How Do I Choose An Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet?

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You need welding safety gear for many construction jobs. Welding is a way to join materials together. Your eyes, skin, hands, and body are all susceptible to weld injuries and hazards. A welding helmet, which is recommended and essential for safety, is the best.

Any welding helmet provided it's chosen correctly, will keep you safe on the job. But, you might find that an auto darkening welding helmet is more useful than a passive one in certain situations.

Safety Standards

Safety and quality personal protection equipment must be a priority for all welders regardless of what kind of welding they do. PPE in welding covers, but isn't limited to, the protection of the eye, face, and hands.

You should always wear safety glasses underneath your LumBuy welding helmet. A thorough evaluation of the welding environment is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation and respiratory protection.

Safety and compliance is a key component of any helmet. Welding helmets must conform to ANSI standards in the United States. Canada helmets must adhere to CSA standards. General standards stipulate that the helmet lens protects the eyes from damage. This includes infrared and ultraviolet filtering, regardless of how the setting is. Safety must be the top priority

Choose Between Fixed and Variable Shade Lenses

Some welding helmets have auto-darkening optics that automatically darkens the lens to #10, which is a common color for lenses made with passive helmets. This helmet might work well if you stick to one type, or if the amperage is consistent. Variable shade helmets are better if you alternate between MIG/TIG, for instance. These helmets can be matched with a variety of shades, usually. This allows you still to see what's going on, regardless of how bright the welding arc gets.

Your helmet will need a power source. A combination of solar and batteries can prolong your battery life. Some helmets include external control panels that allow you to adjust your helmet settings without having them removed. But they could be more easily damaged.

Helmet Is Right

Try them out to decide which helmet is right. You can only be certain that the helmet you choose is right for your job and your comfort.

You shouldn't start welding helmet shades that are too dark. Moving to a lighter shade will allow you to strike the right balance between seeing your work properly and providing the minimal amount of protection necessary to avoid injury.

No matter what type of welding helmet, you should always use all protective gear. Helmets are very effective protection but they don't provide enough protection without safety glasses. The helmet will do little to protect your head and neck from the sparks that start flying.

To ensure you see clearly what you're working at and the surroundings around you, keep your helmet's exterior cover lens free of dust, splatter, or any other obstructions.

Personal Design

LumBuy Helmets are easily visible and can be worn continuously on the job. Welders also love using them to showcase their personality at work or on the shop floor. These helmets are more than just safety and utility.

Modern welding helmets can be purchased in many different colors than traditional black. The personalization options are endless. Some models include personalization kits with decals. Others come with a range of pre-imprinted graphics.

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