Respiratory protection

Scott Safety has unveiled the next generation of respiratory protection to workers in heavy industry with the launch of the Proflow 3EX.

For the first time, Scott Safety combines AX gas filtration with the benefits of continuous flow powered air.

This opens up the use of powered air for workers requiring protection from AX gases, who were previously limited to negative pressure facemask solutions, Scott Safety claims.

The Proflow 3EX is the only Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) on the market that provides AX gas filtration, the company says.

It has been created by Scott Safety in response to a growing user need for an AX powered respirator that combines comfort and ease of use with high levels of protection.

By using a battery powered motor that automatically draws the air through the cartridge, the Proflow 3EX reduces strain on the lungs and extends the time a respirator can be worn without taking a break, significantly improving the worker’s respiratory experience.

In addition, the incorporation of three filters and the respirator’s optimised flow rate not only lowers the respiratory breathing burden but also offers robust protection against volatile, low-boiling organic AX vapours.

The Proflow 3 EX has ATEX approval and is suitable for use in explosive atmospheres. This makes it ideal for use in a wide variety of applications such as pharmaceutical and oil & gas industries, where AX gases are commonly encountered.

For more information, please visit: www.scottsafety.com