The new Arc Armor PAPR powered air purifying respirator from Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has a blower that the company said is 1.3 lb lighter than the leading competitor and incorporates a belt/shoulder strap design for maximum comfort. The unit has a lithium ion battery with no memory retention from frequent charging, dual air speeds for maximum comfort in varied work environments and audible and vibrating alarms for use in noisy workplaces.

The PAPR comes with a Miller Elite Series auto-darkening helmet (non-auto-darkening lens model also available) and is certified by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH, 42 CFR Part 84). The unit has an assigned protection factor of 25.