Airshield Face Mask

I bought the Triton a couple of months ago, and have been very satisfied. It's comfortable, pretty quiet, and very effective in filtering the air. I use it both for turning and other woodworking, and it's really made a difference in how I feel after a day of making shavings.

I got the Trend Airshield about a year ago. I usually have the radio on in my workshop and, while I can certainly hear the fan, it has never got in the way of being able to hear the radio - which is not turned up particularly loud.

Larry, I used to use the 3M Airlite but spares in the UK are difficult and I think it is discontinued and as you say pricey! Invested in the Airshield last October and am pleased with the whole arrangement. Noise levels are less than my 3M visor, filtration and seals good. Downside, 14 hours recharge for battery pack, have bought 2 packs to keep them in rotation, really need 3 plus extra charger. Will probably purchase the same soon, much cheaper than the 3M.

Regards, Peter Charles Fagg Freshwater, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.

Wor out a 3M . Purchased the Trend Airshiled as a replacement. Quieter, probably as efficient. A bit more difficult to put on. The tip up feature in my estimation is not all that usefull because the mask falls off. Maybe an adjustment is needed. I like it. The faceplate shileds are unreasonabley expensive. I have read of a way to make a battery replacement that increases the running itme of the fan. I bought the extra battery just in case though and it is needed. I found mine on sale at allprotools .com. for about $90 less than the going rate. Even though it is a bit more cumbersome than the 3M if both were available I'd buy it agin in preference to the 3M because of the better filtration....

I bought the Purlite airshield a few years ago. I think it's the forerunner of the Trend. Looks identical and was around befor the Trend. However, whatever the name is I am extremelly happy with it and it didn't cost an arm, leg and my firstborne. You might gather from this that I like It!(Anyone want my firstborne -- CHEAP?)

The Trend airshield seems much quieter than 70db to me.