Job
Protection Product Chart
While
this chart provides general recommendations as to which product
types are to be used in welding protection it should be used as
a general guide only and not a mandatory prescription. Each application
should always be considered on its own merit since there are usually
many variables that must be taken into account. In general, however,
this chart follows the recommendations of the American National
Standards Institute. |
| |
Construction
Mining and Foresty |
Electrical
Welding |
Gas
Welding and Cutting |
Laboratory
Metals |
Overhead |
| Welding
Helmets |
YES |
YES |
|
YES |
YES |
| Welding,
Cutting and Grinding Goggles |
YES |
|
YES |
YES |
|
| Welding
Curtains/Screens |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
|
|
Shade
Selection Charts |
| Operation |
Arc
Current |
Minimum
Shade |
Suggested
Shade |
| Shielded
Metal Arc Welding |
<60
60-160
160-250
250-550 |
7
8
10
11 |
—
10
12
14 |
| Gas
Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding |
<60
60-160
160-250
250-550 |
7
10
10
10 |
—
11
12
14 |
| Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding |
<150
150-500 |
8
8 |
10
12 |
| Air
Carbon Arc Cutting |
<500
500-1000 |
10
11 |
12
14 |
| Plasma
Arc Welding |
<20
20-100
100-400
400-800
|
6
8
10
11 |
6
to 8
10
12
14 |
|
| Operation |
Arc
Current |
Minimum
Shade |
Suggested
Shade |
| Plasma
Arc Cutting |
|
|
|
| |
<300
300-400
400-800 |
8
9
10 |
9
12
14 |
| Torch
Brazing |
— |
— |
3
or 4 |
| Torch
Soldering |
— |
— |
2 |
| Carbon
Arc Welding |
— |
— |
14 |
Gas
Welding
|
|
|
|
Light
Medium
Heavy |
<3.2
3.2-12.7
>12.7 |
—
—
— |
4
or 5
5 or 6
6 or 8 |
| Oxygen
Cutting |
|
|
|
Light
Medium
Heavy |
<25
25-150
>150 |
—
—
— |
3
or 4
4 or 5
5 or 6 |
|
| Operation |
Protectors |
Typical
Filter Lens Shade |
| Electric
Arc |
Welding
Helmet, Hand Shield |
10
to 14 |
| Gas |
Welding
Goggle, Faceshield, Helmet, Hand Shield |
4
to 8 |
| Cutting |
Welding
Goggle, Faceshield, Helmet, Hand Shield |
3
to 6 |
| Torch
Brazing |
Welding
Goggle, Faceshield, Helmet, Hand Shield |
3
to 4 |
| Torch
Soldering |
Welding
Spectacles, Faceshield |
1.5
to 3 |
|
Metric
Conversion Chart |
| Inches |
Centimeters |
| 2"
x 4 1/4" |
(5.08
cm x 10.80 cm) |
| 4
1/2" x 5 1/4" |
(11.43
cm x 13.34 cm) |
| 2.6"
x 4 1/4" |
(6.60
cm x 10.80 cm) |
|
Refer
to ANSI/ASC Z49.1-88 Standard for additional information. Standard
can be obtained by writing to: American Welding Society, 550 N.W.
LeJuene Road, Miami, Florida 33135.
(ANSI)
American National Standards Institute and (ASC) Accredited Standards
Committee
Warning:
All welding helmets and faceshields must be worn with spectacles
and/or goggles. These charts are not intended to be the user's
sole reference in the selection of eye and face protectors.
Refer
to ANSIZ87.1-1989 Standard for additional information. Standard
can be obtained by writing to: ANSI, 1430 Broadway, New York,
NY 10018. |
| Copyright
© 1999 Sellstrom. All rights reserved. This information is
provided “as is”, in the form of an informational guide,
and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance. Due
to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can affect
a product’s performance, Calolympic Safety disclaims all warranties
(expressed and implied) as to any product’s performance or
any information provided. |
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