Speedglas 9000 head gear

[andyxxxx]

My speedglas helmet is starting to show it's age, bought a new lens unit for it so it functions brilliantly but the headgear mechanism is worn so it doesn't always stay where I want it to.

Where can I get a replacement and how much are they?

Does it have to be genuine speedglas or are there any compatibles?

Cheers in advice

 

[Engineer]

Rapid Welding has all the parts you need, and they are not that costly.

 

[Sparkey]

And even more choice:
http://www.fosterindustrial.co.uk/category/23-3m-speedglas-spares.html

Here's the Rapid welding link:
http://www.rapidwelding.com/dynamic/Category.aspx?c=SPEEDGLAS9000PARTS&o=0&zl=2&sq=

 

[andyxxxx]

Brilliant thanks chaps, I'm going to order some new mounting details as the headgear itself is in fine condition so hopefully that will sort it.

In the meantime I've butchered one of my cheapy £10 masks for the headband and it seems to be working fine as a temporary solution.

 

[Cris B]

Is the issue that when you 'park' the visor up it keeps falling back down? That's what my 9100 does - it drives me nuts!

 

[Hitch]

Did it not just workout cheaper to buy a whole new mask, rather than lots of spares?

 

[andyxxxx]

Yes the mask falling down was the problem, as well as it not parking properly when it was lowered and occasionally dipping onto my chin, not ideal when I'm trying to weld, now it parks in the up and down position perfectly.

Did it not just workout cheaper to buy a whole new mask, rather than lots of spares?

The (used but fantastic condition) lens was a good deal at only £20 so not particularly expensive, new mounting fixtures are about £5. So I've effectively renewed my speedglas mask for £25 (plus lens covers, but they're consumables)