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HARD HATS
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V-Gard® Protective Caps and Hats |
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| Consist of a polyethylene shell and suspension working together as a protection system. Cap or hat styles, available in three cap sizes, small (6 to 7-1/8 inches), standard (6-1/2 to 8 inches) and large (7-1/2 to 8-1/2 inches) and the hat is 6-1/2 to 8 inches. |
▪ Five suspensions available, UniPro,
Staz-On, 1-Touch, Fas Trac and
Swing Ratchet
▪ Custom Imprinting and striping
available
▪ Comes in three sizes, small,
standard and large
▪ Self adjusting crown straps
▪ Comfortable and light weight
▪ Large selection of colors
▪ Polyethylene shell
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets |
Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1-2003, Class E and G. |
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Advance™ Cap - Vented and Non-Vented Styles |
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Product Information |
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| Feature cooling vents along the crown for improved air circulation, a lightweight design for added comfort, lateral contours above the ear for easy integration of hearing protection, an optional four- or six-point ratchet suspension system with a soft, absorbent sweatband and a Glaregard underbrim to reduce reflective glare. V-Gard advance caps are not specifically designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear. MSA's Vanguard protective helmets must be used if lateral protection is desired. For more information, contact your MSA distributor. |
▪ Vented model for improved air
circulation
▪ Non-vented model where dielectric
protection is needed
▪ Optional 4 or 6 point Fas Trac®
(ratchet) suspension available
▪ Lateral contours above the ear for
easy integration of hearing protection
▪ Glaregard underbrim to reduce
reflective glare
▪ Lightweight design for added comfort
▪ Custom Imprinting and striping
available
▪ Polyethylene shell
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets |
Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1-2003, Class C.
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Custom Imprinting/Logo Express® Service |
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Product Information |
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| Offers a five-day turnaround after approval of artwork on new logo orders and a reduced minimum quantity of 20 custom-imprinted caps or hats of the same size or model.
V-Gard®, Advance™, Topgard®, Thermalgard®, Super V and Vanguard® helmets are available from MSA with your logo or slogan imprinted on the headwear. |
▪ Choice up to four colors, five if the
shell color is used
▪ Order as few as 20 helmets
▪ Image 2000 process can reproduce
photographic images on white helmets
▪ 5-day turn around after approval of
artwork
▪ 100 and 500 candle power striping
available |
All custom-imprinted headwear meets or exceeds the same applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 as non-imprinted headwear. Custom imprinting from MSA will not affect the integrity of the shell.
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| Using both single and multi-color imprinting techniques to provide a choice of up to four colors (five, if the color of the headwear is included in the design), you select the colors and the areas to be imprinted. The new Image 2000 service uses a custom imprinting process for reproducing photographic images, allowing you to choose a digital file or a photo for scanning. The image can be reproduced on the front, back and/or sides of medium white V-Gard hats and caps, which ensure the best quality. |
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Topgard® Protective Caps and Hats |
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Product Information |
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| Lightweight, durable Topgard slotted caps and non-slotted hats are built for use by utilities and other industries where head protection from falling objects is necessary along with good dielectric properties (non-conduction of electrical current). Limited resistance to top impact or penetration is retained through a wide range of temperatures.
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▪ Good UV performance
▪ Four suspensions available,
Staz-On,
1-Touch, Fas Trac and Swing Ratchet
▪ High dielectric, Class E
▪ Cap and hat style available
▪ Lightest helmet on the market
▪ Polycarbonate shell
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets
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SEI Certified and meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 2003, Class E (electrical-high voltage) and G (electrical-low voltage).
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| Not designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear. MSA's Vanguard Type II protective helmets must be used if lateral protection is desired. For more information, contact your local MSA distributor.
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Freedom Series™ V-Gard Caps |
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| Hardhat wearers can express their patriotism and protect their heads by wearing one of MSA’s new special series of Freedom caps. The bright designs on the cap’s .030-inch thick vacuum-formed glossy cover are very attractive and have a superior finish. |
▪ Five patriotic designs available
▪ Bright fade resistant finish
▪ Custom imprinting available |
Freedom Series Caps meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1 for a Type I helmet (Class E).
