A welding helmet or welding mask is a must-have personal protective equipment (PPE) for any welder. The welding helmet gives the welder proper eye and face protection against sparks, heat and burns, ultraviolet radiation, and infrared and bright lights.

How dark should my welding helmet be?

Choose your welding filter darkness based on the electric current you are using. Usually, in stick welding, the shade number is selected between 9 and 14, in MIG welding between 10 and 14, and in IG welding between 9 and 14.

Please refer to our Welding Safety catalogue for more detailed instructions on selecting the welding filter’s shade number for arc welding.

What do the welding shade numbers mean?

The shade number tells how dark the welding filter is. The bigger the number, the darker the filter is. Usually, in welding, the darkest shade number used is Din 13 but in some filter models, it can be Din 15.

What happens if you weld without eye protection?

If your eyes are exposed to bright lights and ultraviolet radiation during welding, your eyesight may damage permanently. Even a short exposure can cause the surface of the eye to burn, causing so-called ‘arc eye’ or ‘flash burn’. Ultraviolet and infrared radiation and visible elements, such as hot spatters, can damage the eyes and burn unprotected skin.

What is the minimum shade value when arc welding?

In arc welding, Din 8 is usually the lowest shade. The recommended shade number depends very much on the selected current of the welding arc and the basic material to be welded. Bright materials such as stainless steel or aluminum reflect more light so the shade number needs to be a little higher than in mild steel welding.

How should a welding helmet fit?

The welding helmet should fit so that it feels comfortable to use. By adjusting the helmet to as low to the user’s nose as possible you can achieve the best weight balance experience. When you balance the welding helmet as well as possible, the user's neck does not get as tired as if it was adjusted far from the nose.

What are the main hazards when welding?

Welding can expose you to several hazards, but most risks can be minimized by using proper welding safety equipment.

The most common welding hazards are:

ultraviolet and infrared radiation
hot spatters and heat
exposure to toxic welding fumes and gases
electric shock.

Always wear proper personal protective equipment such as a welding helmet or a welding respirator, welding gloves, and clothing that fully covers your body.

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Designed for multifunctional use where the face and eyes need protection, the Zeta helmets provide excellent work experience for welding, grinding, inspection, and cutting processes. The Zeta product range includes four lightweight, narrow stand-alone helmet models equipped with the most advanced auto-darkening filter for welding or a wide visor for grinding.

Lightweight and well-balanced
The Zeta helmet's shell construction is strong but lightweight, which helps to relieve the strain on the neck and shoulders.

Integrated LED work lights
The integrated battery-powered LED work lights available for Zeta W200x welding helmets and G200x grinding helmets are a unique Kemppi feature.

Advanced vision features
The Zeta welding helmet ADF SA60Z has a significantly large viewing area, and the Zeta grinding helmet has a large visor with a 180° horizontal view. The ADF is an improved version with VISION+ technology.

Smooth surface, improved hygiene
The completely smooth inner surface of the Zeta helmet makes it easy to clean and maintain proper hygiene.

Benefits

Suitable for welding, grinding, inspecting and cutting
Wide visor for grinding (G200), the advanced ADF SA60Z for welding (W200)
ADF SA60Z featuring shade choices 2,5/5/8-12 (Zeta W200, W200x)
ADF SA60Z VISION+ technology featuring 110 mm x 60 mm viewing area (Zeta W200, W200x)
Large 200 mm high grinding visor with 180° horizontal view (Zeta G200, G200x)
Lightweight and well-balanced design improve the work ergonomics
The integrated LED work lights with manual or automatic on/off function. A fully charged LED work light on manual ON mode last a full working day (Zeta G200x, W200x)
Smooth inner surface enables improved hygiene
Zeta G200 and G200x are certified by EN 166 with medium energy impact B
Zeta W200 and W200x are certified by EN 175 with medium energy impact B

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LIGHTWEIGHT AND WELL-BALANCED

A balanced design and lightweight shell reduce neck strain and improves work ergonomics.

