The 3M™ Powerflow™ Replacement Motor Blower Assembly is a component of the 3M™ Powerflow™ Face-Mounted Powered Air Purifying Respirator System, 240-01-00LBC. This lightweight unit only weighs eight ounces and delivers a minimum of 4 CFM when used with the required high efficiency filter.Powered Air Purifying Respirators 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.
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
Loose-fitting headgear options provide respiratory protection without the need for a tight faceseal or fit testing
resulting in greater comfort for the wearer