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| Available in two V-Gard cap styles, an American flag design with stars and stripes on each side and a Canadian design featuring a red maple leaf graphic on a white helmet. MSA’s Fas-Trac® suspension ensures the caps are lightweight, durable and comfortable. Accessory slots accept all MSA V-Gard accessories and your logo can be custom imprinted on top of the design. |
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Plastic Bump Cap |
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Product Information |
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| Protects the scalp by reducing exposure to abrasions and lacerations caused by minor bumps to the head. Designed for applications in workplaces such as meat packing, food processing, pest control, meter reading and automotive repair.
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▪ Reduces exposure to abrasions and
lacerations
▪ Perforated sides: Allows cross
ventilation for better air circulation
▪ Cool, lightweight and comfortable
▪ Faceshield and visor available |
WARNING: This bump cap is not a safety helmet and does not meet OSHA or ANSI
require- ments for head protection. Do not use as a sport safety helmet. Do not use when ANSI-compliant head protection is required or needed. |
| Bump caps are appropriate only for work situations which do not require ANSI-compliant head protection. Durable, molded from high-density polyethylene. Perforated sides allow cross ventilation for better air circulation. Adjustable sizing of 6-1/2 to 8 inches accommodates different head sizes and is easy to use. Cool and lightweight, comfortable and easy to clean due to its smooth surface. Requires no replacement parts. Custom imprinting is available in one color.
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Vanguard II® Emergency Response Helmet |
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Product Information |
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| Provides limited impact and penetration protection in the event of a top or lateral blow to the head, as well as limited protection against contact with high-voltage conductors. Representing the latest generation of protective headwear, Vanguard helmets are tested to the same energy level for both top and lateral blows. Comfortable and lightweight, the helmet weighs only 19 ounces and has a three-point chinstrap with quick-release buckle. Provides top, front, rear and side impact and penetration protection. Fas-Trac® ratchet suspension for quick, easy adjustability. Available in five colors, including white, yellow, red, blue and HiViz orange. Offers a full range of accessories including faceshields, hearing protection, lights and light holders that snap into the helmet slot, a goggle retainer and a lamp bracket and cord holder. Features easy-to-customize logos, reflective stripes and decals. For crescent or special imprinting, contact Logo Express. |
▪ Combines both Lateral and top impact
for maximum protection
▪ Polyethylene shell with a foam liner
▪ Two and three point chinstraps
available
▪ High dielectric, Class E
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type II
helmet |
Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of ANSI Z.89.1-2003 for Type I and Type II helmets Class E
(electrical- high voltage) and G (electrical- low voltage) and is certified to CAN/CSA Z 94.1-2005, Class E, Canadian lateral protective helmet standard.
WARNING: Use only MSA's Fas-Trac Suspension designed for the Vanguard Helmet. Use of any other suspension will reduce the energy-absorbing ability of the protective helmet, which can result in serious personal injury or death. |
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Skullgard® Protective Headwear |
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Features heavy-duty construction for use as head protection in steel mills and other heavy industries where elevated temperatures are common.
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▪ Low profile, smooth crown helmet
▪ May be painted
▪ Available in two sizes, standard and
large
▪ Outstanding thermal properties for
areas with elevated temperatures
▪ Cap and hat style available
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets |
SEI Certified and meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type 1 helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 2003, Class G (electrical-low voltage).
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WARNING: Do not mix suspension and helmet sizes. Make sure the sizes match (i.e., standard-size suspension with standard-size helmet). Use only MSA suspensions on an MSA helmet. Failure to comply with the above will reduce the energy-absorbing ability of the protective helmet, which can result in serious injury or death. |
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Comfo-Cap® Protective Headwear |
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Used in the mining industry for head protection and featuring a low-crown clearance for work in low-ceiling areas and a lamp bracket and cord holder to support a miner's lamp.
