Aimwell™ at AIOH 2025

由 admin | 1 月 30, 2026 | Industrial Protection Blog

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, safety professionals, regulators, and industry leaders to explore emerging risks, new technologies, and future-focused approaches to worker health protection.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and shared insights with our team.

Strong Conversations Across High-Risk Industries

Throughout AIOH 2025, the Aimwell™ booth attracted strong interest from professionals across mining, construction, manufacturing, and other high-risk sectors.

Many conversations focused on a shared challenge:

👉 how to deliver high-level respiratory protection without compromising comfort, mobility, or productivity in demanding environments.

It was encouraging to see growing industry demand for practical, worker-friendly respiratory solutions.

Spotlight on Aimwell™ Around-Neck PAPR Technology

One of the highlights of AIOH 2025 was the response to our World-Leading Around-Neck Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Series.

Attendees were particularly interested in:

The around-neck design, low profile and light weight, enabling greater freedom of movement and simplicity to use.
Unique loose-fitting solution without hose and belt, yet compatible with beards and facial hair, no need for fit testing.
Advanced AYO™ TALK-MIC wireless speaker system as an Add-on to our PAPRs.
Great value for money, designed for widespread use.

We’re proud to share a Major Milestone:

In addition to being fully certified to AS/NZS 1716: 2012 with PAPR P3 class, the AYO™ WX FFM-LF Loose-Fitting Full-Face Mask PAPR and AYO™ WX HFM Half-Face Mask PAPR have both successfully passed EN 12941:2023 type testing, achieving TH3 class.

This is great news for workers with beards, or for organisations that wish to avoid/reduce fit testing.

This certification reinforces our commitment to make our PAPRs practical and flexible to use without compromising protection and compliance.

Missed Us at AIOH 2025?

You can learn more about Aimwell™ Industrial Respiratory safety solutions here:

🔗 https://aimwellbreathing.com/industrial-respirator/

Thank you to everyone who connected with us at AIOH 2025.

We look forward to continuing to work alongside industry leaders to help protect workers’ lungs — today and into the future.

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

由 admin | 1 月 28, 2026 | powered respirator comparison, Industrial Protection Blog

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.
Tight-fitting only: must be clean-shaven and fit tested.
Not easy to clean – The blower unit is not easily removable, and the mask can not be soaked for cleaning.
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.
Tight-fitting only: must be clean-shaven and fit tested.
Not easy to clean.
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.
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.
Tight-fitting only: must be clean-shaven and fit tested.
Expensive, given the product life is limited by battery life.

Around-neck

Tight-fitting and loose-fitting configurable

Aimwell™ AYO™ WX HFM P-Boost Standard Half-Face Mask PAPR System

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3, EN 12942:2023 TM3, EN 12941:2023 TH3.
Peak flow: Up to 220 L/min (Breath responsive)
Weight: 0.70kg
Battery Time: 16 hours
Battery replaceable
Cost: $739

Best overall performance among all:

Best-in-class protection PAPR P3, TM3, TH3.
World’s only Dual-Fitting half-face mask PAPR – unprecedented usability and flexibility.
Great mobility – good head movement and comfort, no nuisance long hose and belt.
Very long battery hours, battery replaceable.
Very easy to clean and maintain.
Face Seal option for beard-covering.
The most value-for-money Half-face Mask PAPR in the world.

In summary, the AYO™ WX HFM P-Boost 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, unique dual-fitting, ease of use, and value-for-money.

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

How Does the Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR System Compare with the 3M Versaflo System?

由 admin | 1 月 28, 2026 | Industrial Protection Blog

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 to don and doff, and poor mobility	Lightweight and low-profile, no hose no belt, easy to don and doff, good mobility
Peak flow	170 – 205 L/min	Up to 220 L/min (Breath responsive)
电池运行时间	9-12 hours	长达 16 小时
Weight	~2kg (Including Power unit1139g with battery, belt, filter, and Helmet 832g, not including hose)	1.0 Kg (Full system)
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.	Loose-fitting but can be configured to AYO WX FFM-DS tight-fitting PAPR for applications that demand heavy breathing.
Maintenance	Difficult to maintain and clean	Much easier to maintain and clean
使用寿命	5年	10年
Cost	$2390	$921

In summary, AYO WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR can provide over 3M Versaflo TR-315A+ PAPR Kit with 307C helmet:

At least equivalent protection but with higher peak flow.
Half the weight.
Better mobility: No hose and belt.
Longer battery life.
Easier to clean and maintain.
Doubled service life.
Less than half of the cost.

When should AYO WX FFM-LF PAPR System be used instead of 3M Versaflo TR-315A+ PAPR Kit with a 307C helmet?

When doing work requiring frequent donning and doffing and large physical movements, especially in confined spaces, such as tunnelling or building work, instead of work just sitting or standing with minimum body movement most of the time:

The long hose and heavy belt-mounted power unit are troublesome to don and doff, and difficult to move around while doing highly physical work.

When you need to carry tools around your waist:

The belt-mounted power unit prevents you from carrying tools around your waist.

When doing work with heavy dust:

The bulky Versaflo system is difficult to clean, while the AYO WX FFM-LF PAPR system is much easier to clean and maintain.

