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MicroClimate

Air3

Regular price
$599.00
Regular price
Sale price
$599.00

NIOSH approved HE P100 PAPR with ANSI Z87.1+ full face protection, all in one.

Includes Charger and USB-c cable.  Accessory Kit sold separately.

Operating Environment

Our NIOSH-approved Air3 respirators are specifically designed to provide protection against airborne particulate hazards and aerosols in which the carrier gas is air. This includes solid and liquid particulates such as dust, mists, metal fumes, radioactive particles, and airborne droplets. Air3 respirators also offer effective protection against biological agents, including bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and pollen.

Battery

Battery life: 8 hr
Charge time: 3.5 hr

Filters

HE P100 - High Efficiency Particulate Filter with a 99.97% efficiency

NIOSH approval number TC-21C-1374 for respiratory protection.

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Free Shipping Within Contiguous U.S.

1 Year Warranty

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FAQ

What does the Air3 include?

Each Air3 unit includes the following: one Respirator (Base, Side A and Side B Filters, Visor, Headgear, Fairing, and Shroud), one Tear Off, one Charging Kit, and the User Manual.

See the Accessories Kit for the Wall Mount, Carrying Case, Microfiber Cloth, and Blower Plug.

What approvals does the Air3 have?

NIOSH approval number TC-21C-1374 for respiratory protection.

ANSI Z87+ high impact for visor

Air3 is a Bump Cap, it is not hard hat rated. Air3 is not intrinsically safe.

What types of hazards are Air3 respirators designed to protect against?

Our NIOSH-approved Air3 respirators are specifically designed to provide protection against airborne particulate hazards and aerosols in which the carrier gas is air. This includes solid and liquid particulates such as dust, mists, metal fumes, radioactive particles, and airborne droplets. Air3 respirators also offer effective protection against biological agents, including bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and pollen.

This makes Air3 suitable for woodturning, grinding, stone cutting, healthcare, and many more industries.

Does the Air3 respirator provide protection against gases or vapors?

No, Air3 respirators do not provide protection against gases or vapors. They are specifically designed to protect against particulate hazards only. For environments involving gases, vapors, or combined exposures, a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) certified under NIOSH TC-84A or TC-23, equipped with the appropriate cartridges (e.g., OV/P100), should be used.

What areas should Air3 not be used in?

Air3 respirators should not be used in the following situations (this is not a complete list, but examples of common scenarios where AIR3 is not suitable):

  • Welding operations involving solvent-based materials (exposure to both fumes and vapors)
  • Chemical spills that include both particulate and gaseous contaminants
  • Painting: Air3 or any other TC-21C PAPR should never be used for painting unless you have confirmed that the product is strictly water-based and completely free of VOCs, co-solvents, or any other type of organic or inorganic gases and vapors.
  • Chlorine gas leaks, such as those in swimming pool maintenance areas
  • Use of chemical disinfectants that release harmful vapors
  • Emergency response scenarios involving unknown biological threats or aerosol-generating devices.
  • Areas with Unknown or Very High Contaminant Levels
  • Surgeries or Procedures involving Fluids
  • Asbestos: Avoid if exposure unknown or if the concentration exceeds 0.1 fiber/cc over an 8-hour workday

Contact us if you have questions about a specific application and we'll do our best to help you.

Does the Air3 work at high altitude?

MicroClimate’s headquarters are located in the mountains of Utah, where extensive testing of the Air3 respirator has been conducted at high altitudes. However, the Air3 is not recommended for use at altitudes exceeding 5,000 feet, as the low flow alarm may trigger prematurely in such conditions. Additionally, high temperatures, such as those encountered when working around ovens, may also cause the low flow alarm to activate briefly due to the lower air density at elevated temperatures.

What if the battery needs replacement?

The battery is part of the respirator subassembly, and as such cannot be replaced by the user. MicroClimate offers a $99 battery replacement, which includes free standard shipping. MicroClimate engineers expect battery replacement will be rare occurrences, given the long life seen in accelerated testing.

Can you clean the filters?

No. AIR3 filters should not be cleaned or washed. Cleaning them with water, compressed air, vacuuming, or other methods can damage the filter media and compromise its filtration performance. Replace the filters when the low-airflow alarm activates, or if a filter becomes damaged or wet.

