Product overview 2015 - 2016
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Content
Intro
The power of decibels
Proper seal
The law
Guarantee and warranty
Smart Clean Set
Hard or soft earplugs?
music
The power of decibels (dB)
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Individual
hearing protection
Pluggerz earplugs protect the ears from hearing damage
A proper seal
is important
and hearing disorders and they also ensure that existing
damage or disorders do not deteriorate.
Pluggerz Custom-Fit has a seal guarantee. When they are
supplied a ‘seal test’ is therefore conducted so that you know
The most common types of hearing damage are:
for certain that you are always protected properly because if
• Impaired hearing
a hearing protector leaks the level of protection reduces by
• Tinnitus (continuous peep or buzzing)
an average of an extra 6 to 10 dB. And at each 3dB extra
• Hyperacusis (oversensitivity to normal sounds)
the protection reduced by half. Consequently, with a 6dB
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leak then only 25% of the protection remains!
This damage or these disorders are often caused by excessive
road
hobby
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swim
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travel
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sleep
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shoot
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read
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pro
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Pluggerz Uni-Fit is a universal hearing
The top of the range is Pluggerz Custom-Fit.
noise. Fortunately, this can be prevented if you protect your
We recommend that you have an annual check-up at your
protector with a unique filter, which
These custom-made earplugs combine the
hearing properly. And that’s an absolute necessity, because in
Pluggerz Dealer because a ‘leak’ can also develop over time.
attenuates the noise to a safe level whilst
highest level of comfort with the best level
an environment with loud noise you always need to wear
still allowing excellent communication
of protection. Consequently, these earplugs
hearing protection. 10% of the time without hearing protection
Causes of leaks are:
with your surroundings. The Pluggerz
are measured by a hearing specialist.
already means a 50% loss in protection. And the closer you
• Excessive wax in the ear
Uni-Fit is configured for specific use, for
Pluggerz Custom-Fit is available in flexible,
are to the source of the noise the more harmful it is.
• The ear canal has changed, for example due to old age or
example for swimming, attending concerts
soft silicone and hard acrylic. We also have
or riding a motorcycle. They can also be
earplugs with flat filters that do not distort
Furthermore, you don’t immediately realise that you are suffering
used more than 100 times. Includes handy
sound and which can be easily connected
from hearing damage so only when you wear earplugs
pouch.
to your in-ear monitor. Includes storage
continuously in an environment of loud noise you’ll be able to
case, pouch, cerumen pin and cleaning
protect your ears properly. Hearing damage is irreversible!
weight change
cloth.
When is noise harmful? The table shows how quickly you
run the risk of hearing damage.
80dB
Filter choice
Attenuation values
Climate-neutral
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8 hours City noise
83dB
4 hours
86dB
89dB
92dB
pro accessoiries
• The ear protector is damaged
2 hours
1 hours
30 min
Traffic, handsaw
Extraction
HGV at 10m
Tractor
95dB
15 min
Electric drill
98dB
< 8 min
Motorcycle (as driver)
101dB
< 4 min
Factory machine, disco
104dB
< 2 min
Circular saw
107dB
< 1 min
Pop-/rock concert
110dB
< 30 sec
Power saw
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Working conditions
legislation
Cleaning
Hard or soft earplugs?
It is important to regularly clean your Pluggerz hearing
In principle, Pluggerz earplugs are available in two different
Benefits of acrylic hearing protectors
protectors. The Custom-Fit protectors have a hypoallergenic
materials. The hard earplugs are made from acrylic and the
• Longer lifespan with nano-lacquer coating
The following is included about loud noise in European
coating applied and so they repel dirt and are easy to clean,
soft earplugs are made from silicone. Each material has its
• More hygienic and easier to clean
legislation about working conditions:
ideally using the Smart Clean Set. This guarantees hygienic
own benefits. Most people find hard ear protectors more
• Better seal therefore fewer rejects during leak test
• An inventory of harmful noise is to be made and included in
use. Remove any earwax from the canal using the earwax
comfortable, but that’s not the case for everyone. The most
• Feels cooler if you work in a hot environment
the RI&E
hook which is supplied. The Pluggerz hearing protectors
suitable for sleeping is the ‘super soft’ silicone earplug,
At 80dB or higher:
must be thoroughly dry before they are placed back into the
especially if you sleep on your side. The best choice for
Benefits of silicone hearing protectors
• Individual hearing protection is to be issued to employees
storage pouch.
you depends on your wishes and personal preferences.