When doing high-exertion work that causes very heavy breathing:

The Versaflo will not provide protection when you over-breathe the blower with a peak of 205 L/min. For example, you may well breathe over 250 L/min doing heavy work, which will cause negative pressure in the face shield at the initial phase of inhalation. Due to the loose-fitting nature of the 307 helmet, you will breathe in harmful dust or gas easily.
In this situation, for the AYO WX FFM-LF PAPR System, you can configure it into an AYO WX FFM-DS PAPR system, which provides a tight-fitting double-seal Full-face mask that can protect you well when the pressure in the mask goes negative briefly during very heavy inhalation.

When you are on a budget:

3M Versaflo is over 2 times the cost of the AYO WX FFM-LF P-Boost PAPR system. Why pay more for a product that is less suitable for doing the same job?

How Does Aimwell™ AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost Full-Face Mask PAPR System Compare with Other Full-Face PAPR Brands?

由 admin | 1 月 28, 2026 | Industrial Protection Blog, powered respirator comparison

PAPR Type

Brand/Model

Key Comparison

Head-mounted
Loose-fitting

PureFlo Purelite

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P2

Peak flow: > 200 L/min
Weight: 1 kg
Battery Time: 8 hours
Cost: $1160

Shortcoming:

P2 protection only.
Loose-fitting only: not suitable for heavy breathing.
Poor mobility – Top-heavy, not suitable in confined spaces, or for work 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 Tight-fitting

SHIGEMATSU
SYNC01VP3

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
Peak flow: only 138 L/min
Weight: 0.8 kg
Battery Time: 9 hours
Cost: $1995

Shortcoming:

Low flow – not suitable for heavy work.
Tight-fitting only: must be clean-shaven and fit tested.
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.
Expensive.

Belt-mounted Tight-fitting

Sundstrom SR500/200

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3
Peak flow: 240 L/min
Weight: 1.65 kg
Battery Time: 7 hours
Cost: $2903

Shortcoming:

Poor mobility – Bulky, heavy with long hose, troublesome to wear, not suitable in confined spaces.
Tight-fitting only: must be clean-shaven and fit tested.
Not easy to clean and maintain.
Very expensive

Belt- mounted
Loose-fitting

3M Versaflo TR-315A+ PAPR Kit with 307C helmet

Protection level: AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3, EN12941 TH3
Peak flow: 200 L/min
Weight: ~2kg (Including Power unit with battery, belt, filter), and Helmet.
Battery Time: 9-12 hours
Cost: $2390

Shortcoming:

Poor mobility – Bulky, heavy with long hose, troublesome to wear, not suitable in confined spaces.
Loose-fitting only: not suitable for heavy breathing.
You are locked to the integrated helmet plus a visor for respiratory protection when you prefer not to.
Not easy to clean and maintain.
Expensive.

Belt- mounted
Loose-fitting

CleanAIR Unimask with Basic PAPR RFU837-CB

Protection level: EN12941 TH3
Peak flow: 170 – 240 L/min
Weight: 1.26kg (Including Power unit with battery, belt, filter, not including hose), and face shield.
Battery Time: 10 hours
Cost: $1650

Shortcoming:

Poor mobility – Bulky with long hose and belt, troublesome to wear, not suitable in confined spaces.
Loose-fitting only: not suitable for heavy breathing.
Not easy to clean and maintain.
Expensive.

Around-neck
Tight-fitting and loose-fitting configurable

AYO WX FFM-LF P-Boost Loose-Fitting Full-Face Mask PAPR System

Protection level: AN/NZS 1716 PAPR P3, EN 12941:2023 TH3
Peak flow: Up to 220 L/min (Breath responsive)
Weight: 1.0kg
Battery Time: 16 hours
Battery replaceable
Cost: $921

Best overall performance among all:

Loose-fitting by default.
Can be configured to be tight-fitting for applications that demand heavy breathing.
Great mobility – low profile and lightweight, no hose and belt.
Perfect for silica dust and asbestos protection.
Very easy to clean and maintain.
The most value-for-money Full-Face Mask PAPR System in the world.

In summary, AYO™ WX FFM-LF is on par with most PAPR brands regarding peak flow performance, while it stands out in mobility,
configurable loose-fitting and tight-fitting, ease of use, and value-for-money.

Buy AYO™ WX FFM-LF P-Boost Full-Face Mask PAPR System – the best all-rounder Full-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?

由 admin | 1 月 28, 2026 | Industrial Protection Blog, powered respirator comparison

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 P3 EN12941 TH3	AS/NZS 1716 PAPR P3, EN 12942:2023 TM3, EN 12941:2023 TH3
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
Don and Doff	Difficult due to the hose and belt	Easy, no hose and belt
Peak flow	170 – 200 L/min	Up to 220 L/min (Breath responsive)
电池运行时间	12 hours	长达 16 小时
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	Not generally required, but can be done if needed.
Fitting type	Loose-fitting only, can not be converted to tight-fitting PAPR if needed.	Dual-fitting, with optional Face Seal for beard covering.
Maintenance	Difficult to maintain and clean	Much easier to maintain and clean
使用寿命	5年	10年
Cost	$2195	$739

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

Easier to don and doff.
Dual-fitting, better usability and flexibility.
Higher protection in tight-fitting.
Longer battery run-time.
40% lighter.
Easier maintenance.
At least 1/2 of the cost after combining a common welding helmet.

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

When a better protection is needed:

The Versaflo can only be loose-fitting, while AYO WX HFM-W P-Boost PAPR provides dual-fitting, giving higher protection in tight-fitting.

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 2 times the cost of the AYO WX HFM-W P-Boost PAPR System. Why pay more for a product that is inferior in overall performance while doing the same job?

Shop AYO WX-Welding PAPR System here

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