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3M Speedglas Product Selection Guide

3M Speedglas Product Selection Guide

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Overview: This document serves as a comprehensive guide on 3M™ Speedglas™ welding helmets and accessories, detailing specifications, applications, and features of various models. It covers Auto Darkening Filters (ADF), helmet designs, and respiratory protection systems.

Specifications: The guide outlines different models of Speedglas™ helmets, including the 100 Series, Super Light (SL), and 9100 Series. Each model is described with features such as variable or single shade ADF, viewing area dimensions, battery life, and weight. The 9100 Series includes advanced features like a built-in mag plate holder and multiple dark shades.

Applications: Helmets are categorized based on their suitability for welding processes like MMAW, MIG/MAG, TIG, and plasma cutting. Recommendations are provided for each model, indicating optimal use cases from occasional welders to professional environments.

Features: Key features include superior optics, automatic on/off switching, and ergonomic headbands for comfort. The 9100 Series is noted for its innovative head suspension system that enhances stability and reduces pressure on the head.

Respiratory Protection: The document details the integration of helmets with 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) and Fresh-air III Supplied Air Regulators, offering enhanced respiratory protection. Options for air-cooling and heating valves are also available.

Accessories: A range of accessories is available, including protection plates, magnifying lens holders, and head covers. Part numbers and SKUs for ordering are listed.

Recommendations: The guide emphasizes selecting the right helmet and ADF combination for specific welding tasks to ensure optimal protection and performance. It highlights the availability of educational resources for welding safety.

Specifications and Design Features:

Product controls are fragile and susceptible to moisture and particle infiltration.
Excessive wiring and circuitry components increase the risk of signal interference and connection failure.
Spray-coated or unprotected circuit board components are vulnerable to contamination.
The standard 4.5” x 5.25” format limits protection for the glass filter from impact or twisting.
Basic electronics may struggle to detect certain arc welding processes.
Un-bonded filter elements reduce optical clarity and durability.
Non-replaceable batteries lead to non-functional lenses once depleted.

Enhanced Features:

Filter elements are bonded with optical adhesive for minimal distortion and maximum strength.
A custom, multi-function programmed logic chip reduces components and increases reliability.
Sensors mounted on the circuit board minimize electromagnetic noise interference, enhancing low amp arc detection.
Silicone coating protects critical components.
All models feature replaceable batteries.
A sealed button membrane protects digital controls and reduces sweat and liquid infiltration.

Usage and Safety Recommendations:

Respirators help protect against certain airborne contaminants. Users must read and understand the User Instructions provided with the product packaging.
A written respiratory protection program must be implemented, meeting OSHA 1910.134 requirements, including training, fit testing, and medical evaluation.
In Canada, CSA standards Z94.4 requirements must be met.
Misuse may result in sickness or death. For proper use, refer to packaging instructions, supervisor, or contact 3M Technical Service.
The product is designed to protect the wearer’s eyes and face from harmful radiation, sparks, and spatter from welding processes.
Products must be used by qualified individuals trained in their use and maintenance.
Always wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety spectacles in addition to any welding helmet.

Contact Information:

For a complete listing of related products, spare parts, and accessories, contact your 3M Sales Representative, Distributor, or Technical Service.
Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
Customer Service: 1-800-328-1667

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3M™ Speedglas™ Selection Guide Select the Speedglas™ helmet and Auto Darkening Filter (ADF) combination that's right for you. quick welding tasks Adflo™ PAPR or the 3M™ Fresh-air I All Premium helmets are compatible with of any of the three Speedglas ADFs of differing sizes: 9100V, 9100X, 91OOXX professional welder in mind Optimal respiratory protection and comfort for increased productivity Superior optics Known for their outstanding optical quality and performance, 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto Darkening Filters assure uniform shading and minimal distortion across the entire filter viewing area. Our wide selection of filters offers options for nearly all welding processes and unique welding needs. Speedglas™ ADF Application Guide