TOP-OF-THE-LINE VISION FEATURES

Large grinding visor, advanced ADF with a large viewing area. Advanced VISION+ technology.

INTEGRATED LED WORK LIGHTS

The integrated LED work lights give an extra boost for your workday.

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Features

Good balance - improved work accuracy

The well-balanced, narrow-shaped design with the perfect weight distribution offers extra comfort and endurance resulting into better work accuracy.

Integrated work lights light up your day

The automatic function automatically turns off the working lights when working in bright lights. When the arc goes off, and when working in dim lighting, the work lights turn automatically on. An automatic OFF-function turns lights off if no movement is detected in approximately 13 minutes in both AUTO and ON modes and turns the lights on when motion is detected again.

Conveniently designed battery pack

The battery pack is located on the neck band, which further improves the balance of the helmet. The battery pack is easy to charge with the supplied USB charger and you can check the power level by simply pushing the button outside the shell.

Advanced vision features

Zeta welding helmet´s ADF has a large viewing area of 110 mm in width and 60 mm in height. The Zeta grinding helmet has a 200 mm high visor with a 180° horizontal view. The Zeta ADF is an improved version with VISION+ technology increasing the quality of vision and work accuracy. The ADF DIN 2.5 light-state means you can enjoy sharp colors and visibility through the filter when the welding arc is inactive.

Smooth surface, improved hygiene

Attention to the smallest details is a top priority for Kemppi. A prime example of this is smooth inner surface of Zeta helmets. It’s a simple yet vital solution that makes the Zeta helmet easy to clean - maintaining proper hygiene has never been easier.

Accessories

All Consumables Welding filters Other

SA 60Z ADF

Auto darkening welding filter for Zeta welding helmets featuring large viewing area o...

Auto darkening welding filter for Zeta welding helmets featuring large viewing area of 110 mm x 60 mm. Shade selection: 2,5/8-12.

Product code: 9873076

Universal leather neck protector

Protecting the neck and shoulders from welding spatter and grinding, the universal le...

Protecting the neck and shoulders from welding spatter and grinding, the universal leather neck protector can be used with all Kemppi personal protection equipment and the wider welding market.

Product code: SP015579

Headband

Headband for Zeta helmets

Product code: SP009023

Sweatband 2 pcs

Sweatband for Zeta helmet headband. Package of 2 pcs.

Product code: SP9873018

Comfort band padding 5 pcs

Neck band comfort padding for all Zeta models.

Product code: SP013231

Zeta Grinding visor

Zeta G Grinding visor clear. Package of 5 pcs.

Product code: SP022580

Tear-off film 10 pcs

Grinding visor protection film for Zeta grinding helmets. Package of 10 pcs.

Product code: SP024085

Zeta 200x LED light battery unit

4 Ah Li-Ion battery unit for Zeta G200x and W200x LED lights.

Product code: SP022617

Zeta Inner protection plate 5 pcs

Protection plate for Zeta welding helmets. Package of 5 pcs.

Product code: SP023221

Zeta Protection plate 5pcs

Protection plate for Zeta welding helmets. Package of 5 pcs.

Product code: SP022579

Magnifying lens holder

Magnifying lens holder for Zeta welding helmets.

Product code: SP023179

Magnifying lens 1.0x

Magnifying lens for Kemppi welding helmets. Optical power 1.00.

Product code: 9873260

Magnifying lens 1.5x

Magnifying lens for Kemppi welding helmets. Optical power 1.50.

Product code: 9873261

Magnifying lens 2.0x

Magnifying lens for Kemppi welding helmets. Optical power 2.00.

Product code: 9873262

Magnifying lens 2.5x

Magnifying lens for Kemppi welding helmets. Optical power 2.50.

Product code: 9873263

Helmet bag, small

Flame retardant carry-on bag for Zeta helmets.

Product code: SP023780

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