TPT March 2019

New air-purifying respirator provides heavy-duty protection

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products – UK Email: service@esab.co.uk Website: www.esab.com

rate of 220 l/min, and an LED indicator makes it easy for operators to see and set flow rates; there is also an LED indicator for battery charge.

FOR heavy-duty protection from fumes and particulates when welding, gouging and grinding, ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced the PAPR (powered air-purifying respirator) system. The ESAB PAPR features a P3 filter and pre-filter to remove particulates, and control technology allowing the operator to adjust air flow between 170 and 220 l/min to suit the environment and application. As an extra measure of safety, it incorporates both visual and audible alarms to the alert the operator in the event of a blocked filter or low battery. Compatible helmets include the Sentinel™ A50 for Air, G30 Air, G40 Air, G50 Air and Warrior™ Tech. Designed with robust construction for heavy-duty welding applications, the ESAB PAPR weighs a comfortable 1 kg. Its Li-ion battery pack provides up to eight hours of operation at an air flow

The new ESAB PAPR features a P3 filter and pre-filter, adjustable air flow, and visual and audible alarms

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