Draeger X-plore 8700 Explosion Approved Blower Unit for Powered Respirator
The Draeger X-plore 8700 Explosion Approved Blower Unit for Powered Respirator is part of the comprehensive and highly protective X-plore 8000 electric filtration system. It can detect what filter is attached and adjusts its display accordingly, so you can keep an eye on vital statistics. Despite this high-tech build, it is also sturdy enough for tough work environments and this 8700 model is explosion approved for ex-zones 1, 2, 21 and 22, making it incredibly versatile.
What's Included?
- 1 x Blower Unit for X-plore Respirator
Please note: this listing is just for a blower unit. For a working respiratory system, a battery, charger, filter and mask/helmet are needed, which are sold separately.
Key Features of the Draeger X-plore 8700 Blower Unit
- Compatible with huge range of X-plore 8000 equipment
- Explosion approved for ex-zones 1, 2, 21 and 22
- Suitable for a number of respiratory applications depending on paired equipment
- Intelligent alarm system can differentiate risk levels
- Operating time between 4 and 20 hours, depending on battery used
- IP65 certification protects equipment from light dust and water ingress
- Sensor detects attached filter and displays necessary safety information
- Heavy duty design with rubber impact protectors
- Designed to be self-checking and partially maintenance-free
How Does the X-plore Respiratory Blower Unit Work?
This blower unit is designed to be simple to use and includes detailed instructions on how to make the most of the system. For more information, please see the video below.
What Equipment is the X-plore 8700 Blower Unit Compatible With?
This X-plore 8700 Blower Unit is compatible with a huge variety of batteries, filters, hoses, hoods/helmets and accessories in the X-plore 8000 range. Which equipment you pick depends on your individual filtration needs.
Batteries and Chargers:
Filters
Hoses
Hoods and Helmets
Accessories
Uses of the X-plore 8700 Blower Unit for Powered Respirator
Due to the variety of equipment that is compatible with this blower unit, depending on what it is used with, it can be used for a range of jobs and industries, including but not limited to:
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Lab work
- Spraying chemicals
- Painting and enamel work
- Woodworking
- Metalworking
- Working with dust
- Work requiring explosion resistance
What Certification Has the Respirator Unit Received?
This blower unit has undergone a variety of tests so you can be sure of your safety at work. It has achieved the following certifications:
- EN 12941 (With appropriate hood, helmet or visor)
- EN 12942 (With appropriate half or full face mask)
What Does This Mean?
- EN 12941 is the European Standard that certifies powered respirators with hoods helmets and visors.
- EN 12942 is the European Standard that certifies powered respirators with half and full face masks.
Explosion Approved
This 8700 model of Draeger Blower Unit is explosion-approved for the following explosion zones:
Additional Documentation
