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Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets
The lens on these helmets automatically switches from light to dark the instant you start welding. Helmets have a ratchet adjustment with an easy-turn knob. Switch between shade numbers with a dial selection.
Lens | Helmet | ||||||||||
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Shade No. | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Color | Wd. | Hat Size | Batteries Included | Features | Each | |
Polycarbonate Plastic Helmet | |||||||||||
4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | Blue | Polycarbonate Plastic | 5 1/4" | 4 1/2" | Black | 9 3/4" | 6 3/8-7 3/4 | Yes | Dial Shade Selection, Inner Filter Lens Cover, Outer Filter Lens Cover | 000000 | 0000000 |
Welding Helmets
Providing greater safety while welding than face shields, these helmets have an outer filter lens cover for protection from scratches and weld spatter. All helmets have a ratchet adjustment with an easy-turn knob.
Helmets with a flip-up lens let you expose a viewing lens.
Nylon helmets are lighter weight than fiberglass helmets.
Fiberglass helmets provide superior heat resistance.
Leather helmets are flexible, so they’re easy to maneuver in tight spots.
Style B and C helmets have an extended forehead that offers more overhead protection.
Helmets | |||||||||||||
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Lens | Helmet | Replacement Ratchet Adjustments | |||||||||||
Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Color | Wd. | Hat Size | Features | Choose a Shade No. | Each | Each | |||
Standard Lens | |||||||||||||
Nylon Plastic Helmet | |||||||||||||
A | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 5 1/4" | Black | 9" | 6 1/2-8 | Outer Filter Lens Cover | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 | |
B | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 5 1/4" | Black | 8 1/2" | 6 1/2-8 | Outer Filter Lens Cover | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | |
B | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 5 1/4" | Red | 8 1/2" | 6 1/2-8 | Outer Filter Lens Cover | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | |
Fiberglass Helmet | |||||||||||||
A | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 5 1/4" | Gray | 9 1/8" | 6 3/4-8 | Outer Filter Lens Cover | 10 | 00000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Flip-Up Lens | |||||||||||||
Nylon Plastic Helmet | |||||||||||||
C | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 2" | 4 1/4" | Black | 8 1/2" | 6 1/2-8 | Concealed Viewing Lens, Outer Filter Lens Cover | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 | |
Leather Helmet | |||||||||||||
D | Blue | Polycarbonate Plastic | 2" | 4 1/4" | Brown | 8" | 6 1/2-8 | Concealed Viewing Lens, Outer Filter Lens Cover | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Welding Face Shields
For full-face protection while welding, select one of these shields. They meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ high-impact standards when worn with safety glasses or goggles. All have a ratchet adjustment with an easy-turn knob.
Flip-up lenses have a welding shade that raises to expose a viewing lens. These shields are good for cutting and brazing jobs.
Face shields with chin guard provide added protection.
Face Shields | ||||||||||||
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Lens | Replacement Lenses | |||||||||||
Shade No. | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Hat Size | Features | Specifications Met | Each | Each | ||
Standard Lens | ||||||||||||
5 | Green | Propionate Plastic | 8" | 16 1/2" | 0.06" | 6 1/2-8 | __ | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
5 | Green | Acetate Plastic | 6 1/2" | 19 1/2" | 0.06" | 6 1/2-8 | Chin Guard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
9 | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 8" | 14" | 0.1" | 6 1/2-8 | Chin Guard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
11 | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 8" | 14" | 0.1" | 6 1/2-8 | Chin Guard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
Flip-Up Lens | ||||||||||||
5 | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 9" | 0.07" | 6 1/2-8 | Concealed Viewing Lens | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hand-Held Welding Face Shields
Hold these lightweight face shields up to your face for quick inspection of welding activity. They meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 basic-impact standards when used with safety glasses or goggles.
Lens | ||||||||||
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Shade No. | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Construction | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | |
10 | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 4 1/2" | 5 1/4" | 0.08" | Solid | Handle, Lens Cover | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Filter Lenses for Welding Helmets and Goggles
Replace the filter lens on your welding helmet or goggles; available in shade numbers 4 through 12.
Lens | |||||
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Shade No. | Ht. × Wd. | Color | Material | Each | |
Single Shade | |||||
4 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
5 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
6 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
9 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
9 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
10 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Glass | 0000000 | 0000 |
10 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
11 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Green | Polycarbonate Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Auto-Darkening Filter Lenses for Welding Helmets and Goggles
These lenses automatically switch from light to dark the instant you start welding. They operate on solar power, so there are no batteries to change.
