How Does AYO WX HFM Standard Half-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Brands?

by | Jun 18, 2024 | powered respirator comparison

PAPR Type Brand/Model Key Comparison
Face-mounted Tight-fitting

SHIGEMATSU

Sync11VP3

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
Peak flow:  only 138 L/min (Breath responsive)
Weight: 0.45 kg (particulate filter)
Battery Time: 11 hours
Cost: $1293
Shortcoming: 

  •  Low flow – not suitable for heavy work.
  • One Size only: may not be suitable for very small or very large faces.
  • Not easy to clean – The blower unit is not easily removable, and the mask can not be soaked for cleaning.
  • No Face Seal option for beard-covering.
  • Expensive
Belt-mounted Tight-fitting

Sundstrom SR700/SR900

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
Peak flow:  175 or 225 L/min
Weight: 1.24 kg (not including hoses)
Battery Time: 8 hours
Cost: $1899
Shortcoming: 

  • Poor mobility – Bulky, heavy with long hose, troublesome to wear, not suitable in confined spaces.
  • Not easy to clean.
  • No Face Seal option for beard-covering.
  • Too expensive.

Back-mounted

Loose-fitting

Optrel Swiss Air System

Protection level: EN12941 TH3
Peak flow: only 130 L/min
Weight: 1.2 kg
Battery Time: 14 hours
Cost: $2122
Shortcoming: 

  • P2 protection only.
  • Low flow – not suitable for heavy work.
  • Poor mobility and wearability – bulky, troublesome to wear at the back.
  • Not easy to clean.
  • Too expensive.

Around-neck

Tight-fitting

CleanSpace Works

 

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
Peak flow: 200 L/min (Breath responsive)
Weight: 0.54 kg
Battery Time: 8 hours
Cost: $990
Shortcoming: 

  • The battery is not replaceable – when the battery is dead, the system dies.
  • Head movement restrictions due to the rigid and bulky neck module.
  • Uncomfortable at the neck when raising the head.
  • No Face Seal option for beard-covering.
  • Expensive

Around-neck

Tight-fitting and loose-fitting configurable

AYO WX HFM Standard Half-Face Mask PAPR System

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3, MPF: >100
Peak flow: > 200 L/min (Breath responsive)
Weight: 0.70kg
Battery Time: 16 hours
Battery replaceable
Cost: $559
Best overall performance among all: 

  • Best-in-class protection PAPR P3.
  • Great mobility – good head movement and comfort, no nuisance long hose and belt.
  • Very long battery life with replaceable battery.
  • Very easy to clean – tap water flush-washable.
  • Face Seal option for beard-covering.
  • The most value-for-money Half-face Mask PAPR in the world.

In summary, AYO WX HFM Standard Half-Face Mask PAPR System is on par or better than most other PAPR brands regarding peak flow performance, while it stands out in mobility, flexibility, ease of use, and value-for-money.

Buy AYO WX HFM Standard Half-Face Mask PAPR System – the best all-rounder Half-Face Mask PAPR System in the world.

How Does AYO WX HFM-W Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with 3M Speedglas + Adflo System?

by | Jun 14, 2024 | powered respirator comparison

Key Comparison 3M Speedglas G5-01 TW Heavy-Duty Flip-Up Welding Helmet with Adflo PAPR (Loose-fitting) Aimwell AYO WX-Welding Half-face Mask PAPR
(Tight-fitting or loose-fitting)
Protection Class EN12941 TH3, MPF: 50
Nominal Protection Factor: 500		 AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
MPF: > 100 (tight-fitting), 50 (no Fit Testing)
Nominal Protection Factor: 2000 (tight-fitting)
Wearability/Mobility

Heavy with hose and belt, troublesome to don and doff, and poor mobility

Lightweight and low-profile, no hose no belt, easy to don and doff, good mobility
Welding Helmet Integrated Existing non-integrated
Peak flow 170 – 200 L/min > 200 L/min (Breath responsive)
Battery Run-time 12 hours Up to 16 hours
Weight 2.13kg (Helmet 1kg, PAPR 1.1kg) – not including hose) 1.26kg (Helmet 0.54kg (typical), PAPR+half-face mask 0.72kg)
Fit Testing Not required Depending on the level of protection needed
Fitting type Loose-fitting only, can not be converted to tight-fitting PAPR if needed. Tight-fitting but can attach a loose-fitting Face Seal for beard-covering.
Maintenance Difficult to maintain and clean Much easier to maintain and clean
Service life 5 years 10 years
Cost $2195 $559

In summary, AYO WX HFM-W Welding PAPR can provide over 3M Adflo/Speedglas:

  • Higher protection.
  • Longer battery life.
  • 40% lighter.
  • Better wearability.
  • Easier maintenance.
  • 1/3 of the cost

When to use the AYO WX HFM-W Welding Half-Face Mask PAPR System instead of the 3M Speedglas/Adflo System?

When a better protection is needed:

  • The Versaflo provides MPF of only 50, while AYO WX HFM-W PAPR provides > 100 when properly fit tested.

When doing work requiring frequent donning and doffing:

  • The long hose and heavy belt-mounted power unit are a nuisance to don and doff.

When having an existing welding helmet:

  • AYO WX HFM-W Welding PAPR System allows you to use your existing welding helmet, enhancing protection and comfort over non-powered respirators while saving costs.

When you are on a budget:

  • The Speedglas/Adflo is over 3 times the cost of the AYO WX HFM-W Welding PAPR System. Why pay so much more for a product that is inferior in overall performance?
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