Warranty

MicroClimate warrants that AIR3™, and their component parts will be free from defective materials and workmanship at the time of purchase and will cover the parts listed below for the time periods indicated, provided they are maintained and used in accordance with the product’s User Instructions and/or recommendations. MicroClimate’s only obligation under this Warranty will be, at MicroClimate’s option, to repair or replace without charge any defective parts of the AIR respirator product returned to MicroClimate in accordance with the instructions below and found by MicroClimate to have been defective at the time of purchase or during the warranty period as applicable. This Warranty does not apply to any parts that have been misused, altered or had repair attempted, or have been subjected to abuse, accidental or otherwise. The extended Warranty does not apply to expendable consumables, accessories, or fabric components such as but not limited to: filters/cartridges, shrouds, and visors. Warranty time periods for specified parts: - AIR3 PAPR, excluding consumables: 2000 hours of use or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs sooner.
- Batteries: 250 cycles or 1 year from date of purchase, whichever occurs sooner.
- Battery charger cable and power supply, 1 year from date of purchase.
EXCLUSIONS TO WARRANTY: THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER WARRANTY OF QUALITY, EXCEPT OF TITLE AND AGAINST PATENT INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except as provided above, MicroClimate shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential, arising out of sale, use or misuse of MicroClimate products, or the user’s inability to use such products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE.

Specs

Dimensions

Head Size: 20.5" - 25.5" (52 cm - 64.5 cm)

Weight: 3.17 lb (1.44 kg)

Operating Enviornment

Our NIOSH-approved Air3 respirators are specifically designed to provide protection against airborne particulate hazards and aerosols in which the carrier gas is air. This includes solid and liquid particulates such as dust, mists, metal fumes, radioactive particles, and airborne droplets. Air3 respirators also offer effective protection against biological agents, including bacteria, viruses, mold spores, and pollen.

Air3 does not protect against any chemicals, vapors, or fumes.

Temperature:

Charging +41°F to +104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Use -23°F to +104°F (-10°C to 40°C)
Storage +41°F to +104°F (5°C to 40°C)

Humidity:
0-90% non-condensing for storage and use (Store out of direct sunlight)

Pressure:
Storage 0.8 bars to 1.3 bars (0.78 atm to 1.2 atm) (11.6 psi to 18.9 psi)
Use 0.8 bars to 1.3 bars (0.78 atm to 1.2 atm) (11.6 psi to 18.9 psi)

Blower

Sound Level: 70 dB

Airflow: Initial Setting = 7 ft3/min (200 liters/min)
Min Design Flow = 6.2 ft^3/min (175 liters/min)

Battery

Type: Lithium-ion
Nominal Voltage: 3.7 V
Capacity: 13.2 Ah, 49 Whr
Battery life: 8 hr
Charge time: 3.5 hr
Minimum for charging:5 Volts, 1.0 Amp
Minimum for charging while operating: 5 Volts, 2.1 Amp

Visor

Thickness: 2.1 mm
Material type Polycarbonate. Impact- and weather-resistant

Ratings: ANSI Z87+

Filters

HE P100 - High Efficiency Particulate Filter with a 99.97% efficiency

The filters do not protect against vapors or fumes.

Assigned (APF) 25

Area: 612 in^2

NIOSH approval number TC-21C-1374 for respiratory protection.

  • 5 stars: 15 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (15%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (5%)
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Marc Barton
GREAT PRODUCT SHIPPING ON TIME

GREAT PRODUCT SHIPPING ON TIME.

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John Selca
It works with people with stoma on their neck

Love it it covered my tracheotomy stoma with room to spare.

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Fritz Ewert
I love it

I love it. As a bearded guy I hated the half masks, also felt air leaks and never felt safe, this thing changed all of that. The air flow also helped keep me cool and it never fogged up.

Only thing I wish they would add in the future is a headlamp on the helmet to see better in poor lighting as your head casts a big shadow with it on. and if they made filters for fumes you could swap out for the dust ones that fit this unit so I could use it interchangeably that would be awesome.

this should be an industry standard mask, great work.

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Raziel De La Rosa
We work in a dust environment and the air 3 works well as it's mention

We work in a dust environment and the air 3 works well as it's mention.

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Courtney Marshall
Our purchase was smooth

Our purchase was smooth, they helped and answered all of our questions in a prompt manner! So far in our shop this has been a huge upgrade!

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Russell Vance
It’s better than breathing sanding dust

It’s better than breathing sanding dust, but there are a couple things I’m not fond of. First, it’s a royal pain to put on over glasses. That’s my main issue. It’s also pretty loud, which I suppose is due to the motor being right next to my ears. Lastly, dust loves to cling to the plastic protective covers.

The positives are it is very effective at keeping the dust out of my lungs. It’s nice to be able to breathe fresh air. Once it’s on, it’s pretty comfortable and the weight doesn’t bother me as much as I thought it might.

Overall, it’s adequate but not great.

