Today the market of welding equipment represents the wide range of protective equipment for welders. The main such means is the welding mask which protects eyes, ears, face skin and also airways from welding splashes and harmful radiation.
Models of welding masks
The most plain mask on design – welder's protective screen with the darkened light filter and the special handle for deduction. Easy moving away of mask from the face is among its advantages, however it occupies hand that deprives of the welder of opportunity well to hold piece of work.
The most popular welding mask is the traditional mask which fastens on the head and falls on the person at head nod. Blackout degree in this mask makes 9-12 DIN, it does not occupy hand and is quite easy in operation.
Also the welding masks with the lifting light filter protecting eyes and face from slag and during the work with the Bulgarian are not less comfortable. Choosing this model, trace that light did not get from under the light filter.
Also complete with welding masks there has to be steam bleeder from breath which will prevent fogging of glass in minus weather.
The mask chameleon which receives positive reviews at forums has very well proved. With its help the welder protects eyes and head skin from the light radiation and thermal burns.
How to choose welding mask
Upon purchase of welding mask surely try on it. Having fixed it on the head by means of special thong or wheel, trace that the mask did not slip from the head at movements. Depth of landing of the protectant has to be regulated by additional top thong.
Choosing inexpensive mask, you remember that its adjusting elements can be inconvenient and unreliable, with soft, fragile rims and badly regulated nuts inhalings.
The window of welding mask has to possess good viewing angle and the sufficient size for carrying out the majority of works. It is also important to make sure available spaces for respirator and way of power supply of mask. In addition, examine the main adjustments of these protective equipment which there are three views: blackout (the standard of degree of blackout 9-13 DIN), sensitivity (protects from harmful light radiation) and opening delay time after end of welding. Any modern qualitative mask has to possess these adjustments. They can be both external, and internal and also smooth and step. Usually welding cannot damage welding mask, however widespread problem is the crack of protective glass with extensive area of visibility. In similar case it is possible to replace the cracked glass easily and quickly, having bought it in the relevant shops.