![]() ![]() Wearers must always conduct a negative pressure fit check prior to use to make sure the mask will seal to the face. Also, as a rule of thumb, your eyes should be at, or just above, the centre line of the eye lenses. Avon can provide you with a sizing tool which helps to assign the right size of mask. Q: How do I make sure I have the right size of S10?Ī. The mask had two different types of canisters a metal one used for riot control and training and a heavier plastic type that can cope with NBC agents: These are supplied in silver vacuum packed units, a spare one being carried in the haversack: The back of this canister has a label indicating it was made in 2005: The following information about fitting comes from the manufacturer’s website:Ī: There are four sizes available with a six buckle fit allowing quick donning: One innovative feature of this mask was a tube that allowed the soldier to drink whilst wearing the mask: This is wrapped around the diaphragm when not in use and could be uncurled and attached to the waterbottle as required: A second speech diaphragm is provided on the opposite side to the canister: This mask was made by Avon in 2004, the details being moulded into the facepiece: The canister uses a standard 40mm thread, allowing any NATO respirator filter with a 40mm standard thread to be fitted to the mask: A set of rubber straps are fitted to secure the mask to the head, with adjustors allowing a ‘comfortable’ fit to be achieved: The lenses on the mask are flat and secure to the face of the mask with a plastic ring: These can be swapped out for prescription lenses or black/red tinted lenses as required. The front of the mask is dominated by a large exhale valve which combines a speech diaphragm: Note the red fibre disc secured to the front with a split ring, this would have the owners details written on. The S10 is similar to its predecessor in general form, having a side mounted canister, but is a far more sophisticated design and made of a harder rubber than the earlier model: The rubber is extremely durable and has a service life of twenty years. Overall, it does't get much better than the AVON M50 / FM50 mask.In 1986 the British Army started replacing the S6 respirator ( here) with a new S10 respirator. The M50 / FM50 also has far less breathing resistance when compared to other masks due to its twin filter design, this plays a huge part in energy conservation by the user. Of course the M50 /FM50 masks are VPU and comms compatible. The specialized filters of the M50 /FM50 mask are also far better rated than all previous filters before it. The M50 / FM50 mask is also made of a softer material for a more comfortable fit, particularly important for extended periods of use. The M50 / FM50 lens is nearly unbreakable and also available are several styles of impact resistant lens outserts for additional protection. The drinking system and voicemitter of the AVON M50 / FM50 are also very advanced compared with previous gas masks. While one filter is removed from the M50 / FM50 a special self-sealing disk valve closes, preventing harmful contaminants from entering the mask. It uses a bayonet filter design that can safely be replaced and without the worry of it unscrewing during the heat of the moment. Everything about the M50 / FM50 mask is revolutionary. ![]() The AVON M50 JSGPM is used by all branches of the United States Military, no other mask has served this role until now. Sold hundreds of these kits, never had anything but positive feedback on them! I spend roughly 2-3 hours inspecting, disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, re-inspecting each of these masks. (Product Suggestion: HOT accessory for the M50 / FM50 mask, Avon 40mm NATO Stanag Converter Kit!! Click this link to see it)įor a limited time, each one of these will include:ġ - Used clear lens outsert (condition varies, will be on mask when shipped to provide protection to mask's lens)ġ - Set, Installed, Newer white self-sealing valves, not the older defective clear onesġ - Set of 2 filters (on mask, good for training)ġ - Set of 2 filters, new old stock, vacuum sealedġ - M50 Carrier, Used, dirty but functionalġ - Spare Internal Drinking Tube, new in packageġ - Cloutier T3 Glove Set, New In Packageġ - M8 Chemical Agent Detection Paper Booklet (new old stock)ġ - M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Sampler (new old stock) (Note: Price shown is for size small, larger sizes are different prices due to availability and our cost being higher for them. ![]()
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