Multiple-shade lenses allow you to change shade number with the press of a button.
Lens | |||||||
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Shade No. | Ht. × Wd. | Color | Material | Frame Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
Rectangle | |||||||
Single Shade | |||||||
3, 12 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
3, 12 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 12 | 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 11 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 11 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 11 | 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 9 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 9 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 9 | 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 000000000 | 000000 |
3, 10 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3, 10 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
3, 10 | 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Blue | Glass | ABS Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Multiple Shade | |||||||
3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4"; 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Blue | Polycarbonate Plastic | Nylon Plastic | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Heat-Reflective Filter Lenses for Welding Helmets and Goggles
The gold coating on these lenses reflects high temperatures.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Lens | |||||
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Shade No. | Ht. × Wd. | Color | Material | Each | |
Rectangle | |||||
Single Shade | |||||
9 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 000000 |
9 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 00000 |
11 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | 2" × 4 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 00000 |
12 | 4 1/2" × 5 1/4" | Yellow | Gold-Coated Glass | 0000000 | 00000 |
Magnifiers for Welding Helmets and Goggles
Attach these magnifiers to welding lenses to enhance details.
Magnifiers with mounting adapters fit a wide range of lens sizes—just snap the magnifier into the size adapter you need.
Diopter | Magnification | For Lens Ht. × For Lens Wd. | Color | Material | Each | |
Magnifiers with Mounting Adapters | ||||||
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3.0 | 1.75X (175%) | 2" × 4 1/4"; 4 1/2" × 5 1/4"; 5 1/4" × 4 1/2" | Clear | Polycarbonate Plastic | 00000000 | 000000 |
Arc-Flash-Protection Face Shields
Provide protection from low-level arc flash hazards when a full hood is not necessary. These face shields meet NFPA 70E standards for protection against electrical arc flashes for personal protection equipment (PPE) category 2. Check the PPE category and minimum arc rating provided for your workplace, and then select all required clothing and personal protective equipment to meet the minimum arc rating. Arc rating measures a garment’s ability to insulate the wearer from burns; the higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. Meets ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 basic impact standards when worn with safety glasses or goggles. Hard hats have a ratchet adjustment with an easy-turn knob.
Hard Hat | Lens | |||||||||||||
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Arc Rating, cal/cm2 | Arc Rated PPE Category | Type | Class | No. of Suspension Points | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Material | Hat Size | Mounting Slots | Each | |
12 | 2 | Type I | E | 4 | Bronze | Polycarbonate Plastic | 12" | 8" | 0.09" | Polyethylene Plastic | 6 1/2-8 | Yes | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Arc-Flash-Protection Equipment Kits
For protection from low-level arc flash hazards, these kits include several of the necessary safety items in a storage bag. All contents meet NFPA 70E standards for protection against electrical arc flashes for personal protection equipment (PPE) category 2. Check the PPE category and minimum arc rating provided for your workplace, and then select all required clothing and personal protective equipment to meet the minimum arc rating. Arc rating measures a garment’s ability to insulate the wearer from burns; the higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. All hard hats have a ratchet adjustment with an easy-turn knob.
Style A kits come with a hard hat, face shield, hood, and storage bag.
Style B kits come with coveralls, hard hat, face shield, hood, and two storage bags.
Style C kits come with coveralls, hard hat, face shield, hood, safety glasses, and two storage bags.
When measuring chest size, measure around the fullest part of your chest. Take all measurements over any clothing you expect to wear under the coveralls.
