THE VERSATILE V5 FACE SHIELD SOLUTION FROM 3M

Phil Black - PII Editor 03/09/2012

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Diversified technology company 3M has launched the V5 Face Shield System, a versatile solution that enables users to create customised head and face protection for a range of different hazards and applications.

This means that for the first time, high performance 3M face shields can be attached to a G3000 safety helmet by 3M. The system utilises the new V5 Face Shield Carrier by 3M, which allow the face shields to simply ‘snap’ into the face shield carrier, making it quick and easy for the user.

Louisa Perry of the 3M Safety Solutions division explains: “Workers often require a variety of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure that they are protected against potential hazards. This is especially true for demanding industrial environments, where a combination of head, face, eye and hearing protection may be needed at any one time.

“The V5 Face Shield Carrier, as part of the V5 Face Shield System, offers a flexible solution. It is compatible with a range of 3M mesh face shields (5B/C/J) and a polycarbonate face shield (5F-1), which offer excellent protection against high speed particles both from the front and the sides of the face. For high noise environments, hearing protection and communication solutions can also be added to the system.

“Each component of the V5 Face Shield System is sold separately to enable wearers to build their own system according to individual needs or preference.”

Rated for safety
The 5F-1 Polycarbonate Face Shield by 3M is rated A/BT in accordance with EN166:2001, providing protection against particles travelling at speeds of up to 190m/s and 120m/s in extremes of temperature from -5˚C to +55˚C. The face shield is scratch-resistant and treated with an anti-fog coating on both sides, it is also broad to ensure the widest possible field of view at all times. This durability and level of protection makes it ideal for applications in construction and heavy industry, such as grinding, sandblasting and glass blasting.

For further information visit www.3M.co.uk/ohes or call 0870 60 800 60 (UK) or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).