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Versaflo Breathing Tube | 3M BT20s



Key Features & Benefits

  • Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) connection enables one-handed attachment/detachment for fast donning and doffing.
  • Short, lightweight design improves wearer comfort and reduces fatigue compared with heavier hoses.
  • Compatible with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air delivery units for flexible system integration.
  • Easy-to-clean tube surface and availability of disposable covers facilitate hygiene and decontamination in industrial settings.
  • Provides unrestricted airflow when used properly as part of a complete Versaflo powered/supplied-air system. 

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  • Quick-Release Swivel connection: Enables one-handed secure coupling between air source and headtop, simplifying donning/doffing and reducing connection errors.
  • Lightweight tube design: The short, compact hose reduces carried weight and ergonomic strain, improving comfort during prolonged wear.
  • System-wide compatibility: Designed to connect with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air delivery units, enabling modular respirator configurations.
  • Efficient airflow delivery: Engineered to maintain unobstructed airflow from air source to headtop, ensuring clean air supply without undue resistance.
  • Easy maintenance and hygiene: Smooth, cleanable tube surface and option for disposable covers facilitate decontamination between uses, which is critical in industrial hygiene contexts.
  • Manufacturing & General Industry: Use with Versaflo PAPR systems for tasks such as painting, sanding, grinding, machine operation or facility maintenance where clean air flow is required.
  • Pharmaceutical / Clean-Room / Food Processing: For use in supplied-air or PAPR respirator setups requiring controlled clean air supply and easy decontamination.
  • Construction / Maintenance / Coating / Surface Treatment: Protection during painting, coating, welding prep and maintenance tasks using Versaflo respirators.
  • Chemical / Petrochemical / Hazardous Environments: As part of complete respirator system for environments with dust, fumes or hazardous particles where supplied/filtered air is needed. 
Supplied as 1 EA per case under 3M standard packaging for BT-20S.
Tube Type / Series
Versaflo BT-20 Series — BT-20S (Small/Medium)
Length / Size
Short hose — designed for smaller, lightweight configuration; length approx. 735 mm (Small/Medium) as per typical specification
Material
Polyurethane (vinyl-type) hose material as per BT-series specifications
Connection Type
Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) connectors at both ends for headtop and air source interface
Compatibility
Compatible with all 3M Versaflo headtops (S-Series and other approved loose-fitting headtops) and Versaflo air delivery units (PAPR or supplied-air)
Use / Product Type
Breathing tube accessory for powered and supplied-air respirator systems
Approvals (when used as full system)
Part of a NIOSH-approved respirator system when configured correctly
Intended Application Environments
Industrial, maintenance, painting, sanding, general manufacturing, and facility operations requiring respiratory protection with PAPR or supplied-air systems
  • Versaflo BT-Series Breathing Tubes Product Guide / Data Sheet (includes BT-20S)
  • Versaflo System Compatibility Chart (Headtops, Air Delivery Units, and Breathing Tubes)
  • Versaflo Respiratory Protection User / Safety Instructions Sheet (full system instructions)

Kewalson delivers certified, industry-grade safety products supported by reliable sourcing, technical expertise and more than five decades of operational experience.

Industry Credibility

50+ years serving India’s industrial safety ecosystem with consistent, standards-driven delivery.
Trusted by Maruti, Honda, Mahindra and Cargill for critical PPE procurement.
Proven reliability across automotive, engineering, pharma, food processing and infrastructure sectors.

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Official distribution partner for 3M, Ansell, Karam and global PPE manufacturers.
Verified, traceable supply chains with complete manufacturer documentation for audits and compliance.
PAN-India fulfilment supported by technical guidance on product selection and system compatibility.

Description

  • Quick-Release Swivel connection: Enables one-handed secure coupling between air source and headtop, simplifying donning/doffing and reducing connection errors.
  • Lightweight tube design: The short, compact hose reduces carried weight and ergonomic strain, improving comfort during prolonged wear.
  • System-wide compatibility: Designed to connect with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air delivery units, enabling modular respirator configurations.
  • Efficient airflow delivery: Engineered to maintain unobstructed airflow from air source to headtop, ensuring clean air supply without undue resistance.
  • Easy maintenance and hygiene: Smooth, cleanable tube surface and option for disposable covers facilitate decontamination between uses, which is critical in industrial hygiene contexts.

