Powered & supplied air respiratory protection
Intelligent design lets wearers focus on the job.
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Why Choose a PAPR?
Respiratory protection systems can offer comfortable, integrated protection against multiple hazards helping to provide respiratory, head, face, eye and hearing protection.
See 3M Center for Respiratory Protection to help you decide what you need for your program.
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1. Easier, more comfortable breathing
PAPR system uses a blower instead of lung power to draw air through the filter. This lets you breathe more naturally while feeling a constant airflow in your headtop while working in hot and humid environments
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2. Integrated protection from the neck up
The various components of a 3M PAPR system are designed to work together as a single unit – combining respiratory, head, eye and face protection that can be customized for almost any work environment.
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3. Options for Limited Facial Hair
With some respirator systems, beards and heavy sideburns can be a problem, compromising the seal of certain facepieces. 3M offers PAPR systems with headtops designed to accommodate limited facial hair, simplifying protection for more of your employees.
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4. Reduced risk of eye injury
Integrated face shields on certain headtops for 3M PAPR systems help protect eyes and faces from debris, sparks and other hazards. At the same time, they offer excellent optical clarity and a wide field of vision, making it easier to stay out of harm’s way.
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5. All Day Comfort
A 3M PAPR delivers filtered air, all shift long, for improved protection and comfort your employees will want to wear.
New Products
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Meet the two newest 3M™ Versaflo™ PAPRs
Versaflo TR-300 PAPR system for particulate environments has been re-engineered to bring you even greater versatility, comfort and ease of use.
Compatible with all current TR-300 components and accessories, the 3M™ Versaflo™TR-300+ is our lightest and smallest PAPR in the Versaflo family.
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Protection against a wide range of gases and vapors.
The Versaflo TR-800 features a PAPR blower UL-certified with an intrinsically safe (IS) rating of Division 1: IS Class I, II, III; Division 1 under the most current UL standard 60079, 6th Edition, 2013. Bright yellow touchpoints differentiate it from the non-IS versions of Versaflo blower family.
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Head and shoulders protection from radiant heat.
Now you can increase the utility of your 3M™ Versaflo™ M-307 or M-407 Respiratory Helmet – by adding integrated protection for head, neck and shoulders against radiant heat, sparks and splashes.
Help reduce your worker's exposure to radiant heat, sparks and splashes.
PAPR Product Categories
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Powered Air Purifying Respirators
3M powered air purifying respirators offer protection against certain respiratory hazards with integrated head, eye and face protection that can help provide a more comfortable environment for the worker.
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Supplied Air Systems
3M supplied air respirators require a source of clean Grade D breathing air such as plant air systems or bottled air. This clean, breathable air can be delivered to hoods, helmets, full facepieces, half facepieces and loose-fitting facepieces.
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Headtops, Hoods, & Helmets
Different jobs call for different kinds of headtops to protect workers from hazardous environments.
How high are airborne concentrations in your environment? What’s the potential for eye injuries?
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Replacement Parts & Accessories
Every worker is different, and each day their tasks can change. As the owner of a 3M™ Respiratory System, you have a variety of accessories available to maximize your team's protection and comfort.
We have replacement parts to help you maintain protection. Make it a regular habit to check your equipment.
Top Tech Line Questions asked about 3M™ Powered & Supplied Air and Headtops
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Q: Where can I find training, care and maintenance videos for 3M Versaflo Powered and Supplied Air solutions?
A: You can register for access to our 3M Versaflo PSA solutions training, care and maintenance video library.
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Q: What is the replacement part number for _____? The most common question being what is the replacement part number for visors and peel off lens covers?
A: 3M has exploded view posters for many of the Powered and Supplied Air PAPRs and headtops. The below links can be found for these commonly searched items.
3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 & TR-300+ PAPR (PDF, 2.93 MB) (With the exception of the TR-371+ filter cover, the replacement parts would be similar for each unit, TR-300 vs. TR-300+)
3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 PAPR (PDF, 709.16 KB)
3M™ Versaflo™ TR-800 PAPR (PDF, 772.33 KB)
3M™ Versaflo™ M-300 headtop (PDF, 1.38 MB)
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Q. What are the operating pressure ranges for the V-Series Assemblies?
A. Please reference the pressure schedule located in the User Instruction (PDF, 1.77 MB).
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Q. Which Breathing Tubes go with which Headtop/Hood/Helmet?