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▪ Low profile
▪ Sonic bonded lamp bracket and cord
holder
▪ Polycarbonate shell
▪ Trademark in the mining industry
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets
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Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) outlined in ANSI Z89.1 2003, Class G (electrical-low voltage). |
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Made of lightweight, tough polycarbonate plastic, the shell resists top impacts. Molded cross ridges on the crown provide increased strength and rigidity. The cap's peak helps protect the wearer's eyes and face from small falling objects. The
Comfo-Cap is not designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear. If lateral protection is desired, see MSA's lateral protective helmets. |
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Canadian Super V® Helmets
for Lateral Protection |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
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The MSA Super V cap is for sale in the U.S. and Canada.
The MSA Super V cap consists of a shell, foam liner, and suspension system working together to provide limited impact and penetration protection in the event of a top or lateral blow to the head, as well as limited protection against contact with high-voltage conductors. |
▪ Comfortable and light weight
▪ Large selection of colors
▪ Polyethylene shell with a foam liner
▪ Custom Imprinting and striping available
▪ High dielectric, Class E
▪ Meets CSA Z94 (lateral protection)
and ANSI Z89.1 2003 (TYPE I-Top
Impact) |
The Super-V Helmet is certified to the CAN/CSA Z 94.1-1992 standard, Class E and meets all applicable requirements of ANSI Z 89.1-2003 for a Type I helmet (Class E).
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| Represents the latest generation of protective headwear and tested for both top and lateral blows. Flame retardant polystyrene foam liner and nylon sideshield absorb lateral impacts. The durable, lightweight polyethylene shell weighs less than one pound. Fits head size ranges 6-1/2 to 7-5/8 inches. Available in choice of Fas-Trac® (ratchet) or 1-Touch suspension. Offers your custom-imprinted logo in up to four separate colors. Add-on accessories are available, such as faceshield frames, visors, chinstraps, ear cups, helmet lights, etc.
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WARNING: Super V Helmets provide limited top and lateral impact and penetration protection. They are designed to reduce the effect of an impact or penetration blow, but cannot provide complete head protection. They are designed and tested to comply with the CSA standard and, in most circumstances, should be effective against small tools, bolts, rivets, sparks and similar hazards. However, some conditions can exceed the helmet’s capacity to protect against serious injury or death. Not for use in areas where the chance of severe helmet impact or penetration exists.
For the Super V helmet to function effectively, only MSA’s Fas-Trac or 1-Touch suspension designed for this helmet must be used. Use of other suspensions can reduce the protection provided and result in serious personal injury or death. Velcro (a trademark of Velcro, USA) strips, labels, etc. should never be applied closer than ½ inch from the brim in order to maintain dielectric properties. Do not paint Super V Helmets as paint may jeopardize helmet properties. Never use this helmet as a vehicular, sports or structural firefighting helmet. |
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Adapters & Plastic Instant Release Attachments for Welding Shields and Sparkgards |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
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| Allows welding shells or sparkgards with visor to be quickly attached and detached from the V-Gard cap. |
▪ Permit easy attachment of welding
helmets to hard hats
▪ Plastic and metal adapters
▪ Defender frame with instant release
for easy switch of visors and helmets |
Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Z87.1-2003.
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Chinstraps for
V-Gard® Helmets |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
| Help keep hats and caps stable on the worker's head. Available in two styles, they contain no metal parts, so they can be worn on dielectric headwear without affecting dielectric qualifications. |
Comes in two designs:
▪ Clip that attach to the shell
▪ Clip that attaches to the suspension
headband
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Comply with ANSI Standard Z89.1-1997 for industrial head protection. |
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Helmet
Lights and Slot Adapters |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
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offers three helmet lights that fit into the special cap or hat
adapters. |
▪ All lights are FM and CSA
approved for intrinsic safety
▪ All lights are non-incendive
▪ Three lights available
▪ Cap and hat holders available |
All
helmet lights are FM and CSA approved for intrinsic safety and are non-incendive. |
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Sun Shields |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Extends the brim all the way around to help protect the wearer's ears and neck from the sun's rays. Made of polyurethane, the front portion is a smoke tinted, Lexan material.
