The 3M Speedglas G5-03 series includes three all-new welding helmet platforms combining signature Speedglas features with new technology.
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In 1981, 3M Speedglas released the first ever auto-darkening welding helmet and has aimed to consistently set the benchmark ever since. This has culminated in Speedglas Generation 5 (G5), which represents the pinnacle in welding helmet innovation and leads the pack in terms of vision, comfort, safety and performance.
Speedglas G5-03 is the latest addition to the series, following the precedent set by the heavy-duty Speedglas G5-01 and curved Speedglas G5-02.
At the forefront of this new G5-03 range is the 3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air Welding Helmet, a slim and lightweight respiratory helmet featuring the latest technology from 3M Speedglas.
The G5-03 Pro Air is over 10 per cent lighter than the Speedglas G5-01 welding helmet and has a lower starting price point.
The G5-03 Pro Air is a fixed-front welding helmet; however, new TAP technology, Speedglas True-View optics and an optional task light can combine to optimise the helmet for grinding even in low light conditions.
The unique TAP function enables the welder to seamlessly switch between weld and grind modes simply by tapping on the outside of the helmet, even with a gloved hand.
With an expansive welding lens viewing area, peripheral side windows and impressive optical quality, the G5-03 Pro Air gives welders exceptional views, according to 3M Speedglas.
Users have a choice between three unique welding lens options:
G5-03VC (73x109mm): Shades 3/5, 8-14, TAP technology, variable dark state colours
G5-03TW (73x109mm): Shades 2.5/5, 8-13, TAP technology
G5-03NC (55x107mm): Shades 3/5, 8-12
What’s more, the G5-03 Pro Air Welding Helmet comes standard with the heavy duty Adflo powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) featuring a 12-hour battery runtime for continuous respiratory protection during long shifts.
The Adflo PAPR delivers a constant flow of clean air directly into the breathing zone, while welders can adjust the movement and direction of this airflow within the helmet via climate control.
The G5-03 Pro Air also empowers welders to configure and customise their protection with a range of extended head and neck coverage options and optional accessories to offer a more secure and comfortable welding experience.
A heavy-duty Adflo PAPR backpack is also available to provide improved comfort and balance during extended welding applications in hard-wearing environments.
The Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air with Adflo PAPR has been designed to minimise hazards and maximise performance for professional welders – and the same can be said for its G5-03 counterparts.
The first of these is the Speedglas G5-03 Pro Welding Helmet, which aims to set a new standard for non-respiratory welding helmets.
Many of the leading benefits showcased in the G5-03 Pro Air carry over to the G5-03 Pro, including TAP technology, True-View, side windows, configurable head and neck coverage and the optional task light. The same three welding lens variants are also available.
The Speedglas G5-03 Pro is also designed to allow welders to customise the fit of their helmet to their specific preference. To achieve this, the ergonomic head harness boasts six points of adjustment for even weight distribution and optimal comfort.
The result of these combined benefits is a highly versatile welding helmet that eliminates any need for compromise when it comes to comfort, performance or safety.
For those who have been holding out for a premium helmet at a budget-friendly price point, the Speedglas G5-03E Welding Helmet is a slim, lightweight, comfortable solution with precision True-View optics for a brighter, more realistic view of welds.
The G5-03E Welding Helmet delivers quality and comfort at an affordable price, featuring a large 55x107mm welding lens viewing area with shade three grind mode, shade five cut mode, the most commonly used dark shades (8-12) and arc detection down to one ampere.
For those new to Speedglas technology, the G5-03E helmet serves as the perfect entry point into one of the world’s leading brands in welder’s personal protective equipment.
To learn more, visit: www.apexweldingsafety.com.au/speedglas-welding-helmets
This feature also appears in the January-February issue of Safe to Work.