Description
Dräger X-plore 1520 FFP2 Valve Mask Universal EN149
The Dräger X-plore 1520 FFP2V is a disposable folding filtering facepiece respirator designed to help protect against solid particles and liquid non-volatile particles. Featuring a fold-flat design, adjustable nose clip, textile head straps, and an exhalation valve, it is engineered to provide effective respiratory protection with enhanced wearer comfort in demanding work environments.
Key Features
- 🛡️ FFP2-rated disposable filtering facepiece respirator
- 🛡️ Certified to EN 149:2001 for particle filtration
- 🛡️ Exhalation valve helps reduce heat and moisture build-up
- 🛡️ Minimum 94% filtration efficiency for FFP2 test aerosols
- 🛡️ Fold-flat design for convenient storage and transport
- 🛡️ Adjustable tinplate nose clip for improved face seal
- 🛡️ Multi-layer nonwoven filter construction
- 🛡️ VarioFLEX™ textile head straps for comfort and durability
- 🛡️ Individually packed for hygiene
- 🛡️ Passed the Dolomite clogging test
Benefits
- ✅ Helps protect against airborne dusts, mists, and non-volatile particles
- ✅ Reduced breathing discomfort through the integrated exhalation valve
- ✅ Comfortable design suitable for extended wear periods
- ✅ Lightweight construction supports user comfort
- ✅ Hygienic individual packaging assists with clean storage before use
- ✅ Fold-flat format fits easily into pockets, toolboxes, and PPE storage areas
- ✅ Suitable for a wide range of industrial and construction applications
Specifications
| Brand | Dräger |
| Model | X-plore 1520 FFP2V |
| Part Number | 3956146 |
| Product Type | Disposable Folding FFP2 Respirator with Valve |
| Size | Universal |
| Protection Class | FFP2 |
| Standard | EN 149:2001 |
| Filtration Efficiency | Minimum 94% for FFP2 test aerosols |
| Intended Protection | Solid particles and liquid non-volatile particles |
| Filter Material | Mechanical and electrically charged nonwoven material |
| Head Strap | Textile rubber band |
| Nose Clip | Tinplate |
| Exhalation Valve | Polypropylene |
| Construction | Multi-layer nonwoven filter media |
| Dimensions | 155 mm × 115 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 g per mask (excluding packaging) |
| Shelf Life | 4 Years |
| Assigned Protection Factor (APF) | 12 |
| Dolomite Clogging Test | Passed |
| Individual Pack | Single hygienic plastic bag |
| Units per Carton | 20 Masks per Dispenser Box |
How to Use
- Remove the mask from its hygienic packaging.
- Unfold the respirator completely.
- Position the mask over the nose and mouth.
- Place the head straps securely around the head.
- Adjust the nose clip to achieve a close facial fit.
- Check the fit before entering the contaminated area.
- Replace the respirator when damaged, contaminated, or breathing becomes difficult.
This respirator is intended for protection against solid particles and liquid non-volatile particles only and does not provide protection against gases or vapours.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Comfortable to wear during long sanding jobs and the valve noticeably reduces heat build-up.” — James S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Good fit, easy to store, and each mask arrives individually packed.” — Pieter S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Reliable Dräger quality for workshop and construction work.” — Andre S.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does FFP2 mean? FFP2 respirators are designed to achieve a minimum filtration efficiency of 94% for the test aerosols specified by the EN 149 standard.
Is the mask reusable? No. The X-plore 1520 FFP2V is a disposable respirator intended for single-use applications.
What is the purpose of the valve? The exhalation valve helps reduce heat and moisture build-up inside the mask, improving wearer comfort.
Can it be used for sanding and plastering work? Yes. The product is designed for applications involving dust, mists, plastering, sanding, and other non-volatile particulate hazards.
Does the respirator require maintenance? No servicing or maintenance is required because it is a disposable filtering facepiece.
How is the mask packaged? Each respirator is hygienically packed in an individual plastic bag, with 20 masks supplied in a dispenser box.
What materials are used? The respirator uses multiple layers of nonwoven filter media, a tinplate nose clip, textile head straps, and a polypropylene exhalation valve.
Has the mask passed the Dolomite test? Yes. The X-plore 1520 FFP2V passed the Dolomite clogging test.
Industries & Applications
- 🏗️ Construction and civil engineering
- 🪚 Woodworking
- ⚙️ Metal processing
- 🎨 Paint mist and spray applications involving non-volatile particles
- 🧱 Plastering operations
- 🔨 Sanding and grinding tasks
- 🏭 Manufacturing environments
- 🌾 Agricultural particulate exposure applications
- 🧹 General industrial dust protection
Compliance & Certifications
- 📋 EN 149:2001 Filtering Face Piece standard
- 📋 FFP2 classification
- 📋 Approval number AZ2010/58
- 📋 Tested and approved by SABS (South African Bureau of Standards)
- 📋 Dolomite clogging test passed
Choose trusted Dräger respiratory protection for dependable particle filtration, comfortable breathing performance, and hygienic disposable convenience. The X-plore 1520 FFP2V combines proven filtration technology with a practical fold-flat design to help support respiratory safety across a wide range of professional applications.
