Dräger X-plore 8500

Highlights

Challenging working environments require a robust and reliable protective solution. The X-plore 8500 powered air-purifying respirator delivers uncompromising respiratory protection against particles, gases and/or vapours combined while ensuring high wearing comfort with no breathing resistance. Benefit from versatile combination options with the X-plore 8000 filter portfolio, a wide range of headpieces, carrying systems and other system components.

Optimal breathing protection

The X-plore 8500 system reliably filters particles and gaseous particles from the breathing air. The extensive portfolio of filter types offers effective protection against a variety of respiratory risks and hazardous substances, including particles, aerosols, vapours and gases, thus enabling safe working in a wide range of application areas. In combination with a full-face mask, the X-plore 8500 achieves the highest corresponding protection class, TM3. For use with loose-fitting headpieces, such as hoods or helmets, many combinations are also certified to the highest applicable protection class, TH3.

Outstanding comfort

The X-plore 8500 powered air-purifying respirator is specifically optimised for physically demanding working environments and long work assignments and is extremely comfortable to wear. Thanks to the battery-operated blower and continuous flow operation, the X-plore 8500 eliminates breathing resistance commonly associated with other respiratory protection solutions. Fan-assisted airflow prevents heat build-up in the headpiece and visor fogging. The airflow can be adjusted via three different levels to suit the user's individual requirements, making it easier to work in extreme climatic zones with high temperatures while noticeably reducing strain. The ergonomic design of the blower filter unit also supports this by minimising movement restrictions through consistent weight reduction. Various belt variants or a shoulder carrying system ensure high wearing comfort and optimised weight distribution.

Reliable customised fit

The X-plore 8500 system can be used in combination with tight-fitting headpieces, such as full-face masks, and loose-fitting headpieces, such as helmets or hoods. Depending on the headpiece variant, different hood or mask sizes, as well as individually adjustable face seals for helmets and visors, provide an optimum seal and protection for the wearer. Thanks to the option of combining it with loose-fitting headpieces, the X-plore 8500 system is also suitable for users with beards or those for whom other respiratory protection solutions are unsuitable due to their individual face shape. This eliminates the need for companies to conduct individual fit tests, which are recommended or specified for other respiratory protection solutions. As a customer, you benefit from significant cost and time savings by eliminating the need for such measures.

Robust and powerful design

The device offers effective protection against dust and splash water in accordance with IP65 certification. The rubber protectors on the sides of the housing and a protected air inlet further increase resistance. Powerful and durable components such as the blower ensure reliable operation and easy maintenance - typically performed manually or with standard tools. Depending on the application scenario, you can choose between two battery types with a capacity of eight or twenty hours. The charge status can be viewed at any time on the control panel or directly on the battery. Dedicated accessories for use in the areas of decontamination complete the system.

Intuitive and secure user interface

With a consistent focus on intuitive user guidance, the X-plore 8500 system features well-designed operating elements and comprehensive safety functions. On start-up, the device performs an automatic self-test and checks the battery status, filter capacity and volume flow. Unlike many competitor products, it does not require additional tools or accessories. A high level of user safety is also ensured by a redundant alarm system with audible, visual and vibration alarms, which indicate functional limitations such as a low battery level or excessive filter saturation. Automatic filter detection prevents the system from being operated unintentionally without a filter or with an incorrectly inserted one. Automatic hose recognition also distinguishes between tight-fitting and loose-fitting headpieces and sets the minimum required volume flow. The X-plore 8500 thus combines intelligent design with simple control and safe operation.

Impressive versatility

The X-plore 8000 series stands for impressive modularity and versatility. With a system approach designed for compatibility, the comprehensive portfolio of headpieces, filters, carrying solutions and accessories can be combined in almost any configuration. Depending on the application context and individual requirements, Dräger offers dedicated respiratory protection solutions for a wide range of industries and application fields, from the construction and steel industries to the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors. The basis for this is provided above all by the wide range of loose- or tight-fitting headpieces with different protection classes for breathing, head, face and eyes as well as varying chemical resistance.

Recommended filters

These are non-binding information and recommendations to prepare you for the interaction with our customer support. Mask and filter can protect against inhalation of radioactive particles but not against radioactive emissions or radiation damage! Depending on the ambient temperature and the type of release, hazardous substances can occur at the workplace in solid, liquid or gaseous form or as a mixture of these states. This must be taken into account when selecting respiratory protection. If in doubt, use a combination filter consisting of a particle filter and a gas filter. This provides comprehensive protection against solid, liquid and gaseous hazardous substances.

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