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News Release from: Staubli UK (Connectors) | Subject: BQR
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 March 2006
A new range of breathing air filter
units
The Staubli new BQR breathing air filter units convert 'instrument air' to 'breathing air' providing a quality air supply for masks and ventilated suits used in many hazardous industrial applications
The Staubli new BQR breathing air filter units convert 'instrument air' to 'breathing air' providing a quality air supply for masks and ventilated suits used in nuclear, chemical, military, waste processing and many other industrial applications There are two models in the new range, the BQR 50 has a maximum outflow of 850NL/min and can supply sufficient breathing air for 4 masks or 2 half suits or 1 ventilated suit; while the BQR 150 has a maximum flow rate of 2500NL/min and can supply 8 masks or 6 half suits or 4 ventilated suits
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 13 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The units operate without electricity.
Both units are compact, portable and ergonomically designed, employing a two stage filter system to convert 'instrument air' into 'breathing air' meeting the requirements of European Standard EN 12021.
The standard BQR unit does not filter CO and CO2; units with this capability are available on request.
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The BQR units contain two separate filter stages.
The first stage, submicronic filter, blocks solid particles down to 0.01micron, the second stage active carbon filter, stops oil vapour and mist down to 0.005mg/m3.
A flow regulator and pressure gauge monitors the unit performance, a warning red light indicates if the filter is becoming clogged up on the BQR 50; on the BQR 150 a differential pressure gauge provides this warning.
It is recommended that the submicronic filter is changed once per year and the second stage active carbon filter twice per year.
Quick and automatic, secure connections of breathing lines to the BQR filter units can be made by using the Staubli AQR range of couplings; up to 4 lines can be connected.
The AQR connector has been specifically designed for use in the supply of breathing air to personal protection equipment, masks, half suits and ventilated suits.
Disconnection requires the connector plug to be pushed towards the socket in a definite action and then pressing on the release button to safely disconnect the coupling; conforming precisely to the safety requirements of the latest BS EN 139 Standard.
Both the new BQR units and the AQR range are part of the growing portfolio of Staubli products specifically designed for breathing air applications, the full range now comprises filter units, hoses, plugs and sockets; giving Staubli the ability to supply the complete breathing air system.
Staubli is an international family owned group founded over 100 years ago in Switzerland employing 3500 world-wide. Request a free brochure from Staubli UK (Connectors) ...
The Couplings Division manufacturing facilities are located in France, Italy and Germany, with offices across Europe, North and South America and the Far East; the UK base is in Telford.
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