AVON Protection introduced a new short duration (SD) breathing apparatus option of their Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) for integration with a Combination Respirator Unit (CRU) at Eurosatory 2026. CS-PAPR SD provides military special forces and tactical teams with the capability to switch between breathing protection levels dependent on threat levels for safer operation for the wearer. CS-PAPR SD has been designed as a smaller, compact lower-profile system for greater operational flexibility to enable users to remain uncompromised on target.
Avon Protection’s patented PAPR technology allows users to seamlessly switch between Air Purifying Respirator (APR), PAPR, and the option to transition to short-duration SCBA when operating in high-contaminant or oxygen-deficient environments. A single hose connection across all modes keeps one side of the mask clear, maintaining unobstructed weapon sighting and enhanced situational awareness.
The new CS-PAPR SD can be easily added to fielded air purifying respirators (APRs) and SCBA systems to leverage existing equipment configurations and maximise operational flexibility. It is available in 2 to 3-litre CS-PAPR SD cylinders, which provide up to 20 minutes of breathing air for maintaining protection in hazardous scenarios.
This short-duration system offers tactical users a low-profile, lightweight design; reducing bulk and wearer burden, enabling users to remain on target for longer and operate more effectively in physically restricted environments, such as subterranean settings or confined spaces. Built around a modular methodology, CS-PAPR SD can be easily added to existing fielded systems, including the FM53/4 APR and ST53 SCBA configurations, allowing users to build on existing equipment investment.
“The ability for users to change between protection levels dependent on the threat is of particular benefit to tactical users who may face unknown elements in fast-changing threat scenarios and who need that low burden protection,” said Avon Protection President Steve Elwell. “With this streamlined Short Duration option, these users can alternate between the baseline negative pressure filtered air protection offered by their APR, moving up through the PAPR, and into positive pressure short duration breathing apparatus (SDBA), enabling maintained uncompromised protection from threats.”
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About Avon Protection:
For military and first responders, Avon Protection, part of the Avon Technologies plc group of brands, is the go-to for mission-critical protection that instils mission-critical confidence. As the most field-tested equipment in the industry, we have the real-world insight to innovate and stay steps ahead of ever-evolving threats.
Avon Protection’s life-critical CBRN personal protection solutions, including protective garments, Air Purifying Respirators (APRs), escape devices, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), protect over 4-million users worldwide.
By controlling the design, integration and performance of all components needed to keep personnel safe, Avon Protection takes full responsibility for the entire CBRN ecosystem. Users can acquire their CBRN equipment from a single supplier, while benefiting from the assurance of the Avon Protection brand they know and trust. Through ease of use and enduring performance, we assure our protectors so they can complete the mission and come home safely, every time.
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