• More colour options
Both materials are available in a range of colours - see the
• Flat filters easier to remove for cleaning
table below.
• Can also be connected to in-ear speakers (Custom-Fit
• Periodic employee hearing tests are compulsory
• The provision of information to employees about hearing
damage is compulsory
At 85dB or higher:
Attention: do not clean using aggressive cleaning agents.
DM, 2in1 and ER filters are not waterproof and must be
Music 2in1 and Read 2in1)
removed before cleaning.
• Measures at source
• Compulsory supervision to ensure hearing protection is worn
• Compulsory for employees to wear hearing protection
Guarantee and
extended warranty
Smart
Clean Set
Pluggerz Custom-Fit acrylic colours
This cleaning set ensures
Pluggerz Custom-Fit silicone colours
Hardness
Colours
hygienic cleaning of otoplas-
Music ER
60 Shore
transparent
tics. The special composition of
Swim
25 Shore
transparent, red, blue, light-blue, purple, black, white, skin-coloured,
Sleep Side Sleeper
25 Shore
transparent, blue transparent, red transparent
40 Shore
see colours below
40 Shore
transparent, blue transparent, red, blue, light-blue, purple, black,
transparent, blue transparent, red transparent, yellow transparent, green transparent
Pluggerz Custom-Fit has a 2-year material guarantee
active ingredients removes all
and on delivery the same applies to fit and seal.
stubborn dirt, even in those
neon yellow, neon orange, neon pink, neon green
The guarantee terms and conditions can be found at
places that are difficult to
www.pluggerz.com/en. When buying Pluggerz Custom-Fit
reach. The Smart Clean Set
Music, Music DM, Music 2in1, Road,
it is possible to conclude an extended warranty contract
consists of Smart foam for
Road DM, Road Com, Hobby, Hobby DM,
white, orange, pink, yellow, green, fluorescent orange, fluorescent
for free repair or replacement in the event of damage, loss
weekly cleaning and Smart
Sleep Traditional, Travel, Shoot, Shoot CENS,
blue, fluorescent yellow, fluorescent green, metallic silver, metallic
or theft. Further details about this can be found at
tabs for monthly cleaning.
Read, Read DM, Pro, Pro DM
black, fluorescent red, fluorescent purple
www.pluggerz.com/en.
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music
music
Music BYO (Bring Your Own)
Pluggerz Music is an earplug that perfectly meets the wishes
Custom-made for your own in-ear
speakers – from a normal iPhone headset
to advanced 3-way systems: Pluggerz
has custom-made products to suit.
Attention: Music Run is not a certified
hearing protection product.
6 - 8 mm
of the nightlife public. Hearing is protected, without affecting
the experience and the quality of the music. The best choice
**Music 2in1: can be used with
this form of in-ear speakers
4 - 8 mm
for the conscious music lover who wants to enjoy his or her
hearing long term! For real music lovers we recommend flat
filters that do not distort the music.
The Music 2in1 can be easily connected to the majority of
in-ear speakers, for example the Sennheiser CX-300 or CX-400,
which you can also order from us.
Experience the differences with the attenuation simulator
at www.pluggerz.com/en or by using the Pluggerz app!
Custom-Fit Music 2in1
Custom-Fit Music DM
Custom-Fit Music ER
EN 352-2
Features
Filter types (attenuation)
Custom-Fit Music
EN 352-2
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Music
2in1
Custom-Fit Music DM
acrylic
Custom-Fit Music DM
silicone
Custom-Fit Music
ER
15,20,25dB
10,15,20,25dB
10,15,20,25dB
9,15,25dB
Filter sound quality
Features
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Music
silicone
Uni-Fit Music
Premium
Uni-Fit Music
8 types
8 types
15dB
22dB
N/A
N/A
Grip
optional
optional
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
optional
optional
Filter types (attenuation)
Filter sound quality
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
Lifespan
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
In-ear speaker connection
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8
8
8
8
8
8
8
Number of colours available
201
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transparent
Climate-neutral product
4
4
4
6
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Music
acrylic
Suitable for small ear canal
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
Uni-Fit Music
EN 352-2
Filter moisture resistance
Grip
Uni-Fit Music Premium
4
optional
optional
optional
4
1
See the list of colours on page 5
In-ear speaker connection
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8
Number of colours available*
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201
Climate-neutral product
4
4
1
See the list of colours on page 5
N/A
4
8
4
4
8
8
8
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road
road
Noise from an engine and the wind can cause permanent damage to your hearing. The Pluggerz Road has
been specially developed to provide you with better
protection against this. The unique filter attenuates the
harmful noise to a safe level, whilst allowing you to still
hear all traffic signals. We recommend Pluggerz Road
without grip, because a grip can sometimes become
squeezed under your helmet. The Road Com Mic and
the Road Com can be connected via a jack-plug to
navigation, communication or MP3.
