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Tips for Choosing a Welding Helmet

Welding is a technical and risky task, you have to wear welding helmets and other protective gear to protect yourself. No matter in what condition you are working, you must ensure the right protection for your head and eyes. After buying a welding helmet, most of the welders agreed to this point that if they spend a little bit more for their helmet, they will get a more comfortable and better protective helmet. ESAB Welder is one of the best welding equipment manufacturers all over the world, you can check their product characteristics or follow the article below, here we are going to give you some tips for choosing a right helmet.

Single or variable shade lens.

A general, welding helmet is also known as a passive welding helmet, it comes with a lens that protects your eyes from infrared and ultraviolet light through its protective filters. These filters serve you at the same level of protection, it doesn’t matter how much amps the light is producing during the weld. If you generally deal with one kind of material then there is no need for you to switch down for an upgraded helmet.

Switching Speed.

Switching speed means the reaction time or speed of how fast the lens is able to switch from its natural position to shade three or four when you start welding. The switching speed can be measured by 1/3600 of a second to a maximum of 1/25000. If you have to weld for a long period of time then general switching speed may cause various problems with your eyes.

Solar power, battery, or both.

Almost every auto-darkening helmet offers multiple power source options. Some offer internally solar assist panels and non-replaceable batteries. Others might include solar assist panels and replaceable batteries.

Select a lightweight helmet.

A lighter helmet is good for your body because a heavy helmet provides strain in your neck and that will make you feel pain in your neck. Especially, if you work a long period of time then you should use a lighter helmet otherwise you will fall into permanent injuries. If welding is not your main task, then again it is better to choose a lighter weight as much possible with your budget.

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