Description
The Dräger R59500 is the X-plore 8500 PAPR blower unit for the X-plore 8000 powered air-purifying respirator. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days. X-plore 8000 PAPR: every filter, headpiece, part and NIOSH approval on one page.
Dräger R59500 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Part number | R59500 |
| System | Dräger X-plore 8000 PAPR |
Source: Dräger Product Catalog, Industrial Applications (DMC-107423); Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510).
X-plore 8000 system data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Blower units | R59500 X-plore 8500 (IP) blower unit, IP65, R59550 X-plore 8700 (EX) blower unit, intrinsically safe (Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIB T4 Gb) |
| Airflow | Automatic setting by headpiece type; adjustable in three levels: full-face mask 115, 130 or 145 l/min; hoods and helmets 170, 190 or 210 l/min |
| Battery | Lithium-ion 10.8 V / 6.8 Ah (high-capacity battery); operating time 8 to 20 hours depending on flow and contaminant load; charging 4 hours (80% in 2 hours) |
| Weight | X-plore 8500 with standard battery and splash guard lid approx. 3 lbs; X-plore 8700 approx. 3.3 lbs |
| Alarms | Optical, acoustical (at least 80 dB(A) at 3.3 ft) and vibration alarm |
| Belt | Adjustable 27.5 in. to 55 in. (standard and decontamination belts); belt extension 13.8 in. |
| Approval | NIOSH 42 CFR 84 with X-plore 8000 hoods, helmets, X-plore 6000 and FPS 7000 full-face masks |
| Note | Standard long hoods, the disposable hose cover and the welding visor must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (pi8000). |
Source: Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510).
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Style | PAPR blower unit |
| Standards | EN 12941; EN 12942; IP65 |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
The X-plore 8500 is Draeger's powered air purifying respirator blower with electronic monitoring. It recognizes the attached headpiece and sets the minimum flow automatically, and its filter sensor shows particle filter saturation.
- Automatic headpiece recognition sets minimum flow
- Three manual flow levels
- Filter recognition with particle filter saturation display
- IP65 dust tight and water jet resistant
- Approved to EN 12941 and EN 12942 with Draeger headpieces
Draeger part number: R59500.
Dräger R59500 questions
What PAPR does the R59500 fit? The Dräger X-plore 8000 system (X-plore 8500 and 8700 blowers).
How long does the X-plore 8000 run on a charge? Lithium-ion 10.8 V / 6.8 Ah (high-capacity battery); operating time 8 to 20 hours depending on flow and contaminant load; charging 4 hours (80% in 2 hours).
Guides: Draeger X-plore filter codes · X-plore 3300 vs 3500 vs 5500 · PAPR vs air-purifying respirators · half mask vs full facepiece · assigned protection factors · what OSHA requires for fit testing · cleaning and storing respirators · all North and Draeger respirators by model and hazard.
