What is the 3M™ Versaflo™ Display M-206 and why choose it
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Display M-206 is a headtop from the 3M™ Versaflo™ M series that combines respiratory protection with integrated eye and face protection, plus bump protection for the head. Designed to be used with approved 3M air delivery units, it forms part of a powered air respirator or supplied air system in demanding industrial environments.
The M-206 is equipped with a comfortable face seal and a lightweight shell, offering a balance of protection and comfort for applications such as spraying, chemical processing and construction. When connected to compatible 3M™ Versaflo™ or 3M™ powered air systems, it provides high levels of respiratory performance in line with European standards.
Main features
- Integrated respiratory, eye and face protection when used with approved 3M air supply units.
- Head bump protection in accordance with EN 812, including 440 V AC electrical insulation (series M-200).
- Comfortable face seal for improved comfort and fit (M-206 specific).
- Adjustable suspension in all M series headtops for personalised fit.
- Two visor options in the M series (M-925 and M-927) providing optical class 1 eye and face protection according to EN 166.
- High nominal protection factors when combined with compatible 3M powered or supplied air systems (up to NPF 500 for the M-200 series).
- Compatible with 3M™ PELTOR™ and 3M™ Optime™ hearing protection (M-200 series) according to EN 352-3, using appropriate accessories.
- Wide application range thanks to material options and compatibility with multiple 3M air delivery units and breathing tubes.
Technical specifications
Standards and performance (M-200 series, including M-206)
- Respiratory protection standards: EN 12941:1998, A2:2008 and EN 14594:2005.
- Nominal protection factor (NPF) 500 under EN 12941 TH3 when connected to:
- 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E
- 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E
- 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E+
- Nominal protection factor (NPF) 200 under EN 14594 class 3B when connected to:
- 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E
- 3M™ Versaflo™ V-200E
- 3M™ Versaflo™ V-500E
- Nominal protection factor (NPF) 50 under EN 12941 TH2 when connected to:
- 3M™ Jupiter™
- 3M™ Duraflow™ DF-600E
- 3M™ Proflow™ PF-600E (Proflow 2 SC 160)
- Head bump protection: EN 812 including 440 V AC electrical insulation (M-200 series).
Eye and face protection (M series)
- Visor M-927: EN 166, optical class 1, liquid splash 3, medium energy impact at extreme temperatures BT.
- Visor M-925: EN 166, optical class 1, medium energy impact at extreme temperatures BT, molten metal splash 9.
Hearing protection compatibility (M-200 and M-300)
- EN 352-3:2002 compatible products:
- H31P3 – SNR = 28 dB (size M/L).
- 3M™ Optime™ I – SNR = 26 dB (size M/L).
- 3M™ Optime™ II – SNR = 30 dB (size L for M-200, ML for M-300).
- 3M™ Optime™ III – SNR = 34 dB (size L for M-200, ML for M-300).
- 3M™ PELTOR™ X series helmet-mounted earmuffs X1P3, X1P3-OR, X2P3, X3P3, X4P3, X4P3-OR, X5P3 (using adapter Z3AF/2), with SNR values from 26 dB to 36 dB as specified in the technical data.
Materials (M-206 specific components)
- Face seal: woven nylon coated with polyurethane.
- Face shield shell: polyethylene.
- Bump protection shell: polyethylene.
Common materials in the M series
- Visor M-925: polycarbonate.
- Visor M-927: coated polycarbonate.
- Visor frame: polycarbonate.
- Visor seal: EPDM/polypropylene.
- Airflow deflector: acetal.
- Adjustment assembly: nylon.
- Sweat pad: cotton.
- Headband: polyolefin.
- Headband strap: nylon.
Compatible breathing tubes and accessories (M-206)
- Breathing tubes (for compatible powered or supplied air units):
- BT-20S/L – lightweight breathing tube (small/medium or medium/long), polyurethane with steel helix.
- BT-30 – self-adjusting breathing tube, polyurethane with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene helix.
- BT-40 – heavy-duty breathing tube, chloroprene.
- Additional breathing tubes (series level):
- SS-BT-23 (2026226) – fixed-length breathing tube, polyurethane.
- SS-BT-44 (5564453) – heavy-duty breathing tube, EPDM.
- ADP-03 – breathing tube adapter.
Environmental data and service conditions
- Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C.
- Storage temperature: -30 °C to +50 °C, < 90 % RH.
- Indicative storage life: 5 years from date of manufacture (subject to external, uncontrolled factors).
Weight
- M-206: 650 g (without breathing tube).
Spare parts and selected accessories (relevant to M-206)
- M-116 – airflow deflector (M-200).
- M-150 – head suspension (M-200).
- M-154 – front sealing piece (M-200).
- M-919 – visor frame buttons.
- M-920 – visor frame.
- M-921 – visor gasket.
- M-925 – uncoated visor.
- M-927 – coated visor.
- M-928 – clear visor cover.
