3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve Particulate Respirator 8511

Overview of 3M 8511

The 3M 8511 Particulate Respirator is a popular N95 mask designed to provide reliable respiratory protection against certain non-oil-based particles. It features advanced features for enhanced comfort and protection, making it suitable for various applications, including construction, woodworking, and other industrial environments.

Key Features:

1. N95 Filtration:

   • Filters at least 95% of airborne particles that are non-oil based.

2. Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve:

   • Reduces heat build-up inside the respirator, making it more comfortable to wear for extended periods.

3. M-Noseclip:

   • Adjustable noseclip helps provide a custom fit and secure seal, reducing the potential for eyewear fogging.

4. Braided Headbands:

   • Provide comfort and durability, ensuring a secure fit and reducing pressure points.

5. Advanced Electrostatic Media (AEM):

   • Designed for easier breathing by enhancing the capture of airborne particles while reducing breathing resistance.

6. Cup Shape Design:

   • Provides a spacious and comfortable fit, helping to enhance wearability.

7. Welding Web:

   • Proprietary filter media with advanced electrostatic charge to capture particles, enhancing the mask’s efficiency.

8. Compatibility:

   • Can be used with a variety of protective eyewear and hearing protection.

Applications:

• Construction:

  • Protects against dust and particulate hazards on construction sites.

• Woodworking:

  • Filters sawdust and other wood particles generated during woodworking.

• Agriculture:

  • Shields from dust, pollen, and other airborne particulates common in agricultural environments.

• General Industrial:

  • Suitable for non-oil-based particle protection in a wide range of industrial settings.

Specifications:

• Filtration Efficiency:

  • N95 (filters at least 95% of non-oil based particles)

• Valve:

  • Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve

• Material:

  • Advanced electrostatic media, welded straps, and soft inner materials

• Noseclip:

  • Adjustable M-noseclip for a secure fit

• Straps:

  • Braided headbands

• Standard:

  • NIOSH approved N95

Usage Tips:

1. Fitting the Respirator:

   • Cup the respirator in your hand with the nosepiece at fingertips, allowing the headbands to hang freely.
   • Position the respirator under your chin with the nosepiece up.
   • Pull the top strap over your head, resting it high at the back of your head.
   • Pull the bottom strap over your head and position it around your neck, below the ears.
   • Using both hands, mold the noseclip to the shape of your nose by pushing inward while moving your fingertips down both sides of the nosepiece.

2. Seal Check:

   • Perform a user seal check each time you wear the respirator. Cover the front of the respirator with both hands, being careful not to disturb the position. Inhale sharply. The respirator should collapse slightly. If air leaks around the nose, adjust the noseclip. If air leaks at the respirator edges, adjust the headbands.

3. Maintenance and Care:

   • Do not wash or reuse the respirator. Dispose of it when it becomes damaged, soiled, or breathing becomes difficult.
   • Store the respirator in a clean, dry place when not in use.

Package Contents:

• 3M 8511 Particulate Respirator (quantity depending on the packaging, typically sold in packs of 10 or 20)

The 3M 8511 Particulate Respirator offers effective respiratory protection with added comfort features, making it an excellent choice for workers in various industries who need reliable and comfortable protection against particulate hazards.