The importance of choosing the right welding helmet

Welding can be a risky activity; For this reason, it is very important to observe safety tips during welding. Using a standard and appropriate welding helmet helps to protect the head, face, neck and especially the eyes from heat, smoke, sparks and harmful rays produced during welding. Also, it does not cause any disturbance in a person’s activity, as well as his vision range and vision clarity. Therefore, it is important to choose the best welding helmet to prevent physical injuries, reduce eye fatigue, and maintain the quality of the welder’s work. In the following article, we will talk about the important factors of buying a welding helmet that you should pay special attention to.

Tips for buying the best welding helmets on the market

The welding masks available in the market are very diverse and come at different prices. While the price is an important factor in choosing a welding mask hat, but to get the most out of your desired product, you need to pay attention to the following important features while buying.

Regulatory safety standards

Welding mask safety is the first thing you should pay attention to when buying. There are different standards for welding masks, which are determined according to their type of application. The most reliable and well-known standard is ANSI, which is provided by the American National Standards Institute. EN (Europe) and AS/NZS (Australia and New Zealand) standards are also used. Other common standards include:

• ANSI Z87.1 standard: This standard is used to evaluate the safety of the welding mask against risks such as impact, fire and explosion.
• EN 175 standard: This standard shows the safety of the welding helmet mask against the visible rays caused by welding.
• EN 166 standard: This standard is used to evaluate the safety of welding helmets against invisible rays such as UV and IR rays.

Fit and comfort

The second thing you should consider when buying is to pay attention to the appropriateness of the welding mask. This is very important to maintain your safety and comfort while working. A suitable welding helmet should fit well on your head and cover all parts of your face and neck well. It is also best if your welding helmet is adjustable so that it can provide all-round protection, yet be comfortable, regardless of the shape and size of your head.

range of vision

The scope or field of vision of the welding mask is another important feature that you must pay attention to. The range of vision refers to the amount and angle of the welder’s vision while wearing the helmet. Different welding helmets have different field of view. The area and viewing angle of the product you want depends on your welding project.

A smaller field of view can provide more focus, which may be useful for TIG welders. Such helmets are usually less expensive than welding helmets with a large field of vision. In contrast, welding helmets with a larger field of view provide a greater view of the welding project and the surrounding environment.

Lens transparency

The clarity or transparency of the welding helmet lens is another feature that you should not miss; Especially if you weld professionally or for long hours. The high transparency of the lens prevents eye fatigue and increases accuracy and productivity. Lens sharpness is determined by a rating system. A rating of 1/1/1/1 describes perfect optical clarity, which means “distortion-free view from behind the lens”; While the lowest resolution is 3/3/3/3.

Apart from the rating, other factors can also affect the resolution. For example, if you are farsighted and use glasses for clear close vision, choose a welding helmet that has a magnifying lens. If you are welding in a humid environment or your head sweats a lot, choose a product with anti-fog properties and…

“Auto dimming” or “passive lenses”

In auto-darkening welding masks, the lens turns on and off automatically. The mask of this type of mask is normally light in color (shade number 3 or 4), but as soon as the sensors detect a welding arc, the lens automatically lights up and changes to shade 9 to 13.

But the color of the mask in the helmet of passive masks is always fixed (usually shade number 10) and when you are not welding, you have to turn them (turn them up). Passive welding masks are cheaper than auto darkening masks.

weight

A professional welder wears a welding helmet for an average of 5-6 hours a day. Wearing heavy welding helmets will cause head and neck fatigue and neck muscle strain. If you are going to weld for long hours, use a light welding helmet (weighing about 500 grams). If your welding project is small or short-term, you can choose relatively heavy welding helmets, which also have a lower price.

Suitable for overhead welding

When it comes to overhead welding, almost everyone prefers to avoid it; Because due to the influence of gravity on the welding process, it is one of the hardest and most difficult welding methods. However, in some cases, overhead welding is necessary. Unfortunately, most welding helmets on the market are not approved for overhead welding. If you are going to be welding upside down, look for a product with a spherical design. In this case, the slag and debris will roll down from the lens of the hat and will not cause a hole in the lens.

Manufacturer’s brand

Choose your welding mask hat from a well-known brand; Because the products of such brands are made in compliance with the world’s standards and have the highest quality, durability and safety. In addition, welding helmets of reputable brands such as Hardex are worth buying; This means that their price is commensurate with the features and benefits they offer and are therefore quite affordable in the long run.

Introducing the Hardex welding mask

The Hardex brand also offers a variety of welding caps in its welding tools collection. Hardex welding mask caps are automatic and have a resistant body. Currently, the Hardex brand has released the following three mask caps.

• Automatic welding mask cap model WH-B
• Automatic welding mask hat model WH-N
• Automatic welding mask hat model WH-S

These products have the following features:

• No need for constant manual adjustment of lenses
• Has a resistant ABS body
• Ability to adjust the speed of darkening of the lens during welding and lightening of the lens after welding
• Has a spare automatic glass
• Easy to use and save time

To know how to buy Hardex products and representatives of this brand in the country, contact us.

last word

In the above sections, we introduced the most important features that you should consider while buying a welding mask. According to the above tips, you will be able to buy the most suitable welding helmet according to your preferences and user needs.