Description
Howard Leight AirSoft AS-30W is a reusable tapered TPE ear plug, corded. NRR 27 dB, SNR 27 dB. Box of 50. Nylon cord. Sold by the case of 500 pairs. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Howard Leight AS-30W specifications
| Item | PIP data |
|---|---|
| Part number | AS-30W |
| Series | AirSoft |
| PIP description | Tapered Reusable TPE Corded Ear Plugs - NRR 27 |
| Type | Corded earplug |
| NRR | 27 |
| SNR | 27 |
| Hearing Protection Style | Corded |
| Material | TPE |
| Plug Material | Thermoplastic Elastomer |
| Shape | Tapered |
| Cord | Nylon |
| Box Count | 50 |
| Use | Reusable |
| Color | Navy |
| Packaging | Bulk Boxed |
| Case pack | 500 each |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP specification sheet AS-30W; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by PIP |
|---|---|
| NRR (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974) | 27 dB noise reduction rating as published by PIP; the label value is a laboratory figure and the protection in use depends on fit |
| SNR (EN 352) | 27 dB single number rating |
| CSA Z94.2 hearing protection devices | Class AL |
| EN 352 | EN 352-2: Earplugs |
| TAA (Trade Agreements Act) | Meets the Trade Agreements Act, as PIP lists it |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; PIP, "Ear Muffs" brochure (May 2023, page 1: What is NRR?); Howard Leight, "Hearing Conservation Guide" (2025, pages 4–8). Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Advanced air pocket design features internal noise-blocking fins
- Four-flange profile creates a better seal in the ear canal
- Softer fflanges provide more comfort than other rigid designs
- Firm stem design facilitates easy insertion and removal
- NRR 27dB
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026, PIP feature list for style AS-30W, verbatim.
Related Howard Leight part numbers
| Part number | Item | Key rating | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS-30R | AirSoft AS-30R Ear Plugs, NRR 27, Corded | NRR 27 | Case |
Source: PIP Rich Product Data, October 2026; Nov 1 2026 PIP price list. Each part number links to its own page.
Howard Leight AS-30W questions
What is the AS-30W made of? Thermoplastic Elastomer, tapered shape, as PIP lists it.
What is the NRR of the AS-30W? NRR 27 dB (EPA label, ANSI S3.19-1974), as PIP publishes it; SNR 27 dB under EN 352.
Is the AS-30W corded? Corded earplug, Nylon cord, as PIP lists it.
Is the AS-30W reusable or disposable? Reusable, as PIP lists it.
Where is the AS-30W made? Mexico, as PIP lists the country of origin.
How many come in a box of AS-30W? 50 per box.
Guides: what NRR means · how to insert ear plugs · reusable vs disposable · when hearing protection is required · NRR vs SNR · Howard Leight ear plugs compared · every ear plug and ear muff by NRR.
Manufacturer item number: AS-30W. Spec sheet: PIP specification sheet (PDF).
