MSA® Bayonet to Portwest® Bayonet Filter Adapter

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MSA Bayonet to Portwest Bayonet Filter Adapter ================================-------- This was a proof-of-concept design for an MSA to Portwest bayonet filter adapter, developed in response to a recent request from Daramcgrath. Since I did not have either an MSA or a Portwest respirator, I used community-based models to create the female side threads and scaled pictures online to approximate Portwest bayonet dimensions. To prototype this design, I required support from the 3D printing community in the UK and Europe to comment on fitment and revise dimensions. Fortunately, Daramcgrath was able to get this 3D printed recently and confirmed that the bayonet geometry fits well. Part Description: ================ MSA Bayonet to Portwest Bayonet Proof of Concept Only.stl Initial model with rough Portwest bayonet geometry from scaled images alone. MSA Bayonet to Portwest Bayonet Proof of Concept Only GEN2.stl Gen. 2 features engraved markings on the exterior periphery to ID adapter, an OD of bayonet changed from estimated 31.5 mm to 33.5 mm, a bayonet thickness changed from 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm, and a base/cylindrical extrusion diameter changed from 27 mm to 28 mm. Disclaimers/Risks: ================ 1.) This is a proof of concept only – model in work. [UPDATED - Now Prototyped, Confirmed Bayonet Geometry] 2.) Use Proper Gaskets Requires gasket or o-ring on the underside bayonet to ensure proper seal maintained between cartridge and threads. 3.) Perform 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 inhalation ports. (Typically, most full-face or half-face respirators have two filters, so cover those intake ports with your hands. If you're running only one filter, ensure the opposite port has a 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. 4.) Use At Own Risk – Temporarily Solution Only Until Supply Chain Normalizes 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. In addition to using a properly calibrated 3D printer, due to tolerances of adapters, if possible perform hot nozzle pass on all exterior surfaces, to reduce surface porosity. Highly recommended users apply a thin layer of polyurethane clear coat on all exterior surfaces, spray or dip based methods, to help resiliency and durability for repeated sterilization and to reduce fomite transmission in printed infill layers. Once supply chains return to normal, users should purchase OEM OSHA/NIOSH/EN standard approved respirators, adapters, and accessories for their institution and workplaces. Dev. Notes: ========== 04/08/2020 - Initial model release. In work, pending support and feedback from the UK and European 3D printing community for any fitment and model revisions. I do not have Portwest respirators or filters to check measurements. 04/13/2020 - Revised model based on feedback from Daramcgrath. The following changes were made: (1) added engraved markings on exterior periphery to ID adapter, and (2) OD of bayonet changed from estimated 31.5 mm to 33.5 mm, bayonet thickness changed from 2.5 mm to 3.0 mm, and on the base/cylindrical extrusion diameter changed from 27 mm to 28 mm. 04/22/2020 - Received confirmation from Daramcgrath that the bayonet geometry interfaces well with the Portwest filters. Credits: ===== Thanks to Daramcgrath for taking the time to pull the geometry on the filter side and for reporting back that the original proof of concept works on his initial request for MSA to Portwest adapter. We hope and pray that this will help keep your front-line HCPs in the UK safe and sound.