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available with either from the 100S-10 with a dark shade of 10 or the 100S-11 with a dark shade of 11. Part number Dark state Light state Switching speed UV/IR Protection Viewing area (approx.) Battery life (approx.) Weight (complete assembly Black -15, with graphics -16 (same for all three filters) Speedglas™ Super Light (SL) ADF welding tasks. Its superb arc detection is ideal for specialty Part number Weight (complete assembly) Dark state Light state Switching speed UV/IR Protection Viewing area (approx.) Battery life (approx.) come in three different sizes r than any other Speedglas™ " welding...

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Speedglas™ 100 Series Perfect for hobby welders, farmers, and do-it-yourselfers, as well as maintenance and construction workers, these helmets provide state-of-the-art eye and face protection while allowing wearers to express their personality with several unique graphic designs. All 100 Series graphic helmets come with a variable shade ADF (100V, Shades 8-12). The black helmet is available with variable shades 8-12, or with two different single shade ADF options (100F - shade 10 or 11). Boneyard Ice Hot Trojan Warrior Razor Dragon Aces High Blazed Xterminator Raging Skull Black American Pride...

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Speedglas™ Super Light (SL) At a mere 13 ounces, including the filter, the SL is lighter than any other Speedglas helmet. It is also the narrowest helmet, making it ideal for welding in very tight spaces. Grab & go— a motion sensor automatically turns ON the welding filter when you SL with ADF 05-0013-41 pick up the helmet, making this helmet ideal for quick welding tasks. sLheimetoniy(noADF) 05-0013-00 The 9100 is designed for optimal comfort and protection. The radical technology behind the highly adjustable 9100 head suspension fundamentally changes not only how you wear the helmet, but also...

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The 9100 FX includes an innovative wide-view grinding visor to give welders and all-in-one solution for more flexibility and precision. The exceptionally clear and large (8" X 4.25") visor offers a greater field of view in all directions, while a smooth flip-up pivot mechanism assures effortless transition from welding to grinding modes. The 9100 FX 9iooFXwith9ioovADF oe-oeoo-iosw comes standard with Shade 5 SideWmdows and a top-of-head head spark and spatter cover. 9100FXhelmetonly(noADF) 06-oioo-oosw The 9100-Air and FX-Air combine the features of standalone helmets, 9100 and 9100 FX, with...

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3M™ Air Sources for Speedglas™ Helmets from the blower unit via breathing tube to the headtop. The system creates a positive pressure, which together with the faceseal helps prevent particles and other contaminants from entering the helmet. This system can be used with Speedgals™ 9100-Air and 9100 FX-Air helmets, and is an ideal solution where powered air respiratory protection is desired. All Speedglas™ Breathing Tubes feature the innovative 3M™ Quick Release Swivel (QRS) Connection, to allow for a quick connection and minimize loops and kinks. 3M™ Fresh-Air III Supplied Air Systems Two supplied...

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Welding Safety Education We are committed to welding safety through creating top quality protective equipment as well as providing you with resources for welding safety education. A specially created online portal contains a collection of welding safety education and training materials. This site was created with welding instructors and students in mind, and gives you access to customized training materials, complete with videos and ready-to-use presentations on: • Hearing protection • Respiratory protection • Welding Hazards • Auto Darkening Filters • Welding Productivity Tips Outside Protection...

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3M™ Speedglas ™ Quality: An Inside Look Speedglas Circuit Board Filter elements are bonded with optical adhesive for minimum Custom, multi-function programmed logic chip increases reliability. Sensors mounted on circuit board minimize electro- magnetic noise interference Silicone coating protects critical Sealed button membrane protects digital controls and reduces sweat and liquid Other Circuit Boards Analog controls are fragile and prone to moisture and particle Excessive wiring and circuitry potential for signal interference Spray coated or unprotected circuit board components are leaves little...

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3M Speedglas Product Selection Guide

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