AirBoss Respirator Systems
Compare AirBoss full-face CBRN gas masks and respirators, the reusable AirBoss 100® N100 half-mask respirator, and powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) systems. The collection includes the AirBoss LBM, C4, AirBoss 100®, FlexAir®, and C420. These product families are not interchangeable; protection, fit, airflow, and filter or cartridge requirements depend on the approved configuration.
Start with a documented hazard assessment. Then confirm the required face coverage, fit, breathing assistance, compatible filter or cartridge, and current manufacturer instructions for the exact system. Accessories are available separately.
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Compare AirBoss Respirator Systems
Start with the type of respiratory protection required, then review fit, breathing assistance, filter compatibility, and the approved configuration for the intended environment.
AirBoss respirator products include full-face air-purifying respirators, a reusable N100 half mask, and powered air-purifying respirator systems. These product families are not interchangeable. Use the comparison as a starting point, then confirm the exact respirator, headpiece or facepiece, filter or cartridge, and current manufacturer instructions for the intended application.
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| Product | System type | Face coverage or headpiece | Powered airflow | Filter or cartridge interface | Documented protection category | Sizes or fit approach | Product documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AirBoss LBM | Full-face air-purifying CBRN respirator; compatible with approved PAPR and SCBA configurations | Full-face mask with a fabric head harness and two adjustment points | Non-powered in its standard mask configuration; approved powered configurations require compatible equipment | 40 mm standard NATO filter thread | Full-face CBRN respiratory protection; confirm the approved filter and configuration | Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large | |
| AirBoss C4 | Full-face air-purifying CBRN respirator | Full-face mask with a breathable mesh head harness | Non-powered | EN 148-1 40 mm NATO filter thread | Full-face CBRN respiratory protection | Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large | |
| AirBoss 100® | Reusable half-mask particulate respirator | Half mask with an adjustable head harness | Non-powered | Dedicated replaceable AirBoss 100® N100 filter; not a 40 mm interface | NIOSH-approved N100 particulate protection; more than 99.97% particulate filtration | S/M and L/XL | |
| AirBoss FlexAir® | Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) | Loose-fit visor with drawstring or loose-fit visor with cape, connected by a breathing hose | Greater than 170 lpm | Two HE 100 filters or three M96 cartridges, depending on the approved configuration | NIOSH-approved PAPR; 99.97% filtered particulate protection, with biological or chemical protection dependent on the approved filter configuration | Loose-fitting headpiece options; confirm the approved headpiece and configuration | |
| AirBoss C420 | Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) blower system | Requires a separate compatible respirator; confirm the complete approved configuration | Single-speed blower: greater than 115 lpm. Three-speed blower: 85–100, 110–120, or 130–140 lpm | EN 148-1 40 mm NATO interface | Protection depends on the approved blower, facepiece, and cartridge configuration | Fit is determined by the separate compatible respirator |
AirBoss LBMFull-face CBRN respirator
- System type
- Full-face air-purifying CBRN respirator; compatible with approved PAPR and SCBA configurations
- Face coverage
- Full-face mask with a fabric head harness and two adjustment points
- Powered airflow
- Non-powered in its standard mask configuration; approved powered configurations require compatible equipment
- Filter interface
- 40 mm standard NATO filter thread
- Protection category
- Full-face CBRN respiratory protection; confirm the approved filter and configuration
- Sizes
- Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
- Documentation
- Product pageSpecification sheet
AirBoss C4Full-face CBRN respirator
- System type
- Full-face air-purifying CBRN respirator
- Face coverage
- Full-face mask with a breathable mesh head harness
- Powered airflow
- Non-powered
- Filter interface
- EN 148-1 40 mm NATO filter thread
- Protection category
- Full-face CBRN respiratory protection
- Sizes
- Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large
- Documentation
- Product pageSpecification sheet
AirBoss 100®Reusable N100 half-mask respirator
- System type
- Reusable half-mask particulate respirator
- Face coverage
- Half mask with an adjustable head harness
- Powered airflow
- Non-powered
- Filter interface
- Dedicated replaceable AirBoss 100® N100 filter; not a 40 mm interface
- Protection category
- NIOSH-approved N100 particulate protection; more than 99.97% particulate filtration
- Sizes
- S/M and L/XL
- Documentation
- Product pageSpecification sheetSizing guide
AirBoss FlexAir®Powered air-purifying respirator
- System type
- Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR)
- Headpiece
- Loose-fit visor with drawstring or loose-fit visor with cape, connected by a breathing hose
- Powered airflow
- Greater than 170 lpm
- Filter interface
- Two HE 100 filters or three M96 cartridges, depending on the approved configuration
- Protection category
- NIOSH-approved PAPR; 99.97% filtered particulate protection, with biological or chemical protection dependent on the approved filter configuration
- Fit approach
- Loose-fitting headpiece options; confirm the approved headpiece and configuration
- Documentation
- Product pageSpecification sheet
AirBoss C420PAPR blower system
- System type
- Powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) blower system
- Face coverage
- Requires a separate compatible respirator; confirm the complete approved configuration
- Powered airflow
- Single-speed blower: greater than 115 lpm. Three-speed blower: 85–100, 110–120, or 130–140 lpm
- Filter interface
- EN 148-1 40 mm NATO interface
- Protection category
- Protection depends on the approved blower, facepiece, and cartridge configuration
- Fit approach
- Fit is determined by the separate compatible respirator
- Documentation
- Product pageSpecification sheet
Selection note: A shared filter thread, compatible accessory, or similar appearance does not establish that two systems provide the same protection or are approved for the same use. Confirm the complete approved configuration in the current product documentation.
- APR
- An air-purifying respirator relies on the wearer drawing ambient air through an approved filter or cartridge.
- PAPR
- A powered air-purifying respirator uses a blower to deliver filtered air to an approved facepiece or headpiece.
- CBRN
- Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear. Protection claims depend on the documented respirator, filter, and approved configuration.
- N100
- A particulate-filter classification defined by NIOSH. The AirBoss 100® filter is documented at more than 99.97% particulate filtration; N100 is not a CBRN classification.
What to Confirm Before Selecting a Respirator System
Respirator selection should begin with a documented hazard assessment and the requirements of the intended environment. Confirm whether the application calls for particulate filtration, a full-face CBRN respirator, or powered airflow. Then review the approved system configuration, face coverage, fit, communication needs, duration of use, filter or cartridge, and current manufacturer instructions.
For filter and cartridge details, use the AirBoss Filters collection. For procurement or product-specific questions, contact the AirBoss team.
AirBoss Respirator FAQs
What is the difference between an APR and a PAPR?
What is the difference between an APR and a PAPR?
An air-purifying respirator, or APR, relies on the wearer drawing air through an approved filter or cartridge. A powered air-purifying respirator, or PAPR, uses a blower to deliver filtered air. The approved configuration, filter or cartridge, facepiece or headpiece, and intended environment remain product-specific.
Does every product in this collection provide CBRN protection?
Does every product in this collection provide CBRN protection?
No. The collection includes different respiratory protection categories. The AirBoss 100® is a NIOSH-approved N100 particulate respirator, while full-face CBRN and powered systems have different approved configurations. Review the applicable product documentation before selection or use.
Where should I compare filters and cartridges?
Where should I compare filters and cartridges?
Use the AirBoss Filters collection to review filter and cartridge product documentation. Compatibility and protection claims must be confirmed for the exact respirator and approved configuration.
Can AirBoss help with product or procurement questions?
Can AirBoss help with product or procurement questions?
Yes. Contact the AirBoss team for product-specific, procurement, or application questions.