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▪ Extends the brim
▪ Available in a cap and hat model
▪ Protects the wearer’s ears and neck
▪ Made of polyurethane with Lexan, tint front
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Terri-Band Sweatband |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Custom design sweatband fits all MSA helmets. Washable and has plastic snaps. |
▪ Adds comfort and sweat absorption
▪ Custom design fits all MSA helmets
▪ Plastic snaps for easy installation
▪ Pack of 10 |
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Winter Liners |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| MSA winter liners are contoured to fit head shapes and cheek curves. Nonmetallic Velcro hooks and pile-type adjustable chinstraps are used for correct fit. Tabs and buttons make use easy with MSA or other suspensions. |
▪ Standard, Extended neck, Two piece extended neck,
and stretch liners available
▪ Durable Flame Retardant liner
▪ Light weigh single-ply and two-ply styles |
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Nascar Racing Team Signature
V-Gard® Helmets |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
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| Now racing fans across the country can have on-the-job protection against impact from falling objects, while showing their loyalty to their favorite racing team. The Nascar Racing Team signature line of V-Gard caps offers superior quality, comfort and protection. |
▪ Six drivers available
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for
Type I helmets
▪ Custom imprinted (no decals)
▪ Comes with a Fas Trac
suspension for easy adjustment
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Nascar Racing Team Signature Caps meet or exceed all applicable requirements for ANSI Z89.1-2003 for a Type 1 helmet.
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Officially Licensed NFL
V-Gard® Helmets |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
| Officially licensed NFL
V-Gard® helmets, with all 31 teams available, allow a choice of NFL team colors for use at work, at home or even at the game. Feature comfortable strap-adjustable,
Staz-On® suspension and offers superior quality, comfort and protection. Safety directors will appreciate how NFL V-Gard caps complement a safety program. With workers more inclined to wear them, this line of MSA hardhats can improve wearer acceptance. |
▪ All 32 teams available
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets
▪ Officially licensed by the NFL
▪ Now with the new 1-Touch
suspension
▪ Compliments safety program
▪ Excellent worker acceptance
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NFL V-Gard caps meet or exceed all applicable requirements for ANSI Z89.1-2003 for a Type I helmet. |
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The Wildland® T Firefighters Helmet and Accessories |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
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| Engineered to meet the requirements of wildland firefighters, who must combat fire in forest, field and woodland environments. The hat and cap are made of lightweight heat-resistant thermoplastic for excellent protection against impact and penetration. |
▪ Good UV performance
▪ Ultem shell for added
temperature protection
▪ Cap and hat style available
▪ Light weight and comfortable
▪ Meets NFPA 1977-1998
and ANSI Z89.1 2003 |
SEI-certified and meet or exceed all applicable requirements of ANSI standard Z89.1 (Class E) 2003 and NFPA 1977-1998. |
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Thermalgard® Caps and Hats |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
| Lightweight, high-strength, smooth crown helmets intended for use where workers may need a helmet with elevated temperature capability. The injection-molded, rivetless shell of glass-reinforced nylon has a beaded edge for improved rigidity. Slots in the cap allow for mounting hearing protection muffs, welding shields and
faceshields. |
▪ Good thermal properties
▪ Smooth crown
▪ High strength and rigidity
▪ Molded in colors
▪ May be painted
▪ Glass reinforced nylon shell
▪ Meets ANSI Z89.1 2003 for Type I
helmets |
SEI Certified and meets or exceeds the applicable requirements for a Type 1 helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI Z89.1 2003, Class G (electrical-low voltage). |
| Not designed to protect against lateral blows from the front, side or rear. MSA's Vanguard Type II protective helmets are so designed and must be used if lateral protection is desired. For more information, contact your local MSA distributor. |
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1-Touch™ Suspension |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
| A revolutionary new suspension design from the leader in head protection makes it simple and easy for you to adjust your helmet suspension. This first real innovation insuspension adjustment in 20 years. The 1-Touch Suspension is an OPTION for use on standard
V-Gard® helmets. You may now choose the new 1-TouchSuspension or continue to order your V-Gard Caps and Hats with
Staz-On®, Fas-Trac®,or UniPro® Suspensions. (See catalog for part numbers.) |
▪ Easy one-hand squeeze opening
▪ One-hand slide adjustment and snap
closure
▪ Comfortable and stable fit
▪ Adjustable dual nylon straps |
V-Gard, Topgard,Thermalgard, and Skullgard Helmets equipped with 1-Touch Suspensions are third-party-certified by the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI) and meet all applicable requirements of ANSI Z89.1-2003 for Type I Helmets. |
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Adapter Kits for Welding Shields and Sparkgards |
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Product Information |
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| Permit the easy attachment of welding shields and Sparkgards with visors to MSA's slotted caps. |
▪ Permit easy attachment of welding helmets to hard hats
▪ Plastic and metal adapters
▪ Defender frame with instant release for easy switch of visors and
helmets |
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Chinstraps for V-Gard® Helmets |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
| Help keep hats and caps stable on the worker's head. Available in two styles, they contain no metal parts, so they can be worn on dielectric headwear without affecting dielectric qualifications. |
Comes in two designs:
▪ Clip that attach to the shell
▪ Clip that attaches to the
suspension headband
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Comply with ANSI Standard Z89.1-1997 for industrial head protection.
