3oTrimestre14 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 80 Updated products CompactMask half-mask, light and ultra-compact brand values and aspects of universal design. “Another example that the motto ‘The real spe- cialists’ is not mere advertising is the strongest stake of our company on innova- tion and continuous improvement, resulting in the creation of prod- ucts that, fulfilling all the requirements listed in the standards, are more comfort- able for users and more profitable for their companies. More than 750 employees in 24 countries develop, manufacture and sell products of Moldex Metric. The profes- sionals in industrial field trust in us since 25 years ago”, quotes a spokesman for the company, whose Spanish subsidiary is in Sant Vicenç dels Horts (Barcelona). Particulate filters (further protection against ozone) They constitute others of the remarkable novelties of Moldex. Due to its activated charcoal layers, these particulate filters offer additional protection against ozone up to 1000 ppb and for a maximum of 8 hours. Main features: -Optimal protection for welding. A typi- cal application for these filters is welding. Depending on the method, material, venti- lation and season, dangerous ozone levels up to 300 micrograms per cubic meter air can occur in addition to harmful particles. -Easy to use. Both filters come with the prac- tical EasyLock® filter system. They can be either connected with the gas cartridges or directly onto the mask body. Adapters or additional parts are not necessary. All Easy- Lock filters can be used with the easy main- tenance Series 7000 half masks or with the lightweight Series 9000 full face masks. -Low breathing resistance. The Moldex pleated filter technology gives almost three times more filter surface area than a stan- dard filter, offering extremely low breath- ing resistance, which increases wearer comfort and reduced fatigue. The new fil- ters are now available and come in two protection levels: P2 R (Part no. 9022) and P3 R (Part no. 9032). CompactMask, the ultimate development of Moldex in the field of half-masks, has been awarded with the 2014 IF Design Award. Its merits: being amazingly compact and com- fortable, in addition of being a free-mainte- nance piece. CompactMask, which provides professional protection against most gases, vapors and particles, breaks moulds in its product segment. Sometimes, when one thinks in Respiratory Protection has in mind a bulky and heavyweight half-mask with a lot of filters. The new CompactMask Moldex is an example of the opposite, high- lighting how light and comfortable it may be a modern respiratory protection. The extra-flat construction with embedded gas and particles filters, has allowed the CompactMask achieving an exceptional low profile design. This condition enables the user to enjoy complete freedom of movement and excellent view. Awarded technology and design The material it is made from is a thermo- plastic composite super soft and hypoaller- genic. On the other hand, flexibility in the nasal part has been extremely cared, whereby a secure and comfortable fit is granted to different types and sizes of faces. The Pleated Filter Technology of Moldex is used in all particulate filters that make up the different models of the CompactMask range. This significantly increases the fil- tration surface and clearly reduces breath- ing resistance. An exhalation valve with a new design allows checking adjustment very easily: simply pressing the cover of it and exhaling. By having the filtering ele- ments horizontally integrated, the user enjoys a wide vision field. 100% PVC free, as the rest of Moldex range. CompactMask, presented in hygienic and reusable bags with self-closing, is available at the usual levels of protection: FFA1P2 R D, FFA2P3 R D, and FFABEK1P3 R D. The CompactMask has also been awarded for its design with the recognized IF awards. Established more than 60 years ago, the IF design awards are recognized worldwide as a mark of outstanding design. The criteria used by the judges includes the quality of design, workmanship, choice of materials, degree of innovation, environmental friendliness, func- tionality, ergonomics, intuitive use, safety, 73