Adapting to change with new respiratory range

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 to pharmaceutical manufacture.