North 5500 Half Face Respirator – Economical, Comfortable Respiratory Protection
The PIP Global Safety Honeywell North 5500 Series Half Mask Respirator is an economical reusable half-face air-purifying respirator designed for contractors, industrial workers, safety managers, municipal teams, manufacturing facilities, food service operations, agriculture, chemical handling programs, and facility maintenance crews.
This large North 5500 half mask respirator features a soft, latex-free elastomer facepiece designed for comfort and fit during extended use. The cradle suspension system helps distribute strap tension, while the lower head straps stretch and move with the worker to help reduce pulling on the facepiece.
The low dead air space design helps limit re-breathing of exhaled air, supporting comfort during long shifts. The North 5500 is compatible with approved North filters and cartridges, sold separately, so teams can select the proper respiratory protection setup for their specific workplace hazard.
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Safety & Compliance Note
This is a tight-fitting air-purifying respirator facepiece. It must be used with compatible approved filters or cartridges selected for the specific workplace hazard. Filters and cartridges are sold separately. Do not use air-purifying respirators in oxygen-deficient, IDLH, unknown, or uncontrolled atmospheres. Follow OSHA 1910.134 requirements for respirator selection, medical evaluation, fit testing, training, use, maintenance, and cartridge change schedules. Half-mask respirators do not provide eye protection.
Quick Buying Details
- Brand: PIP Global Safety / North
- Series: 5500
- Airgas Part: PIP550030L
- Manufacturer Part: 550030L
- Product Type: Half face air-purifying respirator
- Size: Large
- Facepiece Material: Soft latex-free elastomer
- Suspension: Cradle suspension
- Filter/Cartridge Compatibility: Approved North filters and cartridges
- Filters/Cartridges: Sold separately
- Certification Listed: NIOSH
- Best Use: Agriculture, chemical, food service, government, manufacturing, and municipal safety programs
Key Features
- Large 5500 Series half mask respirator
- Soft non-allergenic elastomer facepiece supports comfort and fit
- Latex-free construction for workers with latex sensitivity concerns
- Cradle suspension helps improve fit stability
- Lower head straps stretch and move with the worker
- Low dead air space helps reduce re-breathing of exhaled air
- Available in overlapping sizes across the 5500 series for fit programs
- Compatible with approved North filters and cartridges
- Can be configured with approved compatible components for certain PAPR or supplied-air applications
- Economical option for large crew outfitting
Common Uses & Applications
- Agriculture
- Chemical handling, when proper cartridges are selected
- Food service and food processing support
- Government and municipal work
- Manufacturing facilities
- Construction and demolition
- Facility maintenance
- Industrial maintenance
- Contractor respiratory protection programs
- General workplace respiratory protection programs
Buying Guide: North 5500 vs. Silicone Half Mask Respirators
Choose the North 5500 when your team needs an economical reusable half mask respirator for high-volume workforce outfitting. It uses a soft elastomer facepiece and cradle suspension while keeping cost lower than premium silicone respirators.
Choose a silicone half mask, such as the North 7700 series, when workers need a softer long-wear facepiece or better durability in harsher environments. For many contractor, facility, and municipal respiratory programs, the 5500 is a practical lower-cost option.
FAQ
What is the PIP North 5500 respirator used for?
It is used in workplace respiratory protection programs where a reusable half mask air-purifying respirator is appropriate and the correct filters or cartridges are selected.
Is this listing for a large respirator?
Yes. The Airgas listing is for the large size, manufacturer part 550030L.
Does it include filters or cartridges?
No. Filters and cartridges are sold separately.
Is the North 5500 latex-free?
Yes. The Airgas listing describes the facepiece as latex free.
Is fit testing required?
Yes. When used under an OSHA-required respiratory protection program, this tight-fitting half mask respirator requires fit testing.
Does this protect the eyes?
No. A half mask covers the nose and mouth only. Use proper safety glasses, goggles, face shield, or a full-face respirator when eye protection is required.
