Dräger X-plore 5500 Full Face Respirator, Twin Bayonet, EN 136 Class 2 + NIOSH

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Dräger X-plore 5500 Full Face Respirator Overview

What This Respirator Is Built For

A respirator only protects within a complete, matched, compliant system. The X-plore 5500 is the mask only, so it provides no respiratory protection until you fit the correct Dräger X-plore bayonet filters; the protection you get is whatever those filters are rated for, so match the filter to your exposure. As a tight-fitting full facepiece it requires fit testing for each wearer and a clean-shaven seal, with a user seal check before every use; facial hair breaks the seal. Used correctly with the right filters it carries an OSHA assigned protection factor of 50. Because it is an air-purifying respirator, it is not for IDLH or oxygen-deficient atmospheres, which require a supplied-air respirator or an SCBA. Inspect and clean the mask, replace filters on schedule, and run the system within a written program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134. Learn more in our are respirator cartridges universal guide and the respiratory protection complete guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dräger X-plore 5500 full face respirator?

It is a reusable, tight-fitting full-facepiece air-purifying respirator with two lateral bayonet connections for Dräger X-plore bayonet filters. It has an EPDM mask body, a 180-degree impact-resistant polycarbonate lens, and a five-point harness.

Are filters or cartridges included?

No. This listing is the mask only. The filters or cartridges that provide protection are Dräger X-plore bayonet filters, sold separately. Choose the filter for your hazard, such as a P100 particulate filter or a gas and vapor cartridge.

What assigned protection factor does it provide?

As a tight-fitting full facepiece air-purifying respirator it carries an OSHA assigned protection factor of 50 with the correct filters and a good fit. Achieving that protection depends on fit testing and a proper seal for each wearer.

Does it require fit testing?

Yes. Because it is a tight-fitting facepiece, it requires fit testing for each wearer under OSHA and a user seal check before every use, plus a clean-shaven seal area. Facial hair breaks the seal and voids the protection.

What filters does it use?

It uses the Dräger X-plore bayonet filter series, including P100 particulate filters and gas or combination cartridges such as organic vapor P100. Dräger bayonet filters are specific to the Dräger platform and are not interchangeable with other brands' bayonet filters.

Does the mask also protect my eyes and face?

Yes. The full facepiece has a 180-degree distortion-free impact-resistant polycarbonate lens that protects the eyes and face along with the respiratory protection from the filters. A glass lens option is also available for chemical resistance.

Why does it have a separate inner mask?

The X-plore 5500 has a separate inner half mask that directs incoming air across the lens, which keeps the lens fog-free and the view clear. It also helps lower breathing resistance and carbon dioxide buildup inside the mask.

Is it NIOSH approved?

Yes. The X-plore 5500 is certified to EN 136 Class 2 and NIOSH standards when used with approved Dräger X-plore filters. Use it only within its NIOSH approval and a written respiratory protection program.

Does it protect against gases or only particulates?

It depends on the filter you fit. With a P100 filter it is particulate; with a gas or combination cartridge it also addresses the gases that cartridge is rated for. Match the Dräger filter to your specific exposure.

Can I use it in an oxygen-poor or emergency atmosphere?

No. It is an air-purifying respirator, so it filters ambient air and is not for oxygen-poor or immediately dangerous atmospheres. Those require a supplied-air respirator or a self-contained air-tank apparatus, and you must confirm the environment first.

Do I need a written respiratory program?

Yes. Reusable respirators and their filters are used within a written respiratory protection program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, including training, medical evaluation, fit testing, and maintenance. Follow the Dräger manual for use and care.

How do I maintain it?

Inspect the facepiece, lens, valves, seal, and harness before each use, run a seal check, clean the mask per the Dräger schedule, and replace filters when spent or per your program. Store it clean and away from heat and sunlight.