But what types of questions should you be asking as you are looking for your next helmet? Below are some of the most common. We hope you liked our article “The Best Welding Safety Glasses in 2019” if so, we’d really appreciate it if you could rate and share it.Welding helmets are one of the most common accessories in welding - let's face it, you can't weld without one or at least some type of protective eye shield. They are a lot more expensive that the other welding glasses, but you’re paying for a top of the range pair of safety glasses that you’ll be able to use for all of your jobs around the garage. The strap and compact size makes it a snug fit, but there is still good air flow through its air vent system. The frame and lens are also designed to be shock and heat resistant for added durability. You can’t wear these with prescription glasses, but they include a frame that allows you to get your own lenses fitted into them. The field of vision is pretty wide and they react really quickly and accurately to changes in light. On the side of the glasses there is a shade control button and a sensitivity control button to easily adjust settings. These glasses range from shade #5 to shade #13 and the controls are simple to use. If you’re concerned about the burning your face when wearing these, then you can additionally purchase the Servore face guard that is compatible with the safety goggles. They’re a more lightweight option than a welding helmet that allow you to get into restricted spaces with greater ease. At under $10 you can get yourself a great pair of glasses for a bit of light protection around the garage.Īuto-darkening welding glasses are a relatively new piece of technology but are a brilliant option for welders. The best thing about these is that they’re incredible value. They’re also they’re ANSI high impact rated so you’re getting a durable pair of glasses that you should get a fair bit of use out of. The lenses are scratch-resistant and provide 99% UVA/B/C protection. The glasses seem a better fit for medium-wide head shapes and might be a little loose if you have a narrow shaped head. There’s a little bit of space around the frame to allow some air flow so you get maximum protection without steaming up. The glasses are pretty stylish and are comfortable to wear with a soft noise piece. You can also get the same brand glasses with a +2 magnification lens to help you easier see your work piece. They’re a great choice when cutting, light brazing or using other power tools when you’re not using your higher shade glasses. These Pyramex safety glasses are one of the must-haves around your garage or workshop. Miller Electric Shade 5.0 Scratch Resistant Jackson Safety 3004761 Nemesis Cutting Safety Glasses Servore Auto Shade Darkening Welding Goggles Also check out our guide on welding helmets for further eye protection advice.Ĭlick one of the links below to find the welder glasses which are best suited to your needs.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have detailed a chart which list the full specifications for each type of welding and the appropriate shade. As a general guideline, torch brazing and soldering should look at a minimum shade 3, SMAW/Stick welding should be 8-12 depending on the amperage, GMAW/MIG and GTAW/TIG should be minimum 8-10, carbon arc welding should be minimum 14. Other types of welding require a lower shade number so that it’s not too dark to see the weld pool. Some welding processes produce a brighter arc than others, so these require a higher shade number. The shade number is an indicator of the darkness of the lens and there are different shades recommended for different types of welding, and the amperage used. Welding safety glasses come in a variety of shades. The most important thing to consider when choosing your welding glasses is its shade number.
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