The Most Important Accessory in Welding
By just simply looking into someone who welds, it seems to be so easy and simple but this is not so. Welding uses heat and pressure that makes it a risky process in the manufacturing industry. Thus, safety and precautionary practices are of the utmost importance in welding.
One of the most important accessories in welding is the helmet. No one can absolutely weld without using a welding helmet or at the very least some type of a protective covering during the process.
A Welding helmet protects a welder from the heat and sparks as well as the infrared, ultraviolet rays and the bright light of the torch in joining two metals together. It shields the neck, eyes and face as well as serves as a window through which a welder can see his works. Other reasons why welders need to wear a helmet are because:
- Without the helmet, the light and sparks can burn the cornea which might cause temporary or permanent blindness.
- the eye cannot immediately manage to adjust the change in brightness which can also damage the eyes
- there are welding helmets that automatically darken the instance they detect the welding arc thus improving the productivity and efficiency of the welder
Because of the high risk of welding jobs, amateurs and professionals are not allowed in their work areas without their welding helmet.
In looking for helmets, one should consider the weight as well as the other features that can improve performance and protection. One of the newest and smartest welding helmets today is the Astro Tech helmet. It has been designed for the professional welder who wants the best in both of the areas mentioned above.
It has a light weight shell and ergonomically designed headgear that offers maximum comfort even when welding for long periods of time. The Astro Tech helmet also offers the latest in digital lens technology with an internal LCD display that provides a welder with a full control in adjusting the shade level, sensitivity and delay settings with precision for any welding applications.
Features
Lends Technology
- Variable 5-13 digital control for adjustment of shade level, sensitivity and delay
- Optical class 1/1/1
- Allos an easy change of shade by simple up and down flick of the switch
- Grind mode activated at lowest sensitivity
Head gear
- Comfortable, lightweight only 490g and has fully adjustable ratchet style headgear that delivers maximum comfort
Shell
- 3 high gloss colours – available in yellow, black and white
- Conforms to CE, ANSI, AS/NZS, CSA
To know more about the Astro Tech helmet and their other welding products, call +61 8 8374 3415 or visit http://awssales.com.au/specials/aristotech-helmets/
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