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Rollover protection is in the form of Roll bar and Roll cage to be found in the motorsport area. The rollover protection is a necessity to protect the racer in the best possible way in the event of an accident. As a rule, such protection consists of metal pipes, which are intended to prevent the roof and side areas from being extremely dented. While the roll bar only offers protection in the roof and a small side area, the roll cage provides comprehensive protection against the deformation of the vehicle because it also protects the flanks. In the tuning area, however, not only roll cages and roll bars are used, but the protective elements are also professionally padded. The upholstery is referred to as cage padding or as impact protection.
Cage padding - what's the point?
The cage padding is used to provide even better protection in the event of an accident. Variants for roll cages and roll bars are available commercially. The upholstery is also more comfortable for the driver when getting in and out of the vehicle in the event of a bump. The roll cages can be equipped with self-adhesive or non-self-adhesive cage pads. If you do not buy self-adhesive cage pads, you can attach the items with cable ties, for example. High-quality cage pads are designed so that they do not protrude into the driver's field of vision, but still offer enough protection. Self-adhesive pads should be easy to apply and should remain in the intended position even under high loads. When purchasing, attention should be paid to fire-resistant, energy-absorbing cage pads.
Cage padding - accident prevention is important
The accident protection can be improved by a qualitative cage padding. High-density upholstery is available on the market, which offers maximum energy absorption and is also fireproof. If there is a fire after the accident, quality cage upholstery will not melt and will not drip. When buying, you should not only pay attention to the fire-resistant and energy-absorbing property. You should also look at the suitability of the upholstery for racing vehicles.
FIA norm and DMSB standard
If you are looking for cage pads and want to race internationally, you should pay attention to an FIA standard and the DMSB standard. The cushions should be certified accordingly so that they can be used. For example, upholstery that is flame-retardant according to FIA 8857-2001 type A is commercially available. These pads also have a specifically shaped impact protection and are perfect for padding safety cells and roll cages. With suitable certifications, the cage and upholstery can be used in national and international racing variants, such as mountain racing, rallycross, slalom sport, circuit racing or in general for rallies.
Roll cages / cage pads - vehicle type suitability
If you want to equip your car with roll cages and matching cage pads, you need a specialist workshop that can do just that. The workshop often has to make changes to the bodywork and work in accordance with the FIA and DMSB standards. The corresponding pads must also be attached properly. Professional workshops specializing in roll cages can even equip prototypes and vintage cars with roll cages. The cages and upholstery must match the vehicle type exactly. Further FIA standard and DMSB standard information can be obtained from specialist workshops.
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