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Bobby
Breathing easy

This thing is awesome, I work on large hvac systems where I have to go inside the fiberglass filled pleunms to fix issues. This system made my job much better. The air flow the helmet provides is so much better than trying to breath through a mask. The filtration seems to be very good after using it in the field today. It is expensive and it's only of particulates but it does exactly what I need it to do and I'm happy I got it.

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Joseph

I love it

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Addison
Best there is.

This is the best thought out and engineered filtration device I have ever owned. I have owned many over the years. The Filters work great and the so does every other aspect of the helmet. The Cowl is terrific! It has just enough tension to keep it in place but comes off easy enough to remove at the same time. I have been using the Air 3 for months and running it through the ringer, always gets the job done. From mowing grass to cleaning combines off to cleaning grain bins. The Price point is awesome, considering competitors of similar type can cost $3000 or more. Your don't have to worry about beards and can wear glasses. Go Get you one!!!!

-Farmer

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Cassidy
Great unit other than protective liners.

Used it to top Leyland cypress trees from a scissor lift. Also use it to climb inside the trees to pull prunnings out.Pros:1.) Very durable.2.) Great filtering.3.) Large hepa filters.4.) Long battery life5.) Easy function.6.) Customer support and no hassle returns.Cons:1.) Protective liners scratch extremely easily and are usually pre scratched or smudged. They also make the view blurred and distorted. This is the main drawback as this device is pretty amazing and comfortable.2.) Has a slight greenhouse effect when working in really hot weather, but still far better than any other non powered respirators I have used.3.) The neck cover is very durable even with branches stabbing at it, but it can be annoying to put on.4.) Replacement hepa filters are $100.00 though they are very large and part of the mask structure.5.) Replacement main visor is $90.00.I may return the unit, as the visibility is not so good, but going to compare it with a cleanspace work in a few days to see which is better. But based on the versatility of this unit and the excellent customer support I may keep it. I would buy the unit directly from the manufacturer as they really do provide a no hassle return in case it worries you to try something like this. I could see people with problems with allergies really benefiting from this especially in areas with wildland fires.

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Nicholas Cirino

This is amazing. A game changer

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Anthony
Price unrealistic.

Why is it so expensive?? 300 tops! Not 6!! That is silly! They would sell millions if they cut the price!!

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Nick Axelberg
Great value and quality

This thing is great. Not too heavy, good battery life, pretty comfortable, enough room for me to wear my glasses, not too loud, no hoses or cords to have to worry about, replaceable components, and much less money than the 3m version. No buyer's remorse here!

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Elizabeth Weldon
Respirator hood

Very nice and fits great . But cowl needed more thought ,if you hold it by the cowl it pulls off to easy , really needed fastened a bit better

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Jeriah Miller
Filtering system works great and fan is quiet

I use it in my metal polishing business it’s a total game changer!

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Tina Hawkins

This respirator is a absolute game changer. Let me start by saying i am a small 4’9” lady. I have to wear kids size mask and googles. This respirator adjust so much that it fits me perfect and it also fits my 5’10” husband just as good. I cam wear it for hours and forget its on. Sawdust does not cling to shield, just falls off so you dont have to constantly wipe shield. Wearing glasses is absolutely no problem. The air circulation is awesome. There is no fog at all. Charges easily or wear it plugged in. Theres not one thing i dont like. Its perfect.

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Michael White
Great Respirator for Wood Working

Great respirator. I’m very allergic to several kinds of wood dust, and this lets me wood turn with no problems. Light, great fit, and battery lasts a long time.

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Anthony Lenard
Perfect way to

Great value for the money. I use it every day and IAm very comfortable in it

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Amazon Customer
Good helmet

The helmet fits well around my beard and I love that it doesn’t fog up as I’m using it. It holds a charge well.

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Putty 802
Premium feel, but not worth the high price for most

The MicroClimate Air 3 is a sleek, powered respirator with a futuristic look and user-friendly design. It’s easy to operate, simple to clean, and provides clear visibility with active airflow to keep you cool and fog-free.However, the price is extremely high for what it offers. While it does provide full-face protection, for most people, a quality face mask and safety glasses will get the job done at a fraction of the cost.One frustrating design flaw is the veil or neck protector — it disconnects from the helmet too easily, which makes removing and putting the unit on feel delicate and awkward. You have to be careful not to tug or shift too much, or it pops off.If you have money to spend on comfort and style, it’s a cool product. But for practical protection, there are far more cost-effective options.Q&A:Q: Is the MicroClimate Air 3 worth the price?A: Not for most users. It's sleek and comfortable but offers limited added protection over basic PPE.Q: Is the helmet easy to use and clean?A: Yes — very easy to clean and operate. The controls and design are straightforward.Q: Does the neck shroud stay attached well?A: No — the neck veil detaches easily and makes handling the helmet a bit tricky when removing or storing.