From Millerwelds.com: Selecting the Right Welding Helmet for you
Thursday, March 11th, 2010While welding helmets are designed to protect you from the visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays a welding arc emits, not all helmets are created equal. There are numerous options: passive or auto-darkening lens, fixed or variable shade, two, three or four sensors, viewing size. Taking the time to find the right helmet for your needs can increase your productivity and weld quality, as well as your comfort.
First, any helmet you choose should meet ANSI Z87.1 – 2003 (also referred to as ANSI Z87+) standards, which ensure that… (more…)