{ "_about": "Corrected review dataset: 12 separate model/configuration records, including splitting JSP Active IP and Infinity. Only supported selected fields retained. No independent measurements. Unknown prices remain null; no ownership ranking. Reviewed September 30, 2026.", "checked": "2026-09-30", "products": [ { "id": "breathie", "name": "Breathie Thingy", "maker": "Fish Bladder Woodworking", "type": "Loose-fitting hood, belt blower", "fit": "loose", "price_usd": 499, "price_note": "first 30 per monthly batch; $589 after", "price_source": "https://fishbladderwoodworking.com/", "price_date": "2026-09-30", "certification": "Existing site declares EN 12941 TH3; certificate not verified in this review", "niosh": "No (NIOSH certification: none)", "airflow_lpm": "170 / 210 / 250", "runtime_h": "up to 8 (low)", "charge_h": "3-4", "total_weight_g": null, "head_weight_g": null, "belt_weight_g": 1200, "weight_note": "blower 1,200 g (mfr); hood not yet weighed", "noise_db": "<65 dB(A)", "filter_cost_usd": 14.99, "filter_note": "P3 main filter", "battery_cost_usd": 65, "visor_cost_usd": 14.99, "other_consumables": "Complete filter kit $22.99", "beard": "Yes — no face seal", "glasses": "Yes — under hood", "impact_rating": "None", "best_for": "Loose hood and belt-mounted blower", "limitations": "No NIOSH certification; no impact-rated visor; preorder delivery is estimated", "spec_source": "https://fishbladderwoodworking.com/", "cost_total_status": "Not calculated: replacement frequencies are assumptions, kit completeness and all required consumables have not been verified." }, { "id": "air3", "name": "MicroClimate Air3", "maker": "MicroClimate", "type": "Head-mounted helmet PAPR (all-in-one)", "fit": "loose", "price_usd": 599, "price_note": "Manufacturer listing; taxes/shipping and options excluded", "price_source": "https://microclimate.com/products/air3", "price_date": "2026-09-30", "certification": "NIOSH TC-21C-1374, loose-fitting PAPR (APF 25)", "niosh": "Yes", "airflow_lpm": "200 initial; 175 minimum", "runtime_h": "Up to 8; manufacturer stated", "charge_h": "3.5 (USB-C)", "total_weight_g": 1440, "head_weight_g": 1440, "belt_weight_g": 0, "weight_note": "3.17 lb all on the head", "noise_db": "70 dB", "filter_cost_usd": 99, "filter_note": "Replacement filter listed $99", "battery_cost_usd": 99, "visor_cost_usd": 89, "other_consumables": "n/s", "beard": "Yes — loose-fitting", "glasses": "Yes", "impact_rating": "ANSI Z87+ visor", "best_for": "Manufacturer lists NIOSH TC-21C-1374 and ANSI Z87+ visor", "limitations": "Head-mounted system; battery replacement is manufacturer service, not user replacement", "spec_source": "https://microclimate.com/products/air3", "cost_total_status": "Not calculated: replacement frequencies are assumptions, kit completeness and all required consumables have not been verified." }, { "id": "versaflo", "name": "3M Versaflo TR-300N+ (Easy Clean kit)", "maker": "3M", "type": "Belt blower + hood", "fit": "loose", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Exact complete-kit price not independently verified", "price_source": "https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1290291O/versaflo-tr-300-vs-tr-600-chart.pdf", "price_date": "2026-09-30", "certification": "NIOSH-approved system (HE filter TR-3712N)", "niosh": "Yes", "airflow_lpm": "185 / 205", "runtime_h": "8-12 (TR-332 battery)", "charge_h": "<3.5", "total_weight_g": null, "head_weight_g": null, "belt_weight_g": 748, "weight_note": "blower 0.85 lb + battery 0.8 lb (3M chart)", "noise_db": "n/s", "filter_cost_usd": null, "filter_note": "Replacement cost not verified", "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "other_consumables": "Hood, prefilters", "beard": "Yes — loose hood", "glasses": "Yes", "impact_rating": "Depends on headtop", "best_for": "NIOSH-approved configurations with multiple compatible headtops", "limitations": "TR-300+ is particulate-only; gas/vapour cartridges are not available for this model", "spec_source": "https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1290291O/versaflo-tr-300-vs-tr-600-chart.pdf", "cost_total_status": "Not calculated: replacement frequencies are assumptions, kit completeness and all required consumables have not been verified." }, { "id": "trend", "name": "Trend Airshield Pro U*AIR/PRO (US 120V)", "type": "Head-mounted powered face shield", "certification": "Maker lists BS EN 12941 TH2P-S; explicitly not NIOSH approved", "niosh": "No, manufacturer explicit", "impact_rating": "Maker lists ANSI Z87+ high impact", "spec_source": "https://www.trend-usa.com/u-air-pro-air-pro-face-shield-usa-120v", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://www.trend-usa.com/u-air-pro-air-pro-face-shield-usa-120v", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "5.6–7.06 cfm, stated", "runtime_h": "8-hour battery, stated", "weight_note": "2.405 lb including battery, manufacturer stated", "limitations": "Use only the exact approved components and manufacturer instructions.