Australia's 3M Speedglas Adflo Experts

The 3M Speedglas Adflo is a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) unit - a battery-powered respirator worn on a belt that draws in surrounding air, filters it through a pre filter and a particle filter, and delivers clean air through a breathing tube directly into the welding helmet. This means the welder is continuously supplied with filtered air rather than breathing the air contaminated with welding fume and other harmful materials in the immediate environment. The Adflo is the respiratory system used in all Speedglas PAPR welding helmets, including the G5-01VC, G5-01TW, G5-03VC, G5-03TW, G5-03NC and 9100XXi MP Air, and is sold both as a complete unit with the welding helmet, as well as a standalone PAPR unit when needed as a replacement.

No, this is one of the key advantages of a PAPR over a half-mask respirator. Because the Adflo delivers positive-pressure filtered air into the helmet rather than relying on a face seal, it does not require fit testing and can be worn with a full beard. Half-mask respirators, by contrast, depend entirely on an airtight seal against the skin, meaning any facial hair can compromise protection and that this constant contact can irritate the skin. The Adflo PAPR removes this limitation entirely, making it the preferred respiratory solution for welders who have a beard or facial hair.

Welding Helmets Online is Australia's leading reseller of 3M Speedglas helmets with Adflo PAPR and stocks the full current range, including the respiratory range comprised of the G5-01VC (Variable Colour) and G5-01TW (Tack Welding) flip-up helmets, the non-flip up non respiratory G5-03VC, G5- 03TW and G5-03NC Pro Air helmets. We also stock the 9100MP Air with build in hard hat, and the full G5-03 range of non flip up, non respiratory helmets, as well as the G5-01 and G5-03 Upgrade Kits for welders who already own an Adflo motor and hose. All helmets are shipped free Australia-wide on orders over $200, and the team is available to help advise on the right helmet to your specific welding requirements.

Speedglas Adflo welding helmets help reduce exposure to welding fume while also having the added benefit of improving comfort. The constant airflow can also help keep welders cool during the day in hot environments and reduce fogging inside the helmet during long welding sessions.

Several Speedglas helmets are compatible with the Adflo system, including the G5-01, G5-03 Pro Air and 9100XXi MP Air ranges as well as earlier models such as the 9100 FX Air (which are no longer available).