Description
The Dräger R59550 is the X-plore 8700 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 R59550 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Part number | R59550 |
| 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).
NIOSH approvals naming this part
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 30 current Dräger approvals naming it: 5 powered air-purifying (TC-21C), 25 chemical cartridge (TC-23C). The first 12:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-21C-1291 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/premium long hood R59860 (S/M), R59870 (L/XL) a | High-Efficiency | Hood |
| TC-21C-1292 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/standard short hoods and premium short hood and | High-Efficiency | Hood |
| TC-21C-1293 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/Helmets with PC visor L1Z, L2Z, and L2T2 and fi | High-Efficiency | Hood |
| TC-21C-1294 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/Helmets with PC visor L3Z, and L3T4 and filter | High-Efficiency | Hood |
| TC-21C-1295 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/Helmet hood, bump cap hood, T4 helmet,T2 helmet | High-Efficiency | Hood |
| TC-23C-3835 | X-plore 8000 PAPR, R59550 intrinsic safe blower(X-plore 8700), w/premium long hood R59860(S/M), R59870(L/XL) and 6739565 | Chlorine, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3836 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/standard short hoods and premium short hood and | Chlorine, HEPA (PAPR only), Hydrogen Chloride, Organic Vapor, Sulfur Dioxide | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3837 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/premium long hood and combination filter cartri | HEPA (PAPR only), Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3838 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/standard short hoods and premium short hood and | HEPA (PAPR only), Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3839 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower(X-plore 8700), w/premium long hood R59860(S/M), R59870(L/XL) and | Ammonia, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, M | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3840 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower (X-plore 8700), w/standard short hoods and premium short hood and | Ammonia, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Sulfide, M | Full Facepiece |
| TC-23C-3841 | X-plore 8000 PAPR system, R59550 intrinsic safe blower(X-plore 8700), w/premium long hood R59860(S/M), R59870(L/XL) and | Organic Vapor | Full Facepiece |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (October 2026), manufacturer Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA.
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Style | PAPR blower unit, intrinsically safe |
| Standards | ATEX; IECEx; EN 12941; EN 12942; IP65 |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
The X-plore 8700 is the intrinsically safe version of Draeger's X-plore 8000 PAPR blower, approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. It detects the headpiece type, sets the flow range automatically and shows particle filter saturation.
- ATEX and IECEx approved: Ex ib IIB T4 Gb; Ex ib IIIB T135C Db
- Automatic headpiece recognition and three manual flow levels
- Filter identification 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: R59550.
Dräger R59550 questions
What PAPR does the R59550 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.
