Powered Air Purifying Respirator Welding

In part 1, we covered TIG/MIG-PAPR matching. Now, let’s tackle MAG (Metal Active Gas Welding)—a heavy-duty process for steel bridges or construction equipment. It uses argon-CO₂ mixes, creating 3–5x more fumes than TIG, …

Welding exposes workers to hidden risks—metal fumes, toxic gases (like ozone), and UV radiation— which can cause lung disease, metal fume fever, or even skin damage over time. Regular masks fall short; Powered …