Reusable TPE earplugs, SNR 32 dB
Flanged earplugs made of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) in blue, without cord (EP002B) or with cord (EP002CB). In the high-frequency range they attenuate slightly more than the silicone version, with H 33 dB.
- SNR
- 32 dB
- H / M / L
- 33 / 29 / 28 dB
- Standard
- EN 352-2:2020
- PPE category
- III
- Packaging
- 2,000 pairs, 200 per dispenser box
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Warning
Corded version (EP002CB): Do not use if there is a risk of the cord getting caught during use, for example on running machines with exposed moving parts. Do not pull the earplugs out by the cord.
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Attenuation values in detail
SNR 32 dB, H 33, M 29 and L 28 dB. The high H value helps with noise containing many high frequencies, for example grinding, sawing or compressed air. How to read the values is explained in SNR and H/M/L.
With cord: don't pull on it
The cord keeps the earplugs around the neck during breaks. They are still removed one at a time and slowly, not by pulling the cord. Clean after every use with a mild cleaning agent and keep in the storage box.
Correct use in four steps
- 01
Wash your hands
Clean your hands before inserting; the earplug goes straight into the ear canal.
- 02
Pull the ear
Gently pull the ear upwards with one hand.
- 03
Insert
Guide the tip into the ear canal until the flanges sit tightly and comfortably.
- 04
Remove
Twist out slowly, never with a jerk. On corded models, do not pull on the cord.
Technical data
| Item | Version | Colour | SNR | H / M / L | Weight, pack | Recommended at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP002B | Flanged | blue | 32 dB | 33 / 29 / 28 | 2,000 pairs, 200 per dispenser box | 94–104 dB(A) |
| EP002CB | Flanged, corded | blue | 32 dB | 33 / 29 / 28 | 1,000 pairs, 100 per dispenser box | 94–104 dB(A) |
“Recommended at”: workplace levels of mid- to high-frequency noise at which 70 to 80 dB(A) reach the ear according to the HML check of DGUV Rule 112-194 (M value minus real-world deduction).
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between TPE and silicone earplugs?
TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone a rubber-like material. In use, the two EarProtect versions are the same: pre-moulded flanged earplugs, SNR 32 dB, M 29 and L 28 dB, cleaning after every use, up to five uses according to the user instructions. TPE (EP002) attenuates high frequencies with H 33 dB, 1 dB more than silicone (EP001). More in the comparison Foam, silicone or TPE.
How do you remove corded earplugs correctly?
Slowly twist out each earplug individually. Do not pull on the cord.
Are the blue TPE earplugs metal-detectable?
No. For areas with metal detection there are the EP1227BD foam earplugs with a detectable cord.
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- SNR
- 32 dB
- H/M/L
- 32 / 29 / 28
- Recommended
- 94–104 dB(A)
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- SNR
- 37 dB
- H/M/L
- 37 / 35 / 30
- Recommended
- 96–106 dB(A)
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- SNR
- 29 dB
- H/M/L
- 32 / 26 / 24
- Recommended
- 91–101 dB(A)