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EAR Protection
Sibol´s ear protection systems have been conceived
for the personal security against exposure to “all
types and levels of noise” that are developed in
the work environments. Surprising, new, efficient,
ergonomic, hygienic, durable and with an exceptional
design, that achieve, scrupulously, all the directives
and quality standards and are the consequence of the
constant investigation and investment in research
and development of the company.

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 Standard

Ear Muffs

Electronic Ear Protection

Ear Plugs

EAR
PROTECTION

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 STANDARD Ear Protection
Standard

Definitions
Ear Protectors: PPEs which reduce noise effects in audition, in order to
avoid the pains in the ear, due to its properties for noise attenuation. The
Ear Muffs

compulsory usage of the auditive protectors will be specified in the Real

Decree 1310/89.

dB (A): Decibels. Main unit used for the power level or intensity level
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of the sound. The daily exposure of a worker to the noise, daily level of
equivalence, its expressed in dB (A), calculated and referred to 8 hours a
day.

Peak acoustic pressure (Ppeak): The maximum value of unweighted

instantaneous sound pressure << C >> in frequency.

Daily exposure level to the noise (LEX, 8h) (dB (A), ref 20 μPa):
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The average weighted in the time for the exposure levels to the noise, for
a working shift of 8 hours, as it is specified in the international standard
ISO 1999:1990.

SNR (Simplified Noise level Reduction): Is an ear defender average

sound noise reduction.

MarKING Standards CE-EN

Standard Values
General requirements and Testing
SILENT I: EN 352-1:2002 Hearing Protectors: Ear muffs
Product Reference 0070:
EN 352-2:2002 Hearing Protectors: Ear plugs
Notificied Body
in charge of EN 352-3:2002 Hearing Protectors: Ear-muffs attached to an industrial safety
Certification helmet
Hearing Protectors
EN 352-1:
European CE: EN 352-4:2001 / Hearing Protectors: Level dependent ear-muffs
Standard Symbol of A1:2005
Conformity to
the European EN 352-5:2002 Hearing Protectors: Active noise reduction ear-muffs
1993: Standard EN 352-6:2002 Hearing Protectors: Ear-muff with electrical audio input
Year of Standard
EN 352-7:2002 Hearing Protectors: Level dependent ear-plugs
published
EN 352-8:2002 Hearing Protectors: Entertainment audio ear-muffs

Guidance document for each protectors

Manofacturer EN 458:2004 Hearing protectors: selection, use, care and maintenance

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 STANDARD Ear Protection

Standard
Exposure limit Values and Actions
ELECTION OF THE EAR PROTECTOR
Values Actions
According to the Directive 2003/10/EC of the 06/05/2003,
Exposure limit Values. LEX, 8h=87 dB (A) Exposure limit values
and Ppeak=200 must not be published the 15/02/2003 and

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Pa (1) exceeded. applicable from 2006, the users will have the appropriate
Exposure upper values LEX, 8h=85 dB (A) Ear protectors must ear protector up to the constant noise
and Ppeak=140 be used. of 80 dB. Beyond this security limit could appear injuries.
Pa (2) Compulsory.

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Exposure lower values LEX, 8h=80 dB (A) Manager could give Essential to know the Ear Protector:
and Ppeak=112 worker ear • Know the noise intensity.
Pa (3) protectors. Optional. • Know the SNR of the Ear Protector.

Calculation to choose the most suitable Protec-

tor:

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Noise: 100dB
_
SNR: 27dB
73 dB*

*(Suitable protection at less than 80 dB)

No go down from 65 dB. Overprotection Risk.

SILENTO SILENT III SILENT I / II RANGE SM SDP

100 105 110 115 dB

DCMAX Silicone RANGE SP DCMAX Foam

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 Ear-muffs SILENT I and II Ear Protection
Standard

> PRO (I)

Ear-muffs SILENT I and SILENT II 29
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dB
> PREMIUM (II)
COMMON CHARACTERISTICS
• Suitable for working positions with high level of noise exposure.
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• Excellent attenuation.
• Maximum comfort.
• Foam headband made from special PVC (Silent I).
• Adjustable glass fibre Nylon harness.
• Length adjustment headband.
• Ear Cups can rotate in all directions.
• Colour:
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• Silent I Black.
• Silent II White.
• Standards: EN 352-1
Silent I Ear-muffs WSB16102004
Attenuation information according to EN 352-1
SILENT I Foam headband with harness
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Mean Attenuation 15,9 13,1 18,4 27,0 36,6 35,5 36,0 37,7
Standard Desviation 2,7 1,9 1,9 1,9 2,3 2,3 3,3 3,9
Assumed Protection 13,2 11,2 16,5 25,1 34,3 33,2 32,7 33,8

