3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet 9100XXi Air with Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR (Each)

This kit pairs the 3M Speedglas 9100XXi Air auto-darkening welding helmet with the Heavy-Duty Adflo powered air purifying respirator (PAPR), giving welders eye, face and respiratory protection in one system. The large 73 x 107 mm auto-darkening lens is joined by two shade 5 SideWindows that show peripheral hazards such as beams, obstacles and other workers, with shade 13 UV protection.

Welding lens

• Optical classification 1/1/1 with TrueView, compliant with AS/NZS 1338.1
• Light state shade 3; dark shades 5, 8 and 9 to 13
• Arc detection down to 1 amp, with a centre sensor for TIG
• Switching time 0.1 ms (+23°C); dark-to-light delay 40 to 800 ms
• Modes for welding, cutting, grinding and tacking, indoors or out, including a hidden-arc mode
• External grind button, plus memory settings to switch between your most-used setups
• Auto-On: ready to weld at your last setting
• Silver front reflects heat; built-in holder for magnifying lenses
• Head harness with two crown straps and a ratchet

Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR

• Heavy-duty lithium-ion battery: about 1 hour to 80% charge and 5.5 hours to full; runs about 12 to 14 hours depending on conditions
• Constant airflow of 170 L/min, with a 200 L/min boost for hot, humid jobs
• Required minimum protection factor of 50; conforms to AS/NZS 1716
• With the right Adflo filters, protects against both particles and gases
• Indicators show when to change filters and charge the battery
• Slim, light, body-worn unit for full mobility in tight spaces
• Self-adjusting Quick Release Swivel (QRS) breathing tube connects and releases with one hand

Standards

Eye protection AS/NZS 1338.1; high-impact face protection AS/NZS 1337.1; respiratory protection AS/NZS 1716.

Note: this is not a safety helmet (no hard hat), and it has no comfort exhaust vents because it seals under positive pressure.