3M Speedglas 9100 FX Series Flip-Up Welding Helmet, Adjustable Headband, 170 x 100mm Lens

• 218-0760 is a Speedglas 9100 headband and front panel supplied without welding filter
• 218-0761 is a Speedglas 9100 welding helmet and headband supplied without a welding filter
• 218-0762 is a Speedglas 9100 FX welding helmet supplied with 9100xxi filter
• 218-0763 is a Speedglas 9100 FX-Air welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0764 is a Speedglas 9100 welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0765 is a Speedglas 9100 MP welding helmet with Adflo powered air respirator supplied without filter
• 218-0766 is a Speedglas 9100 MP welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0767 is a Speedglas 9100 MP-Lite welding helmet with Adflo powered air respirator supplied without filter

3M are a trusted name when it comes to welding tools, accessories and protective equipment. For all kinds of welding applications, 3M combines its quality reputation with RS Components excellent customer service to provide a wide range of reliable solutions.

From 3M, this welding helmet features a flip-up auto-darkening filter and a 170 mm x 100 mm clear, protective visor for weld preparations. Welding filter viewing area is 73 mm x 107 mm.

For eye and face protection with a wider field of view, use 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100 FX, 541826. Our welding helmet is combined with a (170 mm x 100 mm) clear, protective visor and comes with the 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Filter 9100XXi.

3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Filter 9100 Series continues our tradition of outstanding optical quality, including uniform shading and minimal distortion across the entire filter viewing area. The 9100XXi filter features our new optical solution which makes the filter view seem lighter, more detailed and colourful. This provides better control of your weld puddle and a clearer view of coloured welding machine controls.

It has automatic ON/OFF controls. The filter has seven variable dark shades (5, 8 and 9-13) for most types of arc welding and a viewing area of 73 mm x 107 mm and is made for the professional welder. A delay function sets the dark-to-light opening time, and it’s possible to lock-in any shade, e.g. in light state 3 when grinding. It has a switching time (light-dark) of 0.1 ms, and the sensitivity of the arc detection can be adjusted for reliable switching. The welding helmet 9100 FX is designed with comfort in mind with an ergonomically designed head suspension.

It has a wider field of view thanks to the shade 5 filter side windows and the welding filter has a tack welding comfort mode designed to help minimise eye strain during extended tack welding applications. It's compatible with most 3M™ Safety Spectacles and 3M™ Disposable or Reusable Welding Particulate Respirator.

• Eye and face protection with flip-up auto-darkening filter
• Featuring 3M™ Speedglas™ Natural Colour Technology
• Welding filter Auto-ON/OFF
• Welding filter viewing area: 73 mm x 107 mm

Welding helmets, or welding hoods, are essential personal protection equipment wherever arc welding takes place. The helmet has advantages over goggles in that they also protect the face and neck from flash sparks, and can even serve as face protection PPE when grinding. The 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 FX Air Welding Helmet is designed to be fitted with auto-darkening lenses.

Auto-darkening lenses have advantages over static polarized viewing lenses, in that you can see as normal when not welding without having to adjust your mask. The viewing lens only darkens in response to the light given off from arc welding. In many countries, an auto-darkening welding mask is an industry safety requirement wherever welding equipment is used, and they are regarded as a standard piece of safety equipment for welders.

There are two main types of welding mask- those that have a fixed-darkness viewing portal, and those that have an auto-darkening viewing portal. Fixed darkness usually have a flip-up face shield, so that you can see normally when you are not welding, and then nod your head to put the mask in place once you are ready to weld.

Auto-darkening helmets use a polarizing filter that automatically prevents harmful flash burn to the user. This has the advantage that the wearer does not have to adjust their helmet for working, saving them time and effort. As they do not need to be adjusted, they reduce the risk of exposure to harmful light.

The main disadvantage of a darkening welding helmet is that they are often more expensive than their fixed-darkness counterparts. It is important to choose the welding mask that is best suited to the job at hand.

• This helmet should be paired with an appropriate filter
• For maximum safety and comfort, make it a habit to check your equipment regularly.
• Be sure to replace worn out or damaged parts.

3M are renowned for providing excellent tools and safety equipment for welding applications. Combined with RS fantastic customer service, 3M provides a comprehensive range of welding equipment to suit a variety of industries. For safe and reliable welding equipment, 3M are a name you can trust.