Increasingly people are becoming aware of the dangers of air pollution. In addition to causing coughing, choking and breathing problems at night, contaminants in the air can adversely affect the respiratory system in the long term. Hence for industrial, healthcare and other applications it is mandatory to use some face mask or filtration system to remove the contaminants from the air before it is inhaled. Visit or click the link , https://www.safety.com.sg/products/filter/category/powered-air-purifying-respirators-papr for details of the different products which are available for sale in Singapore. Organizations which are purchasing the product for the first time, may find the different products confusing, so some guidelines for choosing the right product are given below.
Availability
Most of the organizations which wish to purchase the PAPR wish to use it immediately for one or more employees. While some of the products may be available in stock, others are imported from other countries, and the time taken to import the item is usually several weeks or months. So even if the company can afford the best PAPR available, it is advisable to place an order well in advance or order the PAPRs available in stock, after comparing the features. Most companies will arrange to import specific PAPRs for their customers if the quantity required is large enough
Features
Another factor which the organization purchasing the PAPR should consider are the features, how well the PAPR will purify the air. This will depend on the components which are used, the filter, blower, battery, and the design specifications. A PAPR which can be used for a longer period of time without being recharged will usually cost more. Similarly a PAPR which offers better air purification, removing even microscopic contaminants will have a higher price.
Though most people do not consider it, the materials used for the PAPR will also affect the wearability and price of the respirator. A respirator with only a filter fan will be compact , and may be less effective compared with a respirator having an additional hose, for blowing the purified air. The belt used in the respirator can also affect the durability of the respirator. The warranty offered on the respirator is an indication of the quality of the respirator, especially components used, usually high quality respirators will have a warranty for a longer period.
Price
Compared to a face mask, the cost of a respirator from a reputed brand is usually high, so it is advisable to finalize the quantity of respirators which the organization will require accurately. The sellers will often give a better discount for bulk orders of respirators. Another consideration while purchasing a respirator is the cost of the filter which has to be used with it. Almost all PAPR manufacturers will recommend that the user should wash the PAPR after it has been used, recharge it and replace the filter, so that it can be used again. Using a clogged filter will affect the PAPR performance. The price of PAPR filters varies from 1 SGD to 10 SGD, so this expense should also be budgeted.
