Protective face shield. Personal protective equipment for welders

Personal protective equipment for workers is special clothing, footwear and accessories, the task of which is to protect the body, the face of employees at enterprises. For each profession there are their PPE, and when the welder is working , the protection of the person plays an important role. For this purpose, special protective face shields are used. What are they and what are their characteristics?

Goals and objectives

The protective face shield is a modern remedy that prevents the entry into the face of various substances, chemicals, acids, liquids or sparks. And some models can become a reliable protection against radiation. Typically, these masks are widely used in a variety of works - from welding to repair and finishing of facades. When choosing this tool, one must proceed from the degree of the value of the shield, since it is this factor that ensures the safety of the work process. To produce a protective part of it, light, non-toxic and fire-resistant materials are used. Ease of use is provided by handles and headrests. Face shields are widely used:

• In construction;
• Gas and oil production;
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy;
• Chemical industry;
• Machine and aircraft construction.

It is noteworthy that the protective face shield can be used not only by welders, but also during plastering or repair work.

From what materials?

For the production of modern shields, high-strength materials are used that have resistance to wear of various types, mechanical and impact loads. A well-thought-out production technology ensures that the products will withstand any temperature fluctuations. Accordingly, it is possible to use shields in any climatic conditions.

In most cases, the protective face shield is made of polycarbonate, which protects the face from strong heating. The second popular option is the use of non-combustible plastic, which can reduce the intensity of heat radiation by almost 50%. In addition, plastic serves as a reliable protection of the face from mechanical impact due to good indicators of impact resistance.

If you need a cheap model, then you can choose shields from organic glass or PMMA - thermoplastic plastic. The use of modern technologies makes it possible to increase the resistance of the material to impacts, chemical influences. The most important thing is that all three materials differ in dielectricity, which makes it possible to use them when working with electrical installations.

Technology for comfort

Welder suit and other components to it are created taking into account modern technologies that allow achieving a high level of safety. It is noteworthy that manufacturers use materials such as suede, leather, cloth, tarpaulin for tailoring suits, which are supplemented with a special incombustible lining.

The use of high-tech methods is a guarantee that the use of personal protective equipment will be safe and comfortable.

The protective faceplate has a thoughtful design that ensures the ease of the accessory itself and reduces the burden on the neck. Screen glass in them has a 100 percent transparency, so the slightest optical distortion is minimized. Accordingly, and the eyes will not get tired during work. Inside the shields, there are soft covers that do not distract the eye when working. Due to special straps, a reliable fixation of the face shield is carried out.

What are the species?

Modern protective shields for welders and other professions are represented in a variety of species and differ in their characteristics. Among the popular options are:

• Shields of universal type;
• Shields with fastenings on the helmet;
• Shields with fastenings on a helmet for welding;
• Protective face shields for electric welding.

A universal welder guard can be used in any work where it is necessary to protect the face from damage. Such masks serve as protection from getting small particles, sprays, sparks. Among the features of this configuration, one can note the simplicity of fastening, an elongated screen, somewhat sloping downwards. Ergonomic design ensures easy operation of the shield.

Vision

Such models have a head support, an enlarged screen. For example, the shield "Vision" is made of heat-resistant polycarbonate and serves as a reliable protection against flying particles. The elongated screen protects the neck, the upper part of the chest, for its covering a special compound is used, which serves as a protection against abrasion and scratches. Head support is complemented by a soft and hygienic obturator.

Separate attention deserves NBT2 SUPER "Vision" - a shield, which is also made of impact-resistant and heat-resistant polycarbonate. Its feature is in a foggy screen.

Helmets with protective flaps

The protective face shield of the welder can also be used in construction, since it is convenient to take off and put on it. Products with fastenings on the helmet are characterized by a convenient design that can be fixed in different positions. A special lifting and locking device is created from heat-resistant and cold-resistant materials that do not lend itself to wear.

Among such models can be noted KBT "Vision" ENERGO, which has a non-fog screen with fire-resistant edging. The fastening itself is universal and suitable for any suit of a welder, and for its production heat-resistant materials are used without the use of metal elements. Any shields "Vision" differ in the reasonableness of the screen part:

• The screen is completely removed, so a good view is provided with good protection of the face, head;
• For its covering a very strong layer is used, which remains resistant to scratches, abrasion;
• The screen materials help to reduce the intensity of thermal radiation by about a quarter;
• Each flap is supplemented with a visor in an improved shape, which provides complete head protection.

FUBAG

A wide selection of professional equipment, including accessories for welding, offers the German brand FUBAG. The manufacturer himself accentuates the fact that welding masks created by him meet the safety requirements of operation. In the line of this German brand there is a huge number of masks that can be used for welding. So, the welder mask FUBAG BLITZ 11 is made of a flexible and durable material and has a special body shape that protects the screen from fogging during operation.

This mask helps to effectively protect the eyes of the welder even with prolonged work. The model is equipped with a "chameleon" light filter, which automatically darkens the screen when the welding arc is ignited. You can adjust the sensitivity of the optical sensor to deliver the desired mode for the welder.

Innovative can be considered the mask FUBAG ULTIMA 5-13 PANORAMIC BLACK, which is made in 3D-design and has the largest field of view 100 x 93 mm. The distinctive features of this accessory include the increased speed of automatic switching of the screen to a dark state, smooth adjustment of sensitivity and degree of dimming, the presence of four optical sensors.

FUBAG BLITZ 9-13 TIGER is a mask for the welder, which, with reliability, features a bright design solution and ergonomic shape of the case. Among the additional functions, you can note the filter off when you need to grind while cleaning the seams.

NBT

The protective shield NBT - an integral part of the mandatory means of individual protection for the welder. With this accessory you can protect your face and eyes from getting into them chips, sparks, splinters and splashes of various liquids. To produce the shield part of the shields, colorless shockproof polycarbonate is used, the thickness of which is only 1 mm. For greater visibility, the optics are enlarged and coated with a layer that provides resistance to chips and scratches. These shields are widely used in the chemical industry, metallurgy, gas and oil refining, machine building and automotive industry.

The NN-10 welder's shield PREMIER FavoriT is an accessory made of heat-resistant material that does not burn and does not change in the composition at any temperature changes. A well-thought-out design in combination with a high-quality filter ensures reliable protection of the face and head as a whole. The headframe of the model can be adjusted in the desired position.

conclusions

Thus, protective guards for the face, head, eyes - these are modern accessories that can be used in any type of activity where appropriate protection is required. Shields are presented in a wide range of models, so it is always possible to choose an option for your preferences. With compactness, the flaps are versatile and comfortable, providing full face protection. Innovative solutions, embedded in the mask, provide a large area of view, giving the opportunity to conduct continuous welding in different welding modes.