{"id":211,"date":"2008-09-29T12:12:02","date_gmt":"2008-09-29T20:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carmenelectrode.com\/?p=211"},"modified":"2008-09-29T12:12:31","modified_gmt":"2008-09-29T20:12:31","slug":"welding-helmets-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.arc-zone.com\/carmenelectrode\/2008\/09\/29\/welding-helmets-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask\/","title":{"rendered":"Welding Helmets- everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=233_475&amp;products_id=4662\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"float: right; margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/images\/hollywood_hog_small.jpg\" alt=\"Hollywood Hog Welding Helmet from Arc-Zone.com\" \/><\/a>A welding helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you&#8217;ll need as a welder, protecting your eyes&#8230;  There are tons of options out there for welding helmets, and a big part of your decision will come down to personal choice.  Some folks will want to go with something fun, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=233_475&amp;products_id=4662\">Hollywood Hog Welding Helmet <\/a>(pictured right).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/images\/haloxhelmet.jpg\" alt=\"Jackson Halo X Welding Helmet\" width=\"150\" height=\"226\" \/>OR, you may choose something like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=product_info&amp;cPath=233_234&amp;products_id=4629\">Jackson Halo X with the NexGen auto darkening lens and hot flame design<\/a> (pictured left)<\/p>\n<p>You have to keep safety in mind foremost, but also fit and comfort, especially if you&#8217;re going to be wearing it all day long.<\/p>\n<p>I found some great tips on buying a welding helmet I thought I&#8217;d pass along to you:<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Choosing the Right Auto-Darkening Helmet<\/h2>\n<p>By Greg Coleman, Product Manager with The Lincoln Electric Company<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Perhaps a welder&#8217;s most personalized accessory is his or her helmet.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of factors to consider when selecting a helmet that is safe, comfortable and functional.<br \/>\n&#8230;..<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Does the helmet meet current safety standards (ANSI Z87.1) to address light leakage as well as flame and impact resistance?<\/li>\n<li>Does the helmet include power circuits for extended dark storage so it always starts right out of the box?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>Is the cartridge rated to darken at the low end amperages you will use?<\/li>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/weldingmag.com\/safety-regulatory\/news\/tips-choosing-right-darkening-helmet\/\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUE READING AT WELDING MAGAZINE ONLINE&#8211;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;and&#8211;<\/p>\n<h2>Welding Helmets &#8211; What you need to know before you buy<\/h2>\n<p>By Caleb Krisher, Product Manager for Hobart Welding Products<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>On the job or in the garage, every welder needs protection to prevent eye damage.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, spending more on a welding helmet will increase comfort, improve your welding ability, result in higher quality welds and ensure your safety.<\/p>\n<p><!--end paragraph--> <!--begin paragraph--><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, selecting a helmet can be confusing if you&#8217;re not familiar with the latest auto-darkening lens technology and national safety standards.<\/p>\n<p><!--end paragraph--> <!--begin paragraph--><\/p>\n<p>This article will help you sort through the clutter and point out the most important things to consider before investing in this important piece of safety gear, while showcasing some of the industry&#8217;s top trends and designs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/weldingmag.com\/equipment-automation\/news\/welding-helmets-what-need-know\/\" target=\"_blank\">CONTINUE READING ONLINE AT WELDING MAGAZINE&#8211;&gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And, when you&#8217;re ready to buy , check out the selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arc-zone.com\/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=233\" target=\"_self\">welding helmets at Arc-Zone.com<\/a>, from stylish fun graphics to classic black welding helmets that you can personalize with your own collection of decals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A welding helmet is one of the most important pieces of safety equipment you&#8217;ll need [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-welding-safety","entry","fw-tab-6 fw-tabr-4"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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