40MM NATO (RD40x1/7) Honeywell Safety Sperian® /Survivair™ ValuAir® Respirator (Bayonet) Filter Adapter

This prototype design for a 40MM NATO (RD40x1/7”) gas mask thread to legacy Honeywell Safety Sperian® /Survivair™ ValuAir® bayonet series filter adapter. This adapter makes any RD40x1/7 threaded full face CBRN masks compatible with legacy Honeywell Safety Sperian® /Survivair™ ValuAir® bayonet series line of chemical, combination, and particle filter cartridges to help mitigate PPE shortages by expanding greater cross compatibility of respirators and filters to other manufacturer models.

Part Description:

40MM_NATO_TO_HONEYWELL_SPERIAN_VALUAIR_ADAPTER_GEN1.stl

Initial model release.

Disclaimers/Risks:

1.) Use OEM gasket under bayonet or similar nominal OD of 25.5 mm.

2.) Ensure to perform a proper negative pressure test. Follow SSPs established by your institution or workplace for further guidance. But in general, don your respirator, adjust straps till taught against face, ensuring no obstructions around the periphery of the seal against face either due from hair, facial hair, or otherwise. Exhale deeply. Cover all exhalation ports. (Typically, most full face or half face respirators have two filters, so cover those intake ports with your hands. If your running only one filter, ensure the opposite port has filter cap in place.) Now inhale deeply. The mask should suck tightly against your face without any air leakages. Re-test if adjustments are required at gasket/o-ring interfaces at the adapter.

3.) 3D printing materials are not resistant to many solvents, are water soluble, and degrade when exposed to chemicals, heat, and UV/sunlight. 3D printing this adapter is only a temporarily ad-hoc solution against biological contagions, Highly recommended users apply a thin layer of polyurethane clear coat on all exterior surfaces, spray or dip based, to help resiliency and durability for repeated sterilization and to reduce fomite transmission in printed infill layers. Although will increase print time, if possible perform hot nozzle pass on exterior surfaces, to further reduce surface porosity, Once supply chains return to normal, users should purchase OEM OSHA/NIOSH/EN standard approved adapters and respirator accessories for their institution and workplaces.

Dev. Notes:

5/07/2020 – Initial model release. In work, pending 3D printing community support for any fitment and model revisions.

Credits:

Thanks to NoSiGnAl-H3 for the Honeywell Valuair adapter to TentaCat0702 MK2 design. Used images and his ID/OD and depth dimensions to extrapolate the respirator side attachment geometry.
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