Industrial Respirator Blog

Can Facepieces be Loose-fitting?

Facepieces don’t have to be tight-fitting to provide good protection. Powered respirators normally rely on generating positive pressure in the facepieces to achieve protection. Even AS/NZS 1715:2009 acknowledges that positive pressure RPE may diminish the effect of poor facial fit.

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What is Around-neck AYO WX PAPR Good About

There are many types of Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) available on the market, and when categorized by their structural styles, they can be grouped into the following categories: On-facepiece, In-helmet, Hose & Belt – Facepiece, Hose & Belt – Helmet/Hood, and Around-neck.

Click to read more about each category and find the best PAPR style for your needs.

How to Protect from Welding Fumes Effectively and Economically

Breath-responsive Respirator AYO WX-Welding PAPR P3 offers unparalleled welding fume protection through its exceptional features.

Boasting a protection factor exceeding 2000 (PAPR P3), far surpassing N95 masks and loose-fitting PAPRs; its compatibility with most welding helmets enhances convenience for welders seeking respiratory protection without compromising existing gear.

How to Protect from Silica Dust Effectively

Silica dust exposure, specifically respirable crystalline silica (RCS), poses a grave threat to individuals working in industries like construction, quarrying, and stone processing.

Options for the protection range from engineering control to respiratory protection equipment. A powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) is the best option among the commonly available types of respirators. Learn more and find out why AYO WX Standard Half Face Mask PAPR is ideal for silica dust protection.

Respirator use: to shave, or not to shave, that is the QUESTION

The Question here refers to respiratory protection when wearing a mask or a respirator.

The ‘respirator’ can be categorized as an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) and a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Case Study – Running Cost Comparison Between a NAPR and an AYO WX PAPR

For daily work in highly dusty environments, AYO WX PAPR can not only provide better and more reliable protection than a typical NAPR but also costs less after using for one year, and it is also more comfortable to breathe, making AYO WX PAPR a perfect upgrade from common NAPRs for many dust-protection applications.

Best Respirator for Dust Protection – AYO WX

The technology of AYO WX is unique and among the most advanced in the world. Then we went a step further to make the overall product cost less by optimizing the design for a low-cost manufacturing process, and we went even further to make the running cost very low by providing an unconventional pleated pre-filter not seen in other respirators.