When handling chemical and biological substances, it is particularly important to protect yourself and others. Choosing the right mask plays a crucial role in this. But which model and which Type are best suited? The mask compass from Hengst Filtration provides an overview of different types of masks and helps you to select suitable products and use them correctly.
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Hengst product range: Blower respiratory protection system (PAPR)
Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) systems protect your airways from harmful particles, gases and vapors in a wide range of applications. Thanks to the battery-powered blower, there is virtually no breathing resistance, which makes breathing particularly easy, even during demanding activities with long wearing times.
Hengst product range: Full face mask with filter
The full face mask with filter ensures the filtration of droplets and aerosols when inhaled and helps to prevent smear infections from contaminated hands - especially in professional environments.
Hengst product range: Half masks with filter
The half mask with filter ensures the filtration of droplets and aerosols when inhaled. It protects against aerosols consisting of solid or liquid particles - primarily in an occupational context.
Hengst product range: Filtering half masks - FFP masks
They protect against inhalation and limit the exhalation of tiny, harmful particles such as droplets and aerosols. This is why they are important in many professional situations.
Using respirators correctly
For reliable respiratory protection, it is crucial that a half mask fits tightly. Some models are therefore available in different sizes and the length of the straps can be individually adjusted for certain masks. However, the important thing to remember with all masks is that they can only fully fulfill their protective function if they are worn correctly. Please refer to the manufacturer's information on the Packaging.
Can I wash the Filter cartridges in the masks?
The filters in the STEALTH masks must not be washed. It is recommended to wipe the face mask and the molded face piece with an antibacterial wipe after each use and to replace the filters every 28 days, provided the mask has been worn for 8 hours or more per day.
Can I wear a visor/goggles/helmet with the STEALTH half masks?
The slim, unobtrusive design of the STEALTH masks is designed for visors, helmets, goggles/safety glasses and other PPE. The STEALTH P3 Visor half mask already has an integrated face shield.
How long should I use my filters before replacing them?
In accordance with HSE guidelines, it is recommended that a maintenance check of the respirator is carried out and the filters replaced every 28 days. The first day is the day the face mask is used for the first time. This applies if the mask has been worn for 8 or more hours a day. It is recommended to wipe the face piece with an antibacterial or alcohol wipe after each use to keep it clean and fresh.
FFP masks
FFP masks protect against the inhalation of very small, harmful particles such as droplets and aerosols - including those that other people may have exhaled. Filtering half masks are classified as FFP1, FFP2 or FFP3 depending on the retention capacity of the Particle filter. The higher the number, the greater the protective effect.
Filter class: Half masks with filter
Hazardous substances are classified either as aerosols (particles and droplets) or as gases or vapors. On this basis, the substance must be precisely classified. In addition, the filter class can be specified by different levels (P3, A1P3, A2P3, ABEK1P3). Hengst offers combination filters for all three classes, which are suitable for the STEALTH half mask. The mask body is available without a filter and can be fitted with the appropriate combi-filter and flexibly converted as required.
TH3 blower respiratory protection system (PAPR)
The TH3 leakage class for a powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) is the highest protection class in accordance with the EN 12941 standard. This class indicates how well the system protects against the ingress of harmful substances. With TH3, the maximum permissible inward leakage is only 0.2 %. This means that the system is very effective at protecting the breathing air from harmful particles, gases and vapors, thus providing the wearer with optimum protection.
