3M Speedglas 9100 Flip-Up Welding Helmet, Auto-Darkening Lens, Adjustable Headband, 73 x 107mm Lens

The 3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9100-QR with filter is suitable for Eye, face and head protection in welding applications. Welding Filter Series 9100 continues our tradition of outstanding optical quality, including uniform shading and minimal distortion across the entire filter viewing area. The welding filter 9100XX has seven variable dark shades (5, 8 and 9-13) for most types of arc welding, a viewing area of 73 mm x 107 mm and is made for the professional welder.

The included 3M Safety Helmet H-701 is comfortable, tough and lightweight, with a low profile for balance and stability. The short brim provides better upwards visibility. It features a tack welding comfort mode which may help reduce eye fatigue as the welding filter uses an intermediate shade 5 light state to help minimize eye strain during extended tack welding applications. If an arc is not struck within 2 seconds the welding filter will switch back to its normal light state (shade 3).

• Welding filter viewing area: 73 mm x 107 mm
• Light-to-dark switching time of 0.1
• Side windows can help widen your field of vision
• Exhaled air is channelled out via the helmets side vents which may reduce the likelihood of a foggy welding filter
• Short safety helmet brim for better upwards visibility
• Compatible with most 3M disposable welding particulate respirators

Welding helmets, or welding hoods, are essential personal protection equipment wherever arc welding takes place. The helmet has advantages over goggles in that they also protect the face and neck from flash sparks, and can even serve as face protection PPE when grinding. The 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 FX Air Welding Helmet is designed to be fitted with auto-darkening lenses.

Auto-darkening lenses have advantages over static polarized viewing lenses, in that you can see as normal when not welding without having to adjust your mask. The viewing lens only darkens in response to the light given off from arc welding. In many countries, an auto-darkening welding mask is an industry safety requirement wherever welding equipment is used, and they are regarded as a standard piece of safety equipment for welders.

There are two main types of welding mask- those that have a fixed-darkness viewing portal, and those that have an auto-darkening viewing portal. Fixed darkness usually have a flip-up face shield, so that you can see normally when you are not welding, and then nod your head to put the mask in place once you are ready to weld.

Auto-darkening helmets use a polarizing filter that automatically prevents harmful flash burn to the user. This has the advantage that the wearer does not have to adjust their helmet for working, saving them time and effort. As they do not need to be adjusted, they reduce the risk of exposure to harmful light.

The main disadvantage of a darkening welding helmet is that they are often more expensive than their fixed-darkness counterparts. It is important to choose the welding mask that is best suited to the job at hand.

There are two main types of welding mask- those that have a fixed-darkness viewing portal, and those that have an auto-darkening viewing portal. Fixed darkness usually have a flip-up face shield, so that you can see normally when you are not welding, and then nod your head to put the mask in place once you are ready to weld.

Auto-darkening helmets use a polarizing filter that automatically prevents harmful flash burn to the user. This has the advantage that the wearer does not have to adjust their helmet for working, saving them time and effort. As they do not need to be adjusted, they reduce the risk of exposure to harmful light.

The main disadvantage of a darkening welding helmet is that they are often more expensive than their fixed-darkness counterparts. It is important to choose the welding mask that is best suited to the job at hand.

• This helmet should be paired with an appropriate filter
• For maximum safety and comfort, make it a habit to check your equipment regularly.
• Be sure to replace worn out or damaged parts.

3M are renowned for providing excellent tools and safety equipment for welding applications. Combined with RS fantastic customer service, 3M provides a comprehensive range of welding equipment to suit a variety of industries. For safe and reliable welding equipment, 3M are a name you can trust.