Applications & Industries

  • Manufacturing & General Industry: Use with Versaflo PAPR systems for tasks such as painting, sanding, grinding, machine operation or facility maintenance where clean air flow is required.
  • Pharmaceutical / Clean-Room / Food Processing: For use in supplied-air or PAPR respirator setups requiring controlled clean air supply and easy decontamination.
  • Construction / Maintenance / Coating / Surface Treatment: Protection during painting, coating, welding prep and maintenance tasks using Versaflo respirators.
  • Chemical / Petrochemical / Hazardous Environments: As part of complete respirator system for environments with dust, fumes or hazardous particles where supplied/filtered air is needed. 

Standards and certifications

Applicable standards as per manufacturer specifications:

🎖️ NIOSH (when used as part of a complete Versaflo system)
🎖️ OSHA respiratory protection requirements under 29 CFR 1910 (when used in a compliant system)

Packaging

Supplied as 1 EA per case under 3M standard packaging for BT-20S.

Technical Specifications

Tube Type / Series
Versaflo BT-20 Series — BT-20S (Small/Medium)
Length / Size
Short hose — designed for smaller, lightweight configuration; length approx. 735 mm (Small/Medium) as per typical specification
Material
Polyurethane (vinyl-type) hose material as per BT-series specifications
Connection Type
Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) connectors at both ends for headtop and air source interface
Compatibility
Compatible with all 3M Versaflo headtops (S-Series and other approved loose-fitting headtops) and Versaflo air delivery units (PAPR or supplied-air)
Use / Product Type
Breathing tube accessory for powered and supplied-air respirator systems
Approvals (when used as full system)
Part of a NIOSH-approved respirator system when configured correctly
Intended Application Environments
Industrial, maintenance, painting, sanding, general manufacturing, and facility operations requiring respiratory protection with PAPR or supplied-air systems

Documentation

  • Versaflo BT-Series Breathing Tubes Product Guide / Data Sheet (includes BT-20S)
  • Versaflo System Compatibility Chart (Headtops, Air Delivery Units, and Breathing Tubes)
  • Versaflo Respiratory Protection User / Safety Instructions Sheet (full system instructions)

Kewalson delivers certified, industry-grade safety products supported by reliable sourcing, technical expertise and more than five decades of operational experience.

Industry Credibility

50+ years serving India’s industrial safety ecosystem with consistent, standards-driven delivery.
Trusted by Maruti, Honda, Mahindra and Cargill for critical PPE procurement.
Proven reliability across automotive, engineering, pharma, food processing and infrastructure sectors.

Authorised Supply & Support

Official distribution partner for 3M, Ansell, Karam and global PPE manufacturers.
Verified, traceable supply chains with complete manufacturer documentation for audits and compliance.
PAN-India fulfilment supported by technical guidance on product selection and system compatibility.

FAQs

With which 3M equipment is BT-20S compatible? ⌄

BT-20S is compatible with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air delivery units (PAPR or supplied-air), when assembled as part of a complete respirator system.

What is the tube length and size category of BT-20S? ⌄

BT-20S is a short, lightweight breathing tube in Small/Medium size, with a typical hose length of approximately 735 mm as per manufacturer BT-series specifications.

Does BT-20S allow quick connection and detachment? ⌄

Yes — it uses a Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) coupling that allows one-handed connection or release between the headtop and air source.

Is BT-20S approved for industrial respiratory use? ⌄

Yes — when used as part of a complete 3M Versaflo respirator system, the configuration is NIOSH-approved.

Is the tube easy to clean and maintain hygiene? ⌄

Yes — its lightweight construction and smooth tube surface make it easy to wipe down, and 3M also offers disposable covers for decontamination.

In which work environments is BT-20S typically used? ⌄

BT-20S is suitable for manufacturing, maintenance, painting and coating, sanding, chemical handling, clean-room, and other industrial applications requiring powered or supplied-air respiratory protection.

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