Product Specification
BANDED HEARING PROTECTION WITH REPLACEABLE FOAM PODS
Need hearing protection you can put on, take off, and keep close when the noise comes and goes? Benchmark Abrasives Banded Hearing Protection gives you a lightweight reusable band with replaceable foam pods, making it a practical choice for intermittent shop work, maintenance, fabrication, and other jobs where a compact design is easier to carry.
The band keeps the plugs easy to grab between tasks, while the foam pods can be replaced when they get worn or dirty instead of replacing the whole setup. With a published NRR of 23 dB and SNR of 29 dB, this is a simple, low-profile hearing-protection option for loud environments where you want less bulk and faster on-and-off use.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Banded Hearing Protection |
| Hearing Protection Style |
Reusable Band with Foam Pods |
| NRR |
23 dB |
| SNR |
29 dB |
| Replaceable Pods |
Yes |
| Replacement Pod Model |
PPEEAR1S |
| Included |
Band + 2 Foam Pods |
| Quantity |
1 Set |
Features
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Reusable Banded Design: Easy to put on and remove throughout the workday.
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Replaceable Foam Pods: Swap out worn or dirty pods without replacing the entire band.
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NRR 23 dB: Published Noise Reduction Rating for loud shop and industrial environments.
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SNR 29 dB: Separate published attenuation rating; not interchangeable with NRR.
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Low-Profile Alternative to Earmuffs: Less bulk around the head and ears.
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Great for Intermittent Noise: Easy to keep around your neck or close at hand between noisy tasks.
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Lightweight Everyday PPE: Practical for maintenance, fabrication, construction, and general shop work.
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Replacement Pods Available: Uses Benchmark PPEEAR1S replacement foam pods.
Applications & Performance
The Banded Hearing Protection is a strong choice for work where noise exposure is intermittent and you want something quicker and lighter than full earmuffs.
Common applications include:
- Grinding
- Metal cutting
- Fabrication
- Deburring
- Drilling
- Sanding
- Maintenance and repair
- Construction
- Machine-shop work
- General industrial use
- Work areas where noise levels regularly reach or exceed 85 dBA
With a published NRR of 23 dB and SNR of 29 dB, the banded design gives you practical hearing protection without the bulk of full ear cups.
Built for On-and-Off Work
This is where the banded design earns its place.
If you’re moving between quiet and noisy tasks all day, full earmuffs can be bulkier than you want to carry around constantly. The reusable band keeps the foam pods together and ready, so you can put them in quickly when the noise starts and remove them just as easily when the task is over.
That makes this style especially useful for:
- Maintenance crews
- Fabricators moving between stations
- Contractors
- Shop workers doing short-duration grinding or cutting
- Anyone who wants low-profile hearing protection close at hand
Replace the Pods, Not the Band
The foam pods are disposable and replaceable, while the band itself is reusable.
When the pods become dirty, worn, or compressed, replace them with the PPEEAR1S replacement pods and keep using the same band.
That makes the system more economical over time and helps keep the contact points fresh without throwing away the entire hearing-protection setup.
How to Use
- Hold the band with the foam pods positioned toward the ear canal.
- Place each pod securely at the ear opening.
- Adjust the band until the pods sit evenly and comfortably on both sides.
- Make sure the pods remain properly positioned during use.
- Replace worn, dirty, or damaged foam pods as needed.
Care & Maintenance
- Wipe the reusable band clean after use.
- Replace foam pods when they become dirty, worn, damaged, or compressed.
- Do not wash and reuse disposable foam pods unless specifically instructed for that pod.
- Inspect the band regularly for cracks, deformation, or damage.
- Store in a clean, dry location between uses.
Safety Tips
- Make sure both foam pods are properly positioned before entering a loud environment.
- Wear hearing protection throughout the full period of loud-noise exposure.
- Replace worn or dirty pods rather than continuing to use compromised foam.
- Inspect the reusable band before each use.
- Select hearing protection appropriate for the work environment and noise level.
- Keep required machine guards installed and properly positioned.
