Why Choose Autodark over passive
                     Why Choose 
Autodark over 
passive
Introduction
 Welding helmets add protection to the professional and amateur 
welder of today. When you strike an arc the lens inside the 
helmet automatically adjusts to a shade 9 up to a shade 13. 
Some may adjust more than that, depending on the welding 
helmet you purchase. Welding hoods are another name for 
welding helmet
Why AutoDark
 Auto darkening hoods are safe because your hands are free and you do 
not have to constantly raise and lower your helmet.
 Auto darkening helmets are considered a high tech piece of equipment 
because of the engineering behind them. The welding helmets use a 
highly sensitive lens that are constructed of a series of liquid crystals 
they either pass or block light depending on the type of welding that you 
are doing.
 The lens blocks harmful UV and Inferred light radiation at all times so 
your eyes are protected all the time. Auto darkening helmets have a 
verity of settings to choose from consider the job at hand and adjust 
accordingly. You can also use your helmet for grinding and adding extra 
protection at the same time just because your primary job for your 
helmet is welding does not mean you can not use your welding helmet to 
grind also.
Why AutoDark
 The lens blocks harmful UV and Inferred light radiation at all 
times so your eyes are protected all the time. Auto darkening 
helmets have a verity of settings to choose from consider the job 
at hand and adjust accordingly. You can also use your helmet for 
grinding and adding extra protection at the same time just 
because your primary job for your helmet is welding does not 
mean you can not use your welding helmet to grind also.
 You should test autodark welding helmet ability before 
purchasing.
Why AutoDark
 Auto darkening helmets come in two different types: one is 
battery powered and the other is solar powered. Battery powered 
welding hoods are mainly used outside but you can use them 
inside as well Always make sure that your batteries are good. But 
on the other hand, solar powered welding helmets are more 
convenient because they do not require batteries.
 When purchasing welding hoods think about the types of welding 
you will be performing. Also consider the types of jobs you might 
encounter. Auto darkening helmets are a good investment and 
are safer to you compared to passive welding helmets when used 
properly.
How to Choose the Best Welding 
Helmet
 In the world of welding, welding helmets are the most important 
safety and protection equipment after welding gloves. A welding 
technician faces many risks that could cause eye problems, such 
as infrared, high intensity light and ultraviolet. Those factors 
could bring permanent retinal damage. That is why you as a 
welder need a welding helmet to protect your eyes.
How to Choose the Best Welding 
Helmet
 Welding helmets come with a variety of forms and sizes. Please choose the 
most comfortable and secure one if you decide to buy. You also need to 
consider the weight of the helmet. Choose the lightest welding mask you 
can find to support your work and ease your back and neck while welding. 
Picking up the light welding mask should not neglect durability factor. A 
strong and solid welding hood will certainly be needed.
 As technology grows, so it does with welding helmet. There are high-end 
auto darkening welding masks that will change their lens color darker 
within less than a second as the electric arc is flashed. Auto darkening 
welding masks are batteries and/or solar powered and even when the auto 
darkening filter is not active, they still have protection to keep your eyes 
from UV and infrared radiation. Generally auto darkening masks are more 
expensive than the regular ones. Regular masks commonly cost below $40.