Auto Darkening Welding Helmet: How to set it?

A welding helmet is an important piece of safety equipment used by any welder.  An auto darkening welding helmet is equipped with an instantly darkening lens to protect your eyes from harmful ultra violet light that emerges from the welding process.

You don’t know but an auto darkening welding helmet has lens settings that can be altered for different types of welding process and different levels of light emerged from the welding arc.

Hence, in this blog our expert team has come up with some tips on how to set an auto-darkening welding helmet lens. Following these tips you will ensure that you receive maximum protection while welding anything.

• Place the helmet on a clean, clear & unbiased surface. 
• Lift the front of the helmet up to make sure that battery is in proper place.
• Now adjust the shield delay time. This is the time taken to change the dark lens to a lighter state.
• Branded & best welding helmet has a switch to adjust the shield delay time.
• Depending on the type of helmet delay times can be adjusted from fast setting to slower setting.  Adjust the amount of delay that is comfortable to you.
• You can also adjust the shade setting by using the adjustment knob on the left side.
• It is used to adjust the intensity of darkness & it depends on the type of welding.
• It is recommended to use the darkest shade.
• After adjusting the welding helmet to your preference adjust the headband to ensure that the welding helmet fits properly. 
• Always lower the helmet to adjust the angle until you see through the shield without any obstructions.
• Test the helmet’s auto-darkening shield to see that it is properly set. 
• Proper settings of the lens will auto darken even though you are not welding.
• If your lens doesn’t completely darken don’t use that helmet.
• Always set your lens to fastest darkening mode to avoid eye problems.
• Refer the manual if any problem or else contact the manufacturer for assistance.

Safety of your eyes & face including the whole body must be the priority of an individual when dealing with hazardous fumes, sparks & lights emerging from welding arc. Use standardized welding helmets. Do not compromise your safety & comfort.