Danmar Products 9823 Chin Guard for Danmar Helmets

Danmar Products 9823 Chin Guard: Enhanced Facial Protection and Stability for Specialized Headgear

The Danmar Products 9823 Chin Guard is a critical medical-grade safety accessory engineered to integrate seamlessly with standard Danmar protective helmets. Designed primarily for patients requiring additional stabilization and localized facial coverage, this chin guard addresses the demanding needs of clinical, therapeutic, and institutional environments where robust head protection is paramount. Its ergonomic design contours naturally to the chin area, providing a secure anchor point that keeps the protective helmet properly positioned during rapid patient movement, seizures, or physical therapy sessions without compromising user comfort, respiration, or mobility.

Constructed from high-quality, 1/2-inch thick reinforced vinyl-coated foam, this accessory is built to withstand the rigors of daily use in high-activity institutional settings. The guard functions by dissipating and distributing minor impact forces across a wider surface area to minimize localized pressure or tissue trauma to the jaw line. It features a heavy-duty strap laminated directly into the foam structure, allowing it to attach effortlessly to existing helmet ear slings in place of a standard fabric chinstrap. This smooth, non-porous surface enables healthcare staff and institutional caregivers to easily clean and sanitize the unit with standard soap and water, ensuring strict compliance with multi-user infection control protocols.

Key Benefits:

• Enhanced Helmet Stability: Serves as a secure, form-fitting anchor point that prevents the protective helmet from shifting or slipping during high-activity patient movement or behavioral episodes.
• Impact Force Distribution: Manufactured with 1/2-inch thick, shock-absorbent foam that helps dissipate force across a wider chin and jaw area to minimize localized trauma from minor impacts.
• Durable Laminated Construction: Features a retention strap laminated directly inside the foam body, preventing tearing or separation from the guard under constant operational tension.
• Seamless Equipment Integration: Engineered specifically to attach cleanly to the ear slings of nearly all standard Danmar protective helmets for a precise, no-slip configuration.
• Simplified Infection Control: Finished with a smooth, non-porous vinyl coating that allows caregivers to quickly clean, wash, and sanitize the surface using standard soap and water.
• Lightweight Patient Comfort: Weighs an average of just 1.5 ounces, offering robust, specialized safety and daily wearability without adding taxing physical burden to the user's neck or head.

Specifications:

• Brand & Manufacturer: Danmar Products
• Material Configuration: 1/2” thick, reinforced vinyl-coated, shock-absorbent foam
• Average Weight: 1.5 oz (Approx. 42.5 g) for minimal physical loading
• Small Size Dimensions (Cup Size): 3/4” Depth x 3” Length x 2-1/4” Width
• Large Size Dimensions (Cup Size): 1-1/8” Depth x 5” Length x 3-1/4” Width
• Standard Colors Available: Black, Casa Tan, Pink, Royal Blue
• Attachment Mechanism: Laminated retention strap designed for direct attachment to helmet ear slings
• Compatibility Restrictions: Fits almost all standard Danmar protective helmets; explicitly incompatible with Item #9822 Hard Shell Helmet with Face Guard
• Safety Warnings: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts; not indicated for pediatric patients under 3 years of age
• Allergen Profile: Contains no known allergens; safe for prolonged skin contact
• Manufacturer Warranty: 90-day limited warranty against structural defects in materials or workmanship from invoice date
• Fulfillment Logistics: Factory direct availability; standard stock orders typically ship within 2–3 business days (Custom colors or modifications require 7–10 days for fabrication)