For long shifts in hard-wearing environments, many welders have indicated they prefer the extra comfort and stability afforded by a backpack attachment for their Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
To that end, the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy Duty Backpack combines robust construction with a perfectly balanced fit and feel made to last throughout extended heavy duty industrial applications. As such, it enters the market as an ideal accompaniment to the existing range of Speedglas Respiratory Welding Helmets with Adflo™ PAPR.
This begins with evenly distributing the weight of the welder’s powered air respirator across their back and shoulders, which not only serves to optimise comfort but also provides access to cleaner air away from the welder’s arc and any respiratory hazards it produces. This in turn prolongs the life of the PAPR filters and keeps the system as a whole performing at its best: it is worth noting that a back-mounted PAPR can also enable welders to more freely manoeuvre around tight workspaces.
Another key component that effectively sets this new backpack apart is its superior durability relative to equivalent harnesses on the market. The welding process is a literal hotbed for flames, sparks, and spatter: this only escalates during heavy duty, high amperage applications. As a result, the Speedglas™ Heavy Duty Backpack is made from flame retardant materials to ensure its longevity in even the hottest and most stifling environments.
Ergonomic Design
Finally, the backpack boasts a balanced design geared towards all-day comfort and versatility to suit each individual welder. The straps are easily adjustable to curate the fit to specific builds and preferences, while the body of the backpack is contoured to minimise contact with the back itself to improve ventilation and overall comfort.
Primarily designed for welding with the award-winning 3M™ Adflo™ PAPR, the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy Duty Backpack is also suitable for use with other powered air systems (e.g. 3M™ Versaflo™). This coincides with the prolific rise of powered air respiratory protection in Australia and New Zealand, and allows each PAPR unit to serve as a completely natural extension of the welder.
