Beginning and Vision: Founded in 1990 by Mr. Ctirad Malina as a wholesale entity specializing in welding equipment, CleanAIR® has since evolved into a global leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of powered air respiratory devices. These devices are tailored to provide personal protection in a myriad of industrial environments.

The innovation journey began in 1995 with the development of their inaugural powered respiratory unit. By 1996, this product received its accreditation for the European market, marking the company's first major milestone.
 

Over the years, CleanAIR® has expanded its product offerings and fortified its global distribution network, ensuring that safety solutions are accessible worldwide.

With a relentless commitment to quality, CleanAIR® adopted the ISO 9001:2008 and AQAP 2110 quality management systems. The latter is a NATO military standard, underscoring the company’s dedication to producing top-tier respiratory protection equipment.

Their unwavering dedication to innovation was recognized in 2010 when CleanAIR® was awarded the Expoprotection Paris Innovation Trophy for their groundbreaking Chemical 2F unit.

Welding, a ubiquitous method for joining metals in modern industry, involves melting similar metals together. This process, spanning temperatures between 800ºC and 1635ºC, poses various risks including harmful dust, smoke, intense heat, light radiation, and fumes. Proper personal protective equipment, like those offered by CleanAIR®, is paramount for safeguarding against these hazards.

Welding introduces a multitude of chemical agents. Fumes and gases, often resultant from base materials, filler materials, shielding gases, and even UV light and heat reactions, can be hazardous. The exposure to welding fumes, which might contain harmful agents like chromium, nickel, cadmium, and lead, is a significant occupational risk. Special emphasis is placed on the dangers of cadmium, which can be lethal in a short duration, and the effects of ultraviolet rays that can form deadly phosgene gas when reacting with certain solvents.

Welding exposes individuals to different forms of radiation such as ultraviolet (UV), visible light, and infrared (IR). The effects of these radiations vary, but they can lead to conditions like "arc-eye", skin burns, and retinal damage.

Protective measures, such as the use of helmets and protective clothing, are crucial to prevent these health risks.

CleanAIR® boasts an extensive range of powered air purifying respirators like the CleanAIR® AerGO®, which offers personal respiratory protection in dusty industrial environments. Its ergonomic design ensures user comfort, even in restrictive environments.

The company offers a variety of welding helmets and hoods, each equipped with state-of-the-art features. The CA-20 welding hood, for instance, incorporates the revolutionary Angular Dependence Compensation ADC Plus technology. Others, like the AerTEC™ OptoMAX and AerTEC™ RangeMAX, offer a clear view during welding and expanded fields of vision, respectively.

CleanAIR® also provides grinding shields such as the AerTEC™ SeeMAX, which ensures a clear workspace view and features adjustable air distribution. The CA-3 grinding shield is another lightweight protective shield ideal for various industrial applications.