Overview
The Bullard GVX is a loose-fitting supplied-air respirator for abrasive blasting. It combines respiratory, head and face protection in a helmet with washable padding and replaceable wear parts.
Key details
- Weight2.6 lb (helmet assembly)
- Viewing areaapprox. 9.75 × 4 in.
- Fitloose fitting
- Head size6.5–8
- APF1,000 when used as an approved complete system
- Air supplycompressed air
- Fit testingnot required
The brow, cheek, head and ratchet padding can be removed and machine washed. Lenses, padding and other wear parts can also be replaced.
Choosing your setup
The Hibernia parka is a 38 in. long-sleeve nylon parka, giving arm coverage as well as body coverage.
Air control
- F30Continuous airflow
- AC1000Cooling
- HC2400Heating and cooling
What else do I need?
A Bullard V10 compressed-air breathing hose is required separately, along with a suitable compressed-air source.
The required pressure depends on the breathing tube, air control and V10 hose selected. Use Bullard's Pressure Table for the exact setup.
All configurations on this product use a 1/4 in. Industrial Interchange connection.
Protection and fit
The GVX provides an APF of 1,000 when used as an approved complete system.
It provides Type I, Class C head protection and Z87+ high-impact face protection.
The inner and outer lenses are designed to be used together. The lens system is not shatterproof and does not replace approved safety glasses or goggles.
Use the correct Bullard breathing tube, air control, V10 hose and pressure range to maintain the NIOSH-approved respirator configuration.
Warranty: two-year limited warranty on the GVX helmet. Capes, breathing tubes and disposable accessories are excluded from the two-year helmet warranty; other consumable parts carry a one-year limited warranty.
Protection & compliance
- Respiratory protection
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- NIOSHType C and CE continuous-flow supplied-air respiratorUse only as a complete approved Bullard GVX compressed-air configuration with the selected breathing tube, flow-control device, approved Bullard V10 air-supply hose and pressure range.
- 29 CFR 1910.134Assigned protection factor (APF) 1,000Bullard reports APF 1,000 based on independent third-party testing of the GVX respirator system.
- Head protection
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- ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019)Type I, Class C head protectionApplies to the GVX respirator helmet.
- Face protection
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- ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020, Z87+High-impact face protectionUse the GVX inner and outer lenses together as specified by Bullard. The lens system is not shatterproof. The GVX does not provide eye protection; approved safety glasses or goggles are still required.