A. Here’s a great reference to help find the part numbers (PDF, 3.06 MB) and it is linked to our online product catalog.
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Q. Is the 3M™ Breathe Easy™ PAPR Series still available for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) applications?
A. Yes. These systems continue to be featured extensively in healthcare, military, and government agencies that manage an Emergency Preparedness program. These systems include the RBE-L10 (with non-rechargeable battery), RBE-NM10 (this uses the discontinued BC- 210 charger) as well as the RBE-10BR (this uses the rechargeable 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-630 battery, with TR-659 Adapter). For non-CBRN applications, the 3M™ Versaflo™ Series PAPRs may be a consideration and feature simplified selection, increased versatility and improved user comfort. For more information, visit 3M.com/EmPrepPAPR.
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Q. Can the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300 or the 3M™ Powerflow™ PAPR’s be equipped with chemical cartridges?
A: No, both the 3M TR-300 and Powerflow are used for helping with protection against particulates only – such as dusts, mists and fumes. Please see the TR-300 User Instructions (PDF, 1.31 MB) and/or Powerflow User Instructions (PDF, 1.25 MB) for further detail.
Other 3M PAPR systems, like the 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600 PAPR (PDF, 1.86 MB), do have chemical cartridges available. With the exception of the TR-6590N Multi-Gas Cartridge, the TR-800 works with all filters and cartridges currently approved for use with the TR-600. NIOSH submission for TR-800 and TR-6590N is expected in mid 2018.
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Q. How long will the cartridge in the GVP-PSK2 last?
A: The service life of the cartridge depends on the application and environment in which it is used. Please reference our Service Life Software for assistance in calculating cartridge service life when exposed to certain chemicals.
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Q. What is 3M’s guidance on changing PAPR filters once they have been exposed to airborne, biological particulates i.e. Tuberculosis (TB)?
A: Filter use should be managed according to your infection control policy. The infection control policy should be developed based on national, state, and local guidelines. Most health care organizations develop their filter reuse policy based on the biological agent of concern, likelihood of the filter becoming contaminated, and potential for patient-to-patient and patient-to-worker crosscontamination. While the outside filter body can be wiped down for cleaning, do not attempt to clean the filter media inside the filter body. When changing the PAPR filter, follow the hygiene and infection control practices established by your employer, based on the specific contaminants to which the respirator assembly has been exposed and the cleaning agent used. Dispose of the filter according to your infection control policy.
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Q. I have several PAPR systems that use the BP-15 Battery – now that the BC-210 Battery Charger is discontinued what am I expected to do?
A: For starters, check out our brochure (PDF, 1.4 MB) on battery options for certain 3M™ PAPR systems effected by the BC-210 discontinuation. If you need a new power source for CBRN/First Receiver/Patient decontamination systems commonly found in hospital, government and military settings – check out our video.
With further questions, please contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-243-4630 for available options.A: For starters, check out our brochure (PDF, 1.4 MB) on battery options for certain 3M™ PAPR systems effected by the BC-210 discontinuation. If you need a new power source for CBRN/First Receiver/Patient decontamination systems commonly found in hospital, government and military settings – check out our video.
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Q. Can 3M recommend any products for use while abrasive blasting?
A: Not at this time. 3M offered an abrasive blasting helmet W-8100B which has been discontinued and is no longer available. Unfortunately, we do not have a direct replacement for this product.
Resources
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Establishing a Respiratory Program
Step-by-step tools to help safety programs achieve their respiratory safety goals.
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Respiratory Selection Guide
The 3M™ Respirator Selection Guide includes a list of chemicals for which 3M respirators can be recommended. This information can be used to supplement general industrial hygiene knowledge.
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Why clock out to get checked out?
Medical evaluation of the employee is required for mandatory use of all respirators or voluntary use of reusable respirators.
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3M Select & Service Life Software
3M has designed state of the art software to help make the selection of 3M™ Respirators easier and to help estimate the service life of 3M™ Gas and Vapor Cartridges.
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Industry Regulations
All employers have a duty to protect their employees at work and inform them of industry and PPE regulations, legislation and standards that are put in place to help keep them safe and healthy. The following section provides you with links to occupational health and environmental safety standards.
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News & Events
Find the latest safety news, press releases, notifications & events.