Technical
Datasheet
3M
™
Peltor
™
X Series Ear Muffs
Product Description
Products Included:
Headband version:- X1A, X2A, X3A, X4A and X5A
Helmet mounted version:- X1P3, X2P3, X3P3, X4P3 and X5P3
The 3M Peltor X Series range of passive ear muffs are available
in headband and helmet mounted version. These products are
designed to provide moderate to very high level of attenuation and
meet the needs of an extensive range of industrial applications.
When correctly selected and worn these products help reduce
exposure to hazardous levels of noise and loud sounds.
The helmet mounted version is designed to fit a wide range of
industrial safety helmets and rigid head top
s.
NOTE:
The headband version is electrically insulated - sometimes
referred to as ‘dielectric’.
The metal components of the headband have been covered by
non-conductive material for use in a low voltage electrical hazard
(less than 440 V ac). As there are no applicable standards for
testing ear muffs against electrical insulating properties, the
product has been evaluated at an external laboratory against a
modified test method based on EN397:1995.
During assessment, the leakage current did not exceed 1.2mA
when the external surface of the product made contact with an
electrical source.
The user must determine the overall suitability of this product for
the intended application taking into account any hazards other
than noise for which this product is tested and CE approved.
Key Features
• Modern, attractive low profile design
• Light-weight
• Twin headband design for greater balance and increased
comfort
• Electrically insulated wire headband for greater and reliable
protection
• Soft wide cushions help reduce pressure around the ears
and improve comfort and wearability
• New innovative damping pads and spacer that helps improve
attenuation
• New patented sealing ring foam technology for effective seal
and protection
• Large space inside cup helps reduce moisture and heat
build-up
• Easy to replace cushions and inserts help keep them
hygienically clean
• Helmet mounted version fits directly to many industrial safety
helmet
s
Materials
Component
Headband and
headband cover/
sleeve
Helmet Attachment
Arm
Cups
Insert (Liner)
Cushions and
Cushion Covers
Headband Version
Stainless steel wire,
TPE, Polyester,
Polypropylene, Acetal
N/A
ABS/TPU
PU Foam
PU Foam and PVC
Helmet
Mounted Version
N/A
Stainless steel wire,
Acetal, Polyamide
ABS/TPU
PU Foam
PU Foam and PVC
Helmet Mounted Version Approved Combination
Helmet Brand
3M
3M
3M
3M
3M
3M
Auboueix/Seybol
MSA
Peltz
Protector
Protector
Model Number
G500 Headgear
G22
G2000
G3000
Versaflo™ M-106 and M-107
Versaflo™ M-306 and M-307
Kara
V-Gard 500
Vertex Best
Style 300
Style 600
P3 Adapter
X1P3
E
E
K*
E
AF*
AF*
E
E
E
E
E
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
M/L
S/M/L
X2P3
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
M/L
S/M/L
Size Combination
X3P3
S/M/L
M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
M/L
S/M/L
X4P3
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
S/M/L
M/L
M/L
S/M/L
X5P3
S/M/L
L
M/L
M/L
S/M/L
L
M/L
S/M/L
L
M/L
M/L
Key: *Adapter to be ordered separately.
Mass
Model
X1A
X1P3
X2A
X2P3
X3A
X3P3
X4A
X4P3
X5A
X5P3
Mass (g)
184
185
220
220
245
247
234
236
351
353
Applications
The 3M™ Peltor™ X Series range ear muffs are ideal for
protection against noise arising from a wide range of applications
in the workplace and leisure activity. Examples of typical
applications include:-
• Metal processing
• Automotive
• Airports
• Construction
• Textile manufacture
• Chemical & pharmaceutical manufacture
• Cement manufacture
• Printing
• Woodworking
• Heavy engineering
• Foundry
• Steelworks
• Mining and quarrying
Standards and Approval
The 3M™ Peltor™ X Range Ear Muffs have been tested against
EN352-1:2002 (Headband Version) and EN352-3:2002 (Helmet
Mounted Version).
These products meet the Basic Safety Requirements as laid out in
Annex II of the European Community Directive 89/686/EEC, and
have been examined at the design stage by Combitech AB,. Box
168, SE-73223 Arboga, Sweden. (Notified Body number 2279).
