Description
Portwest PW52 is a vented full brim HDPE shell hard hat with a 4-point textile suspension and ratchet size adjustment. Portwest states it meets ANSI/ISEA Z89.1 Type I Class C. Colours Red, White and Yellow. Sold individually; the colour and size pick the exact Portwest item number. Part numbers PW52WHR, PW52YEH, PW52YER. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Portwest PW52 specifications
| Item | Portwest data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | PW52WHR (White), PW52YEH (Hi-Vis Yellow), PW52YER (Yellow) |
| Portwest style | PW52 |
| Portwest collection | Head Protection |
| Portwest range | Head Protection |
| Portwest name | Full Brim Premier Hard Hat Vented |
| Product type | Hard Hats |
| ANSI Type | Type I |
| Electrical Class | Class C |
| Brim Style | Full Brim |
| Suspension | 4-Point Textile |
| Size Adjustment | Ratchet |
| Vent Style | Vented |
| Shell Material | HDPE |
| Materials | HDPE, PET, PP |
| Colors | Red, White, Yellow |
| Carton quantity | 8 per carton |
| HTS commodity code (Portwest data sheet) | 6506101000 |
| Portwest listing label | Listed as clearance on portwest.com, Nov 7 2026 |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PW52/RER, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PW52; 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. |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PW52/RER, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PW52; Portwest US declaration of conformity PW52. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Full brim hard hat: its wide profile provides extra protection against sun, glare, rain, debris and non-toxic splashes
- Vented hard hat allowing a refreshing airflow around the head
- Helmet shell made of HDPE
- 4-point textile suspension harness for enhanced wearer comfort and safety
- Wheel ratchet size adjustment for easy fitting
- 7 years shelf life from manufacturing date outlined in product user sheet
Source: Portwest feature list for style PW52 on its product page, fetched Nov 7 2026.
Portwest PW52 family
| Part number | Color | Size | EAN-13 | Weight (Portwest data sheet) | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PW52YEH | HV Yellow | 5036108339327 | 0.95 lb | this page | |
| PW52RER | Red | 5036108161508 | 0.95 lb | not stocked | |
| PW52WHR | White | 5036108161492 | 0.95 lb | this page | |
| PW52YER | Yellow | 5036108162604 | 0.95 lb | this page |
Source: Portwest US data sheet carton tables for style PW52 (item numbers, colours, EAN-13, weights); Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file. Each style links to its own page.
Portwest PW52 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 PW52 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 PW52 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 PW52 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 PW52 sold? Individually.
What colours does the Portwest PW52 come in? Red, White and Yellow. The colour is the two letters after the style in the Portwest item number.
What is the Portwest PW52 made of? HDPE, PET, PP, 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: PW52 (the colour code and size follow the style in each part number). Documents: Portwest US data sheet PW52 (PDF); Portwest US declaration of conformity PW52 (PDF); Portwest user instruction sheet 145-USP-USA (PDF).
Full brim hard hat with ventilation holes for ultimate wearer comfort in hot conditions, HDPE shell, 4-point textile suspension harness with wheel ratchet for size adjustment. A soft foam sweatband is included.
Source: Portwest product description for style PW52, portwest.com, fetched Nov 7 2026.