Hard Hat | Face Shield | |||||||||
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Arc Rating, cal/cm2 | Arc Rated PPE Category | No. of Suspension Points | Material | Hat Size | Lens Material | Lens Ht. | Lens Wd. | Lens Thick. | Each | |
12 | 2 | 4 | Polyethylene Plastic | 6 1/2-8 | Polycarbonate Plastic | 12" | 8" | 0.09" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Hard Hat | Face Shield | |||||||||||
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Arc Rating, cal/cm2 | Arc Rated PPE Category | No. of Suspension Points | Material | Hat Size | Lens Material | Lens Ht. | Lens Wd. | Lens Thick. | Material | Choose a Size (Chest Size) | Each | |
12 | 2 | 4 | Polyethylene Plastic | 6 1/2-8 | Polycarbonate Plastic | 12" | 8" | 0.09" | Cotton/Nylon Fabric Blend | 000000 | 0000000 |
Hard Hat | Face Shield | |||||||||||
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Arc Rating, cal/cm2 | Arc Rated PPE Category | No. of Suspension Points | Material | Hat Size | Lens Material | Lens Ht. | Lens Wd. | Lens Thick. | Material | Choose a Size (Chest Size) | Each | |
8 | 2 | 4 | Polyethylene Plastic | 6 1/2-8 | Polycarbonate Plastic | 12" | 8" | 0.09" | Cotton/Nylon Fabric Blend | 000000 | 0000000 |
Arc-Flash-Protection Hoods
These hoods meet NFPA 70E standards for protection against electrical arc flashes for personal protection equipment (PPE) category 4. Check the PPE category and minimum arc rating provided for your workplace, and then select all required clothing and personal protective equipment to meet the minimum arc rating. Arc rating measures a garment’s ability to insulate the wearer from burns; the higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. Each hood has a hard hat with adjustable headgear and a face shield with an antifog coating.
Optional fan (sold separately) mounts on your hood and pumps air inside using a fan motor. It operates on four AA batteries (not included).
Aluminized Hoods for Heat Protection
Protect your head and neck from extreme heat. To fit your head, these hoods use an adjustable ratchet suspension. There's enough room inside to wear glasses, goggles, or a respirator.
Rayon provides good radiant-heat protection as well as moderate spark protection and protection against molten metal splashes.
Kevlar/Nomex aramid blend combines good heat resistance with excellent abrasion and cut resistance, in addition to offering protection against molten metal splashes.
PBI/Kevlar aramid blend is a strong, lighter weight fabric that offers good heat resistance without the bulk of other Kevlar blends.
Carbon/Kevlar aramid blend is a heavyweight fabric that lasts longer than other Kevlar blends. It combines good heat resistance with excellent abrasion and cut resistance. It provides protection against molten metal splashes.
Hoods | |||||||||||
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Lens | Replacement Face Shields | ||||||||||
Material | Size | Color | Lg. | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Each | Each | ||
Rayon Fabric | One Size | Silver | 22" | Clear | Polycarbonate Plastic | 7" | 11" | 000000 | 0000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Kevlar/Nomex Aramid Fabric Blend | One Size | Silver | 22" | Clear | Polycarbonate Plastic | 7" | 11" | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
PBI/Kevlar Aramid Fabric Blend | One Size | Silver | 22" | Clear | Polycarbonate Plastic | 7" | 11" | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Carbon/Kevlar Aramid Fabric Blend | One Size | Silver | 22" | Clear | Polycarbonate Plastic | 7" | 11" | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Flame and Arc-Flash Cold-Protection Face Masks
These face masks meet NFPA 70E standards for protection against electrical arc flashes for personal protection equipment (PPE) category 2. Check the PPE category and minimum arc rating provided for your workplace, and then select all required clothing and personal protective equipment to meet the minimum arc rating. Arc rating measures a garment’s ability to insulate the wearer from burns; the higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. These hats are made of abrasion-resistant aramid/viscose blend fabric, which keeps you warm without accumulating moisture.
Material | Arc Rating, cal/cm2 | Arc Rated PPE Category | Specifications Met | Color | Size | Each | |
Aramid/Lyocell Fabric Blend | 10 | 2 | NFPA 70E | White | One Size | 00000000 | 000000 |
Welding Face Masks
These face masks are double-layered to protect your head from radiant heat, flames, and welding sparks. They are designed to meet NFPA 1971 standards for structural firefighting.
Nomex aramid is heavier than PBI, yet breathable and moisture wicking.
PBI is lightweight and provides better wear- and heat-resistance than Nomex.
Flame- and Arc-Flash-Protection Face Masks
Protect your head from electrical arc flashes. These face masks won’t melt or drip when exposed to intermittent flames. They meet NFPA 70E standards for personal protection equipment (PPE) category 2. Check the PPE category and minimum arc rating provided for your workplace, and then select all required clothing and personal protective equipment to meet the minimum arc rating. Arc rating measures a garment’s ability to insulate the wearer from burns; the higher the arc rating, the greater the flame resistance. Masks are soft, breathable, and washable.
Westex® UltraSoft® Rib fabric is a lightweight material that’s 88% flame-resistant cotton and 12% nylon knit.
CarbonX fabric is double-layered for better flame resistance than Westex® UltraSoft® Rib fabric.