Auto Darkening Welding
Auto Darkening Welding
Couple of welding lens questions?
specifically auto darkening lenses like
http://www.airgas.com/browse/product.aspx?Msg=RecID&recIds=286218&WT.svl=286218 and http://www.airgas.com/browse/product.aspx?Msg=RecID&recIds=419477&WT.svl=419477 The first question is, why is the one almost double the price? is the .5 difference in darkening that much? Can these lenses be used without a helmet? Which of those two would you get, or if you know a better one what would it be
Its hard to tell by the two sites but the $129 one looks to be a solar backup the $59 one does not. No the .5 does not cost that much. Yes they can be used with out a helmet, but I would not recommend it you can get flash burns too easy doing that. I would not get either one. I use Speedglas hoods they have an adjustable shade setting from 8 to 13. Look at the Miller, or Jackson hoods they have the variable shades also.
Try this site–
http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/auto-darkening-welding-helmets.html
(32 years welding – certified)
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New Auto Darkening Welding Helmet – Orange Fire Design – FedEx Expedite Ship $49.99 |
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ANSI Solar Auto Dark Darkening Welding Hood Helmet New $53.99 |
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Solar Powered Auto Darkening Welding Helmet with Large $120.87 |
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Auto Fast Darkening Welding Helmet Welder Mig Arc Torch Welder Safety Hood $39.95 |
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Jackson EQC 3in1 Mode Auto Darkening Welding Helmet! $225.00 |
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Flame Auto Fast Darkening WELDING Helmet Mig Arc Torch Welders Safety $39.95 |
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Quality wwhh WELDING Hood HELMET AUTO DARKENING MIG TIG ARC Mask CF $39.78 |
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Rhino LARGE LENS Auto Darkening WELDING HELMET Hood #12 – Silver Skulls $99.99 |
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AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET MIG/TIG WELDING TADD $10.50 |
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1 Harbor Freight COUPON – Auto Darkening Welding Helmet With Blue Flame Design $0.99 |
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Hood wnnw WELDING HELMET AUTO DARKENING MIG TIG ARC Mask1000 $39.74 |
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Quality ngbb WELDING Hood HELMET AUTO DARKENING MIG TIG ARC Mask CF $39.97 |
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P-350 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets $275.5 P-350 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets |
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P-250 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets $201.23 P-250 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets |
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Jackson Safety Nitro W40 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet $192.18 Jackson Safety Nitro W40 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet |
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Jackson Safety Nitro* Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet $147.1 Auto-darkening welding helmet. Jackson Safety Nitro™ Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet features staggered (3) independent sensors, infinitely variable shade 9-13 and sensitivity and delay adjustments Lightweight welding helmets do not need batteries since these are solar powered and are always on and ready to weld Ideal for use in tight spaces and meets ANSI Z87.1 standards Available in blue |
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Solar Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet $1.89 Solar auto-darkening shade 10 helmet face shield guards against dangerous sparks and damaging light. Slim, black super-tough helmet with window and drop-down ratchet headgear. Large headgear knob allows one-hand adjustment. When arc flash strikes autodark filter, window instantly darkens for protection. Allows increased accuracy and efficiency. Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 standards and is CUL-certified to meet CAN/CSA-Z94.3 standards. Option of replacement cover plate. |
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Sperian Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Titan. Each $452.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. True color recognition ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Titan, Buy Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Titan, Wholesale Optrel e680 Series Auto-darke |
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Sperian Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Black. Each $452.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. True color recognition ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Black, Buy Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Black, Wholesale Optrel e680 Series Auto-darke |
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Auto Darkening Variable Shade Welding Helmet $112.95 ? One of the biggest improvements in ease and accuracy of electric welding ? Variable shade 7-13 lens ? Instant On darkens lens in a split second!By Astro Pneumatic. |
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Sperian Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Dark Blue. Each $452.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. True color recognition ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Dark Blue, Buy Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Dark Blue, Wholesale Optrel e680 Series Au |
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Sperian Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Snow White. Each $452.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. True color recognition ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Snow White, Buy Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Snow White, Wholesale Optrel e680 Series |
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Sperian Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Medium Blue. Each $452.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. True color recognition ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Medium Blue, Buy Optrel e680 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Medium Blue, Wholesale Optrel e680 Serie |
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Astro Pneumatic Solar Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet & Leather Welding Gloves $145.95 ? Viewing area: 3.85” x 1.73”? German made lens? Automatically changes filter screen from clear in 1/20,000 second? Variable shade adjustment – 9-13 DIN? UV/IR Protection: Up to DIN 16 At All Times? Meets EN, DIN, ISO & ANSI Z87.1 standards? 13.5” Leather Welding Gloves Included |
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Sperian Optrel e650 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, Black Unpainted. Each $338.24 Manufacturer: Sperian. Each. Light weight helmet Sensitivity and delay control, and maximum UVIR protection Solar w/replaceable batteries Traditional green lens ANSI, CSA Customers also search for: Discount Optrel e650 Series Auto-darkening Welding Helmet |
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Lincoln Auto-Darkening Helmet- 11 Shade $157.95 ? Tough, lightweight auto-darkening lens helmet makes welding easy? Comfortable ratchet headgear and large variable 11 shade viewing area in a standard-sized 4-1/2” x 5-1/4” cartridge |
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Astro Pneumatic Auto-Darkening LVA Welding Helmet with USA Theme. Each $169.04 Manufacturer: Astro Pneumatic. Each. Features and Benefits: Larger viewing area: 99mm x 62mm Automatically changes filter screen from clear to dark in 1/20,000 second Variable shade adjustment-9-13 DIN German made lens Includes 13.5″ leather welding glov |
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Astro Pneumatic AST8095SE Deluxe Auto Darkening Solar Welding Helmet with Flames $227.79 Automatically changes filter screen from clear to dark in 1/25 000 second. Variable shade adjustment 913 DIN. UV/IR Protection: Up to DIN 16 at all times. German made lens. Includes 13.5in leather welding gloves. Dimension: 9.5 W |
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EQC Auto-Darkening Cartridges $355.95 EQC Auto-Darkening Cartridges |
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Auto Darkening Helmets $359.77 Auto Darkening Helmets |
Auto Darkening Welding Helmets
Auto darkening welding helmets offer an intuitive protection to modern welders. These helmets automatically darken when a welder strikes the arc. They free the hands that in the past had to lift and lower the faceplate, or remove the helmet altogether to see. Many injuries have been eliminated by auto darkening helmets because they cover a welder’s eyes at all times without risking exposure to irritating fumes and flying debris. By instantly responding to light, these helmets auto darken when the welder strikes the arc and clear up after the welder shuts off the arc.