Attention: a grip can give a vibrating feeling under
your helmet
Custom-Fit Road Com Mic
Custom-Fit Road Com
Custom-Fit Road DM
EN 352-2
Features
Custom-Fit Road
EN 352-2
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Road Com Mic
acrylic
Custom-Fit Road Com
silicone
Custom-Fit Road DM
acrylic
Custom-Fit Road DM
silicone
27dB
26dB
10,15,20,25dB
10,15,20,25dB
Filter types (attenuation)
Features
Filter types (attenuation)
Filter sound quality
Filter moisture resistance
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
Lifespan
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
N/A
N/A
Communication, MP3, satnav options
mono
stereo
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
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8
8
8
4
8
8
8
8
8
Number of colours available
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201
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201
Climate-neutral product
4
4
4
Grip
8
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
4
1
See the list of colours on page 5
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8
Uni-Fit Road
EN 352-2
Filter sound quality
Microphone
Uni-Fit Road Com
Communication, MP3, satnav options
Microphone
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Road
acrylic
Custom-Fit Road
silicone
Uni-Fit Road Com
Uni-Fit Road
8 types
9 types
27dB
23dB
N/A
N/A
8
8
8
8
optional2
Grip
optional2
optional2
optional
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
optional
optional
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4
Attention: a grip can give a vibrating feeling under your helmet
Number of colours available*
Climate-neutral product
1
See the list of colours on page 5
2
EN 352-2
Attention: a grip can give a vibrating feeling under your helmet
N/A
4
8
4
8
8
8
4
8
8
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hobby
swim
If the noise level is too high it can result
Water in your ear can be unpleasant
in permanent hearing loss. If you work
and occasionally painful and that’s
regularly in a noisy environment you
why we have developed the Pluggerz
need hearing protection. Pluggerz
Swim, so that you can still enjoy
Hobby is fitted with a unique noise filter
swimming, bathing and showering.
that attenuates harmful noise to a safe
These unique earplugs provide a
level. The major benefit is that you can
watertight seal of the ear canal when
still communicate effectively with other
swimming, but still allow you to hear.
people and you can still hear all
warning signals. If communication is
important we recommend the Custom-Fit
Hobby DM, which has flat filters that
give a more natural sound reproduction.
Custom-Fit Hobby
Custom-Fit Hobby DM
EN 352-2
Features
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Hobby DM
acrylic
Custom-Fit Hobby DM
silicone
10,15,20,25dB
10,15,20,25dB
Filter types (attenuation)
Uni-Fit Hobby
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Hobby Custom-Fit Hobby
acrylic
silicone
8 types
Custom-Fit Swim
8 types
Uni-Fit Hobby
24dB
EN 352-2
Features
27dB
21dB
21dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
4
8
4
8
4
8
Number of colours available
121
Climate-neutral product
4
8
8
Filter types (attenuation)
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
Lifespan
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
N/A
N/A
N/A
optional
optional
optional
4
8
optional
optional
optional
optional
Number of colours available
51
201
51
201
Climate-neutral product
4
4
4
4
10
8
1
See the list of colours on page 5
EN 352-2
Uni-Fit Swim
Kids
Filter sound quality
8
EN 352-2
Uni-Fit Swim
Filter moisture resistance
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Uni-Fit Swim kids boys/girls
Custom-Fit Swim
silicone
Filter sound quality
Grip
Uni-Fit Swim
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Grip
1
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travel
sleep
People travelling by aircraft are often
Do you have trouble with annoying noises
faced with large pressure differences,
that keep you awake? With the Pluggerz
which can be experienced as an
Sleep you can count on a comfortable
irritating pressure and can sometimes
night’s sleep. The unique filters ensure that
be painful. The Pluggerz Travel has
annoying noise is almost completely
a unique filter and ensures that the
eliminated, without sealing off your ear
pressure on your ear is reduced.
completely. The Custom-Fit Side Sleeper is
Descending and climbing feels much
made from a very soft material (25 or 40
more enjoyable! It also filters out
Shore) and is hollow, so it moves smoothly
annoying noises. Travelling by plane
with your ear when you sleep on your
or through the mountains is therefore
side. The Uni-Fit has a soft grip in order to
a lot more pleasant.
prevent painful pressure points for people
who sleep on their side.
