Avon Protection unveils 50 Series for Seoul
Avon Protection Systems, part of Avon Rubber p.l.c., is showcasing its unique 50 Series of respiratory solutions at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence exhibition.
The 50 Series includes the latest generation of CBRN respirators, comprising the FM50, FM53 and C50. The FM50 is a twin conformal filter CBRN full face mask specifically designed to meet the latest NATO forces military mask requirements. It has been developed to counter the multiple CBRN threats encountered in modern war fighting, anti-terrorist and peace keeping operations.
The FM53 has been designed with specialist applications in mind. It is Avon’s most technically advanced mask providing the highest levels of protection in conjunction with complete adaptable functionality. It features a new patented twin exhalation valve providing the capability to use the mask with all modes of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment).
The FM53 has the unique ability to function as a conventional negative pressure mask as well as with a range of SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and PAPRs (Powered Air Purifying Respirators). This is achieved without the need to remove or change any components.
The C50 is Avon’s latest General Service Mask developed in line with the latest NATO requirements, achieving both CE and NIOSH CBRN certification. The innovative design features optimise the user’s time in the operational area, whether it’s for battlefield CBRN protection, specialist law enforcement or counter terrorism operations.
With the appropriate filter the C50 protects against a range of CBRN threats including chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and materials, biological and radiological hazards and riot agents.
Matt Evans, Sales & Marketing Director at Avon Protection, explains: “Here at Avon, we design and manufacture the very latest in CBRN respiratory solutions. Each system we build has the operational customer in mind, and uses techniques and experience built up over 80 years. It is this knowledge base that enables us to not only meet, but exceed, both the war fighters’ and the emergency responders’ requirements in facing the asymmetric threat of the 21st Century.”