Powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) are motorized systems powered by a battery pack which draw air through a filter or cartridge to provide respiratory protection to the wearer. The blower unit can be mounted on the waist, face or head, depending on the system selected.

3M™, 7000126551, Air Purifying Respirator Battery Pack, Belt Mounting, NiMH - Rechargeable Battery, Specifications Met: NIOSH Approved, Black

• Certain PAPR systems provide a higher level of respiratory protection than non-powered air filtering respirators
• Constant flow of air can provide cooling for the worker, resulting in greater comfort for the wearer
• Loose fitting headgear options provide respiratory protection without the need for a tight faceseal or fit testing
• Battery powered blower pulls the air through the filter resulting in no additional breathing resistance to the wearer
• This nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack allows greater user comfort and faster charging capabilities
• This nickel metal hydride battery pack powers the breathe Easy™ powered air purifying respirators for eight hours