Custom-Fit Travel
Uni-Fit Travel
Uni-Fit Travel Kids
EN 352-2
EN 352-2
EN 352-2
Features
Filter types (attenuation)
Custom-Fit Travel
acrylic
Custom-Fit Travel
silicone
Uni-Fit Travel
Uni-Fit Travel
Kids
29dB
28dB
27dB
27dB
Filter sound quality / pressure reduction
Custom-Fit Sleep Side Sleeper
EN 352-2
Features
Filter types (attenuation)
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Sleep
Side Sleeper
Custom-Fit Sleep
Traditional silicone
Custom-Fit Sleep
Traditional acrylic
Uni-Fit
Sleep
27dB
26dB
33dB
27dB
Lifespan
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
8
4
8
8
8
Grip
optional
optional
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
optional
optional
Number of colours available
5
1
20
Climate-neutral product
4
4
1
1
See the list of colours on page 5
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EN 352-2
Filter sound quality
Filter moisture resistance
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Uni-Fit Sleep
Custom-Fit Sleep Traditional
Comfort for side sleepers (in ear pressure)
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
optional
optional
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
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8
optional
optional
4
8
Number of colours available
221
201
51
Climate-neutral product
4
4
4
Grip
1
See the list of colours on page 5
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shoot
shoot
On average, the noise from a gun is well above the pain threshold.
Hearing protector and
Every shot means a high risk of hearing damage. The more often you shoot, the
communication system in one
greater the risk of hearing damage. And hearing damage is permanent. Active
CENS Com has been designed for
protectors attenuate impulse noises (such as gunshots) to a greater level than normal
connecting to the CENS hearing
ambient sounds. The CENS Active even amplifies ambient sounds such as fluttering
protection system. This can be achieved
or rustling in the bushes, it has an extra programme for suppressing wind noise and
using a wireless connection programme
can be supplied with a communication module, so you can stay in effective contact
with the user’s 2-way radio or walkie-
with your fellow hunters. The impulse filter attenuates constantly to a sound level of
talkie, so that 2-way communication is
more than 100 dB, but at an impulse noise it attenuates more strongly the louder the
possible.
Custom-Fit Shoot Cens / Cens Com
Custom-Fit Shoot Impulse
Custom-Fit Shoot acrylaat / silliconen
Uni-Fit Shoot
Attenuation (dB)
shot. The attenuation is therefore greater the louder the noise.
Noise level (dB)
EN 352-7
Features
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Shoot CENS Active
silicone
Custom-Fit Shoot Impulse
acrylic
Custom-Fit Shoot Impulse
silicone
Filter types (attenuation)
25dB
Variable, see graph
Variable, see graph
Filter type
active
impulse
impulse
EN 352-2
Features
Custom-Fit Shoot
acrylic
Custom-Fit Shoot
silicone
Uni-Fit Shoot
Filter types (attenuation)
8 types
8 types
26 dB
Filter type
passive
passive
passive
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
8
8
Filter sound quality
Filter sound quality
Filter moisture resistance
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
Lifespan
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
8
8
8
optional
Grip
optional
optional
4
8
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
optional
optional
In-ear speaker connection
8
8
4
In-ear speaker connection
8
8
Number of colours available
201
201
51
Number of colours available
51
201
Climate-neutral product
4
4
Climate-neutral product
4
4
Grip
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
14
4
1
See the list of colours on page 5
1
See the list of colours on page 5
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read
pro
If you don’t want to be disturbed by noise
Hearing damage is occupational
from outside when you are studying, working
disease number 1 in the majority of
or reading, Pluggerz Read is the solution.
western countries. Almost 10% of the
Our earplugs attenuate as much noise as
population has hearing loss. In many
possible, so that you can achieve optimum
cases the cause is exposure to loud
concentration. Would you like to listen to
noise. Pluggerz Pro prevents hearing
music while you’re working? If so, then
damage caused by loud noise.
the Music 2in1 can be easily
We recommend Custom-Fit Pro DM
connected to the majority of in-ear
if communication is important, because
speakers, for example the Sennheiser
this has flat filters in order to deliver the
CX-300 or CX-400, which
most natural sound reproduction.
you can also order from us.
