3M has announced the launch of a revolutionary high-altitude upgrade to its popular Adflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) system. The 3M Adflo Turbo Assembly with High-Altitude Upgrade provides continuous filtered air to welders working at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet.

The Adflo Turbo Assembly with High-Altitude Upgrade was designed specifically to compensate for air-density changes that occur with an increase in elevation. This upgrade helps provide reliable, comfortable protection for employees working in high altitudes. 3M’s Adflo PAPR also now comes standard with a lithium ion battery – reducing the battery weight in previous models by approximately 50 percent and the overall respiratory system weight by approximately 20 percent.

“The high-altitude upgrade can benefit manufacturing and mining workers welding at high attitudes,” said Kim Gates, product marketing, 3M Personal Safety Division. “As an added bonus, a lighter battery allows this product to be worn with maximum comfort.”

In addition to a lighter battery and high-altitude upgrade, the Adflo PAPR boasts a modern and aesthetic design, and proven reliability and durability in heavy industrial manufacturing facilities.