Welding RespiratorMask

This factor is often overlooked during the initial purchase decision. Over the lifetime of the helmet, the accumulated cost of replacement filters can often exceed the original cost of the helmet. Replacement filters for the Weldclass PROMAX R50 PAPR respirator unit are prices very competitively (up to 50% lower than some other brands), to reduce operating costs and maximise ROI on your helmet investment.

Not all welding helmet respirator systems are tested to, or compliant with, Australian standards.  The applicable standards include AS/NZS 1716 (respirator), AS/NZS 1337.1 (welding helmet), and AS/NZS 1338.1 (auto-darkening lens).

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The complete guide to the Respirator Welding Helmet, or Welding Mask With Respirator, plus comparisons with other welding fume control and safety methods.

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Becuase air fed welding masks need to incororate air ducts, face seals, etc, they are more cumbersome to fit and remove vs a standard welding helmet. This can be an inconvenience where the operator would traditionally lift up, or remove, the helmet to adjust the auto-darkening lens controls, or for better vision when grinding, chipping, etc. To address this, some PAPR welding helmet models now offer a flip-up design.  Here's a comparison between different helmet designs:

Here we cover some of the key pros and cons of welding helmets with respirators (or PAPR welding helmets), vs other methods of welding fume control.

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Here's some key features and differences to be aware of, when shopping for Welding helmets with PAPR respirator / air fed welding helmets:

Weldclass PROMAX 680R and PROMAX 850R PAPR helmets comply with these standards, giving you peace of mind that your investment will provide the protection that you need and expect.

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The Weldclass PROMAX R50 PAPR respirator unit (supplied with PROMAX 680R and PROMAX 850R PAPR helmets) features a high quality battery to provide an operating time of up to 10 hours, whilst also allowing generous filter size to be used to maximise filter life and lower maintenance cost.

A PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) welding helmet is an advanced protective device designed for welders, combining respiratory protection with eye and face shielding. This type of helmet incorporates a battery-powered 'blower' that pulls air through a filter, removing contaminants such as dust, fumes, and particles before delivering clean air into the helmet's breathing zone. The continuous flow of positive-pressure purified air not only helps in preventing inhalation of harmful substances but also keeps the welder cool and comfortable. PAPR welding helmets are particularly beneficial in environments with high levels of airborne pollutants, ensuring enhanced safety and compliance with health regulations while allowing welders to perform their tasks with improved visibility and reduced fatigue.

The size of the replaceable filter (eg surface area of the filter in cm2) can have an impact on the performance, and ongoing maintenance cost, of the respirator unit.  A larger filter will typically absorb more fume dust and therefore last longer before needing to be replaced, however this places more demand on the battery and shortens battery charge life. Conversely, a smaller filter will need to be replace more frequently, but will reduce battery load.