Helping workers breathe easy

Combining comfort and intuitive handling with intelligent electronics, the unit recognises connected headgear and automatically adjusts to the correct minimum flow rate.

The X-plore 8000 features a robust design, making it suitable for daily use in harsh environments.

Gavin Peacock, from Dräger, said: "We’re very excited to launch the new X-plore 8000 to the market. It marks a significant improvement to our current PAPR portfolio and offers users the highest safety, comfort and reliability under the most challenging conditions.

"The air we breathe is the most fundamental element of life and we know that when faced with respiratory hazards on a daily basis, our customers want to be able to get the job done whilst knowing they’re safe and protected. The X-plore 8000 is a product you can trust and it offers everyone across a broad range of industry sectors, the security they need to get on with the job. 

"As with all our new products, we have undergone extensive field trials and testing, with a lot of very positive feedback from our customers and distributors.”  

The X-plore 8000 is part of Dräger’s wider portfolio which can be tailored to the needs of each industry sector and has a variety of applications. These include the availability of accessories including batteries, belts, hoses, filters and headpieces.

With its focus on complete solutions, the company also specialises in a safety package tailored to each industry, including training, 24/7 service and rentals.