Earplug
Our ears are one of our most vulnerable organs. We can be exposed to noise from our work or even loud hobbies that can easily lead to hearing loss. Exposure to noise can damage the hair cells in the cochlea, which are responsible for processing sound waves. Ear plugs can help in such cases. Read more...
• The 3M™ 1100 Earplugs are made from soft hypoallergenic PU foam material to provide maximum comfort and low pressure inside the ear.
• Its smooth, dirt resistant surface helps improves hygiene.
• The tapered design fits most ear canals and is making the plugs easier to use.
• A polyester cord (3M™ 1110) allows convenient storage around the neck in between use.
• High durability and comfort.
• SNR: 37dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ 1100 Earplugs are made from soft hypoallergenic PU foam material to provide maximum comfort and low pressure inside the ear.
• Its smooth, dirt resistant surface helps improves hygiene.
• The tapered design fits most ear canals and is making the plugs easier to use.
• A polyester cord (3M™ 1110) allows convenient storage around the neck in between use.
• High durability and comfort.
• SNR: 37dB
• The refill bottle contains 500 pair earplugs.
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ 1100 Earplugs are made from soft hypoallergenic PU foam material to provide maximum comfort and low pressure inside the ear.
• Its smooth, dirt resistant surface helps improves hygiene.
• The tapered design fits most ear canals and is making the plugs easier to use.
• A polyester cord (3M™ 1110) allows convenient storage around the neck in between use.
• High durability and comfort.
• SNR: 37dB
The refill contains 2000 pair earplugs.
• The 3M™ 1110 earplugs are made from soft hypoallergenic PU foam material to provide maximum comfort and low pressure inside the ear.
• Its smooth, dirt resistant surface provides better hygiene, durability and comfort.
• The tapered design fits most ear canals and is making the plugs easier to use.
• Available with a Dispenser.
• SNR: 37dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic Roll Down Earplugs PP-01-002 are made from a soft energy absorbing polymer foam which provides excellent hearing protection and all day comfort. Ideal for use where noise is a problem, either in work or leisure activities.
• Proprietary soft energy absorbing polymer foam
• Firm material with slow recovery time helps achieve good fit
• Special cylindrical shape that fits most ear canals and provides reliable seal
• Low equilibrium pressure helps reduce pressure in ear canal thus increasing comfort and wearability
• One size fits majority wearers
• Excellent sound attenuation characteristics
• Supplied in re-sealable pillow-pack for ease of use
• Sweat and humidity resistant which helps improve comfort- ideally suited for use in hot and humid conditions
• SNR: 28dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic Roll Down Earplugs PP-01-002 are made from a soft energy absorbing polymer foam which provides excellent hearing protection and all day comfort. Ideal for use where noise is a problem, either in work or leisure activities.
• Proprietary soft energy absorbing polymer foam
• Firm material with slow recovery time helps achieve good fit
• Special cylindrical shape that fits most ear canals and provides reliable seal
• Low equilibrium pressure helps reduce pressure in ear canal thus increasing comfort and wearability
• One size fits majority wearers
• Excellent sound attenuation characteristics
• Supplied in re-sealable pillow-pack for ease of use
• Sweat and humidity resistant which helps improve comfort- ideally suited for use in hot and humid conditions
• SNR: 28dB
The refill bottle contains 500 pair earplugs.
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Classic Roll Down Earplugs PP-01-002 are made from a soft energy absorbing polymer foam which provides excellent hearing protection and all day comfort. Ideal for use where noise is a problem, either in work or leisure activities.
