Description
Portwest PH55 is a vented ABS shell hard hat with a 6-point textile suspension and ratchet or slip size adjustment. Portwest states it meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C and EN 397. Colours White and Yellow. Sold individually; the colour and size pick the exact Portwest item number. Part numbers PH55WHR, PH55YER. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Portwest PH55 specifications
| Item | Portwest data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | PH55WHR (White), PH55YER (Yellow) |
| Portwest style | PH55 |
| Portwest collection | Head Protection |
| Portwest range | Head Protection |
| Portwest name | Endurance Hard Hat Slip Ratchet |
| Product type | Hard Hats |
| ANSI Type | Type I |
| Electrical Class | Class C |
| Brim Style | Cap Style |
| Suspension | 6-Point Textile |
| Size Adjustment | Ratchet; Slip |
| Vent Style | Vented |
| Shell Material | ABS |
| Materials | ABS |
| Colors | White, Yellow |
| Carton quantity | 10 per carton |
| HTS commodity code (Portwest data sheet) | 6506101000 |
| Test house (Portwest data sheet) | INSPEC International B.V. (Notified Body No.: NB: 2849), certificate PPE25162817 |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PH55/WHR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PH55; Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by Portwest |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 industrial head protection | ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class C (conductive) = no electrical rating). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition. |
| EN 397 industrial safety helmets | EN 397 -10°C/+50°C, as Portwest states it (-10°C to +50°C = impact and penetration tested after conditioning across that temperature range). |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PH55/WHR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PH55; Portwest US declaration of conformity PH55. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Vented hard hat shell to allow air circulation cooling the wearer's head
- 6-point textile suspension harness for enhanced wearer comfort and safety
- Size adjustable headband via slip ratchet system
- Chin strap included
- Sweatband included for more wearing comfort
- Packed individually in a clear bag
Source: Portwest feature list for style PH55 on its product page, fetched Nov 7 2026.
Portwest PH55 family
| Part number | Color | Size | EAN-13 | Weight (Portwest data sheet) | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH55WHR | White | 5036108508280 | 0.93 lb | this page | |
| PH55YER | Yellow | 5036108508297 | 0.93 lb | this page |
Source: Portwest US data sheet carton tables for style PH55 (item numbers, colours, EAN-13, weights); Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file. Each style links to its own page.
Portwest PH55 questions
What are two types of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I (top impact only) and Type II (top and lateral impact). The Portwest PH55 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class C (conductive) = no electrical rating). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What are classes of hard hats? ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 electrical classes: G (general, 2,200 V proof test), E (electrical, 20,000 V) and C (conductive, no electrical rating). The Portwest PH55 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class C (conductive) = no electrical rating). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
What is a type 1 hard hat? Type I is the ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 type tested for top impact only. The Portwest PH55 is rated ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C, as Portwest states it (Type I = top impact only; Class C (conductive) = no electrical rating). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2014 edition.
How is the Portwest PH55 sold? Individually. Portwest packs 10 to a carton.
What colours does the Portwest PH55 come in? White and Yellow. The colour is the two letters after the style in the Portwest item number.
What is the Portwest PH55 made of? ABS, as Portwest lists it.
Guides: Type I vs Type II · Class G, E and C · vented hard hats and the electrical class · safety helmet vs hard hat · full brim vs cap style · hard hat materials · every hard hat, helmet and bump cap by type and class.
Manufacturer item number: PH55 (the colour code and size follow the style in each part number). Documents: Portwest US data sheet PH55 (PDF); Portwest US declaration of conformity PH55 (PDF); Portwest user instruction sheet 178USP (PDF).
Endurance hard hat featuring an easy to use slip ratchet for convenient size adjustment. The vented ABS shell features a 6-point textile suspension harness and is sold with a 4-point chin strap included.
Source: Portwest product description for style PH55, portwest.com, fetched Nov 7 2026.
