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3M Reusable Respirators

Technology Innovations Over the Years

Reusable Respirator FF-400 Series

Comfortable, durable protection for demanding, X-treme conditions

The lightweight Ultimate FX FF-400 was developed to provide maximum comfort

and durability with unique features that make it the optimal choice for a variety

of industrial applications:

coating causes some paints and stains to bead up on the

surface so they can be wiped off easily

• Helps lens stay clearer during some

spray applications

• Provides a wide field of view

Easy to Use

• Respirator attachments

twist on and off easily

for quick assembly

and disassembly

Soft, Silicone Nose Cup

and Faceseal

• Engineered for maximum

durability, comfort and resilience

• Three sizes help the respirator

fit a broad range of face shapes

and sizes

Comfort Cradle

• Positions the

respirator more

comfortably on the head

Durable, Long-lasting Head Harness

• Features a six-strap configuration

for a secure fit

• Harness straps pulled over one million times in

development durability testing

• Allows for easier breathing

• Reduces heat and moisture

buildup for cool, dry comfort

3M offers the first reusable

“Maintenance-Free” Half

Facepiece Respirator

1977

3M manufactures a “swept-

back” designed cartridge for

its 5000 Series Facepiece

for better peripheral vision

and weight distribution

1987

3M develops first disc

filters with loaded web filter

media—the first non-woven,

non-fiberglass filters

1992

3M launches its 6000 Series

Full Facepiece Respirator

offering best-in-class field

of view and lightweight

characteristics

1996

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Bonded Silicone Gaskets

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Eliminates loose gaskets that

can be lost

Passive Speaking Diaphragm

• Optimally positioned for clearer

and easier communications

3M designs and

develops the

“bayonet-style”

cartridge connection

1989

3M develops and incorporates

a new integral filter technology

in its 4000 Series Facepiece,

creating a lighter weight

respirator

1991