• Proprietary soft energy absorbing polymer foam
• Firm material with slow recovery time helps achieve good fit
• Special cylindrical shape that fits most ear canals and provides reliable seal
• Low equilibrium pressure helps reduce pressure in ear canal thus increasing comfort and wearability
• One size fits majority wearers
• Excellent sound attenuation characteristics
• Supplied in re-sealable pillow-pack for ease of use
• Sweat and humidity resistant which helps improve comfort- ideally suited for use in hot and humid conditions
• SNR: 28dB
• Dispenser makes it easy for workers to access earplugs
• A simple turn of the hand drops earplug into a worker's hand one at a time
• Drained catch tray, wind side shields and durable plastic construction safeguards earplugs in outdoor locations
• Versatile design allows for placing on countertops or wall mounting
• Bulk style dispenser eliminates waste from individually wrapped earplugs
• Refill bottle not included
• The 3M™ E-A-Rsoft yellow neon roll down earplugs ES-01-001 offer high attenuation and are made from a slow expanding, PU foam material.
• An Ear Plug that gives evenly distributed pressure and a good seal with optimum comfort.
• SNR: 36dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ E-A-Rsoft yellow neon roll down earplugs ES-01-001 offer high attenuation and are made from a slow expanding, PU foam material.
• An Ear Plug that gives evenly distributed pressure and a good seal with optimum comfort.
• SNR: 36dB
The refill bottle contains 500 pair earplugs.
• Refiller for the 3M One-Touch dispenser
• The 3M™ E-A-Rsoft yellow neon roll down earplugs ES-01-001 offer high attenuation and are made from a slow expanding, PU foam material.
• An Ear Plug that gives evenly distributed pressure and a good seal with optimum comfort.
• SNR: 36dB
The refill contains 2000 pair earplugs.
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neon Roll Down Earplugs ES-01-005 are High Attenuation Earplugs are made from a slow expanding, PU foam material.
• An Ear Plug that gives evenly distributed pressure and a good seal with optimum comfort.
• One size fits majority wearers.
• SNR: 36dB
• The metal detectable earplug has all the advantages of the standard 3M E-A-R Soft Earplug with the added benefits of a blue metal detectable cord and an integral stainless steel ball in the earplug. Ideal for use in food manufacturing industries.
• SNR: 36dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ CC-01-000 earplugs offer all the benefits of the 3M™ Classic earplug, with the addition of an easy-to-see blue vinyl cord.
• Proprietary soft energy absorbing polymer foam
• Firm material with slow recovery time helps achieve good fit
• Special cylindrical shape that fits most ear canals and provides reliable seal
• Low equilibrium pressure helps reduce pressure in ear canal thus increasing comfort and wearability
• Exposed cell surface texture resists movement and helps maintain effective seal
• Excellent sound attenuation characteristics
• Supplied in re-sealable pillow-pack for ease of use
• Sweat and humidity resistant which helps improve comfort- ideally suited for use in hot and humid conditions
• SNR: 36dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ E-A-Rsoft FX Uncorded Ear Plug is the highest protecting ear plug in our range today (SNR 39).
• Its smooth tapered finish makes fitting easier and helps form a comfortable fit
• The flange shape, when rolled down, serves as a very effective insertion device.
• This makes the ear plug very easy to fit
• The ear plugs are compatible with other PPE
• They are made from soft slow recovery PU foam
• SNR: 39dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ E-A-Rsoft FX Uncorded Ear Plug is the highest protecting ear plug in our range today (SNR 39).
• Its smooth tapered finish makes fitting easier and helps form a comfortable fit
• The flange shape, when rolled down, serves as a very effective insertion device.
• This makes the ear plug very easy to fit
• The ear plugs are compatible with other PPE
• They are made from soft slow recovery PU foam
• SNR: 39dB
• Unique pod design of earplug allows it to slide gently into the ear and expand slowly, making an effective seal for most ear canals. No need to handle the plug tip making them more hygienically acceptable. Foam tip is shaped and sized for easier fitting
• SNR: 28dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• Unique pod design of earplug allows it to slide gently into the ear and expand slowly, making an effective seal for most ear canals. No need to handle the plug tip making them more hygienically acceptable. Foam tip is shaped and sized for easier fitting
• SNR: 28dB
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Push-Ins Earplug EX-01-021 revolutionise hearing protection with more advantages than many other foam earplugs. No roll down is required, a gentle push is all it takes for easy, consistent insertion and the flexible stem improves hygiene.
