Personal Air Conditioners

Personal Air Conditioners (PACs) use filtered compressed air and vortex tube technology to keep workers comfortable in extremely hot or cold areas. PACs use the Model 855 or 857 Diffuse Air Vest to distribute cooled or heated air over the upper body.

Applications

Unlike "ice pack" type vests, the PAC offers consistent and continuous cooling to minimize heat stress and increase worker productivity in hot surroundings. The vest allows full range of motion with no airflow restrictions and can be worn under welding leathers or protective clothing. The vortex tube unit, worn on a supplied belt, cools or heats inlet temperature by ±60°F.

Features and Benefits

• Uses filtered compressed air
• Provides continuos cooled air delivery
• Easy temperature adjustement even with gloved hands
• Exposure rating: 200°F with protective outer clothing 130°F no protective outer clothing
• No moving parts - exceptionally reliable
• Vest can be worn under protective outer clothing
• Vest collar unfolds to deliver tempered airflow to neck and face
• Vest allows full range of motion with no airflow restrictions
• Separate respiratory air source is required
• Not intended to provide protection from hazardous conditions
• Fits workers up to 6'4", 250 pounds (XL), 6'2", 210 punds (L)

Uses

• ITW Vortec PACìs provide effective cooling or heating, and are especially popular for workers operating near:
• Foundries
• Boiler rooms
• Steel mills
• Glass plants
• Power plants
• Forging shops
• Casting shops
• Welding operations
• Sand blasting
• Paint baking operations
• Powder coating
• Refrigerated lockers
• Smelters
• Mines
• Asbestos abatement
• Hazardous waste removal