Description
3M 6057 Gas & Vapour Filter ABE1 EN 14387 – Pair
The 3M™ 6057 Gas & Vapour Filter ABE1 is a bayonet-style replacement filter designed for compatible 3M™ reusable half face and full face respirators. Supplied as a pair, these lightweight filters provide A1B1E1 protection against certain organic vapours with boiling points above 65°C, inorganic gases and vapours, and acid gases. The swept-back low-profile design helps maintain a wide field of vision while delivering comfortable breathing protection in hazardous workplace environments.
Key Features
- ✅ A1B1E1 gas and vapour protection classification
- ✅ Certified to EN 14387 gas and vapour filter standard
- ✅ Bayonet-style connection for fast and secure fitting
- ✅ Compatible with selected 3M™ reusable half and full face respirators
- ✅ Twin filter design for improved balance and visibility
- ✅ Lightweight construction with low breathing resistance
- ✅ Swept-back profile optimises field of view
- ✅ Supplied as a pair of filters
- ✅ Can be used with compatible 3M™ particulate filters and retainers where approved
Benefits
- 🔹 Helps protect against a broad range of workplace gases and vapours
- 🔹 Comfortable low-profile design reduces user fatigue
- 🔹 Quick quarter-turn installation simplifies filter replacement
- 🔹 Balanced twin-filter arrangement enhances wearer comfort
- 🔹 Compatible with multiple 3M™ reusable respirator platforms
- 🔹 Suitable for a variety of industrial maintenance and processing tasks
Specifications
| Brand | 3M™ |
| Model | 6057 |
| Product Type | Gas & Vapour Filter |
| Filter Class | A1B1E1 |
| Standard | EN 14387 |
| Connection Type | Bayonet |
| Protection Against | Organic vapours (boiling point >65°C), inorganic gases and vapours, acid gases |
| Colour Coding | Brown, Grey and Yellow bands |
| Compatible Respirators | 3M™ 6000 Series Half Masks, 6500QL Series Half Masks, 7500 Series Half Masks, 6000 Series Full Face Masks |
| Filter Media | Activated Carbon |
| Filter Body Material | Polystyrene |
| Individual Pack | Pair (2 filters) |
| Units per Carton | 64 filters (32 pairs) |
| UPC | 04046719695898 |
How to Use
- Inspect the respirator and ensure it is compatible with 3M™ 6057 filters.
- Align the bayonet connection on the filter with the respirator attachment point.
- Press the filter into place and rotate approximately one quarter turn until locked.
- Fit a filter to both sides of the respirator.
- Perform the required fit and seal checks before entering the work area.
- Replace both filters simultaneously when service life is reached or according to workplace respiratory protection procedures.
⚠️ The 3M™ 6057 is a gas and vapour filter only and does not provide particulate protection unless used with approved compatible particulate filters and retainers.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Easy to fit and comfortable to wear all day. The low-profile design really helps with visibility.” — David S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Reliable 3M quality and a secure bayonet connection. Ideal for maintenance work.” — Michael S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good balance on the respirator and noticeably low breathing resistance.” — Johan S.
FAQs
What does ABE1 mean? ABE1 indicates protection against certain organic vapours (A1), inorganic gases and vapours (B1), and acid gases (E1).
Does this product include a respirator mask? No. This product contains replacement filters only and does not include a respirator.
Which respirators are compatible? The filters are compatible with approved 3M™ reusable respirators using the bayonet connection system, including selected 6000 Series, 6500QL Series, 7500 Series, and 6000 Series Full Face Masks.
Can the filters be used with particulate filters? Yes. Approved 3M™ particulate filters may be attached using compatible retainers where combined gas, vapour, and particulate protection is required.
What workplace tasks are these filters suitable for? They are commonly used for solvent handling, paint thinner use, degreasing, acid cleaning, etching, electroplating, fertiliser production, acid manufacturing, and similar industrial applications involving compatible contaminants.
How are the filters installed? The bayonet fitting system allows a simple quarter-turn locking action for secure attachment.
Industries & Applications
- 🏭 Chemical processing
- 🎨 Paint preparation and solvent handling
- 🔧 Industrial maintenance
- ⚙️ Metal treatment and electroplating
- 🧪 Laboratory and process operations
- 🏗️ Manufacturing environments
- 🌾 Fertiliser production
- 🧼 Acid cleaning operations
Compliance & Certifications
- ✅ EN 14387 Gas and Vapour Filter Standard
- ✅ CE Approved
- ✅ Filter Class A1B1E1
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