medical respirators

Medical/Surgical Masks & Respirators

N95 respirators and surgical masks are examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer from particles or from liquid contaminating the face.

In addition to medical, dental and individual use, these face masks are also helpful for a variety of other applications. For example, face masks are widely used in industrial settings, the food service industry, agriculture, laboratories and DIY home improvement, among other markets. These products offer our industrial customers an economical way of expanding sales into other markets.

Our Medical/Surgical Respirators

Makrite NIOSH N95 respirator

Surgical N95 Respirators

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Cone respirators

Medical Face Masks

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N95 Respirators: What to Look For

The most popular of particulate respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the N95 mask, labeled N95 for their 95% efficiency rating, capable to filter particles of 0.3 microns. When ordering N95 respirators, check the following:

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Filter material

All N95 masks will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same.

All N95 masks will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same. It is important to select an N95 filter with low breathing resistance.
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Exhalation valve

Although not required for effective use of an N95, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation ...

Although not required for effective use of an N95, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation resistance for hot and humid working conditions. For almost any N95 mask, you can find a similar model with an exhalation valve as well.
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Nosepiece &
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The nosepiece and headstraps to an N95 mask play an important role in not only comfort of the mask ...

The nosepiece and headstraps to an N95 mask play an important role in not only comfort of the mask, but also effectiveness. An N95 mask needs to fit tightly against the wearer’s face for full effectiveness.
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Mask shape

N95 masks are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the N95 cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular.

N95 masks are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the N95 cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular. We produce a new cone style mask with a “flanged edge” for a different seal to the users face