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Ear defenders, or ear protectors, are essential PPE in any environment where loud or continuous noise is a potential problem. Damage to hearing and even hearing loss are potential side effects of work in high-noise environments, and so ear defenders that provide noise-reduction are important to meet health and safety requirements. Ear defenders are typically used in;
• Power stations
• Mining operations
• Airports
• Engine rooms
• Printing
• Cement manufacture

These Peltor Optime III passive ear defenders are CE approved to EN 352-1:1993 and offer an SNR (single number rating) of 35 decibels (dB) for protection against extremely high levels of noise.

RS Stock No.:778-5234

Mfr. Part No.:X5A-SV

Manufacturer: 3M PELTOR

X5 Ear Defender, 37 dB

The 3M™ Peltor™ X5 Ear Defenders are designed to offer protection against extremely high noise levels.

3M™ Peltor™ X5 Ear Defenders with standard headband
Colour coding: black, for extremely high attenuation (SNR 37dB) in demanding environments
Suitable for, airports, quarrying or paper mills

High Performance

The modern and stylish 3M™ Peltor™ Optime™ III ear defenders have been developed specifically for use in extremely high noise working environments.

Rugged Design

Featuring a special double cup design to help minimise resonance effects, these Optime ear defender helmet attachments offer an excellent level of high frequency attenuation, particularly for sound dominated by low frequencies, typical in special applications where extreme levels of noise are encountered.

Typical Applications

• Ideal hearing protection against noise arising from extremely noisy environments like airports, marine engine rooms, power stations and print works
• Double casings technology helps minimise resonance effect
• Large space inside cup helps reduce moisture and heat build-up
• Soft wide cushions help reduce pressure around the ears and improve comfort and wearability
• Easy to replace cushions and inserts help keep them hygienically clean
• P3E/G Helmet attachment for helmet mounting

Typical Applications

Power stations
Mining operations
Airports
Engine rooms
Printing
Cement manufacture
Industrial operations

FAQ’s

These Peltor Optime III passive ear defenders are CE approved to EN 352-1:1993 and offer an SNR (single number rating) of 35 decibels (dB) for protection against extremely high levels of noise.

Features & Benefits

Hearing protection is designed to protect the user from extreme noise levels. The padding of the cushion is made from a type of acoustic foam that absorbs the waves to stop them from reaching the eardrum.

Some everyday tasks can damage your hearing and can have a catastrophic effect. So it’s important to protect yourself of task/activities such as mowing the lawn.

3M™ Peltor™ Optime ™ III Ear Defenders Versions:

Exceptional value ear defenders maintaining safety in extremely noisy environments
Special low-profile headband design maintains constant pressure to maximise secure hearing protection
Resonance effect minimised due to double-casing technology
Increased space inside cup reduces moisture and heat build-up for added comfort
Ear cushions are soft and wide reducing pressure around the ears for improved wearability
Easy to replace hygiene kit sold separately

Optime I Ear Defenders

The 3M™ Peltor™ Optime ™ I ear defenders are designed to provide a moderate level of attenuation that meets the needs of tough and noisy environments. The Peltor™ Optime ™ I ear defenders combine comfort and wearability with functionality for improved efficiency within your workplace operations. The soft wide cushions are made from a polyether foam has great energy absorption and helps to reduce pressure around the ears and improve comfort.

High Performance

Replace Peltor H6* and H9* models with improved features.
Optime 1 is very versatile, characterised by its lightness. Despite being so lightweight, it offers high protection.

Rugged Design

Combined low profile with generous inside depth. This makes it easy to team with other equipment and means that the ear rests comfortably
Optime I is the natural choice when you need to use all-round protection for both short and long term use
Ideal for use in environments with moderate industrial noise, such as workshops, sheet-metal shops and printing works, but can also be used to good effect outdoors, for instance when mowing the lawn or in connection with hobby and leisure activities
SNR: 27dB

The Optime ™ I hear protection are ruggedly built to cope with everyday wear and tear in harsh environments. The soft large cups are relatively lightweight around the ears and excellent balance and wearer comfort.

Headband

• Ideal hearing protection against noise arising from a wide range of applications in the workplace and leisure activities
• Soft wide cushions help reduce pressure around the ears and improve comfort and wearability
• Large space inside cup helps reduce moisture and heat build-up
• Easy to replace cushions and inserts help keep them hygienically clean.

Typical Applications

Stainless sprung steel headband with individually sprung wires
Low, two-point fasteners on the cup
Wide, softly padded cushion over the top of the head makes the headband comfortable to wear even for long periods of time

FAQ’s

Are ear muffs as effective as ear plugs?

For ear protection in high noise environments, ear plugs can offer a more complete level of noise reduction. However, ear muffs have advantages in that they don’t have to be fit inside the ear, and so can be more comfortable, economic and hygienic.

Why are ear defenders necessary?

Hearing protection is designed to protect the user from extreme noise levels. The padding of the cushion is made from a type of acoustic foam that absorbs the waves to stop them from reaching the eardrum.

Some everyday tasks can damage your hearing and can have a catastrophic effect. So it’s important to protect yourself of task/activities such as mowing the lawn.

Why Choose 3M?

3M are a trusted name in personal protective equipment and are a mainstay in industrial grade PPE. To protect your workers in a variety of challenging workplace environments, 3M has a solution for your needs. RS Components combines its renowned customer service with a fantastic selection of 3M workplace safety products to support your needs.