• Earplugs are made from slow recovery foam and do not require roll down
• Patented E-A-R foam tip which is shaped and sized to mould comfortably thus providing effective seal
• No roll down required
• Insertion stem helps eliminate the need to touch the tip when fitting
• SNR: 38dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Push-Ins Earplug EX-01-021 revolutionise hearing protection with more advantages than many other foam earplugs. No roll down is required, a gentle push is all it takes for easy, consistent insertion and the flexible stem improves hygiene.
• Earplugs are made from slow recovery foam and do not require roll down
• Patented E-A-R foam tip which is shaped and sized to mould comfortably thus providing effective seal
• No roll down required
• Insertion stem helps eliminate the need to touch the tip when fitting
• SNR: 38dB
• Reusable Earplugs made from soft, durable material for greater comfort.
• Offers good attenuation.
• Comes with an attractive storage case featuring a belt clip, making it convenient for use and reducing contamination.
• Finger grip design improves ease of insertion and one size fits majority wearers.
• SNR: 25dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• Reusable Earplugs made from soft, durable material for greater comfort.
• Offers good attenuation.
• Comes with an attractive storage case featuring a belt clip, making it convenient for use and reducing contamination.
• Finger grip design improves ease of insertion and one size fits majority wearers.
• Available in polyester cord (3M™ 1271) which helps prevent loss, and ensures product is available when required thus making it more convenient for intermittent use.
• SNR: 25dB
• The price refers to a pair of earplugs
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Tracer Pre Moulded Earplugs TR-01-000 offer the same features as 3M™ E-A-R™ UltraFit™ Earplugs whilst also being metal detectable. In addition they incorporate an easy to see blue metal detectable vinyl cord, the only colour classified as non-food colour. This makes them ideal for the food manufacturing industry.
• Unique patented tri-flange design
• Metal detectable- both ear tip and cord
• Longer stem helps make insertion easier
• Made from soft and durable material
• One size fits majority wearers
• High attenuation (SNR 32dB) amongst standard premoulded earplugs
• Easy to wash and clean
• Supplied in re-sealable pillow-pack for ease of use
• SNR: 32dB
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Ultrafit Pre Moulded Earplugs UF-01-000 are ideal for demanding applications when the convenience and durability of a premoulded ear plug is a key requirement.
• The unique one size 3M™ E-A-R™ Ultrafit Ear Plug fits most ear canals comfortably and provides a high level of attenuation.
• Available in a standard Pillowpack version as well as an attractive storage case with an integrated belt clip.
• SNR: 32dB
• The 3M™ E-A-R™ Ultrafit Pre Moulded Earplugs UF-01-000 are ideal for demanding applications when the convenience and durability of a premoulded ear plug is a key requirement.
• The unique one size 3M™ E-A-R™ Ultrafit Ear Plug fits most ear canals comfortably and provides a high level of attenuation.
• Available in a standard Pillowpack version as well as an attractive storage case with an integrated belt clip.
• SNR: 32dB
- it helps to preserve hearing
- helps to protect hearing
- helps you to concentrate.
Therefore, there are several types of earplugs and many different uses. They can be useful when external noises make it difficult to concentrate, for example in vehicles, in heavy machinery, when travelling in an aeroplane, when using weapons or simply when you want to get a good night's sleep. We distinguish between earplugs specifically designed for swimming and sleeping, which are not the same as the types used in occupational safety.
Which hearing protection earplugs should I choose?
There are several types of hearing protection earplugs.
- Disposable foam earplugs: when placed in the ear, the earplug expands to fit the shape of the ear, providing a comfortable, custom fit. They have the advantage of being low in price, requiring no maintenance and made from recyclable material.
- Reusable earplugs: Made of flexible material, they fit easily into the ear canal. They have the advantage of easy insertion without moulding, are moisture resistant and can be reused after cleaning.
