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Klutch 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode — Blue Flame

Item# 48740
Klutch 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode — Blue Flame
Klutch 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode — Blue Flame

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Klutch 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode — Blue Flame

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  • Solar-powered auto-darkening lens with 2 replaceable AAA batteries
  • 2 independent arc sensors
  • Variable shades 9–13 auto-darkening with sensitivity and delay adjustment
  • Adjustable ratcheting headgear with replaceable sweatband
  • Stylized flame graphics

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Product Summary

This Klutch® 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode is a lightweight, solar-powered high-impact nylon helmet that's designed for both welding and grinding applications. A large 3.86in. x 1.73in. viewing area allows you to see more of the workpiece at once. The lightning fast 1/25,000-second switch time automatically darkens the lens the instant you start welding. Plus, the helmet acts as a protective shield when grinding by preventing the lens from darkening. Packed with a host of features comparable to the leading brands at a fraction of the cost.

What's Included

  • (1) Helmet
  • (1) Extra front cover lens
  • (2) AAA Batteries

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Features + Benefits

  • Solar-powered auto-darkening lens with 2 replaceable AAA batteries
  • 2 independent arc sensors
  • Variable shades 9–13 auto-darkening with sensitivity and delay adjustment
  • Adjustable ratcheting headgear with replaceable sweatband
  • Stylized flame graphics
  • Includes extra lens, AAA batteries and low-battery alarm

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

48740

Brand

Klutch

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months limited parts / No labor

Ship Weight

2.0 LB

Auto Darkening

Yes

Switch Time

1/25,000 sec.

Grind Mode

Yes

Variable Shades

Yes

Viewing Area

6.68 in²
AttributeSpecification

Adjustable Fit

Yes

Viewing Area Height

1.73 in

Viewing Area Width

3.86 in

UV/IR Coated Lens

Yes

Adjustable Sensitivity

Yes

Battery Included

Yes

ANSI Approved

Yes

CSE/CE Standard

Yes

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  1. would this helmet be good for a welding student?

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. PERFECT

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    2. Absolutely. The only place I would think twice about using this were if I needed to do a LOT of overhead work or if I needed it to offer any impact protection. For a student in a shop setting, this is a great product.

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    3. According to my kid, this is exactly what they use for their "good" helmets in his high school metals class.

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    4. This helmet would be a good choice for welders of all skill levels, and can handle many different welding processes.

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    5. Yes. I bought this a few months ago when I was trying to improve my welding. I was using a standard helment non auto darkening before. I also added a diopter (cheater lens) so that I could see the end of my wire better. Good helmet for the price.

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  2. Can you wear glasses/corrective lens when using helmet

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. YES

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    2. Yep

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    3. Absolutely,plenty of room inside

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    4. It is possible to wear glasses or contacts when using this welding helmet.

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  3. Can you use cheater lenses with this helmet?

    Originally posted on Klutch 700 Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode — Matte Gray Metal

    1. I do believe so I didn't try it but used with regular prescription glasses.

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    2. yes

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    3. Cheater/magnifier lenses can be used with this welding helmet. Click the links below to view compatible magnifier lenses.

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  4. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode

    could i get replaceable len's for this helmet??

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. YES

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    2. I'm pretty sure Northern sells replaceable lenses for it. It also comes with an extra.

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    3. There is a replacement lens kit available. The item number is listed below.

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  5. can you use any rechargeable battery or is their a specific one?

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. This helmet uses 2 AAA batteries. You can use rechargeables if you choose, or conventional non-rechargeables. Batteries are easy to replace.

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    2. I am using standard alkaline in mine with no issues what so ever, more dependable than NI-CAD or NIHM as they loose a lot of charge when sitting between uses.

      The way this helmet works is that it starts and functions from the batteries until there is enough power in the solar cell to operate the helmet, which is all of the time outdoors and any time you are laying a bead, Then that takes over. It isn't really a "charging" circuit.

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    3. The helmet does require 2 AAA Alkaline batteries or rechargeable Alkaline batteries.

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  6. Can magnification lens be added

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. yes

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    2. A magnifying lens can be added to this helmet.

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  7. Where is it made...???

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. China

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    2. The helmet is made in China.

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  8. Does this helmet meet ANSI Z87.1 -2003 or ANSI Z87+ specifications

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. Yes

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    2. Yes. This helmet is approved for and meets ANSI Z87.1 specifications.

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  9. Is this helmet suitable for acetylene welding?

    Is the grinding mode #5 or darker?

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. The grinding mode turns off the auto darkening so you will be looking through the light green shade but I don't know what the shade level is. It is too dark for me to use with grinding so I replace it with a clear shield. I use it with my plasma cutter on grinding mode and it works great.

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    2. This helmet is suitable for acetylene welding. The shade number on the grinding mode is a fixed 3.5.

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  10. does the welding shield have a bracket to install a cheater lens in welding helmet

    Originally posted on Please see replacement item#s 48739 or 48740. Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Grind Mode - Black with Flames

    1. No bracket for a cheater lens. I wear cheater glasses under the hood, though.

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    2. The Northern Industrial Welders Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet does not have a bracket or groove built in to accommodate a cheater lens.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

24 months limited parts / No labor

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