Adapting to change with new respiratory range
September 1st 2010 Anew range of powered and
supplied air respiratory
protective systems from 3M
offers a modular approach to worker
protection. Versaflo Respiratory
Protective Systems are designed to
protect workers in a range of
industries, by supplying clean, safe
air to the workers' breathing zone
and allowing them to work
comfortably for long periods.
The modular nature of the range
allows units to be quickly and easily
adapted for changing work
environments. For example, a
lightweight hood can be switched to
a robust headtop incorporating a
helmet if the worker moves to a task
requiring head protection. If a
hazard is introduced which cannot
be filtered, a powered air system can
be changed to a supplied air system
by replacing the turbo unit with a
regulator.
The filter on the 3M Versaflo TR-
300 Powered Air Respirator range
captures hazardous dust, mist and
fume, while its intelligent lithium
battery quickly charges, has no
memory effect and has a charge
indicator. It also has an audible and
visual electronic alarm that activates
in case of low battery or low air flow.
Workers requiring supplied air
can choose from a range of belt
units; all headtops have adjustable air
flow, allowing the user to select
whether air flows over their face, head
or visor. Headtops are available for
applications from welding through
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