ILC Dover, the manufacturer of innovative protective equipment for the most demanding applications, including spacesuits for NASA, has received approval from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has approved its Sentinel XT as a Loose Fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (TC-21C-0901).
The XT is approved with the latest version of the Sentinel Clear, a panoramic clear hood that is ideally suited for the demanding requirements of pharmaceutical and biolab customers. The Sentinel Clear hood delivers a 320° field of view that improves worker safety and productivity. The latest XT Sentinel Clear hood also features retention clips that securely attach to the operator’s protective suit or cloth uniform.
The Sentinel XT powered air purifying respirator system incorporates the most advanced technologies available, including a brushless long-life motor, a lightweight lithium polymer battery capable of delivering 12 hours of operation on a single charge, and easy decon features.
The lightweight integrated blower/battery weighs only 2.2 lbs and incorporates a state-of-the-art battery life indicator gauge. The latest PAPR from ILC can be worn with a customer-driven ergonomic back harness or a comfort belt, depending on the user work profile.
“ILC Dover is pleased to be able to provide the highest levels of protection to pharmaceutical and biolab operators, engineers and scientists in their important and challenging jobs. Our mission is to offer this protection not only through our PPE offerings, but also with our world leading flexible containment products,” said Doug Durney, ILC Dover’s Director of Marketing and New Business Development.
The Sentinel XT, coupled with the Sentinel Clear panoramic hood, offers protection factors at the highest level for this class of respirator, while improving worker comfort and visibility.