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Laser Welding Face Shields

The lens on these shields filters out harmful light to protect your eyes during traditional and laser welding. The curved design offers better peripheral vision than laser welding goggles and additional face protection from impact, sparks, and radiation. To meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection, wear these shields with compliant safety glasses. Customize the shield’s fit by twisting the easy-turn knob on the ratchet adjustment.

ANSI Z136.1—They meet ANSI Z136.1 specifications for laser safety.

Visible Light—Visible light is the percentage of visible light that passes through the lens. The lower the percentage, the more light is blocked. Make sure enough light passes through to see your welding work clearly but not so much that it becomes dangerous.

Optical Density @ Wavelength—Optical density indicates how much light a lens absorbs at a specific wavelength. The higher the density, the more UV, infrared, and visible light is blocked. Powerful lasers often require an optical density of 5 or higher.

Shade Number—Shade number indicates how much light is filtered by lenses. The higher the shade number, the darker and more protective the lens.

				Lens						Hat Size
	Visible Light	Optical Density @ Wavelength	Shade No.	Color	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Thk.	Construction	Min.	Max.	Specs. Met		Each
Flip-Up Welding Lens



		2%	5 @ 850 nm to 2,700 nm 6 @ 190 nm to 400 nm 6 @ 9,000 nm to 11,000 nm 7 @ 1,000 nm to 2,500 nm 8 @ 1,200 nm to 2,450 nm	5	Green	Acrylic Plastic	5 1/2"	16 1/2"	0.1"	Solid	7	8	ANSI Z136.1	9342N122	0000000


		18%	5 @ 870 nm to 1,200 nm 6 @ 190 nm to 400 nm 6 @ 1,000 nm to 1,100 nm 6 @ 9,000 nm to 11,000 nm 7 @ 1,020 nm to 1,100 nm	3	Green	Acrylic Plastic	5 1/2"	16 1/2"	0.1"	Solid	7	8	ANSI Z136.1	9342N121	000000

Laser Welding Safety Glasses

Shield your eyes from harmful light during laser or traditional welding. These glasses meet ANSI Z136.1 specifications for laser safety. Since they can be worn for traditional welding as well as laser welding, you can switch between the two without needing to swap out your safety glasses. When laser welding, always wear them with a laser welding helmet or hood—they’re slim enough to fit underneath without a problem. Do not wear these glasses under a regular welding helmet when laser welding—they do not offer sufficient protection.

Adjustable-Tilt Arm—Glasses with adjustable-tilt arms have ratcheting hinges that allow you to angle the glasses toward or away from your cheeks for a comfortable fit.

					Frame
	Shade No.	Visible Light	Optical Density @ Wavelength	Lens Color	Material	Color	Arm Type	Temple-to-Temple Wd.	UV Protection Rating	Features	Specs. Met		Each
Regular Polycarbonate Lens







				Adjustable-Length and -Tilt Arm

				3	14%	7 @ 10,600 nm	Green	Nylon	Black	Rigid	5 5/16"	Not Rated	Adjustable Arms	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	9346N121	000000


				5	2.5%	7 @ 10,600 nm	Green	Nylon	Black	Rigid	5 5/16"	Not Rated	Adjustable Arms	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	9346N122	00000

Laser Safety Glasses


Regular Lens	Oversized Lens

Shield your eyes from CO₂- and YAG-type lasers. Wraparound lenses have a curved design that sits close to your face for added protection.

			Lens		Frame
	For Laser Type (Wavelength)	Visible Light	Color	Material	Material	Color	Temple-to-Temple Wd.	UV Protection Rating	Features	Specs. Met		Each
Regular Lens



		CO₂ (10,600 nm)	92%	Clear	Polycarbonate	Nylon	Gray	5 1/4"	99.0%	Padded Nosepiece, Padded Arm Tips	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	5147T13	000000


		CO₂ (10,600 nm), YAG (1,064 nm)	87%	Clear	Glass	Nylon	Gray	5 1/4"	Not Rated	Padded Nosepiece, Padded Arm Tips	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	5147T11	000000


		Oversized Lens



				CO₂ (10,600 nm)	92%	Clear	Polycarbonate	Nylon	Black	5 1/4"	99.0%	Padded Nosepiece, Padded Arm Tips	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+	5147T16	00000


				CO₂ (10,600 nm), YAG (1,064 nm)	50%	Yellow	Polycarbonate	Nylon	Black	5 1/4"	99.0%	Padded Nosepiece, Padded Arm Tips	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+	5147T15	000000

Eyeglass-Fit Laser Safety Glasses

Wear these over your prescription eyeglasses to shield from CO₂- and YAG-type lasers.

