Collection: Lakeland PAPR

Fully-Encapsulating Coveralls for high-level chemical, dust and bio-hazard protection

Lakeland’s PAPR suits combine fully-encapsulating protection against chemicals, hazardous dusts, and biological hazards, with the comfort derived from continuous breathing air and positive pressure supplied by a Portable Air-Purifying Respirator worn at the waste.

The PAPR unit is belt-mounted and worn inside the suit (so isprotected as well as the wearer!), with filters connected through gaskets in the suit fabric. Air is fed into the hood via the units hose, with over-head or shoulder supply options. A semi-permeable neck-collar maintains air primarily in the hood where it is needed, allowing it filter to the rest of the suit, generating positive pressure to enhance protection. Exhaust valves allow the air to escape.

The benefits of wearing a PAPR suit compared to coveralls or gas-tight suits are multiple: 

• High level protection. Whilst not wholly gas-tight, the fully encapsulating construction and continuous positive pressure means a high level of protection. An EN 12941 classification of TH3 – which means an inward leakage of less than 0.2% – is achieved. The constant air supply also keeps the visor clear from condensation.
• High level comfort. The continuous supply of filtered air means PAPR suits are as comfortable as a chemical can be! And the positive pressure means easy freedom of movement. Despite the full encapsulation protection, these suits are far more comfortable to wear than a standard chemical protective coverall with hood.
• Full mobility and flexibility.  Unlike remote air-supplied suits mobility in a PAPR suit is limited only by the unit’s battery life. In this case, the e-breathe unit with which Lakeland PAPR suits are paired has a life of up 8 to 10 hours – and achieves an 80% charge in only 1 hour!

Lakeland’s PAPR suits include a range of design features to enhanced safety and protection: 

• Wide-vision visor for full round visibility
• Clear access window for PAPR control panel
• Emergency release tape to left shoulder
• Arm-to arm front fastening with double hook & loop storm flap
• Attached socks with boot over-flap
• Chemical gloves attached with Lakeland’s unique push-Lock glove system

All Lakeland PAPR suits are certified to EN 12941, relevant chemical protection standards, bio-hazard protection standard EN 14126, and anti-static standard EN 1149.

 

P.M. Atemschutz e-breathe PAPR unit… a tough, flexible, all-rounder!

 

EN 12941 requires certification with a specific PAPR unit. Lakeland have partnered with experienced German manufacturer P.M.Atemschutz, certifying the suits with their unique e-flow, e-breathe unit.

This dependable and robust option is slim and light with a user-friendly design. Flexibility is achieved with three-speed air-flow and modular design, and a full range of filter options for gas, vapour and particle protection. The smart system monitors performance with a range of warning indicators and the quick-charge battery last up to 8 – 10 hours.

The e-flow, e-breathe unit makes the perfect partner for Lakeland PAPR suits, which come in three options: –