Need a New Welding Helmet? 6 Tips you need to know before you buy!
It is an essential part of a welders kit, but with so many different types of welding helmet on the market it can be difficult deciding which is the right one for you. Screen size, reaction rates, weight, frequency of use and of course, price are just some of the factors you need to take into consideration. Our experienced welding engineers have distilled the best advice into the following 6 handy tips, to help you make a good choice. 1. Lens reactions Look for variable shade lenses, these come on all auto-darkening filters. When the sensor detects the light from the arc the lens begins to darken, depending on the arcs brightness. Being able to adjust how long the lens stays dark when you have finished welding with adjustable delay settings, is really important. Generally, for shorter welding jobs keep delays short, for longer jobs with higher amperage, the delays should be longer. This will protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. 2. Size of Viewing Panel It ma