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The New Allegro EZ Air Flex Grinding/Welding Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Offering Ultimate Worker Protection And Comfort

Allegro Industries’ NEW Allegro EZ AIR Flex Grinding/Welding PAPR is a complete particulate system intended for industrial applications where combined respiratory, eye and face protection are required. This lightweight welding helmet features a durable flip-up visor to expose a grind shield below that maintains respiratory protection so workers can continue grinding or inspecting welds. It complies with ANSI Z87.1+ and CAN/CSA Z94.3 for face-shield/eye protection, is CE certified, and is NIOSH approved!

Weighing under 3 lbs. total, this complete system features a motorized, Lithium-ion battery operating system that supplies a constant supply of fresh, filtered air over the user’s face. At an APF level of 25, it creates optimal protective pressure inside the respirator head top keeping away particulates (dust, steel, manganese, stainless steel, galvanized steel, chromium, cadmium, lead and ozone). Recommended applications are welding, assembly, facility maintenance, grinding, machine operations, painting and sanding. Suggested industries include automotive, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, general manufacturing, metal production and fabrication, military maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) and transportation. Workers’ will experience more comfort, less fatigue, and improved productivity.

The Allegro EZ Air Flex Grinding/Welding PAPR System includes Welding Shield made of Dupont® super tough, flame retardant Nylon that withstands extreme cold and heat. It is large enough to accommodate safety glasses and features an adjustable and durable Pera-Lok ratcheting head gear with replaceable ultra-soft sweat band. Additional features include a full 100% cotton fire retardant neck shield to prevent arc burns; a flexible quick-disconnect breathing tube and FR cover; auto-darkening filters; a Blower assembly with eight airflow settings, audible, visual and vibration alarms; a convenient single replacement NIOSH approved HEPA filter which filters 99.97% particulates; an adjustable and lightweight FR belt; a battery charger and Lithium-ion rechargeable battery with up to eight hours usage; and storage bag.

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With thirty-four years in the safety industry, Allegro designs and manufactures their products for maximum convenience and ease of use in the field. All their products are backed by outstanding customer service, technical support and fast delivery. For more information, please call (800) 622-3530 or visit www.allegrosafety.com