| September 15, 2006 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deborah Puracchio Phone: 859-234-6616, ext. 105 deborah_puracchio@bullard.com |
Bullard introduces the new PA30IS intrinsically safe (IS) Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), offering the highest IS rating of any PAPR on the market. Rated Class I, Div. I, Group C by Factory Mutual (FM), the PA30IS operates with safety controls to prevent sparking and power surges.
This rating makes the PA30IS appropriate for certain types of potentially explosive atmospheres, benefiting workers such as those in the pharmaceutical and painting industries.
The PA30IS intrinsically safe PAPR leads the industry as:
The PA30IS, available September 2006, can be configured with the customer’s choice of hood, breathing tube, blower assembly and purifying filter canisters. The seven-hour battery run time and one-year product warranty give users the confidence they need when working in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Founded in 1898, Bullard is a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment and systems worldwide. Product lines include powered air-purifying respirators, supplied air respirators, air quality equipment, thermal imagers, hard hats, and firefighter and rescue helmets. Bullard is headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky.
Founded in 1898, Bullard is a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment and systems worldwide. Product lines include thermal imagers, respiratory protection devices, hard hats, and firefighter and rescue helmets. Bullard is headquartered in Cynthiana, Kentucky. For more information on Bullard products, e-mail info@bullard.com, call Bullard Customer Service at 877-BULLARD or visit www.bullard.com.