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Masks and Respirators in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Half-face and full-face respirators, cartridges and filters for plants, farms and workshops in South Africa. Send one free request and suppliers quote directly.

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A grey half-face respirator with two cartridges resting on a steel drum at a South African chemical plant
A grey half-face respirator with two cartridges resting on a steel drum at a South African chemical plant

PPE requisition · No. 1881

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HZ-05Masks and Respirators
  • Half-face and full-face masks, EN 140 and EN 136
  • Gas filters A, B, E, K, per EN 14387
  • Particle filters P1, P2, P3
  • Powered air units and supplied air
  • Fit testing and spare parts

Buying respirators means matching the filter to the hazard, then making sure the mask fits the person. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us what you need and where, and we pass your request to independent PPE suppliers and wholesalers who quote you directly. We do not sell respirators ourselves. There is no charge and no obligation to accept a quote. Compare offers on the same specification and choose the supplier that can also help with fitting, filters and training.

Half-face, full-face and powered respirators

Reusable respirators have a rubber or silicone facepiece with replaceable filters or cartridges.

  • Half-face: covers the nose and mouth. Suits many dust, spray and vapour tasks, and works with separate goggles.
  • Full-face: seals around the whole face and protects the eyes too. Suits splash, strong vapours and higher hazards.
  • Powered (PAPR): a battery fan pulls air through filters and into a hood or mask. Comfortable on long shifts.
  • Supplied-air: clean air from a separate source, for oxygen-poor or very high-hazard areas.

Filters do not make oxygen. In confined or oxygen-deficient spaces, supplied air is needed.

Choosing filters and cartridges

Filters are colour and letter coded under EN 14387 and EN 143. Type A covers organic vapours, B inorganic gases, E acid gases and K ammonia. Particle filters are rated P1, P2 and P3. Combination filters handle gas and particles together.

Tell the supplier the substance, the concentration if known, and the task. Spray painting, pesticide spraying and acid work each need different filters. Cartridges have a limited life and some gases give little warning. Follow the manufacturer's change schedule, and replace cartridges when the wearer smells or tastes contamination, finds breathing hard, or the shift ends.

Fit testing, training and care

A respirator that leaks is worse than none, because the wearer feels safe. Fit testing checks that a mask seals on that person's face. Qualitative tests use taste or smell. Quantitative tests measure leakage with a machine. Workers need to be clean-shaven where the seal sits.

Employers must provide training, medical fitness checks where needed, and a programme for inspection, cleaning and storage. After use, wipe the facepiece, store it in a sealed bag away from sun and chemicals, and check valves and straps. Replace damaged parts straight away. Ask suppliers if they offer fit testing or demonstrations, and whether spare parts are readily stocked.

What affects the quote

We do not give prices here. Quotes depend on the facepiece type, sizes, filters or cartridges, quantity, powered units, carry cases, fit-testing services, delivery and lead time. Tell suppliers what you are protecting against, the task, and how long people wear the mask each day. Say how many cartridge changes you expect each month, since this is the running cost. List any spectacle wearers, as full-face masks may need an optical insert. Ask for the certificates showing the standard each facepiece and filter meets.

Comparing respirators quotes

PPE prices move with fabric, leather and rubber costs, the exchange rate and stock levels. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact item and standard: the product, the standard or rating it is certified to, and an NRCS letter of authority where one is required.
  • Sizes and quantities: price per unit or per pack, size runs available and any minimum order.
  • Stock or lead time: ex stock, or imported or made to order, and how long that takes.
  • Delivery and VAT: delivery to site, branding costs, whether VAT is included and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • The substance, the task and how long it is worn each day.
  • Half-face, full-face or powered, and the quantity.
  • Filter or cartridge types and expected monthly use.
  • Whether you need fit testing or training.
  • Your delivery address and the date you need them.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell respirators?
No. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent PPE suppliers and wholesalers across South Africa. They quote you directly and supply the respirators and filters. There is no fee and no obligation to accept any quote.
How do I choose the right cartridge?
Match the filter to the substance. Organic vapours, acid gases, ammonia and particles each use different filters. Give the supplier the chemical name, the task and the concentration if you know it. A safety data sheet helps them recommend the correct cartridge.
What is fit testing and do I need it?
Fit testing checks that a tight-fitting respirator seals on each wearer's face. Good practice and most programmes require it before first use and at regular intervals. Ask suppliers whether they can test staff on site, or supply test kits.
How often should respirator cartridges be changed?
It depends on the contaminant, the concentration and how hard the wearer breathes. Follow the manufacturer's change schedule. Change at once if you smell, taste or feel contaminants, or if breathing becomes hard. Gas cartridges also have an expiry date.

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