Ford to Manufacture Respirators Using F-150 Part
By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor
Ford Motor company will begin to manufacture respirators for health care professionals using a part from the popular Ford Truck, the F-150.
COVID-19 merits creativity and innovation to provide worthwhile resources in this unprecedented time and Ford seems to be up to the challenge.
Starting tomorrow, we will begin production of a new powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), with design and testing consultation from @3M.
We are also leading efforts to manufacture reusable gowns, #COVID19 test collection kits, and produce face masks. #PPE #BuiltFordProud pic.twitter.com/vS5LnYmtQ7
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 13, 2020
Fox News reported that the respirator will be “Equipped with a 3M filter and rechargeable battery pack, the company said the device can be used for up to eight hours at a time.”
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Movieguide® applauds Ford for their attempt to help those on the front lines of this medical crisis.
We’re expanding our efforts to design and produce urgently needed medical equipment and supplies for health care workers, first responders and patients fighting #COVID19. https://t.co/BHIWX1W4zL pic.twitter.com/tbTRdSsC71
— Ford Motor Company (@Ford) April 13, 2020
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