How to Choose the Right Dräger Filter for Your Respiratory Protection

When working in environments with hazardous gases, vapors, or particles, your safety depends on one crucial detail: the right filter.
Dräger, a global leader in safety technology, offers a wide range of gas and combination filters that ensure reliable respiratory protection in the most demanding conditions.

Code Color Protects Against
A Brown Organic gases and vapors (e.g., solvents, paints)
B Grey Inorganic gases and vapors (e.g., chlorine, hydrogen sulfide)
E Yellow Acid gases (e.g., sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride)
K Green Ammonia and amine derivatives
P White Particulates, dust, mists, and fumes

For example, the Dräger A2B2E2K2-P3 R D filter offers comprehensive protection against organic, inorganic, acidic gases, ammonia, and particulates — making it a preferred choice for industrial, chemical, and maintenance applications.

Dräger filters are available in two main connection types:

  • Bayonet filters – designed for half and full-face masks like Dräger X-plore® 3300 / 3500 / 5500.

  • RD40 filters – with standard 40 mm threaded connectors, suitable for Dräger X-plore® 6300 / 6570 / 7000 and similar professional respirators.

Always check your mask model before choosing a filter to ensure a perfect seal and optimal protection.

Shelf Life and Storage

Dräger filters typically have a shelf life of 5 years (unopened, stored properly).
Keep them in a cool, dry, sealed package, away from direct sunlight and chemicals.
Once opened or used, filters should be replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations or whenever breathing resistance increases.

When to Replace a Filter

You should replace your filter immediately if:

  • You notice increased breathing resistance

  • You detect smells or tastes of chemicals through the mask

  • The filter is damaged, wet, or contaminated

  • It has exceeded the recommended usage time

Using an expired or saturated filter can compromise safety — always inspect before use.

Expert Recommendation

For multi-purpose industrial use, we recommend:

  • Dräger 6738804 A2B2E2K2 RD40 Filter – for full-face masks

  • Dräger 9405 A1B1E1K1-P3 Bayonet Filter – for half masks

These filters meet EN 14387 and EN 143 standards, ensuring maximum reliability for gas and particle protection.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right Dräger filter is not just a technical decision — it’s a commitment to safety.
Always match the filter to your specific work environment and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
With proper use and regular replacement, Dräger filters provide clean air, confidence, and peace of mind — even in the toughest industrial conditions.

 

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