Welding Helmets & Lenses

Welding is a highly specialized activity that requires experience and adequate protection as it produces extreme heat, intense light, and sparks all over the place. Besides, the welder is exposed to infrared and ultraviolet rays. Quality protective equipment will protect him/her and improve their confidence and performance. A welding helmet is one of the most essential pieces of that equipment. The industry offers it in several types, each designed to suit specific welding applications. Choosing the most appropriate one for the job is crucial. At large, welding helmets fall into two main classes: passive and auto-darkening ones.

In passive helmets, the lenses feature a fixed shade where a UV-IR filter delivers the same level of protection regardless of the intensity of welding. The use of this kind of helmet requires some skills to properly position it while holding the torch. In auto-darkening models, the filter lens is equipped with sensors to read the intensity of light and change the shading level accordingly. This type of helmet can be placed before you start to weld. Other characteristics include weight and style. Obviously, lighter models are more comfortable to use. Shoppers have a wide choice of designs from classic to futuristic ones. On our digital shelves, we have gathered quality and affordable welding helmets and lenses from prominent brands such as OEM Tools, Shark, Firepower, and many others.