Mask welder - a reliable means of protection against the most harmful factors of the welding process!

Of course, welding of metal is one of the most dangerous for a person, because all welding work is accompanied by a constant release of harmful substances and factors. Some of the most dangerous are: electric arc, bright glow, toxic gases, infrared and ultraviolet radiation. That is why, in order to maximally protect themselves from such a "bouquet" of trouble, when welding metal workers use a special protective mask, which is called - the welder's mask.

Danger of electric arc

First, we note why the electric arc is so dangerous for humans . This is in the process of such work is the basis of the fundamentals of electric arc welding. At the same time, the temperature of the metal nodes can reach 8,000 or more thousand degrees. With this heating, local melting of the steel occurs, which makes the connection very good and reliable. But the "side effect" here is intensive radiation in the infrared, optical and ultraviolet range. All this glow has a very negative impact on the eyes of the worker, which can lead to various diseases and even complete loss of vision. Therefore, the welder's mask is an indispensable attribute when doing this kind of work.

Varieties

At present, there are 4 main types of these devices:

1. Traditional mask.
2. Welding shield.
3. Mask for specific works.
4. Device with special lifting filter.

Absolutely, each of these species is supplied with thick tinted glass. Also, the welder's mask ("ASF" including) can have in its design a special filter, which includes a cover glass and a plexiglass substrate.

Glass Construction

This part of the tool is made of a special conductive material, which in its properties is resistant to splashes of hot metal up to 8 thousand degrees Celsius, sparks and electric arc. It is best to purchase such masks that have removable mechanisms to replace this glass. The fact is that with prolonged welding, its surface is very quickly "spattered" with metal sprays and it is almost impossible to see through the welding tool. Therefore, make the calculation that the device has a removable mechanism of glass (with hermetically sealed).

Manufacturers

Below are the most popular firms that are engaged in the production of such a detail as a welder's mask:

• "Corundum".
• "Chameleon".
• Fubag.
• Elitech.
• Speedglas.
• Kemppi.

The most expensive welder mask, and therefore the most high-quality in its characteristics, is the product of the firm "Chameleon". It is worth more than all the other "fellows" - about 2-2.5 thousand rubles. And this despite the fact that some types of masks can be purchased for 160-200 rubles. In general, the cost of quality parts varies from 1 to 2 thousand rubles.

When choosing, pay special attention to the fact that the mask is conveniently adjusted "under the head" and did not have too heavy weight.