- M-935 – standard face seal.
- M-936 – comfort face seal.
- M-953 – adjustment assembly.
- M-956 – padded adjustment assembly cushion.
- M-957 – padded cushion.
- H31P3AF 300 – 3M™ PELTOR™ hearing protection accessory.
- H510AF 405-GU – 3M™ Optime™ I hearing protection accessory.
- H520AF 410 GQ – 3M™ Optime™ II hearing protection accessory.
- H540P3AF 413-SV – 3M™ Optime™ III hearing protection accessory.
- X1P3/X1P3-OR, X2P3, X3P3, X4P3/X4P3-OR, X5P3 – 3M™ PELTOR™ helmet-mounted earmuffs (require adapter Z3AF/2).
- Z3AF/2 – adapter for 3M™ PELTOR™ X series.
- BT-20S/L, BT-30, BT-40, SS-BT-23, SS-BT-44, ADP-03 – compatible breathing tubes and adapter as listed above.
Applications and use cases
The 3M™ Versaflo™ Display M-206 headtop is designed to be used with a filtered air unit to create a powered air respirator, or with a regulator to form a supplied air system. Depending on the connected system, it can provide protection against:
- Particles such as fine dusts, mists and metal fumes.
- Gases and vapours.
- Combined particles, gases and vapours.
Typical sectors where the M-206 (series M-200) can be used include:
- Agriculture.
- Chemical industry.
- Building construction and refurbishment.
- Demolition.
- Food and beverage industry.
- Medical and healthcare sector.
- Metallurgy.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Pulp and paper processing.
- Foundries.
- Surface preparation, spray painting and coating.
- Woodworking.
M-206 is specifically described as being equipped with a comfortable face seal and suitable, for example, for spraying, handling chemicals or use in construction.
FAQ
1. What type of protection does the 3M™ Versaflo™ M-206 provide?
When connected to approved 3M powered or supplied air systems, the M-206 provides respiratory protection, integrated eye and face protection, and bump protection for the head (EN 812 for the M-200 series).
2. Which standards does the M-206 system comply with?
The M-206, as part of the M-200 series used with compatible systems, complies with EN 12941:1998, A2:2008 and EN 14594:2005 for respiratory protection. Head protection for the M-200 series meets EN 812 including 440 V AC insulation. Eye and face protection is provided by M series visors M-925 or M-927, which comply with EN 166.
3. What nominal protection factor can be achieved with the M-206?
In the M-200 series, the nominal protection factor can reach 500 (EN 12941 TH3) when used with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E, TR-602E or TR-302E+. With 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E, V-200E or V-500E, the NPF is 200 (EN 14594 class 3B). With 3M™ Jupiter™, 3M™ Duraflow™ DF-600E or 3M™ Proflow™ PF-600E, the NPF is 50 (EN 12941 TH2).
4. Is the M-206 compatible with hearing protection?
Yes. As part of the M-200 series, the headtop is compatible with several 3M™ PELTOR™ and 3M™ Optime™ earmuffs that meet EN 352-3:2002, using the appropriate helmet-mounted accessories and, for the 3M™ PELTOR™ X series, the Z3AF/2 adapter.
5. In which applications can the M-206 be used?
The M-206 can be used, for example, in spraying, chemical processing and construction. Typical sectors for M series headtops include agriculture, chemical industry, construction and refurbishment, demolition, food and beverage, healthcare, metallurgy, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pulp and paper, foundries, surface preparation and spray painting, and woodworking.
6. What are the operating and storage temperature ranges?
The operating temperature range is from -10 °C to +55 °C. The recommended storage temperature range is from -30 °C to +50 °C, with relative humidity below 90 %.
7. What is the approximate weight of the M-206?
The M-206 weighs approximately 650 g without the breathing tube.
8. Is the M-206 approved for use in confined spaces or low oxygen environments?
No. The limitations state that it must not be used in confined spaces with insufficient ventilation, in atmospheres with oxygen levels below 19.5 %, or where there is an immediate danger to life or health (IDLH).
9. Which breathing tubes are compatible with the M-206?
The M-206 can be used with 3M breathing tubes such as BT-20S/L, BT-30 and BT-40, as well as, at series level, SS-BT-23 and SS-BT-44 when used with the appropriate systems and adapter ADP-03, according to the homologation table.
10. Does the M-206 require any specific training to use?
The documentation indicates that respiratory protective equipment is only effective if selected, fitted and used correctly for the entire period of exposure to harmful contaminants. 3M provides advice on product selection and training on correct fit and use.
Section 14 – Transport information
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Section 8 – Measures of individual protection
The 3M™ Versaflo™ M-206 is a component of respiratory protective equipment. Its effectiveness depends on correct selection, fitting and use for the entire duration of exposure to hazardous airborne contaminants. Only competent professionals with prior experience of this type of product should use it, and it must be used in accordance with applicable safety standards and procedures for the intended environment and tools.
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