary injuries.
All ISP foams are capable of performing in multiple impact situations. Many foams available on the market are single impact
and will not prevent secondary injury others will not control the rebound at the proper rates and can possibly cause secondary
injuries. Temperature sensitivity greatly contributes to the consistent performance of foams during race temperatures, cold
temperatures can cause lesser foams to harden and heat to soften resulting in unpredictable behavior.
Warnings
Be wary of products appearing similar to ISP products, all are impostors and have not been engineered
or tested to meet the strict quality and performance requirements of ISP systems. ISP utilizes the best energy management
to weight ratio of materials available. Laboratory testing has proven you are not safe in seats considered "Light Weight".
The minimal amount of weight savings with a lightweight seat system is negligible and not worth the risk. Do not powder coat
or weld an ISP seat, multiple heat cycles will reduce the strength of the aluminum by reducing its temper. Furniture foam
is still used in the racing seat industry please avoid usage of furniture foam for impact protection.
If you are unable to locate an ISP product to suit your application,
please contact me for a consultation.
Thank
you for choosing ISP - Kris VanGilder
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