Part Number: 16-078-21-FR
Weight: 11.70 lbs

The 16-078-21-FR RPB® Z-Link+® Respirator System is a full-featured, premium welding and grinding respiratory protection package built for high-spark, high-heat industrial environments. This advanced configuration pairs the Zytec® Fire-Rated Shoulder Cape, Z-Link+ Auto-Darkening Welding Visor (ADF), and the PX5® Belt-Mounted Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with HEPA filtration, delivering unmatched clarity, comfort, and respiratory safety.

Designed for fabrication professionals, shipyards, foundries, and heavy industrial operations, the Z-Link+® provides wide-angle visibility, a flip-up ADF welding visor, a durable fire-rated protective shoulder cape, and an ANSI-rated hard hat. The PX5® PAPR supplies clean, filtered air while offering ergonomic belt-mounted weight distribution, long battery life, and intelligent safety alarms.

This respirator system is not approved for wet painting applications when configured with the PX5 HEPA PAPR.

Specifications

Auto-Darkening Welding Visor (ADF) – Technical Specs

Key Features & Benefits

Zytec® Fire-Rated Shoulder Cape

• Provides extended upper-body protection from sparks, heat, and metal debris.

• Designed specifically for welding, grinding, and cutting environments.

• Fixed jaw ensures secure, stable attachment to the respirator.

Premium Auto-Darkening Welding Visor (ADF)

• Large 1/1/1/1-rated ADF lens ensures top-tier optical clarity at all angles.

• Solar-powered, with enhanced TIG detection for low-amperage precision.

• Flips up to reveal the ANSI Z87+ impact lens—perfect for grinding or inspection tasks.

PX5® Belt-Mounted PAPR System

• 99.97% HEPA filtration removes particulates down to 0.12 microns.

• IP65/IP67 ingress protection for water/dust resistance.

• Ergonomic vertical weight distribution reduces back strain.

• Lightweight 2.55 lb blower unit with two belt options (standard or FR).

• Long-life lithium-ion battery:

  • 12+ hours (low)

  • 9+ hours (medium)

  • 8+ hours (high)

• Safety-engineered:

  • Filter door will not close unless a filter is installed.

  • LED display for airflow, battery, and fan speed.

  • Audible, visual, and vibration alarms for low battery or restricted airflow.

Recommended: Replace the PX5 pre-filter daily to extend HEPA filter life.

Z-Link+® Headtop Benefits

• Hinged main visor for communication and free-breathing breaks.

• Wide downward and peripheral visibility for improved safety & accuracy.

• Comfort-Link™ Fit System with 360° adjustability.

• Molded padding evenly distributes weight, reducing operator fatigue.

• Loose-fitting—no fit test required, compatible with facial hair.

ANSI-Certified Protection

• ANSI Z87+ impact-rated face protection.

• ANSI Z89.1 hard hat built into the helmet shell.

Optional Accessories (Sold Separately)

Magnifying Lens Options

• 16-875 Holder

• 13-072-1 (1.0 lens)

• 13-072-1.5 (1.5 lens)

• 13-072-2 (2.0 lens)

• 13-072-2.5 (2.5 lens)

Alternate Cape Options

• Full-Bibbed

• Face Seal

Alternate Cape Materials

• Tychem® QC – Wet painting

• Tychem® SL – Powder coating

• Zytec® FR – Welding & grinding (included)

Visor Options

• Premium Clear (16-810)

• IR Shade 5 (16-810-IR5)

• Yellow Tint (16-810-YT)

• Smoke Tint (16-810-ST)

Additional Add-Ons

• Quiet-Link™ earmuffs

• Comms-Link™ communication system

• Vision-Link™ LED work light

OEM Cross-Reference

Ideal Applications

• MIG, TIG, Stick & Flux-core welding

• Grinding, cutting & fabrication

• Shipbuilding & marine repair

• Foundry, mill & furnace operations

• Metalworking production lines

• Heavy industrial maintenance