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "jsp_active", "name": "JSP Powercap Active IP CAE602-941-100", "type": "Bump cap with powered face shield", "certification": "EN 12941+A2 TH1P; EN 812+A1 bump cap; UK APF 10", "niosh": "Not established by the manufacturer source reviewed", "impact_rating": "EN 166, maker states impact faceshield", "spec_source": "https://www.jspsafety.com/mobile/productinfo.aspx?catref=cae602-941-100&pdf=yes&title=powercap-active-ip-8hr-black", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://www.jspsafety.com/mobile/productinfo.aspx?catref=cae602-941-100&pdf=yes&title=powercap-active-ip-8hr-black", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "160 L/min", "runtime_h": "8-hour model; test conditions not independently checked", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "Bump cap is distinct from a hard hat. Do not transfer Infinity approvals, weight or protection class to this model.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "jsp_infinity", "name": "JSP Powercap Infinity", "type": "Hard hat with powered face shield", "certification": "Maker lists EN 12941 TH3; EN 397 helmet", "niosh": "No, JSP support explicitly states not NIOSH-approved", "impact_rating": "Maker lists integrated visor protection; exact visor marking/configuration must be checked", "spec_source": "https://jspsafety.com/contentpage/infinity", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://jspsafety.com/contentpage/infinity", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "160 L/min minimum", "runtime_h": "Not verified", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "Separate model from Active IP. NIOSH status source: https://support.jspsafety.com/powered-air-respirators", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "drager", "name": "Dräger X-plore 8500", "type": "Belt blower with configuration-dependent headpiece", "certification": "US catalog lists NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approved configurations; EN classes depend on headpiece", "niosh": "Approved configurations, not every arbitrary combination", "impact_rating": "Depends on chosen headpiece", "spec_source": "https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Products/X-plore-8500", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Products/X-plore-8500", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "170 / 190 / 210 L/min for loose-fitting headpieces", "runtime_h": "Standard 4–8 h; high-capacity 8–20 h", "weight_note": "3.09 lb stated unit weight; not a complete headpiece system", "limitations": "Gas/particle protection depends on approved filter and headpiece. NIOSH catalog: https://www.draeger.com/Content/Documents/Content/Product-Catalogue-safety-ebk-9108764-en-us.pdf", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "cleanair", "name": "CleanAIR Basic / Peke CleanAir HEPA listing", "type": "Belt blower with selected headpiece", "certification": "Maker Basic page and seller listing state EN 12941 TH3", "niosh": "Not established for the exact US kit", "impact_rating": "Depends on headpiece; not verified here", "spec_source": "https://www.clean-air.cz/cs/system-osobni-ochrany-dychacich-cest/cleanair-basic/", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://www.clean-air.cz/cs/system-osobni-ochrany-dychacich-cest/cleanair-basic/", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "170–240 L/min", "runtime_h": "Not verified", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "Exact maker part-number mapping to the seller kit remains pending. Seller charge-time figures conflict (2 h versus under 5 h); no charge comparison. Seller: https://pekesafety.com/products/cleanair-hepa-papr-system", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "sundstrom", "name": "Sundström SR 500 / SR 570 with bump cap H06-6621 (US)", "type": "Belt blower and loose-fitting face shield", "certification": "NIOSH 42 CFR part 84; ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020; maker lists APF 25", "niosh": "Yes, exact manufacturer kit", "impact_rating": "ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 listed; verify exact impact marking", "spec_source": "https://srsafety.com/en-US/product/sr-500-sr-570-with-bump-cap-2", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://srsafety.com/en-US/product/sr-500-sr-570-with-bump-cap-2", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "Not verified", "runtime_h": "Not verified", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "Kit includes blower, SR570 bump-cap shield, hose, battery, charger, belt, flow meter, covers and two HE filters. Gas capability is not inferred for this particulate kit.