Description
The Dräger R59940 is the X-plore 8000 PAPR welding visor 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 R59940 specifications
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | R59940, 3728195, 3728190 |
| 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 1 current Dräger approvals naming it: 1 powered air-purifying (TC-21C).
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-21C-1387 | Model X-plore 8000, (3728190 (standard) or 3728195 (premium)), Loose Fitting, Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Helm | High-Efficiency | Helmet |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (October 2026), manufacturer Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA.
Assigned protection factor
| Respirator type (OSHA Table 1) | APF |
|---|---|
| Powered air-purifying helmet/hood (manufacturer-tested to APF 1,000) | 1000 |
| Powered air-purifying loose-fitting facepiece | 25 |
| Powered air-purifying full facepiece | 1000 |
Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 Table 1 (Assigned Protection Factors). The APF applies only when the respirator is used in a program that meets the standard, including fit testing of tight-fitting facepieces (29 CFR 1910.134(f)) and a cartridge change schedule (29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iii)).
Catalog data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Style | Welding visor |
| Standards | EN 175; EN 379; EN 12941 TH2 |
Source: Manufacturer published product data as carried in our catalog.
Welding headpieces for the Draeger X-plore 8000 PAPR. They protect against sparks, spatter and harmful light while a dedicated air channel feeds clean air to the breathing zone and keeps the visor clear.
- Air channel directs flow to the breathing zone
- ADF version: auto-darkening filter adjustable shade 9-13
- ADF version approved to EN 175 B and EN 379; TH2 with EN 12941 PAPR
- For X-plore 8500 and 8700 PAPR
Draeger part number: select an option to see the exact part number.
Available in 3 versions:
- ADF, shade 9-13 – R59940
- Premium – 3728195
- Standard – 3728190
Dräger R59940 questions
What PAPR does the R59940 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.
