12 best welding masks

Modern welding mask is a multifunctional protective equipment of the human head. The use of filters with automatic dimming (chameleon) allows not only to work with a bright arc, but also to clean the weld, cut metal with a grinder, etc. Only in the most severe frosts do professionals use old designs with interchangeable glass. The flap provides comprehensive protection of the head, both from harmful infrared and ultraviolet radiation, and from splashes of molten metal. Today in our country chameleon masks can be found not only among professional welders, but also among garage masters. The domestic market has a wide range of protective agents. Experts advise to pay attention to several parameters of the welding mask.

Criteria for selection of welding mask

1. One of the most important moments on which the reliability of eye protection depends dimming glass. This indicator is measured in DIN and ranges from 3-15. The higher the value, the darker the filter becomes. The optimal choice is made according to the type of welding, since the brightness of the arc is very different.

2. A useful option may be grinding mode. It allows you to manually turn off the light filter and simply protect your face from abrasive when cutting metal or stripping the weld.

3. The effectiveness of protecting the eyes from a bright arc depends on speed of operation of the light filter. Experts consider the optimal value to be 0.1 ms. Do not chase the record figures, because some Chinese manufacturers simply underestimate the speed. Therefore, after work, the welder begins to cry, even using a mask.

4. Professional welders often have to work in poorly ventilated areas. In order not to breathe poisonous gases, air is supplied under the mask. In this case, there should be such a function for the selected model.

5. Not the last role is played in the welding process. shield weight and convenience head-mounted mount. Although the lightest models look preferable in terms of comfort, but the polymer case does not have high strength.

Our review got the best welding masks. When selecting applicants, the following criteria were taken into account:

1. innovative design;

2. protection effectiveness;

3. price;

4. expert opinion;

5. user reviews.

Rating of the best welding masks

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best cheap welding masks	1	Interskol MS-400	1 790 ₽
	2	Fubag Optima 4-13 Visor	2 520 ₽
	3	RESANTA MS-1	1 460 ₽
	4	Foxweld Corundum 5895	1 289 ₽
The best welding masks for professionals	1	3M Speedglas 9100XX	-
	2	Fubag Optima 9-13	1 828 ₽
	3	Fubag ULTIMA 5-13 Panoramic	4 300 ₽ ₽
	4	ESAB Warrior Tech	8 000
	5	ROSOMZ HN12 Crystaline Standart FavoriT	7 316 ₽
	6	Aurora Sun-9 Max Expert	5 200 ₽
	7	Svarog AS-4001F	5 577 ₽
	8	BISON EXPERT 11079	8 039 ₽

Best cheap welding masks

Cheap welding masks are an indispensable eye and face protection for garage or home craftsmen. Some modern chameleons can be purchased at an affordable price. The experts selected several models.

Interskol MS-400

Rating: 4.8

The budget Interskol MS-400 mask has a whole set of useful properties for the welder. Experts assigned her first place in the rating for the ability to control the degree of darkening, ease of operation.The mask can be used both for manual welding and when working with a semiautomatic device. The light filter works fairly quickly (0.06 ms), reliably protecting the worker's eyes during welding. The design is powered by an alkaline battery, as well as by a photocell. Thanks to the combined power supply system provides stable operation of the filter.

The manufacturer completed the protective equipment with such options as splash protection, grinding mode, impact resistance, the presence of two sensors, the ability to install protective glass.

Fubag Optima 4-13 Visor

Rating: 4.7

The undisputed leader among the budget masks is the model Fubag Optima 4-13 Visor. It perfectly combines accessibility, quality and functionality. The device takes the second place in the rating, giving the leader a lower price, as well as in the absence of splash protection. The mask is working on batteries and photo cells, the light filter works very quickly (0.04 ms), and the degree of darkening can be smoothly adjusted in the range of 4-13 DIN. The manufacturer equipped the model with four sensors, thereby the light filter will work even if one or two of them are accidentally closed.

Among competitors, the mask is distinguished by the presence of a self-testing function, which is included to test the performance of the chameleon filters.

RESANTA MS-1

Rating: 4.7

Welding mask RESANTA MS-1 is a great option for home craftsmen. It is equipped with a chameleon with manual adjustment of the degree of darkening within 9-13 DIN. The model is somewhat inferior to the leaders of the rating in the speed of operation of the light filter (1 s). Can not boast the model and the size of the sight glass. The experts gave her only the third place ranking. The mask reliably protects the worker’s eyes from infrared rays and ultraviolet radiation. The device is powered by conventional and solar batteries.

Users mark the stylish appearance of the welding mask. It is quite light (490 g) and easy to use. Additionally, you can install a protective glass.

Foxweld Corundum 5895

Rating: 4.6

The easiest (370 g) and budget welding mask in our rating was the Foxweld Corundum 5895 model. The compact chameleon provides shading within 9-13 DIN. The device failed to rise above for several reasons. The manufacturer minimally completed his product, there are no such useful functions as grinding mode or the ability to install protective glass. Although the degree of dimming and adjustable, but the operation occurs in jumps. But the mask is made of impact-resistant materials, and the response rate of the light filter is quite fast (0.1 ms).

The device is powered from both the solar battery and the built-in battery. To detect the electric arc, the manufacturer completed the mask with two sensors.