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "cleanspace_work", "name": "CleanSpace WORK (current US kit)", "type": "Tight-fitting half mask, neck-worn power unit", "certification": "Maker lists NIOSH PAPR", "niosh": "Yes, maker-listed approved system", "impact_rating": "No integrated eye protection", "spec_source": "https://cleanspacetechnology.com/en-us/cleanspace-work/", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://cleanspacetechnology.com/en-us/cleanspace-work/", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "200 L/min peak; breath responsive", "runtime_h": "Up to 8 hours", "weight_note": "Power unit 350 g; mask and complete system not included", "limitations": "Tight seal required; facial hair must not interfere. Particulate-only; recharge under 2 h to 95%, not a full-charge timing claim.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "cleanspace_ultra", "name": "CleanSpace CST ULTRA CST1011 (current US model)", "type": "Tight-fitting half/full mask system", "certification": "Maker lists TC-21C-1270/1271/1340/1341 for specified mask/filter configurations", "niosh": "Yes, specified US configurations", "impact_rating": "Mask-specific; not verified here", "spec_source": "https://cleanspacetechnology.com/en-us/cleanspace-cst-ultra/", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://cleanspacetechnology.com/en-us/cleanspace-cst-ultra/", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "Not verified", "runtime_h": "Not verified", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "Current CST model is distinct from unspecified legacy ULTRA listings. Do not carry over legacy price, weight or runtime. Tight face seal required.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." }, { "id": "coolair", "name": "CoolAir bundle (Peke listing)", "type": "Belt fan with face shield, seller described", "certification": "Seller describes N95 equivalence; no respiratory approval document verified", "niosh": "Not established", "impact_rating": "Seller describes Z87 Plus shield; approval document not inspected", "spec_source": "https://pekesafety.com/products/coolair-papr-bundle", "price_usd": null, "price_note": "Complete US kit and current price not verified; no numerical price comparison.", "price_source": "https://pekesafety.com/products/coolair-papr-bundle", "price_date": null, "airflow_lpm": "Not verified", "runtime_h": "Not verified", "weight_note": "Not verified", "limitations": "N95-equivalent marketing is not evidence of NIOSH certification. The original 94% figure was not located in the current page; removed. No protection-class comparison.", "filter_cost_usd": null, "battery_cost_usd": null, "visor_cost_usd": null, "reviewed": "2026-09-30", "cost_total_status": "Withheld: complete kit and required replacement costs are not verified." } ], "general_sources": { "tight_fitting_facial_hair": "OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i): tight-fitting facepieces may not be worn with facial hair that comes between the sealing surface and the face — https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.134", "third_party_review_air3": "Canadian Woodworking, Chad Martin, Nov 23 2025 — https://canadianwoodworking.com/tools/microclimate-air3-kit/", "forum_context": "Sawmill Creek 'PAPR - which one?' thread, Dec 2024 — https://sawmillcreek.org/goto/post?id=3346148" }, "review_limits": "Manufacturer approval claims apply to specified configurations, regions and components. Seller-only claims are labeled. Prices/consumables not confirmed are blank; noise and weight conditions are not comparable. Research coverage does not mean certification independently validated.", "certification_review": { "current_breathie": "No matching EN type-examination certificate located in targeted HQ and Downloads filename searches. Unison UN9100D public page is a specification/declaration, not an inspectable certificate.", "different_product_document": "Downloads CE_24-093a names Bengbu Longkai BXH-3001 auto-darkening welding helmet, certificate 1024/E-093/2024, Module B, with Module C2 requirement. It does not document current Breathie/Unison hood. Issuer authenticity and ongoing conformity not independently validated.", "source": "https://www.unison-tools.com/un9100d-2-product/" } }