The 3M Speedglas G5-03 welding helmet series includes three all-new welding helmet platforms combining signature Speedglas features with never-before-seen technology.
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In 1981, 3M Speedglas released its first auto-darkening welding helmet and, since then, has consistently helped to set the benchmark.
This has culminated in Speedglas Generation 5, representing a pinnacle in welding helmet innovation in terms of vision, comfort, safety and performance.
Speedglas G5-03 is the latest addition to the Generation 5 series, following the precedent set by the heavy-duty Speedglas G5-01 and curved Speedglas G5-02.
At the forefront of the new G5-03 range is the 3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air welding helmet, a slim and lightweight respiratory welding 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 30 per cent more attractive starting price point.
The G5-03 Pro Air is a fixed front welding helmet. With new TAP technology, Speedglas TrueView optics and an optional task light, the helmet is optimised for grinding even in low light conditions.
To that end, the unique TAP function (outlined in the image below) 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 outstanding optical quality, the G5-03 Pro Air gives welders a view like no other fixed-front welding helmet on the market.
Users have a choice between three unique welding lens options:
- G5-03VC (73 x 109mm): shades 3/5, 8-14, TAP technology, variable dark state colours
- G5-03TW (73 x 109mm): shades 2.5/5, 8-13, TAP technology
- G5-03NC (55 x 107mm): shades 3/5, 8-12.
The G5-03 Pro Air welding helmet also 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 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 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 helps to sets the 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.
As such, the same three welding lens variants are available:
- G5-03VC (73 x 109mm): shades 3/5, 8-14, TAP technology, variable dark state colours
- G5-03TW (73 x 109mm): Shades 2.5/5, 8-13, TAP technology
- G5-03NC (55 x 107mm): Shades 3/5, 8-12.
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.
Finally, for those who have been holding out for a premium Speedglas helmet at a budget-friendly price point, the Speedglas G5-03E welding helmet is a slim, lightweight and comfortable solution with precision True-View optics for a brighter, more realistic view of welds.
The G5-03E welding helmet delivers high quality and comfort at an affordable price, featuring a large 55 x 107mm 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 amp.
For those new to Speedglas technology, the G5-03E helmet serves as the perfect entry point into a world-leading brand in welder’s personal protective equipment.
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