PAPR System
—The powered air-purifying respirator filters the ambient air and makes it available as breathable air. The filter absorbs certain harmful substances found in the ambient air. Each type of filter is designed to absorb certain harmful substances.
Workplace environments that compromise the quality of air you breathe demand reliable solutions. The Dräger X-plore® 8000 offers a number of user-friendly carrying systems for standard and decontamination applications. A wide range of tight - and loose-fitting head pieces such as full-face masks, short and long hoods, helmets, and bump cap complete the system. You can combine various components and accessories to best fit your application.
PAPR
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The X‑plore 8500 powered air-purifying respirator delivers uncompromising respiratory protection against particles, gases, and vapors while ensuring high wearing comfort with no breathing resistance. Benefit from versatile combination options with the X‑plore 8000 NIOSH filter portfolio, a wide range of headpieces, carrying systems, and other system components.

The NIOSH-approved X-plore 8700 blower filter system is the ideal companion for working in potentially explosive atmospheres. Thanks to its ATEX and IECEx certifications and dedicated safety functions, this PAPR system offers reliable protection against particles, vapors, and gases, while also providing a high level of wearing comfort.
Face Shield
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The Dräger X-plore 8000 face shield provides effective protection for the eyes and entire face. Meets ANSI Z87.1 standard for eye and face protection. The ergonomic design of the face shield ensures optimum weight distribution on the head. Its lightweight design provides a high level of wearing comfort, even during extended use. The face shield is a reliable solution for many applications.
Helmets
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For applications requiring ANSI approved head protection, Dräger offers two Z89.1 helmet with appropriate shrouds. Depending on the application and hazards present, the shrouds are made either of fire-resistant Zytec or chemical-resistant Tychem®.
When head protection is desired, but ANSI rated helmets are not required, a bump cap is offered with our Tychem® shrouds.
Welding Visors
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Dräger X-plore 8000 Welding Visors provide effective protection against sparks and weld splatter, as well as harmful light rays generated during welding. X-plore 8000 welding visors are ideal for use in operations such as shielded metal arc (stick) welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, metal inert gas (MIG) welding, metal active gas (MAG) welding, plasma cutting, and grinding.
Hoods
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Our Premium Hood and Standard Hood head pieces are used in areas where ANSI approved head and eye protection are not mandated by regulations, but are necessary for the application. Whether used in pharmaceutical, chemical, or healthcare applications, these hoods provide both protection from many airborne hazards and comfort.
Filters
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The Dräger X-plore® 8000 filter series offers various filter types and offers protection against particles, gases, and vapors.
Carrying Systems
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Dräger’s unique harness and comfort pad offer premium comfort, especially in applications requiring wearing APR for extended periods of time.
Accessories
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Dräger has a wide range of accessories required for certain applications. This includes a special belt where frequent decontamination is required, a welding belt and hose protective cover, and belt extension.
Communications
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Built specifically to enhance two-way radio communications in high-noise environments, it is powered by your two-way radio, thus eliminating the need for charging. The SP1R/SP1R-IS delivers Sensear’s exceptional SENS® Technology into the most compact communication solution in the industry. In addition to the lightweight, rugged boom microphone headset, the SP1R/SP1R-IS offers an in-ear microphone option, specifically for users of PAPR helmet and hood systems or other equipment that restricts boom-mic usage.
Intrinsically Safe PAPR
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X-plore® 8700 Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Purifier
Using an intrinsically safe PAPR offers several benefits in environments where there’s a risk of exposure to hazardous substances in potentially explosive atmospheres. The X-plore® 8700 Intrinsically Safe Powered Air Purifier is a device designed for intrinsically safe environments.
Product Videos
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Dräger X-plore® 8000 PAPR Helmet System
The Dräger X-plore® 8000 offers a number of user-friendly carrying systems for standard and decontamination applications. A wide range of tight- and loose-fitting headgear such as half and full face masks, short and long hoods, helmets with visor, and a protective visor complete the system. Standard and flexible hoses are available. You can combine various components and accessories to best fit your application and system.

Helmet / Bump Cap with Hood Combination
Step by step instructions on how to attach the Tychem® hoods to the helmet or bump cap

PAPR Helmet PC Visor Zytec®-Series
Step by step instructions on how to attach the various Zytec® neck seals.

Helmet PC Visor Tychem®-Series
Step by step instructions on how to attach the various Tychem® neck seals.

Free Run with Dräger X-plore® 8000 (PAPR)
To illustrate the strength and wearing comfort of the Dräger X-plore® 8000 in an offbeat way, we created a free run video that shows the PAPR device in an unusual environment.

Dräger X-plore® 8000 (PAPR) in a Carwash
Work sites can be rough and your equipment must be tough enough to withstand harsh environments. To prove the strength of the Dräger X-plore® 8000, our brand new Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), we got creative and tested it in an offbeat way – we sent it through a carwash.
Spotlight on Safety- Cal/OSHA Silica Standard
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Help ensure respiratory compliance to the Cal/OSHA silica regulation. This lightweight and easy to operate PAPR eliminates the guesswork and provides effective protection.