H(dB)=34 M(dB)=26 L(dB)=17 SNR(dB)=29

Attenuation SNR 29 dB (A)

Attenuation

Assumed Protection Attenuation

Frequency (Hz)
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 Ear-muffs SILENT I and II Ear Protection

Standard
Attenuation information according to EN 352-1
SILENT II

Ear Muffs
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Mean Attenuation 15,8 11,7 17,7 26,0 35,4 36,8 35,8 38,5
Standard Desviation 3,8 2,0 1,5 2,0 1,6 3,2 2,7 4,9

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Assumed Protection 11,8 9,7 16,2 24,0 33,8 33,6 33,1 33,6

H(dB)=34 M(dB)=25 L(dB)=16 SNR(dB)=29

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dB

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Silent II Ear-muffs WSB16102005

Attenuation SNR 29 dB (A)

Attenuation

Assumed Protection Attenuation

Frequency (Hz)
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 Ear-muffs SILENT III Ear Protection
Standard

Ear-muffs Silent III > PREMIUM 26

dB
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Characteristics
• Suitable for working positions with a lower SNR of noise exposure.
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• Attenuation which avoids “overprotection”.

• Maximum comfort.
• Ultralight structure.
• Anatomical shape.
• Unique pressure in cups.
• Harness made of glass-fiber nylon, easily adjustable.
• Length adjustment headband.
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• Ear Cups can rotate in all directions.

• Colour: Red.
• Standards: EN 352-1
WSB16102007
Attenuation information according to EN 352-1
SILENT III
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Attenuation 16,0 8,8 15,3 22,9 30,6 31,7 38,0 38,3
Standard Desviation 4,3 2,9 1,6 1,3 2,5 1,9 2,6 3,5
Assumed Protection 11,7 5,9 13,7 21,6 28,1 29,8 35,4 34,8

H(dB)=35 M(dB)=23 L(dB)=14 SNR(dB)=26

Attenuation SNR 26 dB (A)
Attenuation

Assumed Protection Attenuation

Frequency (Hz)
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 Ear-muffs for HELMETS Ear Protection

Standard
Ear-muffs for Helmet SILENTO > PRO

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Characteristics
• Cups adjustable in height.

Electronic Ear Protection

• Ear Cups can rotate in all directions.
• ABS adapter for an ideal fixation.
• The ear-muffs are directly connected to the helmet with the Screen Holder.
• Suitable for use in low and medium sound environments.
• Suitable to connect to Idra and Kara helmets.
• Ear-muffs colour: White.

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• Adaptor colour: Black.
• Materials:
• Helmet adaptor: ABS.
• Cups: ABS
• Standards: EN 352-3

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 Electronic EAR-MUFFS Sensear Ear Protection
Standard

Electronic Ear-muffs (Protection + Communication) 29

dB
Ear Muffs

SM, SM1, SM1x and SM1xSR > EXPERT

Electronic Ear Protection

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS
• Suitable especially for the communication in extremely noisy environments.
• Adapt to every high noise environment, tonal noise, impact noise and constant noise included.
• This protector can be used in noisy environments with more than 110 dB (A) assuming a criteria of 85 dB (A).
• SENS technology which isolates and improve the voice and eliminates the background noise, which is harmful, at the same time.
• Hard design for heavy works and general use.
• Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with 12 hours life in continuous conversation.
Ear Plugs

• Adjustable headband, lasting and light.

• Extra smooth foams, for more comfort.
• Easy usage buttons, even with gloves.
• MP3 cable connection.
• Communication option available: Face to face communication, 2 ways radio, Bluetooth wireless technology with mobile phones and
short-range communication (up to 50 metre distances).
• Harness options available: standard harness, nape and helmet harness.
• High visibility colours: Green, Yellow, Orange and Blue.
• Standards: EN 352-1 / EN 352-3 / EN 352-4 / EN 352-6

SM1xSR
Face to face, two ways
radio, Bluetooth wireless
technology with mobile
SM1x phones, short-range.
Face to face, two
ways radio, Bluetooth
wireless technology
SM1 with mobile phones.
Face to face, two ways
SM radio.
Face to face.

