Not just any lens will suffice for safety glasses used for welding. To ensure that the welder’s eyes and face are properly protected, the right shade and colour are crucial. This is due to the strong heat and light that welding generates.
A specific kind of glass called welding glass is intended to shield the welder’s face and eyes from the extreme heat and light produced during the welding process. Depending on the colour of the glass, welding glass offers varying levels of protection. The higher the protection, the darker the lens shades.
The average shade range is 4 to 14, however it’s vital to take the type of welding into account. To meet different welding needs, Phillips Safety offers a variety of welding glasses and welding lenses.
We’ll examine the variations in the colours in this blog and assist you in selecting the best option for your requirements.
SMOOTH WELDING GLASS
The colour of welding safety glasses ranges from clear to quite black. The lens’ level of darkness is indicated by the shade number, with higher numbers signifying darker lenses. Guidelines on the suggested shade number for particular welding operations are provided by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The German glass lenses used in the welding glasses at Phillips Safety are of optically superior quality. Green or Cobalt Blue lens filters are both options, with IR hues ranging from 2.0 to 8.0. When a full face mask is not required, our welding safety glasses are excellent alternatives for torchwork, brazing, and molten metal observation.
Either welding goggles or lenses that attach to safety helmets are options. Keep in mind that less visible light is transferred the darker the colour.
BLUE COBALT WELDING GLASSES
Cobalt blue lenses are less popular than green lenses, but they provide better protection from strong flashes of light, especially while gas welding or brazing. These lenses are perfect for usage in molten metal, observation, foundries, steel, glassworks, and fibreglass because they offer protection from both infrared and ultraviolet radiation. Furthermore, they
They are a great option for workers who need to perform detailed work because they can improve colour perception and lessen eye strain.
The glass-made, CE-certified Welding Glasses 70-PC with cobalt blue lenses are an excellent solution. The four colour choices are 4.0, 5.0, 6.0, and 8.0. Additionally, they have an incredibly light frame to support the larger glass lenses. Additionally, this model meets the requirements of ANSI Z87.1, EN166, and 169. The side shields offer additional protection as well.
ASSEMBLING GLARES
Phillips Security likewise gives welding focal points in various shapes and varieties notwithstanding these welding glass concealsThe options shown below are all the same modest size, 2 by 4.25 inches.
The Gold Welding Lens, which is entirely constructed of glass and is imported directly from Europe, is available. These come in ratings of 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14. Additionally, the lenses themselves satisfy ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3 standards. Alternately, you can choose the Alloweld Welding Lens option, which is comparable to the green-shaded lens vial.
When working with some metals, they also aid in reducing unique flares and improving contrast. This model also does away with the usual arc. They come in nine different hues in all, including 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14.
The Cobalt Blue Metal Working Filter Lens is a great choice if you need to block UV radiation in the range of 780 to 2000 nm or when you’re dealing with heat up to 1800 degrees Celsius. They come in four different shades—4, 5, 6, and 8—and are all EN 166 and EN 171 approved.
When you choose Phillips Safety, you can be sure that you’re getting high-quality, dependable protection since all of our welding lenses satisfy the industry’s safety standards. We offer such a wide variety of welding glass shades and lens shapes because we are aware that various welding operations necessitate various levels of protection. We have the ideal welding glass shade for your needs, whether you work in a low-amperage metalworking setting or a high-amperage welding environment.
FINAL COMMENTS
When selecting welding helmets and goggles for protection when welding, welding glass shades are a crucial consideration. For your particular application, Phillips Safety offers a wide selection of welding glass colours and lens types. You can be sure that you are getting the finest possible protection for your eyes and face while welding with our premium, safety-compliant welding glass lenses.