Auto darkening welding helmets prove especially useful to welders working indoors under poor light conditions. Traditional welding helmets can literally blind a welder if he has to suddenly cease welding and kill the arc, leaving himself in total darkness and subject to fall and/or injury. Because of this, many construction companies now require all of their welders to use auto darkening welding helmets so they can see to walk the buildings they are working in. Auto-darkening helmets also help farmers working outside because they react to sunlight much like the light an arc. In future years, it is very likely all welding helmets will be auto darkening not only because they are more convenient than standard helmets, but also because their ever-increasing precision allows for customized-eye protection-something Federal authorities and Insurance agencies may soon require.
There are two types of auto darkening helmets that welders use. One is battery-powered; the other is solar powered. Solar power is more convenient and efficient when working outside, but work deep inside of large structures, or even underground, will require battery-powered helmets. Both employ sensors to “know” when the light brightens, and when it is time to adjust the special glass in the face shield to block just the right amount of light. From time to time a welder calls in with the question, “Won’t the arc from my fellow welder trigger the auto darkening glass?” The answer could be yes or no, depending on the model in question. Basic models will grow darker with any exposure to arc light, regardless of the source. Deluxe auto darkening helmets have a sensor built into their design that “understands” the difference between the operator’s arc and a coworker’s arc. For private individuals working by themselves, it makes little difference, if any, if the helmet has an auto-darkening sensor like this. For a company, however, it is best to invest in high-end auto darkening welding helmets to have a sensor for secondary arc light. It simply makes sense to do so.
Auto darkening welding helmets offer an intuitive protection to modern welders. These helmets automatically darken when a welder strikes the arc. They free the hands that in the past had to lift and lower the faceplate, or remove the helmet altogether to see. Many injuries have been eliminated by auto darkening helmets because they cover a welder’s eyes at all times without risking exposure to irritating fumes and flying debris. By instantly responding to light, these helmets auto darken when the welder strikes the arc and clear up after the welder shuts off the arc.
Auto darkening welding helmets prove especially useful to welders working indoors under poor light conditions. Traditional welding helmets can literally blind a welder if he has to suddenly cease welding and kill the arc, leaving himself in total darkness and subject to fall and/or injury. Because of this, many construction companies now require all of their welders to use auto darkening welding helmets so they can see to walk the buildings they are working in. Auto-darkening helmets also help farmers working outside because they react to sunlight much like the light an arc. In future years, it is very likely all welding helmets will be auto darkening not only because they are more convenient than standard helmets, but also because their ever-increasing precision allows for customized-eye protection-something Federal authorities and Insurance agencies may soon require.
There are two types of auto darkening helmets that welders use. One is battery-powered; the other is solar powered. Solar power is more convenient and efficient when working outside, but work deep inside of large structures, or even underground, will require battery-powered helmets. Both employ sensors to “know” when the light brightens, and when it is time to adjust the special glass in the face shield to block just the right amount of light. From time to time a welder calls in with the question, “Won’t the arc from my fellow welder trigger the auto darkening glass?” The answer could be yes or no, depending on the model in question. Basic models will grow darker with any exposure to arc light, regardless of the source. Deluxe auto darkening helmets have a sensor built into their design that “understands” the difference between the operator’s arc and a coworker’s arc. For private individuals working by themselves, it makes little difference, if any, if the helmet has an auto-darkening sensor like this. For a company, however, it is best to invest in high-end auto darkening welding helmets to have a sensor for secondary arc light. It simply makes sense to do so.
About the Author
Jason has been in the construction equipment and industrial sales business for over 10 years. He owns and operates Red Hill Supply to better serve the automotive and industrial industries. –
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