ArmouRx 3000P Aviator Prescription Safety Glasses (Metal Frame, ANSI Z87.1)
$30.00
Return & Shipping DetailsThe ArmouRx 3000P features permanent side shield protection.
Medium – 60-16-145
Large – 63-16-150
Description
The 3000P is the aviator in the ArmouRx line. Metal frame, classic aviator silhouette, but built around the same ANSI Z87.1 industrial-rated lens and the same prescription cut quality as the rest of the ArmouRx line. Clip-on side shields included for OSHA-compliant configurations. Reads as a normal pair of glasses off-shift.
Why an aviator safety frame is its own category
Most industrial Rx safety frames are wraparound. That’s a deliberate engineering choice — wraparounds protect against side impact and peripheral debris, which matters in shop-floor and outdoor industrial work. But not every industrial environment generates lateral risk. Lab analysts, bench technicians, supervisory roles, light-assembly workers, and many quality-control roles see frontal-only risk profiles. For those workers, a wraparound is over-engineered protection at the cost of styling flexibility. The 3000P fills that gap: aviator silhouette, ANSI Z87.1 cert on the frame, Z87+ on the lens, and clip-on side shields available for the days when lateral protection becomes situational.
What clip-on side shields cover, and what they don’t
The 3000P ships with clip-on shields that attach to the temple and bridge the peripheral gap. With them clipped in, the configuration meets OSHA 1910.133 lateral-protection requirements. Without them, the frame is ANSI Z87.1 frontal-impact rated but does not meet OSHA’s lateral clause. The clip-ons stow flat in the case. The trade-off compared to integrated shields is operational discipline: workers can leave them off, which can introduce compliance risk in environments where the safety officer audits frame configurations. For self-managed-compliance roles (lab analyst, supervisor, technical specialist), that trade-off is fine. For audit-heavy environments, an integrated-shield frame is a better fit.
How the prescription work happens
Every 3000P prescription is cut at our US optical lab. Single-vision, bifocal, and progressive prescriptions are supported. The aviator lens housing has slightly more vertical height than wraparound frames in the same line, which means progressives fit comfortably with a standard-corridor design. Polycarbonate is the standard lens material; high-index 1.67 is available for stronger prescriptions. Tints — clear, smoke-grey, polarized smoke — are pour-cut into the lens during fabrication. Anti-reflective and anti-fog coatings are optional.
- It features adjustable nose-pad to ensure a comfortable fit for all-day wear, bent temples for secured fit, prescription ready for corrective lenses and also ANSI rated certified for safety standard.
- These lightweight glasses come in Silver and Gold colors, catering to your personal preferences.
- Side-shield option for additional protection.
Additional information
| Product Type | Eyeglasses |
|---|---|
| Gender | Mens, Womens |
| Frame Color | Gold, Gunmetal |
| Rim | Full Rim |
| Frame Shape | Double Bridge |
| Frame Material | Metal |
| Frame Feature | Side Shields, Lightweight |
| Temple Type | Bent |
| Lens Material | Polycarbonate |
| Lens Feature | Anti Dust, Anti Fog, Anti Reflective, Anti Scratch, UV Protection |
| Lens Type | Bifocal, Progressive, Single Vision |
| Frame Width | 136 mm, 142 mm |
| Bridge Width | 16 mm |
| Lens Width | 60 mm, 63 mm |
| Temple Length | 145 mm, 150 mm |
| Lens Height | 44 mm, 46 mm |
| Face Shape | Heart, Oval, Round |
| Activity | Computer, Driving, Reading |
| Collection | ArmouRx Basic |
| Certification | ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z87+, CSA Z94.3 |
| Prescription | Yes |
| Brand | ArmouRX |
| Product Color | Gold, Gray |
Product Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Wait — a metal frame? Isn't ArmouRx all polyamide?
Most ArmouRx industrial frames are polyamide, yes. The 3000P is the aviator metal frame in the line — built for buyers who want the aviator silhouette in an ANSI-rated frame rather than a wraparound industrial look. It’s a different design intent than the 5005/6008/6009 industrial chassis. If non-conductive electrical safety is your priority, the 3000P is not the right pick (look at the WF974 or ArmouRx polyamide frames). If aviator styling in a Z87.1 frame is what you’re after, the 3000P is one of the only options in the category.
Is it ANSI rated even though it's a metal frame?
Yes. The frame carries ANSI Z87.1 high-impact certification on the temple, and the polycarbonate lens carries Z87+ high-velocity. The aviator silhouette doesn’t preclude industrial certification; what changes is the protective coverage geometry. Aviator frames have less wraparound than industrial frames, which means less peripheral protection. The 3000P is appropriate for industrial environments where frontal impact is the dominant risk and peripheral exposure is minimal — typical of bench work, lab analysis, light assembly, and supervisory walkthroughs.
Why pick an aviator over a wraparound?
Two reasons. First, peripheral comfort — aviator frames don’t crowd the temples, so they’re more comfortable for wearers who feel claustrophobic in heavy wraparound industrial frames. Second, off-shift wearability — the aviator silhouette reads as everyday eyewear, which means the wearer can keep them on through commute, errands, and after-hours without obvious safety-frame markers. The trade-off is the reduced peripheral protection. If your work doesn’t generate side-impact risk, that trade-off is fine.
Does it ship with side shields?
Yes — clip-on, removable. Aviator frames don’t have integrated shield architectures the way wraparound industrial frames do; the 3000P uses removable clip-ons that snap onto the temple and bridge the peripheral gap when the wearer needs OSHA 1910.133 lateral-protection compliance. Without the clip-ons, the frame is ANSI Z87.1 frontal-impact rated but does not meet OSHA’s lateral-protection clause. The clip-ons stow flat in the case when not in use.
How is the metal frame for hard-hat use?
Workable but not ideal. The metal temples are slightly heavier than polyamide and the rigid frame doesn’t flex the way polyamide does under hard-hat suspension pressure. Most users find the 3000P comfortable for short hard-hat use (under 4 hours) but switch to a polyamide frame like the ArmouRx 7501 or 6008 for long shifts in continuous hard-hat wear. For supervisory roles where the hard hat goes on and off through the day, the 3000P is fine.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
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ArmouRx 3000P Prescription Safety Glasses
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