Dräger X-plore 8000 PAPR
The Dräger X-plore 8000 powered air-purifying respirator: X-plore 8500 (IP) and X-plore 8700 (EX) blower units, 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; 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). NIOSH 42 CFR 84 with X-plore 8000 hoods, helmets, X-plore 6000 and FPS 7000 full-face masks. Below: blowers, filters, hoods, helmets and visors, belts, hoses, chargers and parts with live prices; the NIOSH approvals; the OSHA assigned protection factors. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
X-plore 8000 blower units
| Part number | Item | Version | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R59500 | Draeger R59500 X-plore 8500 (IP) PAPR Blower Unit | $762.01 | ||
| R59550 | Draeger R59550 X-plore 8700 (EX) PAPR Blower Unit | $1259.70 |
Source: Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510).
X-plore 8000 filters
Source: Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510).
Hoods, helmets, face shield and welding visors
Source: Dräger Product Catalog, Industrial Applications (DMC-107423), X-plore 8000 headpieces.
Sets, belts, hoses, chargers and parts
Source: Dräger X-plore 8000 product information (DMC-102510); Dräger Product Catalog, Industrial Applications (DMC-107423).
NIOSH approvals naming the X-plore 8000 system
The NIOSH Certified Equipment List carries 128 current Dräger approvals naming the X-plore 8000, 8300, 8500 or 8700: 5 supplied-air (TC-19C), 31 powered air-purifying (TC-21C), 92 chemical cartridge (TC-23C). The first 15:
| Approval | Product line | For protection against | Facepiece |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-19C-0590 | Dräger X-plore 9300 with X-plore 8000 Standard or Premium hood, short version, continuous flow, Type C, supplied-air res | — | Hood |
| TC-19C-0591 | Dräger X-plore 9300 with X-plore 8000 Standard or Premium hood, short version, continuous flow, Type C, supplied-air res | — | Hood |
| TC-19C-0592 | Dräger X-plore 9300 with X-plore 8000 helmet PC visor L1Z, continuous flow, Type C, supplied-air respirator (SAR) | — | Helmet |
| TC-19C-0593 | Dräger X-plore 9300 with X-plore 8000 helmet PC visor L2Z, L3Z, L2T2, or L3T4, continuous flow, Type C, supplied-air res | — | Helmet |
| TC-19C-0594 | Dräger X-plore 9300 w/X-plore 8000 helmet, hood for helmet T4, or hood for helmet T2, continuous flow, Type C, supplied- | — | Helmet |
| TC-21C-0972 | Model X-plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Hood and Particulate Filter | HEPA (PAPR only) | Hood |
| TC-21C-0988 | Model X-plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Helmet and Filter | HEPA (PAPR only) | Helmet |
| TC-21C-0989 | Model X-plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Full Facepiece and Filter | HEPA (PAPR only) | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-0990 | Model X-plore 8000 Powered Air Purifying Respirator with Full Facepiece and Filter | HEPA (PAPR only) | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-1242 | X-plore 8000 PAPR | High-Efficiency | Helmet |
| TC-21C-1243 | X-plore 8000 PAPR | High-Efficiency | Helmet |
| TC-21C-1244 | X-plore 8000 PAPR | High-Efficiency | Helmet |
| TC-21C-1289 | X-plore 8000 PAPR, FPS 7000 series full facepiece (R56502, R56310, and R56503), and 6739540 filter | High-Efficiency | Full Facepiece |
| TC-21C-1290 | X-plore 8000 PAPR, 6X00 series full facepiece (R55800, R55795, and R55790), and 6739540 filter | High-Efficiency | Full 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 |
Source: NIOSH Certified Equipment List (October 2026).
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).
Helmet and headpiece technical data
| Item | Manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Visor | PC (helmet with visor); PETG (helmet-hood and bump-cap-hood combinations) |
| Seal | Zytec FR (helmet seal) or Tychem 2000 / Tychem 4000 (hood) |
| Helmet | PA shell, ABS visor frame |
| Visor size | 10.2 x 6.6 in. (helmet with visor); 11.8 x 9 in. (hood combinations) |
| Temp | 23 to 122 F (operation) |
| Harness | Ratchet, adjustable 8.3 to 9.4 in. |
| Weight | L1Z 2 lbs; L2Z 2.2 lbs; L2T2 2.1 lbs; helmet with hood T2 1.7 lbs; bump cap with hood T2 1.5 lbs |
Source: Dräger Product Catalog, Industrial Applications (DMC-107423).
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)).
Guides: half mask vs full facepiece · assigned protection factors · cartridge change schedules · P100 vs N95 vs R95 · what OSHA requires for fit testing · cleaning and storing respirators.
Dräger X-plore 8000 PAPR questions
Which headpieces work with the X-plore 8000? X-plore 8000 hoods (standard and premium, short and long), helmets with PC visor, helmet or bump cap with hood, face shield and welding visors, and the X-plore 6000 series and FPS 7000 full face masks (NIOSH 42 CFR 84 approval statement in the product information).
What airflow does the X-plore 8000 deliver? 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.
How long does the battery run? 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).
Can the X-plore 8000 be used in explosive atmospheres? The X-plore 8700 (EX) blower carries the intrinsic-safety approvals listed in the product information (Class I, Zone 1, AEx ib IIB T4 Gb). Standard long hoods, the disposable hose cover and the welding visor must not be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (pi8000).
What is the APF of a PAPR hood or helmet? OSHA Table 1 gives 25 for a loose-fitting facepiece and 1,000 for a helmet/hood with manufacturer evidence of that performance; full facepiece 1,000.