The best welding masks for professionals

Professional welders have to work in a mask throughout the shift. Therefore, the price fades into the background, giving way to such qualities as protection efficiency and comfort. The attention of experts attracted the following models.

3M Speedglas 9100XX

Rating: 4.9

The most comfortable environment during welding is provided by the 3M Speedglas 9100XX mask. This device is made with all the latest advances in this area. Experts highly appreciated the rich functional content, giving the model a palm.The shield is equipped with a convenient fixing system, a light filter with a dimming of 0.1 ms, light indication of modes. There are options such as changing the filter, installing protective glass and dioptric lenses. The mask is suitable not only when working with arc welding, but also when conducting gas welding operations.

Users note the low weight of the shield (450 g), which allows you to work for a long time without fatigue. The battery is used as power source.

Fubag Optima 9-13

Rating: 4.8

High demand in the domestic market is noted for the welding mask Fubag Optima 9-13. One of the reasons for the popularity becomes an affordable price. At the same time, the budget shield has quite good technical parameters. First, it is a record dimming speed (0.03 ms). Further, experts note the combined power supply of the device from the solar battery and battery. The model is made of shockproof materials. Inferior mask leader only in functionality. It has a smaller size of the sight glass, a little more weight.

Professionals flattering about the external adjustment of the degree of dimming and response sensitivity. If necessary, make adjustments can not remove protective gloves.

Fubag ULTIMA 5-13 Panoramic

Rating: 4.8

Much more expensive is sold another model under the brand Fubag. Welding mask ULTIMA 5-13 Panoramic has a large viewing window, as well as a stylish body in 3D style. The manufacturer equipped its product with four optical arc sensors that provide timely blackout. And the response speed of the light filter is quite a bit inferior to the previous model (0.04 ms). The shield reliably protects the face of the welder from IR and UV radiation, thanks to adjustments it is possible to choose the optimal darkening and sensitivity. The chameleon is powered by two replaceable batteries and a solar battery.

The mask is popular with professionals for its rich functional equipment, convenient mounting system and low weight (510 g).

ESAB Warrior Tech

Rating: 4.7

The high price of the Swedish-Chinese product ESAB Warrior Tech did not allow the mask to get into the top three rankings. As for the technical aspects, the experts have no special complaints here. Chameleon is equipped with a smooth adjustment of the response of the filter within 9-13 DIN, and the speed of its operation is 0.08 ms. The shield effectively protects the welder's head from sparks and splashes of hot metal. The light filter copes with harmful radiation (IR, UV), which are formed during welding.

The welder mask has earned special praise for the adjustable headband and low weight (520 g). The flap can be fixed in 5 positions, thus achieving convenience and comfort.

ROSOMZ HN12 Crystaline Standart FavoriT

Rating: 4.7

In the most difficult conditions when performing welding work, the ROSOMZ NN12 Crystaline Standart FavoriT mask capable of helping out an employee. It withstands a large temperature difference, allowing you to engage in professional activities in the heat (+ 70 ° C), and in the cold (-20 ° C). Thanks to the use of the fireproof material SUPER TermotreK, you can not be afraid of splashes of molten metal. Experts included this model in the rating due to the effective protection of the welder against various negative impacts. The manufacturer has thoroughly thought out a headband mount RAPID, it can be customized to fit any head size.

Despite the combined food, the model could not claim a higher position due to the high price and limited functionality.

Aurora Sun-9 Max Expert

Rating: 4.6

Experts call the successful welding mask Aurora Sun-9 Max Expert a good novelty of 2017. She got into our rating thanks to an innovative approach to creating a block of light filters. Compared to the old models, a whole range of indicators has been improved, starting with the uniformity of darkening and ending with a wide range of transparency (3-13 DIN). It is worth noting the high response speed of the filter (0.04 ms). The manufacturer has provided the ability to integrate the mask with a respirator or construction helmet.

The liquid-crystal light filter effectively detains harmful radiations from a wide range of weldings. For the timeliness of the filter response are 4 sensors.

Svarog AS-4001F

Rating: 4.5

A good overview of the welder provides mask Svarog AS-4001F. For effective protection against IR and UV rays and resistance to high temperatures, experts included the model in our rating. The manufacturer has equipped the filter with LCD display. In the enlightened state, the degree of darkening reaches 4 DIN. Glass transparency can be adjusted smoothly within 9-13 DIN. The shield is slightly inferior to the leaders in such an indicator as the response speed of the light filter (0.1 ms). For the timeliness of the blackout are responsible 4 optical sensors.

When working in an unventilated room, you can connect an air supply device to the mask. Convenience when working add light indicators of battery charge, as well as the option to dim the flash.

BISON EXPERT 11079

Rating: 4.4

Looks worthy against the background of imported welding masks domestic development of BISON EXPERT 11079. This is a light, heat-resistant and durable product made of special polymer. A light filter can be configured to a specific blackout within 9-13 DIN. Experts noted its high response rate of 0.04 ms. Mask fastening is easily adjustable for any head. Reaching higher places in the rating panel did not give a modest size of the viewing window, the fear of low temperature. And the price of the product is quite high.

The weight of the welding mask is 560 g, and the device is powered by two lithium batteries and a solar battery.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.