INDUSTRIAL RESPIRATOR BLOG
How to Protect from Welding Fumes Effectively and Economically
The Health Risk of Breathing in Welding Fumes Welding fumes are very fine particles of metal oxides, and their composition depends on the type of metal being welded. In addition to the general harm of welding fumes once trapped in the lungs, some metal fumes are...
Aimwell AYO WX HFM Half-Face Mask PAPR System – The Dust Protection King
P3 Mask & Powered Respirator for Dust When it comes to half-face respiratory protection from dust, typically there are 3 options: 1. Disposable paper mask, commonly N95 paper mask or filtering facepiece respirator (FFR).2. Elastomeric reusable non-powered...
Case Study – Running Cost Comparison Between a NAPR and an AYO WX HFM PAPR
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...
How to Protect from Silica Dust Effectively
The Health Risk of Breathing in Silica Dust Silica is a natural substance found in most rocks, sand, clay, and in products such as bricks and concrete. Some of the dust generated is known as respirable crystalline silica (RCS). This dust is invisibly fine, can reach...