Ear Muffs
3M™ PELTOR™ X4 Series Ear Muffs
PELTOR™ X4 Series Ear Muffs combines high attenuation with a sleek, low-profile and lightweight design. Available in over-the-head or hard hat-attached styles.
3M™ PELTOR™ Optime™ 105 Ear Muffs
Optime™ Ear Muffs provide maximum sound quality in the most demanding environments where noise exposures are expected to reach as high as 105 dBA.
3M™ PELTOR™ Earmuffs, Green
3M™ PELTOR™ Earmuffs X1 are our lightweight hearing protectors with comfortable, soft ear cushions.
3M™ PELTOR™ X5 Series Ear Muffs
PELTOR™ X5 Series Ear Muffs feature a combination of specially-formulated foam plus an innovative spacer and cup design to make it ideal for very high level noise situations.
3M™ PELTOR™ Optime™ 95 Ear Muffs
PELTOR™ Optime™ 95 Ear Muffs are lightweight and comfortable and protect from noise levels up to 95 dBA.
3M™ PELTOR™ Earmuffs, Yellow
3M™ PELTOR™ Earmuffs are our innovative hearing protectors with a modern slim cup design.
3M™ PELTOR™ Optime™ 101 Ear Muffs
PELTOR™ Optime™ 101 Ear Muffs are recommended for TWA noise exposures up to 101 dBA.
3M™ PELTOR™ X3 Series Ear Muffs
PELTOR™ X3 Series Ear Muffs in both over-the-head and hard hat-attached styles feature high attenuation ideal for moderate to high level noise environments.
3M™ PELTOR™ Optime™ 98 Ear Muffs
Optime™ 98 is versatile ear muff featuring a stainless steel headband and is recommended for TWA noise exposures up to 98 dBA.
MSA™ SoundControl™ HPE Ear Muffs
SoundControl™ HPE Ear Muffs provide high-rated protection for low-frequency environments while maintaing maximum comfort.
Moldex™ Z2 Multi-Position Economy Ear Muff
Z2 Ear Muffs feature a three-position adjustability with a lightweight plastic headband and special molded grips.
Moldex™ M3 Cap-Mounted Ear Muff
M3 Cap-Mounted Ear Muff slots easily into most hard hats.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers make hearing protection available to employees who are subjected to noise levels of 85 decibels or greater for an eight-hour period.
Ear muffs completely block sound from entering the ear canal. They are a convenient and comfortable option for users who frequently move in and out of noisy areas during the workday.
Choosing the Right Ear Muffs for Hearing Protection
Ear muffs are rated by hearing protection levels. When the work and decibel level has been determined, choose an appropriate ear muff based on its Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). The NRR indicates how well the device protects your hearing. Ear muffs with a high NRR are usually bulkier and have larger cups than those with a lower NRR.
Many models and styles are available, and most are made from plastic or a combination of metal and plastic. Headsets are available in three different styles: traditional (over-the-head) headband styles, neckband (worn behind the neck), and cap- or hard hat-mounted.
- Traditional ‒ Worn over the head; can sit around the neck when not in use
- Mounted ‒ Attach directly to the sides of a hard hat
- Neckband ‒ Similar to the traditional style with the support from around the neck; can be worn with head coverings
When ear muffs fit properly, the center of the ear canal aligns with the ear canal opening, and the ear cup cushions seal around the outer ear (pinna). The headband should be centered on the top of the head and create sufficient pressure to help hold the ear cups in place.