{"product_id":"moldex-6970-meteors-corded-earplugs-nrr-33-100-pairs","title":"Moldex 6970 Meteors Corded Foam Earplugs — NRR 33, 100 Pairs","description":"\u003c!--\n================================================================================\nFAQ SCHEMA — push to custom.faq_json metafield\n================================================================================\n[\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the NRR of Moldex Meteors earplugs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Moldex Meteors come in two NRR ratings. Regular Meteors (6870 uncorded, 6970 corded) have NRR 33 dB. Meteors Small (6630 uncorded, 6632 corded) have NRR 28 dB — sized for smaller ear canals. Applying OSHA's 50% derating: NRR 33 gives 13 dB effective attenuation; NRR 28 gives 10.5 dB effective attenuation.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes Moldex Meteors different from other foam earplugs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Meteors have a unique bell or dome shape with a large, easy-grip outer flange. The wide flange gives workers something to grasp for insertion and removal — making Meteors the best choice for workers with reduced hand dexterity, thick work gloves, or difficulty manipulating smaller foam plugs. The availability of a dedicated Small size (NRR 28) for smaller ear canals is also unusual in foam earplug lines.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the difference between Meteors regular and Meteors Small?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Regular Meteors (6870\/6970) have NRR 33 and are sized for standard adult ear canals. Meteors Small (6630\/6632) have NRR 28 and are physically smaller — engineered for workers with smaller ear canals who cannot achieve an adequate seal with standard-sized foam earplugs. The Small size is the correct selection when standard earplugs feel loose, fall out easily, or cause discomfort from being forced into a too-small canal.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Are Moldex Meteors latex-free?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Moldex Meteors are latex-free and PVC-free. They are made from polyurethane foam without chloroprene or other common sensitizers — appropriate for latex-sensitive workers and for most food-grade hearing protection programs.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I insert Moldex Meteors earplugs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Grasp the wide outer flange of the Meteor earplug. Reach over or around the head with the opposite hand to pull the outer ear up and back, straightening the ear canal. Insert the Meteor with a slow rotating motion until the outer flange is flush with the ear canal opening. The bell shape and wide grip tab make this process easier than cylindrical plugs, particularly for workers with gloves or reduced dexterity. Hold in place for 20-30 seconds while foam seats.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What ear canal size is Meteors Small designed for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Meteors Small (NRR 28) is designed for workers with smaller ear canals — typically women, younger workers, or anyone who finds standard foam earplugs uncomfortable, loose, or difficult to seal. If standard earplugs feel like they are being forced in, fall out easily, or provide inconsistent attenuation, Meteors Small is the appropriate next option. NRR 28 still provides 10.5 dB effective attenuation (OSHA derating) — adequate for most industrial noise environments up to 97.5 dBA TWA.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What noise levels require earplugs with NRR 28 (Meteors Small)?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Meteors Small (NRR 28) provide effective attenuation of 10.5 dB (OSHA 50% derating: (28-7) x 0.5). This is adequate for environments up to approximately 97.5 dBA 8-hour TWA, reducing exposure to approximately 87 dBA. For environments above 98 dBA TWA, specify regular Meteors (NRR 33) if they fit, or add earmuffs as dual protection with the Small size.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What EcoStation and PlugStation formats are available for Meteors?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Meteors dispenser formats: EcoStation 6707 (500 pairs, wall-mount), EcoStation XL 6537 (750 pairs), EcoStation XL refill 6538, PlugStation 6875 (250 pairs), and TouchFree EcoStation 6837 (no-contact dispensing). All dispenser formats use the regular NRR 33 Meteors body.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can Moldex Meteors be used with gloves?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes — the Meteors' wide bell-shaped outer flange is specifically designed to be graspable with work gloves. The large grip surface makes insertion and removal possible without the fine motor manipulation required by smaller cylindrical or tapered foam plugs. This is the primary ergonomic advantage of the Meteors design over the Pura-Fit, SparkPlugs, and Softies families.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do Meteors compare to Pura-Fit and SparkPlugs?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"All three deliver NRR 33 (regular sizes) with latex-free, PVC-free formulations. Meteors have a wide bell flange for gloved or low-dexterity insertion, plus a Small size (NRR 28) for smaller ear canals. Pura-Fit has a no-roll-down tapered insertion for dirty environments. SparkPlugs have a metal-detectable compound option. For most general programs, all three are equivalent — choose Meteors when grip ease or ear canal size is the primary concern.\" } },\n  { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I buy Moldex Meteors in bulk?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WC Safety stocks 6870 uncorded regular (200 pairs), 6970 corded regular (100 pairs), 6630 small uncorded (200 pairs), 6632 small corded (100 pairs), plus EcoStation and PlugStation dispenser formats. Browse the complete Moldex Earplugs collection at WC Safety.\" } }\n]\n================================================================================\n\nSEO PAGE TITLE (max 70 chars):\nMoldex Meteors 6870 Earplugs NRR 33 | Bell Shape, Small Size NRR 28 Available\n\nMETA DESCRIPTION (max 160 chars):\nMoldex Meteors NRR 33 foam earplugs — wide bell flange for easy gloved-hand insertion. Small size NRR 28 for smaller ear canals. Corded \u0026 uncorded. In stock at WC Safety.\n\n================================================================================\n--\u003e\n\n\u003caside style=\"border: 2px solid #ff9800; padding: 20px 24px; background: #2a2520; margin: 24px 0; border-radius: 6px; color: #f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background: #ff9800; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.4\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color: #ffb74d; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eIndependently reviewed by WC Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0; color: #f5e6d3; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\"The Meteors' wide bell flange solves a real problem — workers who can't easily manipulate small foam plugs, especially with gloves on. The dedicated Small size (NRR 28) adds something rare in disposable foam earplugs: a properly-sized option for smaller ear canals that doesn't require jamming a standard plug in and hoping for the best.