Respiratory Protection

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Respiratory protection for dust, particles and welding fume: Frontier disposable P2 respirators, Tecmen powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) helmets, face shields and P3 filters, and BT Weld fume extraction units that remove welding fume at the source. What’s in the range Type Products Best for Disposable P2 respirators Frontier P2 cup respirator (with or without valve); Frontier P2 moulded respirator with valve, box of 100 Fine dust and particles on construction, maintenance and workshop jobs PAPR welding helmets Tecmen iEXP TM1000, iMUX TM16 Welding where fume needs a powered respirator PAPR face shields Tecmen Freflow V1 with bump cap, Freflow V1 with hardhat, Freflow TM-S1 Grinding and prep work needing respiratory protection without a welding helmet PAPR filters Tecmen Freflow V1 P3 particle filter Replacement filter for the Freflow V1 Fume extraction BT Weld EX-10 and EX-30 workshop units, EXT-1 torch fume extraction unit Removing welding fume at the source, see Fume extractors Choosing respiratory protection Disposable P2 respirators A P2 respirator filters fine dust and particles, and suits most workshop and site dust. A valve makes exhaling easier and helps in hot conditions, so choose a valved respirator for long wear. Disposable respirators are for single-shift use, so replace one when it is damaged, wet, dirty or hard to breathe through. PAPR A PAPR uses a battery-powered blower to draw air through a filter and supply it to the face piece. It is more comfortable than a disposable mask over a long shift, and the Tecmen helmets and face shields give eye and face protection at the same time. The P3 particle filter does not remove gases or vapours. Fume extraction Fume extraction removes welding fume before you breathe it, and is usually the first control to consider alongside ventilation. See Fume extractors and Welding safety equipment . Fit and facial hair A tight-fitting respirator only works if it seals to the face. Beards and stubble break the seal.