FM53™
The FM53 provides protection against traditional chemical and biological warfare agents and select toxic industrial materials (TIMs) and offers both positive pressure SCBA, PAPR and negative pressure APR/capability. All of these capabilities are available from one mask platform without the need to change components. Available in right, left or twin port filter configurations.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Avon Protection Systems, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| FM53™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological |
| Detection Method |
| PPE/Decon |
| Application |
| Personal Protective Equipment; |
| Equipment Type |
| PPE |
| Product Synopsis |
| The FM53 provides protection against traditional chemical and biological warfare agents and select toxic industrial materials (TIMs) and offers both positive pressure SCBA, PAPR and negative pressure APR/capability. All of these capabilities are available from one mask platform without the need to change components. Available in right, left or twin port filter configurations. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: FM53.pdf; |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Available Accessories |
| Outserts (many options), CSCF50 filter, CTCF50 filter, GPCF50 filter, VPU, Carriers, Dust / Decon Filter Covers, etc. |
| Communications Interface |
| Electronic Communication Port for integrated voice projection and radio communication. Optional VPU provides ability to easily communicate while wearing mask |
| Unit Cost |
| $1,190.00 |
| Adaptable |
| APR, SCBA, CCBA and PAPR |
| Canister Thread |
| NATO Standard |
| Decontaminable |
| Yes |
| Drinking Capability |
| Yes |
| Eyepiece Composition |
| Flexible polyurethane, Scratch and impact resistant |
| Live Agent Tested |
| Yes |
| Location of Canisters |
| Sides |
| Mask Composition |
| Chlorobutyl/Silicone Rubber |
| NATO Triptych Compliant |
| Yes |
| NIOSH Approved |
| Yes |
| Number of Canisters |
| 1 |
| Number of Eyepieces |
| 1 |
| Operating Time |
| > 36 hours |
| Sizes |
| 4 |
| Standards Met |
| NIOSH CBRN, CE, European PPE Directive 89 / 686 / EEC BSI, Certificate Number 553554 |
| Tested By |
| BSI |
| Weight without Canister |
| 1.6 lbs |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Functions as both a negative and positive pressure mask; VREU lever for easy switching between negative and positive pressure modes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| U.S. EAR Compliant |
| Yes |
