Welding Headshields

Welding Masks

Welding masks are essential to protect the welder from the side-effects of welding. Flash-burn, sparks and excessive heat are all common risks in the welding process. welding helmets and/or masks provide much needed protection for the welders face and eyes.

There are two main types of welding headshields - those that have a fixed darkness (passive) viewing portal. Fixed darkness (passive) usually have a flip-up face shield, so 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 headshields use a polarizing filter that automatically prevents harmful flash burn to the welder. This has the advantage that the wearer does not have to adjust their headshield for working, saving them time and effort. As they do not need to be re-adjusted and they reduce the risk of exposure to harmful light.