Laser Welding Face Shields
The lens on these shields filters out harmful light to protect your eyes during traditional and laser welding. They meet ANSI Z136.1 specifications for laser safety. The curved design offers better peripheral vision than laser welding goggles and additional face protection from impact, sparks, and radiation. To meet ANSI Z87.1 standards for eye protection, wear these shields with compliant safety glasses. Customize the shield’s fit by twisting the easy-turn knob on the ratchet adjustment.
Visible light is the percentage of visible light that passes through the lens. The lower the percentage, the more light is blocked. Make sure enough light passes through to see your welding work clearly but not so much that it becomes dangerous.
Optical density indicates how much light a lens absorbs at a specific wavelength. The higher the density, the more UV, infrared, and visible light is blocked. Powerful lasers often require an optical density of 5 or higher.
Shade number indicates how much light is filtered by lenses. The higher the shade number, the darker and more protective the lens.
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| Visible Light | Optical Density | Shade No.  | Color | Material | Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Hat Size | Specifications Met | Each | |
Flip-Up Lens | |||||||||||
| 2% | 5 @ 850-2,700 nm 6 @ 190-400 nm 6 @ 9,000-11,000 nm 7 @ 1,000-2,500 nm 8 @ 1,200-2,450 nm | 5 | Green | Acrylic Plastic | 5 1/2" | 16 1/2" | 0.1" | 7-8 | ANSI Z136.1 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| 18% | 5 @ 870-1,200 nm 6 @ 190-400 nm 6 @ 1,000-1,100 nm 6 @ 9,000-11,000 nm 7 @ 1,020-1,100 nm | 3 | Green | Acrylic Plastic | 5 1/2" | 16 1/2" | 0.1" | 7-8 | ANSI Z136.1 | 00000000 | 000000 |