Technologies
ATEX
Respiratory protection for potentially explosive atmospheres
The swiss air ATEX and e3000X ATEX powered air systems are certified for zones 2 (gas) and 22 (dust), where explosive atmospheres may occur.
ATEX (from the French ATmosphères EXplosibles) refers to the EU rules on explosion protection. Directive 2014/34/EU sets the technical requirements for equipment and protective systems intended for potentially explosive atmospheres, and Directive 1999/92/EC sets the health and safety requirements for work in such zones.
What certification means
ATEX-certified equipment uses a design and materials chosen to prevent sparks and excessive heat. It is labelled with its type of protection, equipment category and temperature class, and its conformity is certified by an independent body.
When you need it
An explosive atmosphere forms when gases, vapours or dusts — such as methane, propane, butane, petrol, diesel, alcohol, or wood, metal or plastic dust — reach a concentration in air that can explode. This applies, among others, to the chemical, oil, gas and pharmaceutical industries, tank farms, machine maintenance in hazardous areas, and the transport and storage of flammable materials.
ATEX in the optrel range
The swiss air ATEX and e3000X ATEX powered air systems are certified for zone 2 (gas) and zone 22 (dust). If regulations, your industry or your safety officer require ATEX equipment, check whether approval for zones 2 and 22 is sufficient for your workplace.
Used in
- e3000XTH3 blower unit for powered air helmets: up to 240 l/min of air, up to 18 hours of battery life and ATEX certification for zones 2 and 22.
swiss airComplete TH3/TM3 powered respirator with a ventilated half mask: clean air under light positive pressure, no fit test, suitable for beard wearers.
swiss air base systemswiss air with control panel but without half mask — supplied with particle filter components or with ABE1P or A2P combination filter components.
Ready-to-Weld package crystal2.0 PAPR + e3000Xcrystal2.0 PAPR welding helmet (silver or black) with a ShadeTronic® 4–12 cassette and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit.
Ready-to-Weld upgrade package crystal2.0 PAPR + e3000XUpgrade package: silver crystal2.0 PAPR helmet shell without an auto-darkening cassette, plus the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit.
Ready-to-Weld package sphereX pure air clt + e3000XsphereX pure air clt PAPR welding helmet with crystal lens technology (CLT) and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld package e684 PAPR + e3000XSilver e684 PAPR welding helmet and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery, parking buddy and bag.
Ready-to-Weld upgrade package e684 PAPR silver + e3000XUpgrade package: silver e684 PAPR helmet shell without cassette and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld upgrade package e684 PAPR black + e3000XUpgrade package: black e684 PAPR helmet shell without cassette and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld package sphereX pure air quattro + e3000XBlack sphereX pure air quattro PAPR welding helmet and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery – a complete welding set.
Ready-to-Weld package panoramaxx pure air clt black + e3000XBlack panoramaxx pure air clt PAPR helmet (CLT, Panorama-XXL) with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit and 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld package panoramaxx pure air clt silver + e3000XSilver panoramaxx pure air clt PAPR helmet (CLT, Panorama-XXL) with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit and 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld package helix pure air 2.5 + e3000Xhelix pure air 2.5 PAPR welding and grinding helmet with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit – with or without an industrial safety helmet.- Ready-to-Weld package helix pure air quattro + e3000Xhelix pure air quattro with a ShadeTronic® 4–13 cassette and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit – with or without an industrial safety helmet.
- Ready-to-Weld package helix pure air clt + e3000Xhelix pure air clt with crystal lens technology (CLT) and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit – with or without an industrial safety helmet.
Ready-to-Weld package panoramaxx pure air hybrid + e3000Xpanoramaxx pure air hybrid PAPR helmet for welding and laser work, with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit and 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Weld package panoramaxx pure air hybrid clt + e3000Xpanoramaxx pure air hybrid clt (CLT) PAPR helmet for welding and laser work, with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit.
Ready-to-Clean package panoramaxx pure air L + e3000Xpanoramaxx pure air L PAPR laser helmet with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit and 18h Power battery – a package for laser cleaning.
Ready-to-Weld package vegaview2.5 PAPR + e3000XBlack vegaview2.5 PAPR welding helmet and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery – a complete welding set.
Ready-to-Weld upgrade package vegaview2.5 PAPR + e3000XUpgrade package: black vegaview2.5 PAPR helmet shell without cassette and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit.
Ready-to-Weld package sphereX pure air 2.5 + e3000XsphereX pure air 2.5 PAPR welding helmet packaged with the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit, 18h Power battery and e3000/X bag.
Ready-to-Grind package clearmaxx PAPR + e3000Xclearmaxx PAPR grinding helmet and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery – a grinding package.- Ready-to-Protect package clearmaxx PAPR black + e3000XBlack clearmaxx PAPR helmet with HALO comfort pad and the e3000X (ATEX) blower unit with 18h Power battery.
Ready-to-Protect package clearmaxx PAPR white + e3000XWhite clearmaxx PAPR helmet with HALO comfort pad and a black/white e3000X blower unit, supplied with a medical instruction booklet.
All technologies
- crystal lens technology (CLT)A bright, true-colour view — almost like a clear window
- ShadeTronic®The right shade level, set automatically and steplessly
- Panorama-XXL field of viewSix times the field of view of a standard filter
- Multi-Sensor-DetectionUp to five sensors for reliable arc detection anywhere
- FadeTronicGentle opening of the filter after welding
- Position LockerYour helmet stays exactly where you put it
- TH3/TM3 respiratory protectionThe highest protection classes for powered air systems
- Filter technologyThe right filter for dust, fumes, gases and vapours
- Laser protectionCertified eye and face protection for laser work