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1006.680 Optrel Sphere X 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
  • 1006.680 Optrel Sphere X 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
  • 1006.680 Optrel Sphere X 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
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Optrel Sphere X 2.5 Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
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The further development of the popular Sphere series combines classic design with the technical innovations of the modern Optrel helmet series for a clear and colour-realistic view of the weld pool with full protection.

With an eye to the future, Optrel Sphere X welding helmets are equipped with IsoFit X as standard, which allows for quick and easy attachment of an industrial safety helmet. The two-position lock function (Position Locker) for a securely opened or closed helmet is also already integrated. This means that nothing stands in the way of meeting the increasing demands of occupational safety.

  • TrueColour view for a colour-realistic view
  • Your all-rounder for every day
  • Protection levels 5–12 for MIG, MAG, electrode welding, grinding
  • Durable, lightweight and flexible in use

Product Details

30% Larger Field Of Vision

A field of vision that is over 30% larger than the Crystal 2.0, Vegaview and Liteflip helmets.

IsoFit X

Three-dimensionally adjustable IsoFit X headband for increased comfort. Stabilisation of your helmet shell thanks to the two-position closure function (Position Locker), ensuring a comfortable and safe working environment.

Industrial Safety Helmet

Ideal for work where a helmet is mandatory, thanks to its integrated industrial safety helmet adaptor. You can easily attach the industrial safety helmet with just two clicks. 

Helmet Design

The smoke-repellent helmet shell design provides even better protection for your health against harmful substances and ensures you always have a clear view. For higher-quality work with fewer mistakes.

Brochures & Manuals

BROCHURES & MANUALS
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   Optrel Sphere X 2.5 Operating Instructions

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Optrel Welding Helmets FAQs

Answers for buyers choosing a premium auto-darkening helmet, from light state and colour view to lenses, power and care.

What is a low light state and why might it matter to me?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

The light state is how dark the filter looks before the arc strikes. Many auto-darkening filters sit at a fairly dark light state, which can make it hard to position the torch, inspect a weld or grind without lifting the helmet. A filter with a much lighter light state, a number closer to 2 than 4, lets you see the joint more clearly between welds.

That can mean less helmet flipping and less eye strain, especially on fine TIG work or in dim workshops. The benefit is mostly about comfort and accuracy: the filter must still darken fully to the correct protective shade when the arc starts. Check the maker's data plate and manual for the light state and dark shade range.

What does true colour view mean on an auto-darkening filter?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Standard filters tend to give the work a strong green or yellow tint. A true colour filter is designed to show a more natural colour range, so you can tell the weld pool, heat tint and surrounding metal apart more easily.

It is a feature of the filter design, not a separate safety rating, and makers describe it in their own terms. The protective shade, optical class and UV and infrared protection still matter just as much, so compare those on the data sheet as well. If you do detailed or colour-critical work such as stainless TIG, a more natural view is often appreciated, but it is a comfort and visibility choice rather than a necessity.

What shade range do I need if I weld at high current?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

Heavier work needs a filter that goes darker. Shade tables generally put higher-current welding at the darker end of the scale, and the shade needed rises with the current and varies with the process. Plasma cutting also has its own recommended range.

So if you regularly use high currents, check that the filter's dark range reaches the shade your process and current call for in a recognised shade table, such as the one in your helmet manual. A filter with a narrower range may suit light fabrication but fall short for heavy stick or high-amp TIG. Always work from the shade table in your manual and your own risk assessment.

When should I replace the cover lenses?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

The outer cover lens protects the filter from spatter, scratches and impact. Replace it when it becomes scratched, pitted with spatter or hazy, because a damaged lens reduces how clearly you can see the work and the filter.

The inner lens, where fitted, should be replaced if it is cracked, badly scratched or discoloured by smoke. Cover lenses are consumable parts that exist to protect the filter, so change them before they degrade your view. Always fit the lens designed for your helmet, as shape and fit differ between models, and check the manual for the right part and how to remove and refit it without touching the electronics.

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