PAPR Type | Brand/Model | Key Comparison |
Head-mounted Loose-fitting |
PureFlo Purelite |
Protection level: PAPR P2 Shortcoming: Poor mobility – Not suitable in confined spaces, or for works requiring lowering the head. Not suitable for asbestos removal. You are locked to the helmet plus a visor for respiratory protection when you prefer not to. Not easy to clean. |
Face-mounted |
SHIGEMATSU SYNC01VP3 |
Protection level: PAPR P3 Shortcoming: Not suitable for asbestos removal.Poor mobility – The front of the mask is too bulky and heavy, not suitable in confined spaces. The front unit blocks the downward view – not suitable for downward-looking work. Not easy to clean. |
Belt- mounted Loose-fitting |
3M Versaflo |
Protection level: PAPR P2 Shortcoming: Poor mobility – Bulky, heavy with long hose, troublesome to wear, not suitable in confined spaces. You are locked to the helmet plus a visor for respiratory protection when you prefer not to. Not suitable for asbestos removal. Not easy to clean. |
Belt-mounted |
Sundstrom SR500/200 |
Protection level: PAPR P3 Shortcoming: Not suitable for asbestos removal.Not easy to clean. Too expensive. |
Back-mounted |
Optrel Swiss Air System |
Protection level: PAPR P2 Shortcoming: Not suitable for asbestos removal. Poor mobility and wearability – bulky, troublesome to wear at the back. Not easy to clean. |
Neck-peripheral mounted |
AYO WX Standard Half Mask System |
Protection level: PAPR P3 Best overall performance among all: Great mobility – low profile and lightweight, no nuisance long hose and belt. Perfect for silica dust and asbestos protection. Flexible mask options (Full Face Mask coming soon). Very easy to clean – tap water flush-washable. High-quality and most cost-effective PAPR in the world. |