Overview

The OX folding ear defenders are a class 5 earmuff with a collapsible design that folds down flat for storage and carrying. The cups are built in ABS and stainless steel, and the padded headband keeps the muff comfortable through a shift. They are rated class 5 / 29.5dB to the AS/NZS hearing protection standard.

Folding earmuffs are the practical choice when hearing protection has to live in a toolbox or a ute between jobs. The collapsible design takes up a fraction of the space of a fixed muff, and the class 5 rating means they handle the loud noise levels found around grinding, cutting, plant and machinery.

The folding design is the practical detail: the cups fold flat, so the muff slips into a toolbox or the cab of a ute without taking up the space of a fixed earmuff.

Key Features

• Collapsible folding design for storage
• ABS and stainless steel construction
• Comfort padding on the headband
• Class 5 / 29.5dB rating

Specifications

• Rating: class 5 / 29.5dB
• Materials: ABS and stainless steel
• Headband: comfort padded
• Design: collapsible folding
• Brand: OX

Applications

• Grinding and cutting work
• Roofing and construction sites
• Workshop and fabrication work
• Operating plant and machinery
• Storing hearing protection in a toolbox or vehicle

What You Need to Complete the Job

For a full hearing protection kit, pair the earmuffs with MaxiPlug earplugs for the jobs that need a higher combined rating, and add safety glasses for the eyes. See the Safety Equipment range for the full kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does class 5 mean on an earmuff?

Class 5 is the hearing protection class under the AS/NZS 1270 standard, and this muff carries a rating of 29.5dB. Higher classes give more attenuation, and class 5 is at the top of the scale, which is what you want around grinding, cutting, plant and other loud site work. The 29.5dB rating is the attenuation figure stated on the listing, and it covers the loud noise levels found around plant and machinery.

How do the folding ear defenders fold?

The cups pivot so the whole muff folds down into a compact shape for storage and carrying. That makes it easy to keep the muff in a toolbox, a bag or the cab of a ute, ready to grab when the job gets loud. Open the cups out fully and check the headband sits square before you rely on the seal, because a twisted band breaks the fit.

Are they comfortable to wear all day?

The headband carries comfort padding and the ABS and stainless steel build keeps the weight reasonable. The muff is built to sit comfortably over the ears for a full shift, and the folding design does not compromise the fit when it is opened out.