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How do Respiratory Masks work?

Respiratory masks are something that you’ve probably heard of before but not entirely sure what they do. If this is the case, you’re in capable hands with the team of experts at Surface Finishing Equipment Group.

Respiratory Masks.

The purpose of a respiratory mask is to protect individuals from any potentially harmful chemicals or dusts. In wearing a respiratory mask, users can prevent hazardous consequences, essentially maximising air quality, comfort and durability.

Surface Finishing Equipment Group is your go-to supplier of the functional headwear, providing you with a practical solution for enhancing your safety needs.

Any of the respiratory masks from SFEG are designed to be user-friendly, suiting the needs and requirements of all industries. They are also designed to fit comfortably, enabling individuals to work safely, without compromising comfort.

A respiratory mask guarantees adequate protection within the workplace. To determine which one you need, whether it be a full face visor mask or a half mask, consider the severity of risks.

The RPB T-Link can be supplied from eitehr a Radex supplied air breathing air filter or a PX4 Battery powdered / belt mounted filter unit for greater freedome of movement.

What do they do?

Respiratory masks, like the T-Link and Airvisor 2 Air Fed Mask from SFEG, are designed to provide clean breathable air to the user and keep out harmfull dusts and fumes. 

The RPB Safety T-Link and Honeywell Airvisor 2 Air Fed Mask are used to protect the face from dangerous particles, including dust and aerosols.

Particle Filtration.

Particles like dust and toxic fumes can pose serious concerns on health as a result of them being almost invisible. Other particles that are deemed dangerous include radioactive and carcinogenic particles, hence the importance of wearing respiratory masks.

Not filtering such particles can result in serious health problems later on in life, including damage to the respiratory system.

Using the Airvisor 2 Air Fed Mask.

Only use the Airvisor 2 Air Fed Mask when situations permit it. As with any respiration mask, you need to be vigilant; it needs to be suitable for the exposure of particles, the work in hand, the environment and, most importantly, the wearer.

The respiration masks are easy to put on and remove, making it more convenient for those who work in industrial settings like paint shops, powder coating and spraying environments. The Airvisor 2 Air Fed Mask provides a high level of protection for all individuals.

Features and Benefits of the mask:

Surface Finishing Equipment Group accommodate all budgets and projects, making sure that you find appropriate respiratory protective equipment. There are countless beneficial features associated with the Air Fed Mask, take the tear-off protective screens for instance.

Generally, the tear-off screens need to be replaced or removed to be cleaned as a result of paint over spraying.

What’s more; the respiratory mask is comfortable to wear because it’s designed to be lightweight and easily contours to the face to reduce facial fatigue. You also have the option to choose between a full face visor and the half mask- it merely depends on your specification and the environment that you work in.

These masks also incorporate a low flow warning to alert the user when the air supply drops below the required level.

If you need to know any more about the T-Link or Airvisor 2 Air Fed Masks or how any of the other respiratory masks work, get in touch with SFEG today!