Traditional hard hats are designed to protect the head from linear impacts. Patented Mips technology was developed in recognition of the fact that the most common type of accident to occur on-site is a slip, trip or fall, which is much more likely to cause a rotational injury. With the advanced industrial safety standards and superior comfort of the Centurion Nexus with Mips technology has created a market-leading helmet protection system. The helmets are created for real World accidents where anything can happen, they ensure to protect the wearer from incidents that cannot be controlled.
The Centurion Nexus was the World’s first safety helmet with the Mips Cradle which enhances the wearers safety by exceeding standards and transferring less shock for improved impact and penetration protection. The combination of a low friction layer that allows the head to move inside the helmet (10mm – 15mm relative motion in all directions) which can redirect the harmful rotational motion otherwise transferred to the head. The premium Grade ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) provides high performance and optimal strength to weight ratio for the ultimate wearer protection. ABS is an impact resistant material which has structural strength and stiffness which makes the perfect shell for a safety helmet.
It is extremely important that safety helmets have good visibility for the wearer, the Nexus Extreme Mips helmet has an optimised Micro Peak for maximum upward visibility. The helmet also has a chinstrap which conforms to the EN397 standard, the strap allows for additional wearer comfort and helmet stability. To also ensure the helmet is comfortable as well as providing optimum protection the Nexus Extreme Mips has a premium “Twist 2 Fit” wheel ratchet for improved head and nape protection.
Centurion’s new active comfort sweatband is not only 4x thicker but has increased surface area making it perfect for all and everyday wear. The Nexus Extreme has full system compatibility with a range of certified accessories for different tasks.
This helmet is perfect for lots of different markets, the nexus extreme ensures safety for those from many different sectors, these include:
- Construction and Buildings. Civil Engineering.
- Utilities Maintenance, Sustainable Energy Oil, Gas and Mining
- Logistics and Transportation
- Automotive and Aerospace
- Engineering
- Chemicals, Pharmaceutical
- FMCG, Food and Drink, Pulp + Paper, Packaging, Recycling, Agriculture
- Petroleum
Want your workforce to stand out?
With a wide range of helmet colours, Centurion can help you to reduce on-site dangers and increase wearer safety through the identification of roles, experience, and qualifications.
Care and Maintenance
It is important to look after your Centurion Nexus Extreme Mips helmet to ensure your helmet lasts. They can be stored and transported in their original cartons at ambient temperature (0°C to + 30°C) and can also be stored in the dark for up to 5 years. If the helmet is exposed to high heats it can distort the outer shell and therefore should not be stored in direct sunlight.
The Centurion helmet has an in-use life of up to 5 years, excessive wear and tear can considerably reduce the lifespan of the product. However, if looked after the helmet can last, to clean it use warm soapy water and soft cloth. Once the helmet has reached the end of its lifespan recycling it is preferred method when possible. Look out for the recycling symbol for material category.
About Centurion
Centurion Keeping you Safe Since 1879
At Centurion, they design and make the World’s most advanced and intuitive head protection systems. They’ve been giving workers the confidence to think clearly for over a hundred years – safeguarding the judgement and creativity that shapes our world.
They offer a full range of above-the-neck PPE solutions, including safety helmets, bump caps and respiratory protection systems. They also supply a selection of helmet accessories for all seasons, face and hearing protection, and helmet spares.
Their vision is to strive to be the global experts in total head safety at work. They believe that the users they serve shape the world we live in. Truly integrated head protection demands unrivalled understanding of our users, and how they live and work.
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