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Versaflo Breathing Tube | 3M BT40



Key Features & Benefits

  • Quick-release swivel connection enables easy one-handed attachment and detachment for fast don/doff.
  • Heavy-duty neoprene/rubber construction ensures durability and resistance to wear, ideal for industrial and harsh environments.
  • Fixed 840 mm length provides consistent hose geometry for user comfort and predictable airflow path.
  • Compatible with a wide range of 3M Versaflo headtops and air delivery units (PAPR, supplied air) for flexible system integration.
  • Designed to maintain clean, unrestricted airflow — supports safe respiratory protection in industrial, maintenance and hazardous-air applications.

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Versaflo Breathing Tube | 3M BT40

Versaflo Breathing Tube | 3M BT40
  • Secure quick-release connection: The integrated swivel fitting allows one-handed attachment/detachment, enabling rapid donning or doffing without compromising seal integrity.
  • Heavy-duty neoprene body: Constructed from durable rubber/neoprene material to resist wear, abrasion and environmental exposure, ensuring long service life even under rugged industrial conditions.
  • Fixed-length geometry: 840 mm fixed length ensures stable airflow path and consistent hose layout between headtop and air source, minimizing drag or kink risk during movement.
  • System-wide compatibility: Engineered to connect seamlessly with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air units (PAPR or supplied-air), enabling flexible configuration across different applications.
  • Unrestricted airflow performance: The tube ensures clean air delivery with minimal flow restriction, supporting effective respiratory protection when used as part of a complete Versaflo system.
  • Manufacturing & General Industry: Use in PAPR systems for chemical handling, painting, sanding, welding, or maintenance tasks requiring continuous clean air supply.
  • Pharmaceutical / Food Processing: For clean-room or controlled-environment respirator configurations where reliable airflow and hygiene are critical. 
  • Construction / Maintenance / Infrastructure: For onsite respirator setups using Versaflo headtops and air supply, protecting workers from dust, fumes, and particulates. 
  • Oil & Gas / Chemical Plants: Integration into supplied-air respirator systems for hazardous atmosphere entry, maintenance, or confined-space operations. 
  • Automotive / Coating / Surface Treatment: Use during painting, sanding, coating, or welding tasks where powered or supplied-air respirators are used for operator safety.
Supplied as 1 unit per case (1 EA/Case) per 3M standard packaging.
Dimensions / Weight
Length: 840 mm fixed hose length
Weight: approx. 0.5 kg (≈ 0.83 lb) per supplier listing
Materials
Heavy-duty neoprene / rubber breathing tube body; quick-release swivel/fittings (material as per 3M standard)
Compatibility / Use With
All 3M Versaflo headtops (S-Series, M-Series) and Versaflo Air Delivery Units / PAPR / Supplied Air systems (e.g. TR-300, TR-600, TR-800 series)
Product Type
Breathing Tube (Powered & Supplied-Air Respiratory System component)
Connection Feature
Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) for easy attach/detach to headtop / air source interfaces
Airflow / Performance
Designed to deliver clean, unrestricted airflow from air source to headtop (exact flow rate depends on full system configuration)
Regulatory / System Approval
NIOSH approved when used as part of complete Versaflo system; meets OSHA PPE standard 1910.132 for respiratory accessory use
Colour
Black (standard heavy-duty neoprene rubber finish)
  • Product Data Sheet / Brochure (Versaflo BT-Series documentation listing BT-40 as “Heavy Duty Breathing Tube”)
  • User / Installation Instructions (As part of Versaflo system documentation for headtops and air delivery units) — referenced in Versaflo technical datasheets.

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.

Description

  • Secure quick-release connection: The integrated swivel fitting allows one-handed attachment/detachment, enabling rapid donning or doffing without compromising seal integrity.
  • Heavy-duty neoprene body: Constructed from durable rubber/neoprene material to resist wear, abrasion and environmental exposure, ensuring long service life even under rugged industrial conditions.
  • Fixed-length geometry: 840 mm fixed length ensures stable airflow path and consistent hose layout between headtop and air source, minimizing drag or kink risk during movement.
  • System-wide compatibility: Engineered to connect seamlessly with all approved 3M Versaflo headtops and air units (PAPR or supplied-air), enabling flexible configuration across different applications.
  • Unrestricted airflow performance: The tube ensures clean air delivery with minimal flow restriction, supporting effective respiratory protection when used as part of a complete Versaflo system.

