Moldex 6875 Meteors PlugStation Uncorded Earplug Dispenser — NRR 33dB, 250 Pairs

The Moldex 6875 Meteors PlugStation Uncorded Earplug Dispenser provides 250 pairs of Moldex Meteors NRR 33 uncorded foam earplugs in the PlugStation compact dispenser format — small workgroup deployment of Moldex's Meteors contoured foam earplug, which combines a bell-shaped body with a stabilizing foam fin that helps guide the earplug to proper insertion depth and maintain its position within the ear canal during active use. Meteors achieves NRR 33 maximum-standard attenuation in a shape-differentiated design that addresses two common foam earplug insertion challenges: achieving adequate canal depth at insertion and maintaining that depth during work activities that create jaw, head, and neck movement. The 250-pair PlugStation capacity provides approximately 50 days of supply for a 5-person workgroup consuming one pair per shift, with quarterly replenishment frequency appropriate for small workgroup and individual cell supply points within a distributed hearing conservation program.

Moldex 6875 Meteors PlugStation 250 Pairs — Key Features

• Meteors NRR 33 — bell-shaped contoured body with foam fin for insertion guidance and position maintenance
• 250-pair capacity — right-sized for small workgroups of 5–10 workers with quarterly replenishment
• PlugStation compact format — bench, surface, or wall-mount deployment at production cells and team stations
• Single-use uncorded — disposable foam for daily hearing protection programs
• Made in USA (earplugs)

Specifications

Meteors Design: Bell Contour and Foam Fin

The Meteors earplug uses a bell-contoured foam body with a distinctive foam fin that extends from the outer end of the earplug body. The foam fin serves two functions in the insertion and retention mechanics of the earplug. During insertion, the fin's contact with the outer ear canal entrance provides tactile feedback about insertion depth — workers can feel when the fin has reached the concha and the earplug body is at the appropriate depth for full acoustic sealing. This feedback addresses one of the most common foam earplug errors: shallow insertion, where workers insert the compressed foam to a depth that feels correct but places the expanding foam at the canal entrance rather than within the canal, producing inadequate attenuation because the foam's acoustic seal is at the wrong position.

After insertion, the foam fin contacts the outer ear, providing a gentle stabilizing action that helps maintain the earplug's position during head movement, jaw movement, and physical work activities. Standard cylindrical foam earplugs rely entirely on the friction between the expanded foam and the canal wall to maintain insertion depth during work. In workers who find that their foam earplugs work their way out during the shift — gradually migrating toward a shallower position as movement and canal shape changes accumulate — the Meteors fin provides an additional retention mechanism that counteracts the gradual migration by maintaining contact with the outer ear structure.

NRR 33 in High-Noise Industrial Environments

Meteors NRR 33 places it among the highest-attenuation foam earplugs in the Moldex lineup, alongside Softies (NRR 33), SparkPlugs (NRR 33), Camo Plugs (NRR 33), and Pura-Fit (NRR 33). For industrial environments with noise exposures in the 95–105 dBA TWA range — stamping presses, pneumatic tools, compressors, packaging machinery — NRR 33 hearing protection derated to 16.5 dB effective attenuation (50% derating per OSHA recommendation) provides adequate protection at exposures up to approximately 101.5 dBA TWA. Meteors' fin-stabilized design maintains this attenuation level during active work by reducing the insertion depth migration that degrades conventional foam attenuation during physical activity.

Compliance and Certifications

• ANSI S3.19 — Meteors NRR 33 tested under ANSI Method B
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95 — suitable for industrial hearing conservation programs
• Made in USA (earplugs)

Real-World Benefits

Foam fin provides insertion depth feedback that reduces shallow-insertion errors. Shallow insertion is one of the most common causes of real-world attenuation shortfall in foam earplug programs. Workers who consistently insert to a shallower depth than optimal receive measurably less attenuation than the NRR indicates because the foam seal is positioned at the wrong location. Meteors' fin contact with the outer ear provides positive tactile confirmation of adequate insertion depth, helping workers achieve consistent full-depth insertion without formal technique monitoring.

Fin stabilization maintains insertion depth during active work. Foam earplugs in physically active workers — those who bend, reach, lift, and turn their heads frequently — can gradually migrate out of the canal during a shift as jaw movement, swallowing, and head movement create forces on the earplug body. Meteors' fin contact with the outer ear provides a gentle restraining force against this migration, supporting more consistent attenuation throughout the full shift for active workers compared to smooth cylindrical foam without external stabilization.

Bright color supports compliance monitoring from the workgroup floor. Meteors' distinctive blue/purple color is visible in the ear from supervisory distance, enabling floor supervisors to quickly confirm hearing protection use across a workgroup without interrupting workers. This visibility supports the compliance observation component of OSHA hearing conservation programs without requiring workers to stop or respond to compliance checks.

Applications and Use Cases

• Physically active workers in high-noise environments — Meteors fin stabilization for workers whose head and jaw movement causes conventional foam earplug migration
• New earplug users and workers with poor foam insertion technique — fin depth-indicator feedback for workers who consistently insert too shallow with standard foam earplugs
• Small workgroups at individual production cells — 250-pair capacity for quarterly replenishment at 5–10 person workgroups

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the foam fin affect insertion comfort?

The Meteors foam fin is made of the same soft foam material as the earplug body — it does not create a hard edge or pressure point at the outer ear. Workers who are familiar with conventional cylindrical foam earplugs may notice the fin's contact with the concha during initial use, but most workers adapt to this sensation within the first few insertions. Workers with sensitivity to any external ear contact should trial Meteors before committing to a workgroup program to confirm that the fin is comfortable for their specific ear anatomy.

What is the difference between the Meteors PlugStation 250 pairs (6875) and larger Meteors dispenser formats?

Moldex offers Meteors in multiple dispenser formats across the EcoStation and PlugStation lineup. The 6875 250-pair PlugStation is the compact small-workgroup format for cells and team stations. Larger Meteors dispenser formats include higher-capacity PlugStation options for larger workgroups and EcoStation formats for zone-entry deployment. Browse the complete Hearing Protection collection to compare Meteors formats by capacity and dispenser type.