How to select the right custom auto darkening welding helmet ?

Oct. 10, 2023

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You can select nearly every aspect of your welding helmet to get a helmet that’s just right for you—whether that’s the size of the lens, to the color and design of the helmet. That wasn’t always the case, however — unless you wanted to drop some serious cash on the helmet.

For a long time, every welder used practically the same hood. They were black and grey, with a few red helmets here and there.

How Do Welding Helmets Work?

Welding produces ultraviolet, infrared, and visible rays that can damage the welder’s eyes. The flying sparks in welding might look cool, but welders run the risk of burns and UV damage. A welding helmet is specially designed to protect the welder’s face and eyes during welding operations. The basic helmet features a non-flammable face shield that attaches to the welder’s head with an adjustable strap. The helmet contains a rectangular lens covered by a protective screen. The lens is specially coated and darkened to protect the welder’s eyes from the harmful light of a weld arc. The higher the shade level, the darker the lens is because it is filtering more light.

Tips on How to Choose a Welding Helmet

When choosing a welding helmet, the top three factors that you should look for are comfort, lens size, and next-generation technology.

Here are some additional considerations to help you choose the right welding helmet:

Safety Standards

When choosing any equipment, safety should be the top priority. The first thing to check in a welding helmet is if it has been tested and approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The latest safety standard for a welding helmet is ANSI Z87.1 – 2003. The helmet packaging should be marked ANSI Z87.1 – 2003 or Z87+. It proves that the helmet is approved by the American National Standards Institute and Society of Safety Engineers.

Ideal Weight

A professional welder wears the helmet throughout the day during the welding process. Wearing a heavy welding helmet can cause neck strain. Lighter helmets weigh about 20 oz, preventing fatigue after wearing the helmet for long hours. Less expensive helmets are heavier and suitable for welding small projects or hobby welding.

Comfort

Professional welders spend most of their time welding. Therefore, the helmet needs to fit properly and the welder should feel comfortable wearing it. When a helmet does not fit well, any exposed skin could burn from UV rays or splatter during welding. The ESAB Sentinel A50 features an infinitely adjustable 5-point headgear for extreme comfort and balance.

Viewing Area Size

Welding helmets come in various viewing area sizes. A large viewing area offers more visibility for better welding. With a clear view of the weld pool, the welder can place each electrode with precision. The result is higher quality and efficiency.

Helmets now are considerably more functional to accommodate a welder's specific needs. Although any helmet should protect your vision, an auto-darkening cartridge makes it easier to adapt to the requirements of a wide variety of welding cutting and grinding applications.

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