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Optrel Crystal 2.0 PAPR Welding Helmet
4441.900

Name: Optrel Crystal 2.0 PAPR Welding Helmet
SKU: 4441.900
Price: 526.00 GBP

£526.00 EX VAT

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You won't believe your eyes!

The Optrel Crystal 2.0 auto-darkening welding hood features a shade 2.0 light state unmatched for colour and clarity. The Crystal 2.0 lens has fully automatic shade 4 to 12 arc brightness detection with a Twilight feature to gradually bring the lens back into the light state from the welding state, reducing eye strain. Optrel's Autopilot automatically adjusts the shade level based on the brightness of the arc or flame. The auto-dark lens can also be operated in fully manual mode with infinite shade adjustment between shades 4 and 12 for a custom arc view.

The Crystal 2.0 welding helmet also has improved True Colour technology, which allows for realistic colour perception in light or dark states. It scores a perfect 1 rating for optical class, scattered light, homogeneity and angular dependence. The Crystal 2.0 has external controls to switch quickly and easily from weld to grind mode and back again. Delay and sensitivity can also be controlled using the external knobs.

PAPR System Not Included - shell only!

Brochures & Manuals

BROCHURES & MANUALS

Optrel Crystal Manual

Optrel Crystal 2.0 with e3000 System Parts FAQs

Spares for one maker's powered-air welding helmet and earlier-generation blower system: headbands, fixings, repair sets, filters and protective extras.

How do I tell which spares suit my helmet and blower generation?

Use the labels on the helmet and the blower unit and the manual that came with them. Makers often change blower, battery and filter designs between generations, so parts that look alike may not be interchangeable. A part number on the old part, or in the manual's parts list, is the surest match.

HSE guidance says to follow the manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and, ideally, to source replacement parts from the original manufacturer so the equipment keeps performing as intended. A part the maker does not list for your system may not give the protection intended. If you are unsure, our team can help you check before you order.

What does an odour or carbon filter add to a particle filter?

An odour filter, usually activated carbon, is fitted as an add-on to reduce smells and some irritants. It does not replace the particle filter, which is what catches fume and dust. HSE notes that gases such as ozone, especially from TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminium, and nitrogen oxides from arc welding can irritate the airways.

Makers generally describe carbon add-ons as being for nuisance odours rather than a rated gas protection, so check the manual for what yours is intended for. If gases are a real concern on your jobs, your risk assessment decides what filtration you need. Do not wait for a smell to tell you a filter has failed.

Why use head and neck protection with a welding helmet?

HSE says welders' skin can be exposed to ultraviolet radiation, with sunburn-like reddening the commonest result, so covering the neck and the gaps around the helmet helps. A leather or flame-resistant head and neck cover also helps against spatter and sparks.

It must suit your helmet. Some covers are not suitable for every helmet or powered-air configuration, so read the part description and manual and confirm it does not block airflow, the seal or the hose connection. Check it regularly and replace it if it is scorched, hardened or split.

How do I choose the strength of a magnifying lens?

A magnifying lens, sometimes called a cheater lens, fits inside the helmet for close or fine work. Its strength is in dioptres, and a higher number gives more magnification. Pick enough to see the weld clearly without straining your eyes, since too strong a lens can make your work harder to judge.

If you wear glasses, discuss it with an optician as the lens works alongside your correction. Check the lens size and mounting suit your helmet and filter, keep it clean and replace it when scratched. Starting with a lower strength is usually the safer way to find what suits you.

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