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 Electronic EAR-MUFFS Sensear Ear Protection

Standard
Attenuation Information set to helmet
Electronic Ear-muffs SM, SM1, SM1x y SM1xSR

Ear Muffs
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 SNR
Mean Attenuation 17,3 18,9 23,1 26,4 27,9 31,2 36,5 38,4 38,9 39,2
Standard Desviation 4,2 3,8 3,8 2,4 1,9 3,0 2,5 3,6 4,1 2,8 29dB
APV (84%) 13,1 15,1 19,3 24,0 26,0 28,2 34,0 34,8 34,8 36,4

Electronic Ear Protection

Ear Plugs
SM1 SM1xSR
Set to helmet Set to helmet

Attenuation Information standard harness/nape harness

Electronic Ear-muffs SM, SM1, SM1x y SM1xSR
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 SNR
Mean Attenuation 19,1 20,0 23,1 26,9 27,6 30,6 37,8 38,7 39,5 39,8
Standard Desviation 4,3 3,3 2,6 2,7 2,2 3,8 2,7 3,2 3,4 2,9 29dB
APV (84%) 14,8 16,7 20,5 24,2 25,4 26,8 35,1 35,5 36,1 36,9

SM1x
Nape harness

Characteristics depending on the model

SM SM1 SM1x SM1xSR
Face to face    
Bluetooth devices for mobile phones. - -  
Microphone with noise cancellation. -   
Two ways of radio interface. -   
Short-range. - - - 

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Standard

SM1xIS Model > EXPERT 29

dB
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CHARACTERISTICS
Electronic Ear Protection

• Suitable especially for the communication in extremely noisy environments.

• Adapt to every high noise environment, tonal noise, impact noise and constant
noise included.
• This protector can be used in noisy environments with more than 110 dB (A)
assuming a criteria of 85 dB (A).
• SENS technology which isolates and improve the voice and eliminates the
background noise, which is harmful, at the same time.
Ear Plugs

• Hard design for heavy works and general use.

• Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with 12 hours life in continuous conversation.
• Adjustable headband, lasting and light.
• Extra smooth foams, for more comfort.
• Easy usage buttons, even with gloves.
• MP3 cable connection.
• Microphone with noise cancellation.
• Communication option available: Face to face communication, 2 ways radio,
Bluetooth wireless technology with mobile phones and short-range communication
(up to 50 metre distances).
• Harness options available: standard harness, nape and helmet harness. SM1xIS
Face to face, two ways,
• High visibility colours: Red. Bluetooth, short range.
• Standards: EN 352-1 / EN 352-3 / EN 352-4 / EN352-6

Attenuation Information set to helmet

Electronic ear-muffs SM1xIS
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 SNR
Mean Attenuation 17,3 18,9 23,1 26,4 27,9 31,2 36,5 38,4 38,9 39,2
Standard Desviation 4,2 3,8 3,8 2,4 1,9 3,0 2,5 3,6 4,1 2,8 29dB
APV (84%) 13,1 15,1 19,3 24,0 26,0 28,2 34,0 34,8 34,8 36,4

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Standard
Attenuation Information standard harness/nape harness

Ear Muffs
Electronic Ear-Muffs SM1xIS
Frequency (Hz) 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 3150 4000 6300 8000 SNR
Mean Attenuation 19,1 20,0 23,1 26,9 27,6 30,6 37,8 38,7 39,5 39,8

Electronic Ear Protection

Standard Desviation 4,3 3,3 2,6 2,7 2,2 3,8 2,7 3,2 3,4 2,9 29dB
APV (84%) 14,8 16,7 20,5 24,2 25,4 26,8 35,1 35,5 36,1 36,9

Ear Plugs
SM1xIS
nape harness

Differential points
• Developed in collaboration with petroleum and gas
world leaders.
• Hard design for heavy works and use in environments
where a security certification is required. (ATEX)

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Standard

Electronic Ear-muffs (Ear-muffs + Earplug)

Ear Muffs

SDP Double Protection > EXPERT

Electronic Ear Protection

Consult attenuations in
the table
Characteristics
• Suitable especially for the communication in extremely noisy environments.
• Adapt to every high noise environment, tonal noise, impact noise and constant noise
included.
Ear Plugs

