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1006.650 Optrel Vegaview 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, with Hard Hat - Shade 8 - 12
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    Optrel Vegaview 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, with Hard Hat - Shade 8 - 12
    1006.650

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    The Vegaview 2.5 opens up a whole new visual experience to you in light state. The much brighter view of your working environment increases safety and efficiency in the workplace.

    Thanks to Optrel’s latest optic technology, you can enjoy a detailed and true-colour view of the welding process at shade levels 8-12.

    Bright. Brighter. Vegaview.

    The Optrel Vegaview 2.5 lets the welder's most desired wish come true: a bright view. Its unrivalled brightest ADF view with shade level 2.5 - Vegaview 2.5 improves the visibility of welders' environment by 400%! Compared with traditional auto-darkening welding helmets, Vegaview 2.5 sets the world record in the light state!

    Thanks to a special UV/IR filter, the Vegaview 2.5 offers a real colour experience never seen before and finally brings colour into the world of welding.

    Weighing only 482g (17oz), the Vegaview 2.5 is one of the lightest auto-­darkening welding helmets available. Its ergonomic design minimises strain on the head and neck, ensuring comfort throughout the workday. 

    Fields of Application:

    • Electrode Welding (Stick Welding, SMAW)
    • MIG/MAG (GMAW)
    • GMAW High melting rate process
    • Flux Cored Wire Welding
    • TIG Welding (GTAW)
    • Plasma Arc Welding
    • Micro Plasma Arc Welding
    • Plasma Cutting
    • Gas Welding
    • Grinding

    The Vegaview 2.5 is perfectly combined with the Optrel e3000 PAPR respiratory system. Its integrated high-performance particle filter (TH3) protects welders against smoke, aerosols, and dust. 

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    Start with the job rather than the name on the machine. Work out the process, the material and thickness, how often you will weld and where the work will be done, then compare the specifications of equipment that suits. Most established makers build good equipment, and the real differences tend to be in features, build quality, ease of use and the support behind the product.

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