Applications & Industries

  • Manufacturing & General Industry: Use in PAPR systems for chemical handling, painting, sanding, welding, or maintenance tasks requiring continuous clean air supply.
  • Pharmaceutical / Food Processing: For clean-room or controlled-environment respirator configurations where reliable airflow and hygiene are critical. 
  • Construction / Maintenance / Infrastructure: For onsite respirator setups using Versaflo headtops and air supply, protecting workers from dust, fumes, and particulates. 
  • Oil & Gas / Chemical Plants: Integration into supplied-air respirator systems for hazardous atmosphere entry, maintenance, or confined-space operations. 
  • Automotive / Coating / Surface Treatment: Use during painting, sanding, coating, or welding tasks where powered or supplied-air respirators are used for operator safety.

Standards and certifications

Below are the standards and certifications applicable to this product:

🎖️ NIOSH (when used as part of a complete system)
🎖️ OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 – General PPE Standard
🎖️ CE (for European-marketed configurations, when used in a complete Versaflo system)

Packaging

Supplied as 1 unit per case (1 EA/Case) per 3M standard packaging.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions / Weight
Length: 840 mm fixed hose length
Weight: approx. 0.5 kg (≈ 0.83 lb) per supplier listing
Materials
Heavy-duty neoprene / rubber breathing tube body; quick-release swivel/fittings (material as per 3M standard)
Compatibility / Use With
All 3M Versaflo headtops (S-Series, M-Series) and Versaflo Air Delivery Units / PAPR / Supplied Air systems (e.g. TR-300, TR-600, TR-800 series)
Product Type
Breathing Tube (Powered & Supplied-Air Respiratory System component)
Connection Feature
Quick-Release Swivel (QRS) for easy attach/detach to headtop / air source interfaces
Airflow / Performance
Designed to deliver clean, unrestricted airflow from air source to headtop (exact flow rate depends on full system configuration)
Regulatory / System Approval
NIOSH approved when used as part of complete Versaflo system; meets OSHA PPE standard 1910.132 for respiratory accessory use
Colour
Black (standard heavy-duty neoprene rubber finish)

Documentation

  • Product Data Sheet / Brochure (Versaflo BT-Series documentation listing BT-40 as “Heavy Duty Breathing Tube”)
  • User / Installation Instructions (As part of Versaflo system documentation for headtops and air delivery units) — referenced in Versaflo technical datasheets.

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 headtops and air units is the BT-40 breathing tube compatible? ⌄

BT-40 is compatible with 3M Versaflo S-Series and M-Series headtops/hoods and any approved Versaflo air delivery units or supplied-air regulators.

What is the length and material of the breathing tube? ⌄

The tube is fixed length 840 mm and made of heavy-duty neoprene/rubber for durability and resistance to wear.

Does the BT-40 maintain acceptable airflow for respirator systems? ⌄

Yes — when used as part of a complete Versaflo system, the BT-40 ensures clean, unrestricted airflow from air source to headtop.

Is the breathing tube easy to attach/detach for maintenance or shift change? ⌄

Yes — it features a quick-release swivel connection that allows one-handed attachment or detachment, facilitating easy donning/doffing or service.

Is BT-40 approved for use in a certified respirator system? ⌄

Yes — when used as part of a complete Versaflo respiratory system, BT-40 is NIOSH-approved (US) and CE-approved (where applicable) under the relevant regulations.

What industries and applications are typical for BT-40? ⌄

Suitable for manufacturing, maintenance, chemical handling, painting/coating, pharmaceuticals, construction, oil & gas, and automotive sectors where powered or supplied-air respirators are used.

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