			Lens		Frame
	For Laser Type (Wavelength)	Visible Light	Properties	Color	Material	Color	Temple-to-Temple Wd.	UV Protection Rating	Specs. Met		Each
Regular Polycarbonate Lens



		CO₂ (10,600 nm)	92%	Scratch Resistant	Clear	Nylon	Black	5 5/8"	99.0%	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	5147T14	000000


		Regular Glass Lens



				CO₂ (10,600 nm), YAG (1,064 nm)	87%	Scratch Resistant	Clear	Nylon	Black	5 5/8"	Not Rated	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	5147T12	000000

Laser Welding Helmets


Front View	Side View

Replacement Welding Lenses

No need for goggles or glasses under these helmets. They have two lenses to protect your eyes against welding laser light. A nose cutout lets these helmets sit closer to your face for a six-times larger viewing area than standard helmets for higher quality welds. Without the need for a larger lens to enhance peripheral vision, these helmets are lighter and have longer battery life. Unlike traditional green welding lenses, these helmets use a true color lens to enhance clarity and color accuracy. They give you a better look at your weld pool to increase weld quality and reduce eye strain.

Standard Welding Lens—Helmets with a standard lens are suitable for laser use only. The lens stays at a fixed shade number and does not adjust based on intensity. Charge them with a USB cord.

Auto Darkening—Helmets with an auto-darkening lens let you switch between regular and laser welding without changing your head protection. When you start to weld, five sensors detect the light’s intensity and automatically darken the lens. Built-in solar cells charge the helmet’s battery during use. You can also plug in the battery to charge it while you’re not working.

Welding Lens Optical Clarity—Optical clarity measures how clearly a welder can see through the lens based on four categories: visual accuracy, light diffusion, consistency, and distortion. Each category is given a rating on a scale of 1 to 3. The lower the number, the better the clarity. Better optical clarity allows for precise welds, reduces eye strain, and improves focus.

	Welding Helmets																	Replacement Welding Lenses
				Welding Lens		Lens				Helmet								For Lens
	Visible Light	Optical Density @ Wavelength	Shade No.	Optical Clarity	Properties	Color	Material	Ht.	Wd.	Color	Wd.	Min. Hat Size	Max. Hat Size	Batteries Included	Switching Time, ms		Each	Ht.	Wd.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Nylon Helmet







				Welding Helmets

				16%	7 @ 1,000 nm to 1,100 nm	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13	1/1/1/2	Auto Darkening, True Color	Blue	Nylon	3 1/2"	4 5/16"	Black	9"	6 3/8	7 3/4	Yes	ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, 0.09	9175N12	0000000	4 3/4"	10"	5	9197N14	000000




						Standard Welding Lens

						31%	7 @ 1,000 nm to 1,100 nm	2	—	True Color	Yellow	Nylon	3 1/2"	4 5/16"	Black	9"	6 3/8	7 3/4	—	ANSI/ISEA Z87.1	9175N11	000000	4 3/4"	10"	5	9197N14	00000

Replacements for Welding Helmets

Adjustment Mechanism		Each
Ratchet	9175N13	000000

Material	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Polyurethane Foam	2	9197N21	000000

Wraparound Laser-Protection Welding Safety Goggles

An adjustable strap keeps these goggles secure on your head better than safety glasses. Use them to guard your eyes from harmful light during laser welding and traditional welding. Since they can be worn for both traditional and laser welding, you can switch between the two without needing to swap out your safety goggles. When laser welding, always wear these goggles with a laser welding helmet or hood—they’re slim enough to fit underneath. Do not wear these goggles under a regular welding helmet for laser welding, because they do not offer sufficient protection.

ANSI Z136.1—These goggles meet ANSI Z136.1 specifications for safety when using lasers.

				Lens
	Shade No.	Visible Light	Optical Density @ Wavelength	Color	Ht.	Wd.	Features	Specs. Met		Each
Polycarbonate Lens with Elastic Headband



		3	14%	7 @ 10,600 nm	Green	2"	2 1/4"	Adjustable Headband, Padded Frame	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+	9188N121	000000


		5	3%	7 @ 10,600 nm	Green	2"	2 1/4"	Adjustable Headband, Padded Frame	ANSI Z136.1, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+	9188N122	00000