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1050.010 Optrel Helix 2.5 Black Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
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    Optrel Helix 2.5 Black Auto Darkening Welding Helmet, Shade 5 - 12
    1050.010

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    The new Optrel HELIX is a unique welding/grinding helmet solution that goes against the norm, with a flip-up mechanism inside the helmet. This minimises the weight and lowers the number of consumables. The auto-darkening lens features a nose cut-out, bringing the glare shield closer to your eyes with up to six times larger field of view. With the Helix Quattro, Optrel offers a welding helmet for work under the most difficult conditions.

    A slide-up helmet with internal ADF that has all the technical features of an Optrel helmet:

    • Panorama XXL field of view
    • Shade levels 7-12
    • Inactive shade level 2.5
    • ShadeTronic®
    • Fadetronic
    • Rechargeable battery unit with charging via welding arc
    • 5-point multi-detection sensor technology

    Product Details

    The new internal flip-up welding helmet with a panoramic field of view.

    With the Helix 2.5, Optrel offers a welding helmet for work under the most difficult conditions. A slide-up helmet with internal ADF that has all the technical features of an Optrel helmet.

    ShadeTronic - Always the right shading level. Fully automatic, stepless, safe. A light sensor continuously measures the intensity of the welding arc and regulates glare protection across the entire shading level range.

    Panorama-XXL-field of view - The patented nose cut-out brings the glare shield closer to your eyes. The result: a much larger field of vision and a clear separation between the mouth and eye area, which also prevents tarnishing of the protective lens.

    Fadetronic - Fade-out when switching off the protection level after welding. Wellness for your eyes for fatigue-free work.

    Helix Internal Flip up Helix 6x Field of View Rechargable Battery FadeTronic ShadeTronic

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    What's Included

    5000.580-1 Helix Spare Outer Cover Lens x 1

    Helix Spare Outer Cover Lens x 1

    9410.060.01 Optrel Helmet Bag

    Optrel Helmet Bag
    OPT-MANUAL Optrel User Manual

    Optrel User Manual

    WARRANTYOPT21 Optrel 2 Year Warranty (Register Online with Optrel for a Third Year)

    Optrel 2 Year Warranty (Register Online with Optrel for a Third Year)

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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 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.

    How do I pick the right shade setting for my welding process and current?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    The correct shade depends mainly on the process and the welding current. Higher current gives a brighter arc and needs a darker shade. Common guidance is to use the maker's recommended shade table for your process and amperage, and to prefer the suggested shade rather than the minimum.

    A sensible method is to begin with a shade that feels slightly darker than you think you need, then move lighter in small steps only if you cannot see the pool, staying within the recommended range for that process. Never go lighter than the range for your job just to see better. Your helmet manual and your risk assessment should have the final say.

    Should I choose solar power or a replaceable battery?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Most auto-darkening filters use solar cells, a battery or a combination. Solar cells help keep the filter powered while you work, and a battery can give a backup, which helps in dim conditions or at low arc current.

    Whether the battery can be replaced varies by model. A replaceable battery lets you fit a new one when needed, while some filters use a sealed cell that is not designed to be changed, which can limit working life. Check the manual to see how your helmet is powered, whether the battery can be replaced and whether there is a low battery warning. Keep a spare battery to hand if your helmet uses a replaceable type.

    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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