Face Masks in 2022: It’s Time to Update Your Knowledge About Face Masks
It’s been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic started and it looks like face masks are not going away anytime soon. With the pandemic continuing,
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How Have Face Masks Changed Over Time? A Brief History of Face Coverings
Masks were not always made from advanced textiles and multilayer construction. What makes these materials so meaningful when manufacturing PPE equipment, and how has mask technology changed over time?
Where Can I Buy FDA Approved KN95 Masks?
When you buy face masks from PAC you’ll have the benefit of masks shipped from USA warehouses, in-stock availability, and bulk pricing.
What’s a Medical Mask? Why is It Different from a Procedural Mask?
Medical masks by definition, must be validated at a minimum of ASTM Level 1.
What are the Standards for ASTM Face Mask Testing?
This post will help you understand the context, performance criteria, and minimum requirements of ASTM levels in various medical masks and their respective uses fields.
Surgical Medical Masks ASTM Level 3 Requirements
This post will help you understand meaningful differences between various face mask evaluation methods and best-case use. Understanding the most common mask materials and expected performance metrics helps buyers better decide which mask is most appropriate for associated risk, cost, and wellbeing.
ASTM F2299M Medical Face Mask Test Method – Filtration Efficacy Testing
The F2299M filtration efficacy test compares particle counts before a test media meets a filter apparatus (upstream) and then measures again after (downstream) the test media passes through the material.
Face Mask Definitions & Terms
Define surgical mask, filtering respirator, 3 ply mask, and medical mask.
Droplets vs Airborne – Science of Airborne Droplets, Aerosols, Particles, and Face Masks
Aerosols vs Droplets – does COVID-19 spread by aerosols or droplets? Does evidence support airborne coronavirus? 15+ studies on COVID particle size, droplets, ventilation, and face masks.
CleanPro PlexiGlass Shields for Food Service, Restaurants, Hanging Workstation Dividers
Production Automation Corporation (PAC) carries a range of workstation dividers, mounts, and Plexiglass shields. Every workstation and business is unique, therefore we’ve procured a number
FDA Cleanroom Requirements for Face Masks, Surgical Gowns and PPE Production
Question: “What Class clean room is required to manufacture FDA approved N95 masks, isolation gowns, surgical masks, etc.?”.
Where to Buy Bulk 3 Ply Face Masks In Stock August 2020
Production Automation Corporation (PAC – that’s us) currently has received new inventory of in-stock procedural face masks, ready to ship.
Why 3-Ply Face Masks are Meaningful Alternatives to N95 Masks
How effective are surgical masks and procedural masks as alternatives to N95 masks? Where can I find a reliable supplier of face masks?
Plexiglass Sneeze Shields for Workers and Protective Dividers
Where can I find Plexiglas sneeze shields and dividers for workstations, kiosks, and checkout lines?
USP 800 Gowning – Chemotherapy Gloves, Gowns
What are the essential requirements for USP 800 gowning? What kind of gloves and gowns do USP 800 hazardous drugs require?
Proper Material for ESD Cleanroom Gloves
ESD cleanroom glove materials have reduced NVR (non-volatile residues) levels for better electrical conductivity. Meanwhile, dedicated ESD fabrics are often not viable for cleanroom use, as they tend to shed particulates at a much higher rate than latex, nitrile, or vinyl gloves.
MAPA Professional Gloves – Best Sellers
What makes MAPA gloves popular in demanding conditions? We tested the full range of MAPA gloves for form, fit and function and highlight our favorites from each category.
Hourglass HandPro® Exam Gloves
Accelerator-free nitrile technology improves stretch and chemical permeation resistance. Tactile response and softness associated with chemical accelerators no longer risk of glove-related allergic contact dermatitis.
Safety Glasses Statistics and Effective Safety Precautions for Eyewear
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, thousands of employees suffer from eye injuries every year, many of these injuries sustained at work, usually from
Cleanroom Cleaning, Gowning, and Maintenance — Procedure, Contamination Control, and ISO Protocol
Proper cleanroom cleaning procedure and maintenance protocol is an immediate, low-cost measure to enhance overall cleanliness, consistency, and contamination control within manufacturing and aseptic cleanrooms. This guide provides a framework for cleanroom management, protocol standards, specifications, and processes for general manufacturing and bio-medical applications.
