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EF813000 Leather 30cm Mask with Flip Up Goggles (Monkey Mask)
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    Leather 30cm Mask with Flip Up Goggles (Monkey Mask)
    EF813000

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    Ideal for confined spaces. Use the correct shade lens dependant on the process. Also referred to as monkey masks, they are designed to provide protection yet still allow the wearer access to more confined spaces. With integrated flip-up goggles (excl. lenses), Kevlar stitched and flexible leather that is kind to your skin. EN175 Standard.

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    Monkey Masks FAQs

    Straight answers to the questions people ask most when choosing and using a monkey mask or welding hood.

    What is a monkey mask and who is it for?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    A monkey mask is a flexible leather welding hood that covers your head and neck, with a window or lens at the front to see through. Because it is soft and compact rather than a rigid shell, it is popular with welders who work in cramped places, such as tanks, pipework, vessels and under machinery.

    It also appeals to people who want good all-round cover of the head and neck against spatter and heat. Some versions have a fixed lens, some have flip-up goggles and some have an auto-darkening filter.

    Why are monkey masks good for confined spaces?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    In tight spaces a bulky rigid helmet can knock against the walls or snag, and its shell can get in the way of your head position. A flexible leather hood has no hard edges to catch, so it slips in and out more easily and moves with your head.

    It also covers the sides and back of the head and the neck, which helps against spatter dropping from above or bouncing around. Confined spaces have their own serious risks, especially fume and lack of fresh air, so never rely on the mask for those. Follow your safe system of work.

    What viewing options do monkey masks have?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    There are generally three styles. A fixed lens gives a constant dark view, which means you lift the whole mask or look away to see between welds. Flip-up goggles or a flip-up lens let you raise the dark lens to see clearly for setting up or chipping. An auto-darkening filter is clear until the arc strikes, then darkens automatically, so you can position the torch and weld without lifting anything.

    Choose according to how much you weld, how often you need to look at the work and your process. Whichever you choose, make sure the lens suits the process and current.

    Why does the type of stitching matter?icon-minus-redicon-plus-red

    Ordinary thread can burn through when it is hit by spatter or heat, which allows seams to open and spatter to get in. Welding gear is often sewn with heat-resistant thread, such as aramid fibre, which does not melt or burn away like ordinary thread.

    It is worth checking that a mask is stitched with heat-resistant thread and that the stitching is in good condition. If the seams fray, or the thread is scorched or broken, repair or replace the hood.

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