- Strap (corded) earplugs: Easy to use, practical hearing protectors. When you don't need to use the 3M earplugs, simply slip the cord around your neck. When noise pollution starts again, you can put your hearing protector back in your ear in a snap, without having to search for it. The advantages of these types are that they are moisture resistant, reusable and comfortable.
The types of 3M earplugs vary depending on the application and material. The most common are noise-reducing earplugs. There are special earplugs that prevent water from getting into the ear, regulate pressure and filter out certain sound frequencies.
Earplugs can be made of foam, wax or silicone. Noise earplugs can also be made of cotton wool, putty, ceramic and PVC.
When choosing hearing protectors, comfort and the right size are also important considerations. The better the earplugs fit in your ear canal, the better they reduce noise. In terms of shape, there are bell-shaped and tapered ones. They are also different in their expansion and create different pressures in the ear.
The NFF - standardised - system is used to control noise reduction. Noise reduction is measured in dB.
- Below 80 dB is considered safe.
- Hearing protection is recommended up to 80 dB - 85 dB.
- Above 85 dB, the employer is obliged to provide suitable hearing protection.
3M hearing protection earplugs reduce sound intensity by 10-30 dB SNR, depending on the type.
The daily noise exposure is determined by the average noise level measured over an eight-hour working day. The instantaneous sound pressure level is the most intense noise level during work. Noise measurements to check the noise exposure limit value are regulated by Directive 2003/10/EC.
Earplugs for hearing protection work in different ways. Some reduce constant background noise, some filter sounds, some block all noise and some protect against sharp bursts (pulses).
Using and cleaning the earplugs
Earplugs are harmless to use. However, when using earplugs for sleeping, for example, you may experience earaches when you wake up in the morning, especially if you sleep on your side.
Be aware that regular use of earplugs can lead to tinnitus and possible ear infections if earwax is pushed deeper into the ear canal and accumulates there.
Always pinch the earplugs with clean hands or, in the case of wax plugs, mould them! It should not be pushed deep into the ear canal as this can cause damage.
It is important to keep reusable earplugs clean (with soapy water) to prevent bacteria from growing on them. Also, disposable earplugs should not be used more than once!
The removal of 3M earplugs should also be emphasised. Avoid pulling them out of the ear suddenly, as this may cause pain.
3M hearing protection earplugs are available in our webshop in the form of all-round earplugs, POD type, preformed and banded (corded) earplugs. We also offer earplug dispensers and refill packs and balloons.
The earplug dispenser dispenses one earplug at a time, straight into your hand. It can be used both indoors and outdoors. It protects the earplugs from environmental influences. The earplug dispenser can be refilled from the refill balloon or bag, which contains hundreds of earplugs.
A suitable earplug (EN352-2) will only provide perfect protection if it is inserted into the ear canal as described in the instructions for use. To help you choose the perfect size, please refer to the size chart in the description of each product.
It is important to choose earplugs with dB attenuation appropriate to the noise exposure. If you buy a device with too high a noise attenuation, you will completely block out ambient noise, and if you choose an earplug with too low a noise attenuation, you risk hearing loss from noise exposure.
Reusable earplugs should be kept in a dedicated container, primarily for hygiene reasons. Information on the cleaning process can be found on the product packaging.
Our range of 3M hearing protection earplugs includes collapsible earplugs, POD and preformed earplugs and strap earplugs. Depending on the type, each earplug can be used once or several times, so we also have an earplug dispenser and a refill kit for it. Before buying, always find out in which noise environment you want to use the earplug and choose the appropriate dB attenuation earplug. If you choose an earplug with too much noise attenuation, you will not hear ambient noise, while a plug with too low noise attenuation may still present a risk of hearing damage due to long-term noise exposure. To prevent this, noise attenuation values can be found in the product descriptions or our colleague will help you choose the right hearing protection. Safety, performance and comfort require an adequate reduction in noise levels, which can be neither too much nor too little.