Are all seat belt tongues the same?
Every Type has a unique combination of a different metal tongue and receptacle. It is this incredible assortment of extenders that allows us to accommodate the widest variety of seat belts in the world.
What is the seat belt tongue?
The tongue is the piece that is attached to the webbing and fits into the buckle to secure the seat belt.
How does a seat belt extender work?
Extenders can change the geometry of the seat belt on the body. Extenders make the buckle stalk (the female end of the buckle) longer… sometimes a lot longer. As the female end gets longer it moves the buckle from the side of your hip (where it should be) farther and farther towards the middle of your body.
What are the requirements for seat belt testing?
Related hardware performance requirements are described in SAE J141. Test procedures and performance requirements for retractors will be covered in… This specification covers the properties and test requirements of a seat belt label suitable for attaching to seat belt webbing by means of stitching. 1.
What is the SAE standard for seat belts?
It applies to seat belt anchorages attached to vehicle body structure or to seat assemblies in the vehicle…. This SAE Standard applies to the anchorage or attachment of seat belt assembles, as described in the current version of SAE J4, to the seat assembly or other suitable structure of passenger cars.
Which is the short part of the seat belt?
The buckle side can be identified as the short part of the seat belt that mounts next to the seat shown as Item 1 in our 3-pt Seat Belt Selection Guide. All seat belts must comply with the federal DOT standards (FMVSS:209) which mean the tongue and buckle when clicked together must meet specific requirements.
Do you have to have a buckle on your seat belt?
All seat belts must comply with the federal DOT standards (FMVSS:209) which mean the tongue and buckle when clicked together must meet specific requirements. This means there is only one buckle that is certified to go with the tongue on your seat belt and our buckle is not built for your vehicle.
How is the size of a seat belt extender determined?
An extender’s type is determined by its unique pairing of metal tongue and receptacle. Only purchase a specific Type of extender if you know the exact dimensions of both it’s metal tongue and your seat belt metal tongue, and you know that they are identical in every way. If you’re unsure, the best approach is to shop by vehicle. Just click here.
What do you need to know about seat belts?
Please discuss this issue on the article’s talk page. A seat belt (also known as a seatbelt or safety belt) is a vehicle safety device designed to secure the driver or a passenger of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result during a collision or a sudden stop.
The buckle side can be identified as the short part of the seat belt that mounts next to the seat shown as Item 1 in our 3-pt Seat Belt Selection Guide. All seat belts must comply with the federal DOT standards (FMVSS:209) which mean the tongue and buckle when clicked together must meet specific requirements.
All seat belts must comply with the federal DOT standards (FMVSS:209) which mean the tongue and buckle when clicked together must meet specific requirements. This means there is only one buckle that is certified to go with the tongue on your seat belt and our buckle is not built for your vehicle.