Powered Air Purifying Respirators

Powered Air Purifying Respirator for Particulate Matter (P-PAPR) removes particulates (dust, fumes, mist) in the working environment.
Powered Air Purifying Respirator for Toxic Gases (G-PAPR) removes toxic gases, vapors and mixed particulates in the working environment.

After particles, toxic gases and vapors are removed by the filter, an electric fan sends the purified air to the wearer's facepiece.
PAPR provides high protective performance and enable much more comfortable breathing in comparison to reusable respirators.

When comfort is designed into respiratory protection products, workers can focus on the work and not the PPE. Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) is engineered for versatility and customization, so safety managers can build the system that works for their employees. Choose from a wide range of headgear, breathing tubes and blower units to customize a PAPR solution that works for your environments.Ready to select your PAPR?

Long-lasting comfort
3M™ PAPRs deliver filtered air, all shift long, for respiratory protection and comfort your employees will want to wear.
Limited fit testing
Loose fitting hoods and helmets eliminate the need for fit testing. Tight fitting facepieces used with PAPR assemblies are required to be fit tested.
Integrate other PPE
Some of the 3M PAPR systems provide the option for combining respiratory, head, eye and face protection, that can be customized for almost any work environment.
Protection for your industry
From heavy industrial, construction and transportation to pharmaceuticals and healthcare, 3M PAPRs can be used in multiple environments.