Avon Protection introduces new technology to combat CBRN threats

Avon Protection on Monday introduced new technology designed to combat chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats for first responders and other security-related officers.

One of the new products includes the Avon CSPARR, the newest generation of CBRN powered air purifying respirator (PAPR). The device is designed for use in combination unit respirators (CUR’s) and allows the user to change levels of protection depending on the type of threat. The wearer has the option to switch between APR, PAPR and SCBA modes of protection and the modular methodology allows the user to add the Avon CSPAPR to existing fielded systems, including the FM53/4 APR and the ST53 SCBA.

Avon also introduced the ST53, which combines FM53 mask technology with an advanced modular breathing system to provide positive pressure SCBA and/or PAPR capability for specialist operations. The system allows for a fast response to changing operational conditions with the ability to switch between negative (filter) and positive (SCBA) pressure via a lever on the front of the mask.

“Avon has a strong track record of supplying respirators and breathing equipment to many of the Middle East counties over several decades,” John Hodges, regional sales manager for the Middle East at Avon, said. “The M50 and the enhanced Special Forces M53 and its commercial variants have established themselves as the “must have” masks both in the US and internationally. In many countries we are the CBRN respiratory protection provider of choice and we continue to build business, particularly in the Middle East, with orders being placed by the Saudi Arabian Military.”