• This protector can be used in noisy environments with more than 115 dB (A).
• SENS technology which isolates and improve the voice and eliminates the background noise,
which is harmful, at the same time.
• Hard design for heavy works and general use.
• Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with 12 hours life in continuous conversation.
• Adjustable headband, lasting and light.
• Extra smooth foams, for more comfort.
• Easy usage buttons, even with gloves.
• MP3 cable connection.
• Microphone with noise cancellation.
• Communication option available: Face to face communication, 2 ways radio, Bluetooth
wireless technology with mobile phones and short-range communication (up to 50 metre
distances).
• Harness options available: standard harness, nape and helmet harness.
• High visibility colours: White.
• Standards: EN 352-6 / EN 352-7 / EN 352-8

differential points
• Advanced design of the Ear-muffs with huge range of mouldable
and custom earplugs.
• Replaceable earplugs, adaptable to different ear cavities.
Attenuation Information
Electronic ear-muffs SENSEAR Double Protection (SDP)
Behind the Head To Head Set to helmet
Class NRR NRR SF SLC(80) SNR(84) NRR NRR SF SLC (80) SNR (84) NRR NRR SF SLC (80) SNR (84)
Foam Earplug 31 33 33 38 30 33 32 37 29 31 30 38
TPE Earplug 27 30 29 36 29 30 - 37 26 29 28 39

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 Electronic EARPLUGS Sensear Ear Protection

Standard
Electronic Earplugs

Ear Muffs
30 32
dB dB
SP, SP1, SP1x > EXPERT

Electronic Ear Protection

Ear Plugs
SP1

SP1x

Common CHARACTERISTICS
• World’s first electronic earplugs with enabled communication.
• SENS technology which isolates and improve the voice and eliminates the
background noise, which is harmful, at the same time (impact noise, inter-
mittent and continuous noise).
• Communication option available: Face to face communication, 2 ways radio,
Bluetooth wireless technology with mobile phones and short-range commu-
nication (up to 50 metre distances).
• Earplug options: Foam and silicone.
• Foam earplugs: This protector can be used in noisy environments with more
than 110 dB (A) assuming a criteria of 85 dB (A).
• Silicone earplugs: This protector can be used in noisy environments with
more than 110 dB (A) assuming a criteria of 85 dB (A).
• Especially suitable for hot and hostile environments.
• Hard design.
• Ideal for environments where aesthetic is important: music and sport places, SP
hospitals and other kind of events.

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Standard
Ear Muffs

• Advanced design headphone compatible with a wide range

of molded and custom earplugs and plugs.
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• Replaceable earplugs, adaptable to different ear cavities.

• Usage options: around the neck, in bag or in pocket.
• Is not necessary the use of microphones thanks to the SENS
technology.
• Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with 12 hours life in
continuous conversation.
• MP3 cable connection.
Ear Plugs

• High visibility colours: Green, Yellow and Orange.

• Standards: EN 352-2 / EN 352-7

Attenuation Information
Electronic earplugs
Earplug type SNR H M L
Foam earplugs 32 dB >120 dB 119 dB 106 dB
Silicone earplugs 30 dB >120 dB 119 dB 106 dB

SP1x

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 DCMAX Earplugs Ear Protection

Standard
DCMAX 200 and DCMAX Cord Earplugs > PRO

COMMON CHARACTERISTICS 37

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dB
• Polyurethane foam earplugs. Does not contain PVC.
• Hypoallergenics.
• Efficient and comfortable to carry.

Electronic Ear Protection

• High protection in all the frequencies.
• Moldable and smooth surface without roughnesses.
WSB16101012
• Ergonomic shape adaptable to any kind of ear conduct.
(DCMAX Cord)
• Anatomic and moldable .
• Hygienics, impurities are not sticked.
• Colour: Orange.

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• Standards: EN 352-2 WSB16101002 DISPENSER + Recharge 500
(DCMAX200) (WSB16101005)
Attenuation Information
Earplugs DCMAX 200 and DCMAX Cord
Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Mean Attenuation 38,1 37,9 39,6 37,7 37,3 48,4 45,9
Standard Desviation 4,9 6,3 6,5 4,2 3,5 5,1 4,5
Assumed Protection 33,2 31,6 33,1 33,5 33,8 43,3 41,1

H(dB)=29 M(dB)=27 L(dB)=25 SNR(dB)=37

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dB DCMAX 100 Silicone Earplugs > PRO

CHARACTERISTICS
• Reusable silicone earplugs.
• Hypoallergenics.
• Easy to pull on and pull out.
• High protection in all the frequencies.
• Washable.
• Rigid and transparent package to save when they are not being used.
• Colour: Orange.
• Standard: EN 352-2

WSB16101013 Attenuation Information

Silicone earplugs DCMAX 100
Frequency (Hz) 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000
Mean Attenuation 34,5 34,7 36,2 35,3 37,3 43,4 41,9
Standard Desviation 6,5 8,4 7,5 6,0 3,9 6,2 4,5
Assumed Protection 28,0 36,3 28,7 29,3 33,1 37,2 37,4

H(dB)=29 M(dB)=27 L(dB)=25 SNR(dB)=29

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