INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATOR BLOG
Why PAPR Design Is Moving Away from Hoses and Helmets
An around-the-neck layout: the blower sits behind the neck, so the chest, both arms and the field of view stay clear. Where the blower sits on a powered air-purifying respirator decides how well you can do the work while wearing it — more than any number on the data...
Case Study – Running Cost Comparison Between a NAPR and an AYO WX HFM P-Boost
From a performance standpoint, an elastomeric non-powered air purifying respirator (NAPR) can achieve a better seal than a N95 disposable paper mask thus achieving better protection. In addition, its filter cartridge can be protected from breath and can be designed...
Aimwell™ at AIOH 2025
We were proud to exhibit at the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (AIOH) Annual Conference 2025, one of the most important events in the occupational health and safety calendar. Held from 1–3 December, AIOH 2025 brought together occupational hygienists,...
How Does Aimwell™ AYO™ WX HFM P-Boost Standard Half Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Half Face Mask PAPR Brands?
PAPR Type Brand/Model Key Comparison Face-mounted Tight-fitting SHIGEMATSU Sync11VP3 Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3Peak flow: only 138 L/min (Breath responsive)Weight: 0.45 kg (particulate filter)Battery Time: 11 hoursCost: $1293 Shortcoming: Low flow – not...
How Does the Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR System Compare with the 3M Versaflo System?
Key Comparison 3M Versaflo TR-315A+ PAPR Kit with M307C helmet Aimwell AYO WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR System Protection Class AS/NZS 1716: 2012 P3, EN12941 TH3 AS/NZS 1716: 2012 PAPR P3, EN 12941:2023 TH3 Wearability/Mobility Heavy with hose and belt, troublesome...
How Does Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost Full-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Full-Face PAPR Brands?
PAPR Type Brand/Model Key Comparison Head-mountedLoose-fitting PureFlo Purelite Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P2 Peak flow: > 200 L/minWeight: 1 kgBattery Time: 8 hoursCost: $1160 Shortcoming: P2 protection only. Loose-fitting only: not suitable for heavy...
How Does AYO WX HFM-W Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with 3M Speedglas + Adflo System?
Key Comparison 3M Speedglas G5-01 TW Heavy-Duty Flip-Up Welding Helmet with Adflo PAPR (Loose-fitting) Aimwell AYO WX HFM-W P-Boost Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR (Tight-fitting or loose-fitting)(Tight-fitting or loose-fitting) Protection Class AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3EN12941...
Case Study: Future Form Enhances Worker Safety and Efficiency with AYO WX Loose-Fitting PAPR Systems
Case Study: Future Form Enhances Worker Safety and Efficiency with Aimwell™ AYO™ WX Loose-Fitting PAPR Systems Eliminating Silica Dust Risks in Construction Without CompromiseOverview Future Form, a leading formwork and concrete construction company,...
Why Paper Masks/Non-Powered Respirators Are Inadequate for High-Exertion Work?
Q1: What are the works regarded as high exertion? For examples: most construction/tunnelling work involving frequent bending and heavy lifting, operating an impacting drill on a concrete wall, sanding over a ceiling, etc. Q2: Why aren’t paper masks or non-powered...
Respirator use: to shave, or not to shave, that depends
Common Requirement on Facial Air Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for beards The Question here refers to respiratory protection when wearing a mask or a respirator. Here, the ‘respirator’ can be categorized as an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) and a Powered Air...
$1,000 SafeWork Small Business Rebate
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Is Fit Testing for Respirators a Flawed Practice?
Fit Testing is an industry practice to ensure that a respirator fits well to a wearer, aiming to achieve a good facial seal and protection. Typically, a fit test is done in a controlled environment with scientific test equipment while performing a predefined test...