| 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
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Lightweight and low-profile, no hose no belt, easy to don and doff, good mobility
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| 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?