{"product_id":"gateway-safety-peakfit-80101-n95-respirator-unvented","title":"Gateway Safety PeakFit 80101 N95 Respirator, Unvented","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety PeakFit 80101 is a molded cup-style N95 particulate respirator — NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR Part 84, unvented, in a 20-respirator box at $20.43 ($1.02 per unit). The PeakFit designation identifies Gateway Safety's contoured cup geometry, engineered to improve facial seal conformance across a range of nose-bridge and cheekbone profiles compared to a standard flat-base cup. No exhalation valve is installed — the 80101 is compliant for environments where valved respirators are restricted. For the complete disposable respirator selection, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/disposable-respirators\"\u003edisposable respirators collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PeakFit 80101 molded cup is constructed with a contoured profile at the nose bridge and lateral seal perimeter, intended to reduce the contact-gap leakage that occurs with standard flat-base cups on faces with pronounced nasal structure or prominent cheekbones. The shell is rigid injection-molded polycarbonate, maintaining its shape under humidity and breathing load. A two-strap headband distributes retention force across the crown and nape; an adjustable noseclip provides the nose-bridge seal required for adequate N95 fit. No exhalation valve is present; exhalation passes through the N95 filter media in the cup wall. The contoured profile is the 80101's primary engineering distinction from the standard TruAir 80301 cup at a similar price tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance and Ratings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety PeakFit 80101 is NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR Part 84 — at least 95% filter efficiency against non-oil-based aerosols. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.103 (construction) require a written respiratory protection program, medical evaluation, and fit testing before workers use tight-fitting respirators. The non-valved construction is acceptable in all standard N95 environments including those requiring source control of the worker's exhaled particles — surgical support, food processing, and aseptic manufacturing settings that prohibit exhalation valves. A contoured cup designation does not substitute for individual fit testing; fit test pass rates may improve with the PeakFit geometry in a diverse workforce, but each worker must qualify individually on this specific make and model before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PeakFit contoured cup addresses the most common failure mode in molded cup N95 fit testing: leakage at the nose bridge and lateral cheek interface where a standard flat-base cup does not seat accurately on faces with pronounced facial structure. In a workforce fit-test program, the contoured geometry tends to improve fit test pass rates across a diverse face profile population — an operational benefit that compounds across large crews where each fit test failure requires re-testing with an alternative respirator model. The PeakFit's $1.02\/unit cost positions it at a slight premium over basic cup N95 options, reflecting the contoured shell design. Non-valved exhalation means breathing resistance is higher than valved alternatives — the PeakFit 80102V (vented version) is available for environments where exhalation comfort is a priority and valved respirators are permitted. Current stock is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNIOSH N95, 42 CFR Part 84 — confirmed 95% minimum filter efficiency against non-oil aerosols\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeakFit contoured cup — improved facial seal conformance at nose bridge and lateral cheek interface; better fit test pass rates in diverse workforces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-valved — compliant for all N95 environments including those prohibiting exhalation valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo-strap headband and adjustable noseclip — stable retention and seal adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20-respirator box at $1.02\/unit — crew-level quantity, in stock for immediate procurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-valved increases exhalation breathing resistance — valved alternative (PeakFit 80102V) available in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/disposable-respirators\"\u003edisposable respirators collection\u003c\/a\u003e for high-exertion environments where valved respirators are permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContoured cup improves fit probability but does not guarantee fit — individual fit testing per OSHA 1910.134 is required regardless of shell geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlight price premium over basic cup options — programs that prioritize per-unit cost minimization over fit consistency should evaluate the TruAir 80301 in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/n95-respirators\"\u003eN95 respirators collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety PeakFit 80101 is appropriate for general industry and construction environments where a non-valved N95 is specified and fit test pass rate across a diverse workforce is an operational priority — welding fume, sanding, grinding, demolition dust, and airborne particulate environments. Fit-test programs managing mixed-profile workforces will find the PeakFit geometry reduces fit test failure rates compared to standard cup designs. Environments prohibiting exhalation valves — food handling, clean rooms, surgical support — are correctly served by the non-valved 80101. Workers in oil-mist or chemical hazard environments should evaluate R95 or P100 respirators in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/respiratory-protection\"\u003erespiratory protection collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gateway Safety PeakFit 80101 delivers NIOSH N95 filtration with a contoured cup shell designed to improve facial seal conformance at $20.43 for 20 units ($1.02\/unit). The PeakFit geometry is the primary differentiator from a standard cup N95 at this price point — it improves fit test pass rates in diverse workforces, which is operationally relevant for programs managing large crews through respirator qualification. Non-valved and in stock. For the complete disposable respirator selection, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/disposable-respirators\"\u003edisposable respirators collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gateway Safety","offers":[{"title":"20\/Box","offer_id":44136410677336,"sku":"80101","price":20.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/41W4TWPd5PL._SL500.jpg?v=1779608502","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/gateway-safety-peakfit-80101-n95-respirator-unvented","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}