VERSAFLO™ HOOD WITH INTEGRATED SUSPENSION, LARGE, S-433L

What it is and why choose it

The 3M VERSAFLO™ Hood with Integrated Suspension, Large, S-433L is part of the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-Series range of headtops. It combines powered or supplied air respiratory protection with full coverage of the head, neck and shoulders, while also providing eye and face protection. Designed to be used with an approved 3M air delivery unit, this hood helps create a complete respiratory protection device for demanding industrial and healthcare environments.

Main features

• Integrated head suspension: ready to use straight out of the box, with no separate head harness to assemble.
• Large size: S-433L is the large variant, designed for users who require a larger adjustable fit.
• Combined protection: covers head, neck and shoulders and provides respiratory, eye and face protection when connected to a compatible 3M system.
• Certified with 3M™ Versaflo™ powered air respirators: approved with TR-302E+, TR-602E and TR-802E, meeting TH3 performance requirements of EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008.
• Compatible with 3M™ PF-602E+ powered air unit for selected S-Series models (S-655, S-657, S-757 and S-855E; see technical file for exact use).
• Approved for air cooling/heating regulators: compatible with Versaflo™ V-100E (cooling), V-200E (heating) and V-500E regulator, meeting 3A performance requirements of EN 14594:2018.
• Eye and face protection: visor meets EN 166:2001 for liquid splash and low energy impact.
• External airflow adjustment: control of airflow adjustment is located externally.
• Comfort-focused design: integrated suspension with optional comfort pads available to tailor the fit.

Technical specifications

• Product code: S-433L
• Product type: Hood with integrated head suspension, large
• Compatible powered air units (EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3):
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E+
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-602E
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-802E
• Compatible supplied air regulators (EN 14594:2018 3A):
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E (cooling unit)
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ V-200E (heating unit)
  • 3M™ Versaflo™ V-500E (regulator)
• Nominal protection factor (NPF):
  • NPF = 500 under EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 when connected to approved 3M™ Versaflo™ powered air systems TR-302E+, TR-602E or TR-802E.
  • NPF = 200 under EN 14594:2018 class 3A when connected to regulators V-100E, V-200E or V-500E.
• Standards and approvals:
  • Eye and face protection: EN 166:2001, optical class 2, low energy impact F, liquid splash 3.
  • Respiratory protection: EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 and EN 14594:2018.
• Compatible breathing tubes: 3M™ Versaflo™ BT-20S, BT-20L, BT-30 and BT-40 (approved breathing tubes).
• Weight (without breathing tube): S-433L = 135 g.
• Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C.
• Storage conditions: -30 °C to +50 °C, < 90 % RH.
• Service life: 3 years from date of manufacture (indicative maximum, subject to external factors).
• Maximum compressed air supply hose length (for 3A systems): 10 m.

Materials

Materials for the 3M™ Versaflo™ S-433L hood are as follows:

• Hood fabric (S-433S/L): Polypropylene spunbond laminated to polypropylene film.
• Visor: Polycarbonate.
• Peel-off visors: Polyester.
• Integrated head suspension: Polyethylene.
• Air inlet: Polypropylene.
• Comfort pad (optional): Nylon mesh top / polyurethane foam.
• Breathing tubes:
  • BT-20S/L: Polyurethane with steel helix structure.
  • BT-30: Polyurethane with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene helix structure.
  • BT-40: Chloroprene.
  • BT-922 breathing tube cover: Polyethylene.

Spare parts and accessories

• Breathing tubes:
  • BT-20S/L – lightweight breathing tube (small/medium or medium/large).
  • BT-30 – self-adjusting breathing tube.
  • BT-40 – durable breathing tube.
  • BT-922 – disposable cover for breathing tube.
  • BT-957 – storage plugs for BT-20S/L, BT-30 and BT-40 breathing tubes.
• Airflow adjustment cover: S-955.
• Air duct O-ring: S-956.
• Comfort pads:
  • S-957S/L – comfort pad, small/large (for headcovers and hoods with integrated head suspension).
  • S-953 – comfort pad (for premium reusable suspension hoods).
  • S-954 – size reducing comfort pad (for premium reusable suspension hoods).
• Peel-off visors:
  • S-920S/L – small/large peel-off visor (for headcovers and hoods with integrated head suspension).
  • S-922 – peel-off visor (for premium reusable suspension hoods).

Applications and use cases

When used as part of an approved 3M powered or supplied air system, the 3M VERSAFLO™ Hood with Integrated Suspension, Large, S-433L can provide protection against:

• Particles such as fine dusts, mists and metal fumes.
• Gases and vapours (depending on the system and filters selected).
• Combined particulate and gas hazards.

Typical industries and environments where S-Series hoods are used include:

• Medical and healthcare.
• Pharmaceutical industry.
• Manufacturing.
• Agriculture.
• Food and beverage industry.
• Pulp and paper processing.
• Surface preparation and coating.
• Chemical industry.
• Woodworking industry.

FAQ

1. What type of protection does the S-433L provide?

It combines respiratory protection with coverage of the head, neck and shoulders, and provides eye and face protection when used with an approved 3M powered or supplied air system.

2. Which standards does the S-433L comply with?

It is part of the S-Series hoods that meet EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 (powered air respirators, class TH3) and EN 14594:2018 (class 3A with regulators), as well as EN 166:2001 for eye and face protection (optical class 2, low energy impact F, liquid splash 3).

3. What powered air units are compatible?

The S-433L is approved for use with 3M™ Versaflo™ TR-302E+, TR-602E and TR-802E powered air respirators when configured as specified.

4. Can the S-433L be used with supplied air systems?

Yes. It is approved with the 3M™ Versaflo™ V-100E cooling unit, V-200E heating unit and V-500E regulator under EN 14594:2018 class 3A.

5. What is the nominal protection factor of the S-433L system?

The nominal protection factor is 500 under EN 12941:1998 + A2:2008 TH3 with approved powered air units, and 200 under EN 14594:2018 3A with approved regulators.

6. What are the storage and operating temperature ranges?

Storage: -30 °C to +50 °C at less than 90 % relative humidity. Operating temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C.

7. How long is the indicative service life?

The indicative maximum service life is 3 years from the date of manufacture, subject to external factors.

8. What is the weight of the S-433L?

The S-433L hood weighs approximately 135 g without the breathing tube.

9. Which breathing tubes can be used with this hood?

Approved breathing tubes include the 3M™ Versaflo™ BT-20S, BT-20L, BT-30 and BT-40, with the optional BT-922 disposable breathing tube cover.

Section 14 – Transport information

Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

Section 8 – Individual protection measures

The 3M VERSAFLO™ Hood with Integrated Suspension, Large, S-433L is designed to be used with an approved 3M air delivery unit to form a respiratory protective device that covers the head, neck and shoulders and provides eye and face protection in accordance with EN 166:2001. For specific individual protection measures, including selection and use in the workplace, Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

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