All about respirators "Istok"

A respirator is one of the most important protective elements when working in production, where you have to breathe vapors and gases, various aerosols and dust. It is important to choose a protective mask correctly so that its application is effective.

Istok is a Russian company engaged in the development and production of personal protective equipment for industrial enterprises. The range assumes protection of the head and face, respiratory and hearing organs. The products are manufactured in accordance with all technical requirements of the State Standards. The production uses modern equipment, where protection is designed, then experiments and tests of finished samples are carried out. Only after these stages, products begin to be produced on an industrial scale.

Respirators "Istok" are made of high-quality material, they fit snugly and protect during work, while comfort while moving is maintained. Customer safety is the main value of the company.

Respirators have their own varieties, when choosing protection, important criteria are both the specificity of the field of application and the characteristics of the substances with which to work.

When working with respirators is frequent, it will be more profitable to purchase reusable protection with replaceable filters. Another important criterion is the working space, with a well-ventilated workplace, you can use a lightweight half mask. However, if the space is small and poorly ventilated, then good protection with ammunition is necessary. The company "Istok" produces a line of respirators - from simple masks that protect against dust, to professional protection used when working with hazardous products.

The main advantages of the Istok-200 model:

• multilayer half mask;
• filter material, does not interfere with free breathing;
• hypoallergenic material;
• there is a nasal clip.

The mask protects the respiratory tract and is used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food processing and general work.

Istok-300, main advantages:

• half mask made of hypoallergenic elastomer;
• replaceable filters;
• high-impact plastic;
• valves prevent excess fluid from forming.

Istok-400, main advantages:

• half mask made of hypoallergenic elastomer;
• filter mount is threaded;
• lightweight design of the front;
• easily changeable filters.

The comfortable, snug-fitting mask features two combination, easy-to-change filters. The valves prevent excess fluid from accumulating when breathing.

Filtering half mask, main advantages:

• solid foundation;
• filter material;
• coal bed;
• odor protection.

Masks of this series protect well from smoke and dust, they are often used in the mining industry and construction, in works associated with abundant spraying of harmful impurities.

When choosing a protective mask, it is important that it tightly closes the nasal cavity and mouth, while the incoming air must be filtered. There are specialized respirators for each type of work, they are selected according to the type of purpose and protective mechanism, the possibility of using it by the number of times and the external device.

Respirator protective mechanisms are divided into two main groups:

• filtering - equipped with filters, the air is cleaned of impurities at the moment of inhalation;
• with air supply - a more complex ruler, with a cylinder, at the time of working with chemicals due to reactions, air begins to flow.

The main criterion for choosing a mask is the pollution from which it protects:

• dust and aerosols;
• gas;
• chemical vapors.

General protection respirators protect against all of the above irritants. This line has electrostatic charges, which increases its efficiency. Protective masks when working with welding deserve special attention.

Features of these mask models:

• bowl-shaped;
• adjustable nose clip;
• inhalation valve;
• four-point mount;
• filtering system.

The respirator is selected personally, in size, preferably with preliminary fitting. Before buying, you need to measure your face from the bottom of the chin to the middle of the bridge of the nose, where there is a small depression. There are three size ranges, they are indicated on the label, which is located on the inside of the mask. The respirator must be checked for damage before use. It should fit tightly to the face, tightly covering the nose and mouth, but not cause discomfort. Each kit contains instructions for the correct positioning of the face shield.

Below is a comparative review of the Istok-400 respirator with other half masks.