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Goggle Retainers |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Hold goggles securely on cap or hat, making goggles conveniently available for immediate use. |
▪ Simple way to attach goggles to a helmet
▪ Available in cap and hat models
▪ Easy way to store goggle on helmet for quick use |
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Helmet Lights and Slot Adapters |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
Approvals and Standards |
MSA offers three helmet lights that fit into the special cap or hat adapters.
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▪ All lights are FM and CSA approved for
intrinsic safety
▪ All lights are non-incendive
▪ Three lights available
▪ Cap and hat holders available |
All helmet lights are FM and CSA approved for intrinsic safety and are non-incendive.
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Medical Information Carrier System |
| Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Small and inexpensive, the system consists of a polyolefin film data form, a heavy-duty neon orange carrier, high-tech tape, and a reflective helmet decal. This simple, innovative hardhat accessory provides quick access to the wearer’s medical information and adds a valuable new function to any hardhat, including the market leader, MSA's
V-Gard® helmet. |
▪ Small and easy to install
▪ Simple to use
▪ Always with you in the event
of a medical emergency
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| With a ballpoint pen, the wearer prints his/her medical history, pertinent instructions, emergency contacts, etc. on the data form, which is tucked inside the orange carrier and attached to the inside of the helmet with the water-resistant acrylic tape that withstands most temperature extremes. A small reflective decal is placed on the left rear of the helmet to inform emergency personnel that important data is located inside the helmet. This system can provide crucial, even lifesaving information, in the event of a medical crisis, and the wearer controls its content. This medical information carrier system
(MICS) is an "MSA exclusive" in industrial markets, but similar MICS are made for use with protective bicycle helmets and other helmets. As they are more widely used, the practice of keeping important medical information inside your hardhat will become a universal safety system. |
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Terri-Band Sweatband |
| Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Custom design sweatband fits all MSA helmets. Washable and has plastic snaps. |
▪ Adds comfort and sweat absorption
▪ Custom design fits all MSA helmets
▪ Plastic snaps for easy installation
▪ Pack of 10 |
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UniPro® Suspension |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Features an energy-absorbing, four-point, one-piece plastic suspension, an integral napestrap that sits low on the back of the head, a baseball-cap style pinlock adjustment and a comfortable and absorbent replaceable sweatband. Adjusts to fit sizes 6-1/2 to 8 inches, standard size
V-Gard® cap or hat only. |
▪ New comfort sweatband
▪ One piece design
▪ All plastic suspension contours to the
head |
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Universal Foldback Faceshield Frames |
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Product Information |
Features and Benefits |
| Universal foldback faceshield frames come in plastic and metal. Both plastic and metal frames come in cap and hat models. These frames can be used with slotted or non-slotted helmets. WARNING: Do not use metal Foldback Faceshield Frame in electrical applications. Failure to follow this warning can result in serioius injury or death. |
▪ Available in metal and plastic
▪ Durable and lightweight
▪ Easy to install |
For complete Specifications
& Listing on these items and various Models Please Call any of
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or Contact your Sales Representative at
J.C.
Smith, Inc.
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