What is the difference between different welding masks

What is the difference between different welding masks

Welding mask is an important personal protective equipment in welding operations, mainly used to protect the welder's face and eyes from the strong light, ultraviolet, infrared and splash caused by the welding process. Common welding masks on the market mainly include several types of handheld, head-worn and automatic dimming welding masks. This analysis will compare these masks in detail from the aspects of structure, function and use scenario.

During the epidemic, the correct way to wear masks is very important, and the National Health Commission pointed out that it is necessary to carry out air tightness checks when wearing masks. While wearing the mask, pay attention to adjust the position of the head and ears, if the gas is exposed from both sides of the mask, it is necessary to further adjust the position of the head and ears. In addition, the correct wearing procedures for different types of masks are also different, including medical surgical masks, protective masks, head masks and ear masks. When wearing the mask and removing the mask, you should also follow the correct method, do not use one hand to pinch the nose clip, you should press the pen clip with both hands.

Handheld welding mask

Structural features: The mask plate and handle are mainly made of high temperature resistant materials.

Functional limitations: It can only protect the eyes from strong light damage, and has insufficient protection against ultraviolet and infrared rays during the welding process, and requires one hand to operate, which may affect the welding quality. Suitable for non-professionals or simple welding operations.

Head-mounted welding mask

Structural features: Through the headband fixed, free hands, can be more flexible welding operations.

Functional advantages: Provides better face and eye protection, a wide field of view, suitable for long time and high intensity welding operations. Suitable for long welding operations, such as factory production lines.

Automatic dimming welding mask

Structural features: built-in sensor, can automatically adjust the degree of filtering according to the intensity of welding light.

Functional advantages: Provides a higher level of protection, can effectively filter ultraviolet, infrared, reduce the welding process of light damage, improve welding quality and efficiency. It is suitable for occasions with high requirements on welding quality, such as precision welding.

The selection of welding masks should be based on the specific needs and environment of the welding job, taking into account factors such as comfort, protection and ease of operation. For example, automatic dimming welding masks are more popular in most professional welding applications because of their excellent protection and convenience. The hand-held welding mask is suitable for informal welding operations or emergency use because of its simplicity.