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n    Read the full review →\n     ·\n    Best Moldex Earplugs Guide →\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMoldex Meteors — NRR 33 Bell-Shape Foam Earplug, Small Size (NRR 28) Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMoldex Meteors\u003c\/strong\u003e is a disposable foam earplug with a distinctive bell or dome shape featuring a \u003cstrong\u003ewide outer flange that makes insertion and removal easier than cylindrical or tapered foam plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — particularly for workers wearing gloves or with reduced hand dexterity. Regular Meteors (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6870-meteors-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-33-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6870 uncorded\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6970-meteors-corded-earplugs-nrr-33-100-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6970 corded\u003c\/a\u003e) carry \u003cstrong\u003eNRR 33\u003c\/strong\u003e. Meteors Small (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6630-meteors-small-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-28-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6630 uncorded\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6632-meteors-small-corded-earplugs-nrr-28-100-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6632 corded\u003c\/a\u003e) are physically smaller and carry \u003cstrong\u003eNRR 28\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered for workers with smaller ear canals who cannot achieve an adequate seal with standard-size earplugs. For a no-roll-down alternative at NRR 33, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6800-pura-fit-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-33-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex Pura-Fit\u003c\/a\u003e. For the reusable multi-size option, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-alphas-6430-uncorded-reusable-earplugs-nrr-27db-pocket-pak-plus-50-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex Alphas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;border-radius:4px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Moldex Meteors\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top:8px;padding-left:18px;line-height:1.9;color:#e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNRR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 dB (regular) | 28 dB (Small) — ANSI S3.19-1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disposable foam earplug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bell\/dome with wide outer grip flange — no small fingertip grip required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grip flange, pull ear up\/back, insert with gentle rotation; hold 20–30 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polyurethane foam — latex-free, PVC-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange-red (regular) \/ coral (small) — high visibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular (standard ear canal) and Small (smaller ear canal) — same bell design, different body dimensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncorded \/ corded; EcoStation, PlugStation, TouchFree dispenser formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective Attenuation (OSHA 50%):\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 dB (NRR 33) | 10.5 dB (NRR 28)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide bell flange — designed for gloved hands and low dexterity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Meteors' outer flange provides a large, stable grip surface that allows workers to insert and remove earplugs without the fine motor precision required by cylindrical or narrow tapered plugs. This is the defining advantage of the Meteors design — in environments where workers routinely wear thick gloves (construction, cold storage, warehouse) or have reduced dexterity, proper earplug insertion is often skipped because smaller plugs are difficult to manipulate; the Meteors addresses this compliance barrier directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Small size for smaller ear canals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most foam earplug lines offer a single \"one-size\" format. Meteors Small (NRR 28) provides a physically smaller body for workers whose ear canals cannot seat a standard foam plug without discomfort or incomplete seal. Forcing a standard earplug into a smaller canal produces a loose, protruding fit that achieves far less than labeled NRR — the correct solution is a properly-sized plug, not more force\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNRR 33 in regular size — maximum single-device attenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular Meteors deliver NRR 33 — the ceiling for foam earplug attenuation — providing effective protection (13 dB after OSHA derating) for environments up to approximately 103 dBA TWA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatex-free and PVC-free:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moldex Meteors foam contains no latex, PVC, or chloroprene — appropriate for latex-allergic workers and for industries with chemical material restrictions on body-contact PPE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcoStation and PlugStation dispenser compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular Meteors are available in wall-mount EcoStation (6707), EcoStation XL (6537), PlugStation (6875), and TouchFree EcoStation (6837) formats — supporting high-volume dispenser programs at area entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications — When to Use Moldex Meteors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.9;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers who wear gloves (construction, cold storage, warehouse):\u003c\/strong\u003e The Meteors' large grip flange allows one-handed or gloved-hand insertion and removal without removing gloves — a practical compliance advantage in environments where taking gloves off to insert earplugs is time-consuming or creates its own safety hazard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers with smaller ear canals (Meteors Small — NRR 28):\u003c\/strong\u003e Women workers, younger workers, and anyone with smaller ear canal dimensions who experience discomfort, poor seal, or frequent earplug ejection with standard earplugs — the Meteors Small provides a properly-sized fit at NRR 28, sufficient for most industrial hearing conservation programs up to approximately 97.5 dBA TWA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkers with reduced hand dexterity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual tasks, hand injuries, or cold-environment hand stiffness reduce the fine motor control needed to roll and insert small foam plugs — the Meteors' wide grip flange reduces this manipulation requirement and improves compliance rates in populations where other earplug styles are routinely worn incorrectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral manufacturing and industrial environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Press rooms, packaging lines, assembly operations, and other 90–103 dBA environments where the standard NRR 33 protection ceiling is required — Meteors are a direct alternative to Pura-Fit or SparkPlugs for programs where insertion ease or ear canal size is the primary selection driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHearing conservation programs with dispenser infrastructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e EcoStation and PlugStation dispenser formats allow Meteors to be distributed at area entrances across large facilities, with the TouchFree format (6837) supporting cleanroom and food-grade environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeteors Regular vs. Meteors Small — Selection Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;color:#e0e0e0;margin:16px 0;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eRegular (NRR 33)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eSmall (NRR 28)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eStandard adult ear canal fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ Correct choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003eMay feel loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eSmaller ear canal — plug uncomfortable or won't seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003eOver-sized, poor seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ Correct choice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eEnvironment up to ~103 dBA TWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ 13 dB effective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003e⚠ 10.5 dB — check TWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eEnvironment up to ~97.5 dBA TWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ Adequate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ Adequate (10.5 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eEnvironment above 103 dBA TWA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003e⚠ Add earmuffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003e✘ Add earmuffs (dual protection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeteors — All Variants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;color:#e0e0e0;margin:16px 0;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eNRR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eQty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1e2a1e;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e6870 \u003cem style=\"font-weight:400;color:#9e9e9e;\"\u003e(this product)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eUncorded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e200 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eStandard ear canal; full-shift noise area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6970-meteors-corded-earplugs-nrr-33-100-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6970\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eCorded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e100 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eIn\/out noise areas; hang around neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6630-meteors-small-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-28-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6630 Small\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eUncorded (small size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e200 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eSmaller ear canal; better comfort than standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6632-meteors-small-corded-earplugs-nrr-28-100-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6632 Small Corded\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#ffb74d;\"\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eCorded (small size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e100 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eSmaller canal; in\/out noise areas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6707-meteors-ecostation-dispenser-nrr-33-500-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6707 EcoStation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eEcoStation dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e500 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eArea-entry wall dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-meteors-ecostation-xl-6537-uncorded-earplug-dispenser-nrr-33db-750-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6537 EcoStation XL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eEcoStation XL dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e750 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eHigh-volume programs; extended refill interval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6875-meteors-plugstation-dispenser-nrr-33-250-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6875 PlugStation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003ePlugStation (250 pairs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e250 pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eCompact wall-mount dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6837-meteors-touchfree-ecostation-dispenser-nrr-33\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e6837 TouchFree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eTouch-free dispenser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003eVaries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eNo-contact dispensing — food, cleanroom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMeteors vs. Competing Foam Earplugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;color:#e0e0e0;margin:16px 0;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eEarplug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eNRR\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eShape \/ Insertion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:center;\"\u003eSmall Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #333;color:#ffb74d;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#1e2a1e;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003eMoldex Meteors 6870 \u003cem style=\"font-weight:400;color:#9e9e9e;\"\u003e(this product)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33 (28 small)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eBell flange — easy grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#81c784;\"\u003e✔ NRR 28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eGloved hands, reduced dexterity, smaller ear canals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6800-pura-fit-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-33-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex Pura-Fit 6800\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eTapered — no roll-down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003e✘ One size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eDirty environments; fastest insertion; clean materials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6604-sparkplugs-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-33-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex SparkPlugs 