The NEW 3M Speedglas G5-01VC Heavy-Duty Respiratory Welding Helmet with Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR is here! Designed specifically for heavy-duty welding, this helmet combines the new feature-packed G5-01VC auto-darkening lens and flip-up grinding visor with heavy-duty powered air respiratory protection.
The G5-01VC auto-darkening lens features new Variable Colour technology, True-View, Bluetooth connectivity and a new shade 14 for high amperage welding. Plus, a massive 73x109mm viewing area!
• Heavy-Duty Adflo powered air respiratory protection
• New Variable Colour technology allows you to choose between colour tones in the dark state (natural, cool, warm)
• New shade 14 for high amperage, heavy-duty welding (shades 3,5,8-14)
• A massive 73 x 109mm viewing area
• Flip-up clear grinding visor (170 x 104mm)
• New two step dark-light recovery to minimise eye strain
• New Bluetooth connectivity for memory modes, shade and colour selection
• True-View optics for colour and contrast
• Made in Sweden with Auto-On
• Highest possible optical classification (1/1/1)
• Advanced TST (TIG Sensor Technology) down to industry leading 1 amp
• Required minimum protection factor of 50
• Revolutionary powered airflow delivery results in improved respiratory protection and comfort (AS/NZS1716)
• Two adjustable air flow settings 170/200 litres per minute
• Compliant with all relevant Australian & New Zealand standards.
The 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Welding Lens G5-01VC offers 3M™ Speedglas™ TrueView Technology in the light state with your choice of colour tone in the dark state. Control how you view your weld.
Imagine what more realistic-looking colours and details could do for you:
To provide better vision and more control of your weld puddle we now introduce 3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology: choose between natural (A), cool (B) or warm (C) tones for your dark state.
Dark state 8 at variable
colour level A
Dark state 8 at variable
colour level B
Dark state 8 at variable
color level C
For more control over your comfort, the innovative G5-01 helmet duct system lets you direct the airflow to either your face 1 your visor 2 or a combination of both.
You can even adjust the amount of air coming from the top outlet 3 vs. the two side outlets 4, or choose a blend of both.
All airflow adjustments can be made while you’re wearing the helmet, maintaining your eye, face and respiratory protection.
MMAW (Electrode) | ✔ |
MIG/MAG | ✔ |
TIG (>20A) | ✔ |
TIG (1A-20A) | ✔ |
Plasma (welding and cutting) | ✔ |
Risk of hidden arc | ✔ |
Tack welding | ✔ |
Grinding | ✔ |
Viewing area (Welding lens) | 73 X 109 mm |
Viewing area (grinding visor) | 170 X 104 mm |
3M™ Speedglas™ True-View Technology | Yes |
3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology | Yes |
Bluetooth enabled | Yes |
Battery lifetime | 1500 hours |
Classification | 1/1/1 |
Dark state | Shade 8-14 with Variable Colour |
Cut mode | Yes shade 5 |
Light state | Shade 3 with True-View Technology |
UV/IR Protection | Shade 14 (permanent) |
Auto ON | Yes |
Switching time, light -dark | 0.1 ms (+23° C) |
Memory mode | Yes, via mobile device app |
Delay (switching time, dark-light) | 50 – 1300 ms |
Two step recovery | Yes (shade 7) |
Number of sensors (arc detection) | 4 |
Standards Compliance (AS/NZS) | |
Eye Protection | AS/NZS1338.1 |
Face Protection | AS/NZS1337 (high impact) |
Powered Air Respiratory Protection | AS/NZS1716 / RMPF1 50 |
Supplied Air Respiratory Protection | AS/NZS1716 / RMPF1 100+ |
1) Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF): for mechanically and thermally generated particles. |