Attenuation Values
3M™ Peltor™ X1A
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=27 dB
H=32 dB
M=24 dB
L=16 dB
63
15.6
3.6
12.0
125
11.9
2.0
9.9
250
15.4
2.6
12.8
500
24.5
2.6
22.0
1000
34.3
2.3
31.9
2000
32.8
3.3
29.5
4000
37.4
2.5
34.9
8000
37.4
3.8
33.5
3M™ Peltor™ X2A
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=31 dB
H=34 dB
M=29 dB
L=20 dB
63
19.0
4.5
14.5
125
14.1
2.2
11.9
250
22.2
2.1
20.1
500
31.1
2.7
28.4
1000
39.7
3.2
36.6
2000
36.6
3.2
33.5
4000
37.0
3.7
33.3
8000
37.9
3.4
34.5
3M™ Peltor™ X3A
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=33 dB
H=35 dB
M=30 dB
L=25 dB
63
21.5
3.0
18.4
125
22.8
2.1
20.7
250
25.1
3.1
22.0
500
27.0
1.7
25.4
1000
40.0
2.8
37.2
2000
35.8
2.2
33.6
4000
38.5
2.7
35.8
8000
38.9
2.9
35.9
3M™ Peltor™ X4A
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=33 dB
H=36 dB
M=30 dB
L=22 dB
63
19.6
4.1
15.5
125
17.8
2.3
15.5
250
22.1
2.5
19.6
500
30.6
1.8
28.8
1000
39.5
2.9
36.6
2000
37.3
4.1
33.2
4000
43.8
2.8
41.1
8000
42.1
4.0
38.2
3M™ Peltor™ X5A
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=37 dB
H=37 dB
M=35 dB
L=27 dB
63
23.0
3.1
19.8
125
22.3
2.4
19.9
250
28.8
2.4
26.4
500
39.7
2.7
37.0
1000
44.2
3.4
40.9
2000
39.8
4.6
35.2
4000
43.0
2.8
40.2
8000
40.2
2.9
37.3
3M™ Peltor™ X1P3
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=26 dB
H=30 dB
M=23 dB
L=15 dB
63
14.7
3.3
11.4
125
11.4
3.7
7.7
250
15.8
2.4
13.4
500
24.5
2.9
21.6
1000
32.5
2.9
29.7
2000
32.0
3.7
28.3
4000
35.6
2.5
33.1
8000
35.1
4.9
30.1
3M™ Peltor™ X2P3
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=30 dB
H=33 dB
M=28 dB
L=19 dB
63
15.9
4.6
11.3
125
13.8
2.8
11.0
250
20.2
2.1
18.1
500
30.0
3.2
26.8
1000
37.7
2.6
35.1
2000
35.4
3.0
32.4
4000
34.9
3.0
31.9
8000
35.8
4.7
31.1
3M™ Peltor™ X3P3
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=32 dB
H=34 dB
M=30 dB
L=24 dB
63
18.9
3.3
15.6
125
20.0
2.8
17.2
250
24.2
1.7
22.6
500
27.4
2.1
25.3
1000
40.1
3.0
37.1
2000
36.0
3.0
33.1
4000
39.7
3.5
36.2
8000
37.0
3.7
33.3
3M™ Peltor™ X4P3
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=32 dB
H=36 dB
M=30 dB
L=21 dB
63
16.6
3.6
12.9
125
16.8
2.5
14.3
250
21.8
2.1
19.7
500
30.6
1.9
28.7
1000
40.1
2.3
37.8
2000
36.7
3.7
32.9
4000
43.1
2.7
40.4
8000
41.9
4.7
37.2
3M™ Peltor™ X5P3
Frequency (Hz)
Mean attenuation (dB)
Std deviation (dB)
Assumed Protection Value (dB)
SNR=36 dB
H=36 dB
M=34 dB
L=26 dB
63
20.4
3.3
17.1
125
22.0
3.1
18.9
250
26.9
2.2
24.7
500
38.2
2.8
35.4
1000
43.5
3.4
40.2
2000
38.7
4.5
34.2
4000
41.0
2.5
38.5
8000
40.4
3.3
37.2
Key
APVf = Assumed Protection Value
Mf = Mean attenuation value
sf = Standard deviation
H = High-frequency attenuation value (predicted noise level
reduction for noise with L
C
– L
A
= -2dB)
M = Medium-frequency attenuation value (predicted noise level
reduction for noise with L
C
– L
A
= +2dB)
L = Low-frequency attenuation value (predicted noise level
reduction for noise with L
C
– L
A
= +10dB)
SNR = Single Number Rating (the value that is subtracted from
the measured C-weighted sound pressure level, L
C
in order to
estimate the effective A-weighted sound pressure level inside
the ear).
Accessories/Replacement
The cushions and inserts on the X Series can be replaced with
the Hygiene Kits listed below for improved comfort and reassured
protection.
Hygiene Kits
Ear Muff Model
X1A / X1P3
X2A / X2P3
X3A / X3P3
X4A / X4P3
X5A / X5P3
Hygiene Kit
HYX1
HYX2
HYX3
HYX4
HYX5
In addition, the HY100A and HY100A-01 Hygiene Pads can be
placed on the cushions to help absorb moisture and sweat.
Important Notice
3M does not accept liability of any kind, be it direct or
consequential (including, but not limited to, loss of profits,
business and/or goodwill) arising from reliance upon any
information herein provided by 3M. The user is responsible for
determining the suitability of the products for their intended
use. Nothing in this statement will be deemed to exclude or
restrict 3M’s liability for death or personal injury arising from its
negligence.
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