
Arai
Why consider this supplier?
Arai Helmet Limited is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures hand-built motorcycle helmets and other helmets for motorsports, including auto and kart racing.
Capabilities
Components offered
Full-face carbon fiber auto racing helmets, FIA-standard helmets for open and closed cockpits, CMR-standard karting helmets, HANS (Head and Neck Support) device anchors, tear-off posts, and fire-retardant interior components.
Products & services
Design, manufacture, and distribution of professional-grade helmets for auto racing (F1, GP2, IndyCar), karting, and motorcycling. Services include custom helmet fitting for professional athletes and comprehensive helmet inspection and maintenance programs.
Key technologies
R&D focus
R&D is centered on 'glancing-off' capabilities to redirect impact energy, shell structural integrity using proprietary aerospace-grade fibers, and improving aerodynamic stability in high-speed open-cockpit environments.
Certifications
Volume fit
Specialist / low volume · Ultra-low volume / hypercar