Welding requires you to wear the proper gear suited for the job to prevent you from getting injured during the process of performing it. Without protection, you can easily get hurt from electric sparks, flames produced, and molten particles that can cause injuries to your eyes and face. Just the brightness of the flame produced can cause damage to your eyesight.
For these reasons, wearing a helmet is critical when you are on the job. One of the factors that you need to consider in choosing a welding helmet is its weight since you may need to wear it for long periods during the day.
You want a lightweight welding helmet to avoid putting too much pressure on your neck that can cause long-term discomfort and strain.
Here is a list of lightweight welding helmets to help you find which one best suits your needs:
Rhino RH01 Large View Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
This welding helmet has an approximate weight of 1.8 pounds. The external nylon shell it is made up of makes it lightweight while the carbon fiber body that comprises the internal part of the helmet offers strength and durability.
Other features that make this a great buy is its large viewing lens that measures 4 x 2.6 inches. This will ensure that you can get an unobstructed and clear look at the piece you are welding. Having a wide field of vision also lets you stay aware of your surroundings to prevent accidents while working.
It also has auto-darkening features using two light sensors that automatically detect the welding arc. The helmet also offers variable shade levels ranging from #9 to #13 for the dark shades and a #4 for the light shade.
Jackson Safety W70 BH3
Weighing approximately 1.2 pounds, the Jackson Safety W70 BH3 is a premium-grade welding helmet featuring the Balder technology for high quality optics. It is a high-density hood made for optimum safety designed with a curved front plate to reduce heat build-up and an aerodynamic design for improved fume deflection.
It has a large viewing area measuring 3.8 x 2.7 inches. It has a blue-tinted lens that enhances color recognition and with the Balder technology, visibility is excellent. It also has auto-darkening features that are very comfortable and convenient to use since the helmet is highly wavelength-specific.
This means, the shades will only darken when it detects the welding arc, and not if you look at a bulb or the sun.
Antra AH6-660-6217 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
The Antra AH6-660-6217 weighs only 1 pound which makes it very light and comfortable to use even for a long period of time. It is made from high impact Polyimide Nylon to ensure durability and is designed for a variety of welding jobs like MIG, plasma arc, TIG, MAG, and SMAW. It also offers a grinding feature that some high-end welding helmets lack.
With a large viewing size of about 3.78 x 2.5 inches, you have a wide field of range to safely see your work environment as well as survey the area you are welding. The helmet is equipped with 4 premium arc sensors for a quick response time.
Its auto-darkening features offer variable shade settings, up to 16 shades, to protect you from harmful UV rays and infrared rays. This protection is still enabled automatically even during electric failure.
3M Speedglas Super Light Welding Shield
With a total weight of 360 grams or less than a pound, the Speedglas SL Welding Shield is 25% lighter than 3M’s other Speedglas models. It is designed for quick welding jobs like MMA, MIG, MAG, TIG and plasma welding. It features a state-of the-art liquid crystal design that reduces its overall weight.
With its legendary Speedglas performance, the SL also features an auto-darkening filter using shade #3 for the light state shade and shade #8-12 for the darker range. It also has a patented motion sensor feature that switches on the arc detection circuit once you pick the shield.
It has 4 sensitivity levels that allow adjustments to be made based on different welding processes and ambient light conditions.
Lincoln Electric Viking 3350
This is another top-of-the-line helmet that is lightweight and comfortable to use but does not compromise performance. It has a total weight of about 1.25 pounds. The helmet offers 10 different styles to choose from.
You will also like the wide field of vision that this welding helmet offers since it has a massive screen that measures 3.74 x 3.34 inches, perfect for all kinds of welding jobs including in areas where you are required to work in awkward positions and tight spots.
It has an auto-darkening feature that uses the cutting-edge 4C lens technology allowing the wearer to have a crystal-clear view of his work and surroundings all the time. It has 4 arc sensors and its own suspension system that can help you lighten the load on your head and neck.
