Welding Helmets
| Summary: If you are in the market to purchase welding helmets, you may want to review this consumer checklist to see what brands, models, and features interest you most and best suit your needs. |
Welding helmets are fairly simple to purchase. However, before you buy welding helmets, you may want to research the following popular bends:
- Miller
- Jackson
- Huntsman
- Hoodlum Welding Gear
- Northern Tool
Welding helmets have several different features that raise their quality, and also their price. What you want and need depends on the job you will be using your welding helmet for. Most popular brands have the following features:
Welding Helmet Evaluation Checklist
- _______ Auto darkening
- _______ Soft touch controls
- _______ Switching speed
- _______ IR/UV protection
- _______ Filter
- _______ Cover lens
- _______ Delay control
- _______ Sensitivity control
- _______ Low battery indicator
- _______ Auto shutoff
Welding Helmet Brands and Models
Miller
- FS Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
- XLix Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
- Elite Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
Jackson
- HSL100 Hellraiser with NexGen Welding Helmet
- HSL100 EQC Professional Variable Welding Helmet
- HSL100 EQC Professional Variable Welding Helmet
Huntsman
- 951P Ultralight Welding Helmet 4-1/2 x 5-1/4 Fixed Shade 10 Lens
- 930P Ultralight Welding Helmet 2 x 4-1/4 Flip Front Shade 10 Lens
- Fibre Quick-Slide Welding Helmet 2 x 4-1/4 Fixed Shade 10 Lens
Where to buy Welding Helmets
How to Choose the Best Welding Helmet
After you have evaluated different welding helmets, use our handy Evaluation Matrix to determine the best one to buy. This easy to use spreadsheet lets you choose which features matter the most to you, and automatically shows you which welding helmets is the best one to buy. Click here to download it now!
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| Related Topics: The features you saw on the checklists above can apply to a variety of welding helmets. |
