Hi everyone,
My name is Martin and I'm new to this forum. I've been welding for a few years on and off at work in the garage I work at. I'm wanting to buy my own helmet as we only have a cheap one for everyone to use.
I've seen one for £240 which I don't mind spending but wanted to know if the spec was good for the price.
The spec is;
Description Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Feature and Wide View Lens
Applicable Standards ANSI, CE, DIN, EN, CSA, AS/NZS
Clear Shade #3.5
Delay Adjustable
Delay Time (s) 0.1-1.0 seconds
Power Supply Solar-Lithium
Number of Sensors 4
Sensitivity Adjustable
Shade #9-13
Switching Speed (ms) 0.4
Viewing Area (in) 3.74 x 3.35
Viewing Area (square in) 12.53
Warranty 2 years
•UV/IR Protection: Up to Shade DIN 16 at all times
•Switching Time: 1/25000 of a sec. from light to dark
•Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
•Storing Temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
•Battery Lifetime: Over 6000 hrs.
•Application Range: MIG; MAG/C02; SMAW; Air carbon cutting TIG (DC 3amp, AC Alloy 9amp, DC Pulse 5amp) PLASMA arc welding/cutting; Gas welding
•Power On/Off: Fully Automatic
•Total Weight: 1.18 lbs.
•Maximum Range of use: 31-1/2"
Hope you guys can help
My name is Martin and I'm new to this forum. I've been welding for a few years on and off at work in the garage I work at. I'm wanting to buy my own helmet as we only have a cheap one for everyone to use.
I've seen one for £240 which I don't mind spending but wanted to know if the spec was good for the price.
The spec is;
Description Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Feature and Wide View Lens
Applicable Standards ANSI, CE, DIN, EN, CSA, AS/NZS
Clear Shade #3.5
Delay Adjustable
Delay Time (s) 0.1-1.0 seconds
Power Supply Solar-Lithium
Number of Sensors 4
Sensitivity Adjustable
Shade #9-13
Switching Speed (ms) 0.4
Viewing Area (in) 3.74 x 3.35
Viewing Area (square in) 12.53
Warranty 2 years
•UV/IR Protection: Up to Shade DIN 16 at all times
•Switching Time: 1/25000 of a sec. from light to dark
•Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C (14°F to 131°F)
•Storing Temperature: -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
•Battery Lifetime: Over 6000 hrs.
•Application Range: MIG; MAG/C02; SMAW; Air carbon cutting TIG (DC 3amp, AC Alloy 9amp, DC Pulse 5amp) PLASMA arc welding/cutting; Gas welding
•Power On/Off: Fully Automatic
•Total Weight: 1.18 lbs.
•Maximum Range of use: 31-1/2"
Hope you guys can help