What shade lens is used for welding?

As a general rule the shade is related to the welding amperage in use. At a DIY level of up to 200 amps, shade 11 is generally adequate. When Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of aluminium above 175 amps, we would use up to shade 13.

What is the best auto welding lens?

Best Auto Darkening Welding Lens

• Overall Best: AmeriArc 2×4 Welding Lens, Variable shade 5-13.
• Runner Up: LINCOLN ELECTRIC 2×4 C-Series Lens Variable Shade 8-13.
• Best Fixed Shade: TW Supply, 2 pieces Shade 10 Glass GOLD 2″ x 4.25″
• Fixed Shade Runner Up: Lincoln Electric 2X4 C-Series Welding Lens Shade 11.

What is the darkest welding lens?

Welding shades: Market standard shades are 8-13 with 13 being the darkest.

How can I protect my eyes from welding?

Welders should wear goggles or safety glasses with sideshields that comply with ANSI Z87. 1 under welding helmets and always wear goggles or other suitable eye protection when gas welding or oxygen cutting. Goggles provide better protection than safety glasses from impact, dust, and radiation hazards.

How dark should welding glasses be?

What shade is safe for welding? Many experts or professionals recommend a shade number between 9 to 13 as a good and safe number. With the increase of Amperage, you should also have to increase the shade of the welding lens, the higher the number the darker the shade will be.

What does a gold welding lens do?

They reflect 90% of infrared radiation (radiated heat), greatly reducing the heat to which a welder’s eyes are exposed. For convenience and variety, our gold-coated lenses are available in shades 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14, and in two sizes: small (2” x 4.25”) and large (4.5” x 5.25”).

Why are welding glasses green?

Green lenses are used to block infrared (IR) light and protect the eyes from heat. They offer good protection from nearby flash or exposure.