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The intensity of a welding arc will vary by the type of welder and amperage setting. To determine at which shade your eyes will be most comfortable, check the amperage range of the welder and choose a helmet with a fixed or variable shade lens.
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| Light Duty | Mid-Range | Professional Grade | ||||||
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| XFS Auto-Darkening Fixed Shade |
XVS Auto-Darkening Variable Shade |
XVP Auto-Darkening Variable Shade |
Prowler Largest View Area |
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| Darkness Shade | Fixed #10 (Light State #3) |
Adjustable #9-#12 (Light State #4) |
Adjustable #9-#13 (Light State #4) |
Adjustable #9-#13 (Light State #4) |
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| Reaction Time | 1/3,600 second | 1/12,000 second | 1/16,000 second | 1/20,000 second | ||||
| Recommended Welding Processes |  Stick |
 MIG |
 Flux Cored |
Stick MIG Flux Cored |
Stick MIG Flux Cored |
 TIG |
Stick MIG Flux Cored |
TIG |
| Max Weld Amps for Lens Shade | Up to 90 Amp | Up to 180 Amp | Up to 175 Amp | Up to 300 Amp | Up to 300 Amp | 50-150 Amp | Up to 300 Amp | 50-150 Amp |
| Power | Solar-powered lens & non-replaceable lithium battery | Battery powered with solar-assist & 2 replaceable AAA batteries | Battery powered with solar-assist replaceable lithium battery | Battery powered with solar-assist replaceable lithium battery | ||||
| Safety Certifications | ANSI Z87.1-2003, CSA/CE standards | ANSI Z87.1-2003, CSA/CE standards | ANSI Z87.1-2003, DIN/CSA/TUV/CE standards | ANSI Z87.1-2003, DIN/CSA/TUV/CE standards | ||||
| Lens Technology | LCD lens with solar-charging panel, 100% ultraviolet & infrared protection. | |||||||
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The Prowler Helmet features an additional 2 sensors for a total of 4 | ||||||
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indicates upgrade from previous
| Standard Fixed-Shade Non-Auto Darkening Helmets | ||||
| Darkness Shade | #10 Fixed |
#7702572 x 4-1/4" |
#7702644-1/2 x 5-1/4" |
#7700034-1/2 x 5-1/4" |
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