• 218-0760 is a Speedglas 9100 headband and front panel supplied without welding filter
• 218-0761 is a Speedglas 9100 welding helmet and headband supplied without a welding filter
• 218-0762 is a Speedglas 9100 FX welding helmet supplied with 9100xxi filter
• 218-0763 is a Speedglas 9100 FX-Air welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0764 is a Speedglas 9100 welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0765 is a Speedglas 9100 MP welding helmet with Adflo powered air respirator supplied without filter
• 218-0766 is a Speedglas 9100 MP welding helmet with 9100XXi filter and Adflo powered air respirator
• 218-0767 is a Speedglas 9100 MP-Lite welding helmet with Adflo powered air respirator supplied without filter

3M are a trusted name when it comes to welding tools, accessories and protective equipment. For all kinds of welding applications, 3M combines its quality reputation with RS Components excellent customer service to provide a wide range of reliable solutions.

Clear the air with this welding helmet from 3M. It comes with a portable respirator filter for fume-free working. The Speedglas eye filter has three built-in sensors and multiple shade levels to lighten or darken your view automatically. A switching time between 0.1 and 800ms means it reacts fast when conditions change. If you're carrying out prep and grinding tasks before welding, the filter flips up to reveal the clear visor underneath.

• UV and IR protection keeps your eyes shielded from welding hazards
• Helmet meets EN397 safety standards to protect you from falling objects

• Automotive repairs
• Agricultural workshops
• Welding facilities

Welding helmets, or welding hoods, are essential personal protection equipment wherever arc welding takes place. The helmet has advantages over goggles in that they also protect the face and neck from flash sparks, and can even serve as face protection PPE when grinding. The 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100 FX Air Welding Helmet is designed to be fitted with auto-darkening lenses.

Auto-darkening lenses have advantages over static polarized viewing lenses, in that you can see as normal when not welding without having to adjust your mask. The viewing lens only darkens in response to the light given off from arc welding. In many countries, an auto-darkening welding mask is an industry safety requirement wherever welding equipment is used, and they are regarded as a standard piece of safety equipment for welders.

The helmet's battery unit lasts for 7 to 9 hours in turbo mode and charges in just 4.5 hours, so it lasts for a full day of work and fully charges overnight.

There are two main types of welding mask- those that have a fixed-darkness viewing portal, and those that have an auto-darkening viewing portal. Fixed darkness usually have a flip-up face shield, so that you can see normally when you are not welding, and then nod your head to put the mask in place once you are ready to weld.

Auto-darkening helmets use a polarizing filter that automatically prevents harmful flash burn to the user. This has the advantage that the wearer does not have to adjust their helmet for working, saving them time and effort. As they do not need to be adjusted, they reduce the risk of exposure to harmful light.

The main disadvantage of a darkening welding helmet is that they are often more expensive than their fixed-darkness counterparts. It is important to choose the welding mask that is best suited to the job at hand.

• This helmet should be paired with an appropriate filter
• For maximum safety and comfort, make it a habit to check your equipment regularly.
• Be sure to replace worn out or damaged parts.

3M are renowned for providing excellent tools and safety equipment for welding applications. Combined with RS fantastic customer service, 3M provides a comprehensive range of welding equipment to suit a variety of industries. For safe and reliable welding equipment, 3M are a name you can trust.