6604\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eTapered — roll-down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003e✘ One size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eMetal-detectable option; high-visibility multicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;font-weight:700;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moldex-6600-softies-uncorded-earplugs-nrr-33-200-pairs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex Softies 6600\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;\"\u003e33\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eCylindrical — roll-down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;text-align:center;color:#e57373;\"\u003e✘ One size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border:1px solid #333;\"\u003eSoftest foam for sensitive ear canals; maximum comfort\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOSHA Compliance \u0026amp; Hearing Conservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoldex Meteors are rated under \u003cstrong\u003eANSI S3.19-1974\u003c\/strong\u003e at NRR 33 (regular) and NRR 28 (small). Under \u003cstrong\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.95\u003c\/strong\u003e, both sizes are appropriate hearing protection for workers with noise exposures at or above 85 dBA TWA when adequate attenuation is confirmed for the specific environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:1.9;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize selection matters for attenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard-size earplug that does not fit properly delivers less real-world attenuation than a smaller earplug that seals correctly. If workers with smaller ear canals report discomfort or frequent ejection, specifying Meteors Small is the correct response — not requiring workers to continue using a poorly-fitting standard earplug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraining requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e OSHA 1910.95(i)(4) requires training on correct hearing protector fitting. The Meteors' grip flange design reduces but does not eliminate the importance of proper insertion technique — workers must still seat the plug deeply enough to seal the canal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual protection above 103 dBA (regular) or 97.5 dBA (small):\u003c\/strong\u003e At noise exposures above these thresholds, earplugs alone are insufficient — a Moldex earmuff or other approved earmuff worn simultaneously with earplugs provides additional attenuation. OSHA notes that dual-protection adds approximately 5 dB to the higher-rated protector's attenuation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat is the NRR of Moldex Meteors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eRegular Meteors (6870\/6970): NRR 33 dB — effective attenuation 13 dB (OSHA 50% derating). Meteors Small (6630\/6632): NRR 28 dB — effective attenuation 10.5 dB. Both sizes use the same bell-flange design — Small has a physically smaller foam body for smaller ear canals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat makes Moldex Meteors different from other foam earplugs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eThe wide bell-shaped outer flange makes Meteors significantly easier to grasp, insert, and remove than cylindrical or narrow tapered plugs — particularly for workers wearing gloves or with reduced dexterity. The availability of a dedicated Small size (NRR 28) for smaller ear canals is also uncommon in disposable foam earplug lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Meteors regular and Small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eRegular Meteors (6870\/6970) are NRR 33 and sized for standard adult ear canals. Meteors Small (6630\/6632) are NRR 28 and physically smaller — for workers whose ear canals cannot seat a standard foam plug comfortably or without a poor seal. Use Small when standard earplugs feel loose, cause pain from oversizing, or fall out easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eAre Moldex Meteors latex-free?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eYes — latex-free and PVC-free. Appropriate for latex-sensitive workers and most food-grade and pharmaceutical PPE programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCan Meteors be inserted with gloves on?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eYes — the wide bell flange is specifically designed to be graspable with work gloves. This is the primary ergonomic advantage of the Meteors design over narrow cylindrical or tapered plugs that require fine motor manipulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat ear canal size is Meteors Small designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eMeteors Small is for workers with smaller ear canals — typically women, younger workers, or anyone who finds standard foam earplugs uncomfortable or unable to seal. If standard plugs feel too large, fall out, or cause ear canal pain, Meteors Small is the correct next option before resorting to reusable flanged earplugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat noise levels require NRR 28 (Meteors Small)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eMeteors Small NRR 28 provides 10.5 dB effective attenuation (OSHA 50% derating). Adequate for environments up to approximately 97.5 dBA TWA. Above 98 dBA, add earmuffs for dual protection — or select a worker with a standard-size canal for regular Meteors (NRR 33) if fit allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhat EcoStation and PlugStation formats are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eEcoStation 6707 (500 pairs), EcoStation XL 6537 (750 pairs), EcoStation XL refill 6538, PlugStation 6875 (250 pairs), TouchFree EcoStation 6837. All dispenser formats use regular NRR 33 Meteors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHow do Meteors compare to Pura-Fit and SparkPlugs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eAll three deliver NRR 33 with latex-free, PVC-free formulations. Meteors have the wide grip flange for gloved\/low-dexterity insertion and the only Small size option. Pura-Fit has no-roll-down insertion for dirty environments. SparkPlugs have a metal-detectable option. Choose Meteors when grip ease or ear canal size is the primary concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhere can I buy Moldex Meteors in bulk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eWC Safety stocks 6870 uncorded regular (200 pairs), 6970 corded regular (100 pairs), 6630 Small uncorded (200 pairs), 6632 Small corded (100 pairs), and all EcoStation and PlugStation formats. Browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/moldex-earplugs\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMoldex Earplugs collection at WC Safety →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Moldex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44051789512792,"sku":"6970","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/61qvbg96vUL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1777787435","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/moldex-6970-meteors-corded-earplugs-nrr-33-100-pairs","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}