Welding Helmets

WELDING HELMETS

A good quality welding helmet is probably the most important purchase when buying welding equipment.  A welding helmet provides eye protection from the intense light produced during arc welding.  Cheap Chinese auto darkening helmets are widely available but in the case of protecting your eyes, its worth spending the extra.

A good quality auto darkening helmet has very fast light reaction times and in many cases, more than one sensor to sense the change in light.  Furthermore, the batteries in the welding helmet generally last longer and consumable parts are available easily.

Things to look out for when selecting a welding shield;

Size of viewing area:  A larger viewing area gives an increased peripheral vision and a more comfortable, less claustrophobic feel.

Weight:  If the welding helmet is going to be used for long periods of time, its worthwhile having a lightweight shield to prevent fatigue and long term aches and pains.

Air fed:  Air fed helmets, that feature a filtration blower unit prevent inhalation of fumes/gases associated with welding.  Some of the gases given off are particularly harmful to the respiratory system and in these cases these helmets or an extraction system are advised.

Grinding feature:  Some welding helmets have a button or switch to move into grinding mode.  This is a good feature to prevent having to take off the welding helmet and change eye protection – increasing productivity

TBWS are able to supply a whole range of welding helmets whether they be passive or auto darkening and from a variety of brands.  Our website contains a small snapshot of our offering, so please get in touch if there is something specific you require.