Face Protection

The standard slotted frame works ideally with any MSA slotted  helmet. The universal frame featuring a heavy-duty, flat, rubber strap can be used with slotted and non-slotted MSA helmets.  With the unique sloped frame design material slides off the frame and out of site. The optional debris control creates a tight seal between helmet and frame. The elevated temperature versions withstand temps up to 350ºF (176ºC).

Metal Frames are designed and tested to perform to requirements with MSA slotted or unslotted Caps or Full Brim Hats. The coil spring offers easy loading onto helmet, while the side clips provide quick and simple attachment for V-Gard Visors. Designed for elevated temperature enivronments!

V-Gard Headgear, in combination with wide range of V-Gard Visors, offers a comprehensive face protection system that can be used when a helmet is not needed. Available in General Purpose and Elevated Temperature Versions (Extended Crown, tested to withstand heat up to 400°F/204°C). 

MSA polycarbonate visors reliably protect against impact, chemical splash and UltraViolet radiation. They are the perfect solution for general and basic applications and can be worn with helmet-mounted ear muffs.

V-Gard Propionate Visors provide impact protection, and are good for those applications where chemical splash hazards also exist. They offer increased impact protection and superior optical quality over acetate visors.

MSA molded polycarbonate visors offer superior protection from flying debris, splash, UV radiation and molten metal. Being molded makes them optically correct, and helps ensure clear vision and reduced eye fatigue. The anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings increase comfort and improve wear.

These special visors are thick, molded and reflective coated to protect against damage from impact, radiation and heat. The reflective coating reflects at least >60% of InfraRed from the surface of the visor, away from the wearer. Ideal for hot working conditions, such as foundries, steel mills, and blast furnaces.

V-Gard Chin Protectors work as a system with select V-Gard Visors, known as nitrometers, to help provide extra protection from impact and splash hazards to face and neck.

V-Gard Accessory System Kits are designed to offer easy customer solutions for a variety of needs, all in one convenient box.  V-Gard Cap and Accessory System Kit contents: * White V-Gard Cap with ratchet suspension * V-Gard Frame for Slotted Caps * V-Gard PC Visor, clear  V-Gard Accessory System Kit contents: *  V-Gard Universal Frame for Caps *  V-Gard PC Visor, clear (NOTE: does not contain a MSA Safety Helmet)  V-Gard Accessory System Forestry Kit contents: * Hi-viz orange V-Gard Cap with ratchet suspension * V-Gard Frame for Slotted Caps with Debris Control * V-Gard Mesh Visor Nitrometer * V-Gard Retractable Chin Protector * Left/RIGHT, HIGH (NRR 28 db) Cap-Mounted Earmuffs   V-Gard Accessory System Arc Protection Kits * White V-Gard Cap with ratchet suspension (PN 475358). * V-Gard Frame for Slotted Caps, with debris control (PN 10115730). * V-Gard Arc Nitrometer with V-Gard Standard Chin Protector (PN 10118480); must be assembled by user and worn together to achieve calorie rating.  

Headgear and visor all in one convenient kit. Helps with inventory management. Great for new hires.

Use only genuine MSA V-Gard Accessory System replacement parts to help ensure compatibility and compliance. MSA does not warrant, guarantee, or promote the use of components manufactured by other companies when used in conjunction with MSA products.  

Sweat-wicking replacement sweatband for use with V-Gard Headgear. Helps keep workers cool and comfortable.

Crafted to protect a welder's eyes and face, our thermal plastic welding shields safeguard against infrared burns, flying sparks and other hazards. When protection from overhead hazards is required, our versatile shields may be attached to protective headwear with various MSA accessories. Our protective eyewear fits over many prescription glasses and features a shade #5 lens.

Adapter kits permit the easy attachment of Welding Shields and Sparkgard Faceshields with visors to MSA's helmets.

Our goal at MSA is to continue to provide the most technologically advanced products to meet your ever-changing safety needs. Unless otherwise noted, the Defender products listed on this page are slated for phase out once corresponding V-Gard System face protection products are available as replacements. Users will be given ample notice of discontinuation via our newsletters and website once these Defender products are slated for discontinuation.