MSA V-GARD FRONT BRIM HARD HAT WITH REALWEAR LOGO
The RealWear MSA V-Gard Front Brim Hard Hat (SKU 171056) is a white, non-vented industrial safety helmet specifically modified with the RealWear logo and optimized for use with assisted reality devices. It serves as a certified platform for workers in heavy industrial and hazardous environments
Technical Specifications & Safety
This hard hat is built on the globally recognised MSA V-Gard platform, known for its durable high-density polyethylene (HDPE) shell.
Safety Certifications: It meets or exceeds requirements for a Type I helmet (top impact) as outlined in ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 and is often certified to AS/NZS 1801 (Type 1) in the Australian market.
Intrinsic Safety: Critically, this helmet is intrinsically safe (IS approved) when used in conjunction with the RealWear HMT-1Z1. This allows it to be used in Class I, Division 1 hazardous areas like oil rigs and chemical plants.
Protection Features: The non-vented design provides electrical insulation (Class E). It also includes Glaregard technology on the under-brim to reduce reflective glare.
Fas-Trac III Suspension System
A key component of this model is the Fas-Trac III suspension, designed to improve comfort when supporting the weight of a mounted wearable device:
Stability: The lower nape strap sits below the occipital bone, which prevents the helmet from shifting or falling off when the worker leans over or looks up.
Custom Fit: It features three levels of nape height adjustment and a smooth-turning ratchet knob that is easily adjustable even while wearing heavy work gloves.
Comfort: Includes a large, moisture-wicking foam sweatband and a comfort pad at the rear to eliminate pressure points and prevent hair-pulling.
Mounting & Device Compatibility
While the helmet is "RealWear branded," it uses standard MSA accessory slots.
Headsets: Compatible with the RealWear Navigator 500/520, HMT-1, and HMT-1Z1.
Required Accessories: To attach your device, you must use Hard Hat Clips (RealWear SKU 127120), which are typically sold separately. These clips snap into the side slots of the helmet and provide a secure mounting point for the device's arms.
Alternatives: For helmets without standard slots, the RealWear Hard Hat Band (SKU 127137) can be used as a universal rubber-band mounting solution.