Custom-Fit Read
Custom-Fit Read 2in1
Uni-Fit Read
EN 352-2
Features
Filter types (attenuation)
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Pro DM
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Read
2in1
Custom-Fit Read
acrylic
Custom-Fit Read
silicone
Uni-Fit Read
15,20,25dB
8 types
8 types
26 dB
Features
Filter sound quality
Filter moisture resistance
Suitable for small ear canal
Suitable for small ear canal
Lifespan
Lifespan
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
In-ear speaker connection
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
4
8
8
4
8
8
1
1
1
Number of colours available
20
5
20
Climate-neutral product
4
4
4
1
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Custom-Fit Pro
acrylic
Custom-Fit Pro
silicone
Uni-Fit Pro &
Uni-Fit Pro Detec
10,15,20,25dB
10,15,20,25dB
8 types
8 types
24dB
N/A
N/A
N/A
8
8
8
8
BlueCom2
BlueCom2
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
8
4
4
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
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4
4
4
4
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Grip
Cord with clip (only in combination with grip)
Number of colours available
Climate-neutral product
1
See the list of colours on page 5
2
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Pro DM
silicone
Communication
Metal detection
8
EN 352-2
Custom-Fit Pro DM
acrylic
Filter types (attenuation)
Filter moisture resistance
Filter ease of removal for cleaning
Uni-Fit Pro & Pro Detec
EN 352-2
Filter sound quality
Grip
Custom-Fit Pro
‘see page 18
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pro
accessoires
BlueCom Pro
LifeShell Com
LifeShell Protect Com
BlueCom Pro is a standard communication
LifeShell Com is not a hearing protector.
LifeShell Protect Com is a combination of
set with Bluetooth. It works as a hearing
It is a means of communication that is
LifeShell Protect and LifeShell Com. It is
protector and as a means of communi-
fitted into one of your ears.
therefore also a hearing protector: one side
cation.
is for communication, with a filter, and the
The benefits:
The benefits:
• Suitable for hands-free communication in
noisy situations
• Easy to connect to Pluggerz Custom-Fit
Pro (not to Pro DM!)
• Can be connected to all mobile phones
other side is purely a hearing protector.
• Suitable for all walkie-talkies with air
conduction
• No need to modify the headset
• Optimum contact with surroundings
Attenuation values
Which filter do you need? Page 3 contains a number of typical
Hearing protectors without filters or with ‘normal’ filters
situations. And what about at work? That is generally deter-
attenuate high tones stronger than low tones. High tones
mined on the basis of noise measurements and is compulsory
are indeed more harmful. However, with a flat filter the
under law. In some cases this is difficult, for example if you
attenuation is approximately the same at all frequencies.
work outside the office. That is why we have prepared a list of
In this way, the sound continues to be very natural and there
common situations and the filters associated with these and this
is no loss of sound quality - it’s just like turning down the
can be found at www.pluggerz.com/en. If this does not provide
volume a little on the radio! All Custom-Fit products with
you with sufficient information choose the highest level of filter,
2in1, ER and DM have a flat filter, just like the Uni-Fit Music
so you can be certain that you are always properly protected.
Premium.
The benefits:
And if communication in your work is also important, choose
• Suitable for all walkie-talkies with air
the Custom-Fit Pro DM, which uses flat filters to give you a more
All Pluggerz hearing protectors are CE certified and tested
natural sound reproduction. Experience the ‘attenuation
in accordance with the EN-352 standard by an approved
simulator’ for yourself at www.pluggerz.com/en!
independent body. The attenuation values are contained
conduction
• Ideal for police and security personnel
• No need to modify the headset
• Available with 2mm jet-plug connection
• Suitable for noisy environments, for
for connecting air to electronics
Filter choice
example in the security sector
in the manuals supplied and can also be found at
www.pluggerz.com/en.
• Available with 2mm jet-plug connection
for connecting air to electronics
Download the Pluggerz app!
Pluggerz now has an app! This contains a decibel
meter, an attenuation simulator, information about
If you have any questions or if you would like advice,
please contact our Customer Services. Contact details are
on the back.
Climate-neutral
hearing damage and product iformation.
Download the Pluggerz app now!
We believe that our climate and
www.pluggerz.com/en/app!
environment are important and that is
why, as an organisation, Pluggerz is
100% climate-neutral and we produce
Climate Ne
utral!
all of our custom-made products in a
climate-neutral manner! For more information,
please visit www.pluggerz.com/en.
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Pluggerz is part of Comfoor BV
Your Pluggerz dealer:
Comfoor BV
Vlijtstraat 60-01
NL-7005 BN Doetinchem
The Netherlands
T: +31 314 36 35 88
F: +31 314 36 19 11
E: [email protected]
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