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3M™ Rugged Comfort 6583 / 55888 Exhalation Valve, System Component
- 3M Product Number 6583
- 3M ID 7000128253
- UPC 00051141558882
Details
Highlights
- Enhanced comfort by reducing heat and moisture - Easier breathing with unique valve design
- Replacement part for the 3M™ 6500 Series
- 10 each per case
- For occupational use only
The 3M™ Rugged Comfort Respirator is designed with harsh, dirty environments in mind. Offers comfort, durability and stability with a firm, lightly textured silicone faceseal and a low profile, strong unibody construction.
Rugged and Comfortable Respiratory Protection, the 3M™ 6500 Reusable Respirator offers the following features:
Silicone Faceseal - Provides comfort and stability with a soft, but firm faceseal. - Provides long life with a resilient silicone material - Our lightest silicone facepiece - Keep its shape under high heat environments
Quick Latch - Drop Down Mechanism - Easy on and off as you move in and out of contaminated areas- No need to remove your hard hat or face shield when lowering or raising your respirator.
Adjustable Head Harness Assembly- Optimum fit and comfort with four point adjustable cradle - Lasting performance and improved elasticity Polyester/Spandex straps
Overmolded/Low Profile Design - Simplified cleaning and maintenance with fewer parts and crevices - A good fit on many faces with a smaller faceseal footprint. - Improved compatibility for use with Welding/Grinding Shields- Advanced half facepiece design for a wide field of view
3M™ Bayonet Connection- Compatible with all 3M™ cartridges and filters
Coolflow™ Valve - Enhanced comfort by reducing heat and moisture - Easier breathing with unique valve design
Valve Cover design - Directs exhaled breath and moisture downward- Easy positive pressure seal check
Silicone Faceseal - Provides comfort and stability with a soft, but firm faceseal. - Provides long life with a resilient silicone material - Our lightest silicone facepiece - Keep its shape under high heat environments
Quick Latch - Drop Down Mechanism - Easy on and off as you move in and out of contaminated areas- No need to remove your hard hat or face shield when lowering or raising your respirator.
Adjustable Head Harness Assembly- Optimum fit and comfort with four point adjustable cradle - Lasting performance and improved elasticity Polyester/Spandex straps
Overmolded/Low Profile Design - Simplified cleaning and maintenance with fewer parts and crevices - A good fit on many faces with a smaller faceseal footprint. - Improved compatibility for use with Welding/Grinding Shields- Advanced half facepiece design for a wide field of view
3M™ Bayonet Connection- Compatible with all 3M™ cartridges and filters
Coolflow™ Valve - Enhanced comfort by reducing heat and moisture - Easier breathing with unique valve design
Valve Cover design - Directs exhaled breath and moisture downward- Easy positive pressure seal check
Typical properties
| Accessories | No |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Case Quantity | 10/Bag |
| Clip-on Welding Shield | No |
| Compatible Respirator | 6500 Series |
| Compatible with 3M™ PAPR Systems | No |
| Compatible with 3M™ Supplied Air System | No |
| Compatible with Welding Shield | Yes |
| Connection Type | Bayonet |
| Cool Flow™ Exhalation Valve | Yes |
| Drop-down Feature | Yes |
| Enhanced Comfort | Yes |
| Enhanced Durability | Yes |
| Eye Protection | No |
| Facepiece Type | Half Facepiece Reusable |
| Features | 3M™ Cool Flow™ Valve |
| Maintenance Free | No |
| Material | Silicone |
| Product Code | 6583 |
| Product Series | Rugged Comfort 6500 |
| Product Type | Half Facepiece Respirator |
| Recommended Application | Cleaning, Sanding, Facility Maintenance, Machine Operation, Assembly, Demolition, Assembly & Mechanical, Painting, Welding, Grinding |
| Recommended Industry | Pharmaceutical, Mining, Transportation, Food Processing, Facility Sanitation, Manufacturing, Metal Production & Fabrication, Military Maintenance, Repair & Operation (MRO), Oil & Gas, Food Safety, Marine, General Manufacturing, Construction, Heavy Industrial |
| Silicone Faceseal | Yes |
| Six-point Head Harness | No |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Each |
| Spare Part Type | Exhalation Valve |
| Spare Parts | Yes |
| Speaking Diaphragm | No |
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