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What Color Welding Screen Should I Get: A Practical Guide

SHOP WELDING SCREENS SHOP WELDING SCREENS SHOP WELDING SCREENS When it comes to selecting a welding screen, safety is the top priority. These screens serve as a protective barrier against harmful radiation, sparks, and welding splatter. However, you might wonder whether the color of your welding screen matters. This blog will explore the significance of welding screen colors and help you decide which color best suits your welding needs. THE PURPOSE OF WELDING SCREEN COLORS Welding screens come in various colors, each with a specific purpose and set of advantages. The color of your welding screen can influence factors such

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How to Prevent Welder’s Flash for Shop Personnel

SHOP WELDING SAFETY PRODUCTS SHOP WELDING SAFETY PRODUCTS SHOP WELDING SAFETY PRODUCTS Welding is an integral part of many industrial settings, and even those not directly involved in welding can be at risk of the welder’s flash or arc eye. Whether you’re a supervisor, a coworker, or an employee working nearby, understanding how to prevent welder’s flash for non-welders is crucial for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. In this blog, we’ll explore several essential tips to help protect individuals who are not actively welding in the shop. 1. ESTABLISH SAFE WORK ZONES The first step in preventing welder’s

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How to determine the Right power Cheater lenses to buy for your Welding Helmet

SHOP WELDING MAGNIFIER LENS SHOP WELDING MAGNIFIER LENS Precision is vital in welding, and a clear line of sight is essential for producing high-quality welds. Cheater lenses can be a game-changer when your vision isn’t up to par. This technical guide will explore the specifics of choosing the correct magnification for power cheaters in your welding helmet. We’ll explore how working distance affects magnification requirements and reveal how cheaper lenses can often be compared to drugstore reading glasses to find your ideal power cheater strength. Understanding Magnification Strength Magnification strength is measured in diopters (D), which represents the optical power

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Welding Hazards and How to Mitigate Them with Proper Gear

SHOP WELDING GLASSES SHOP WELDING GLASSES SHOP WELDING GLASSES Welding, a cornerstone of modern industry, brings incredible power and precision to metalwork. Yet, amidst the dazzling sparks and molten metals, there lurk dangers that can have lasting consequences. One area where vigilance is paramount is eye protection. In this article, we will explore the common hazards associated with welding, with a specific focus on protecting your eyes and face. We’ll delve into the types of welding glasses and goggles available for your safety, and we’ll highlight the features you should consider when choosing this vital protective gear. Welding presents a

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What is the Correct Welding Shade for Oxy-fuel Welding and Cutting?

SHOP WELDING GLASSES SHOP WELDING GLASSES SHOP WELDING GLASSES Phillips Safety is always dedicated to providing its customers with safety equipment that they can be sure to protect them when necessary. This is inclusive of the world of welding, where Phillips Safety provides a variety of welding safety glasses that help to not only keep compliance with OSHA requirements but, more importantly, these welding glasses help to protect the user from the harsh environment of welding. Proper eye protection is necessary for all forms of welding, particularly in oxy-fuel welding and cutting. Practicing the right welding safety will help protect

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What is the difference between didymium glasses and welding glasses?

SHOP DIDYMIUM GLASSES SHOP DIDYMIUM GLASSES SHOP DIDYMIUM GLASSES Didymium glasses and welding glasses serve different purposes and provide various types of protection. DIDYMIUM GLASSES Didymium glasses, also known as glassblowing or lampworking glasses, are specifically designed for individuals working with hot glass or flames, such as glassblowers and lampworkers. They protect against sodium flare, the intense yellow-orange light emitted by hot glass. Didymium lenses filter out this light, improving color perception and reducing eye strain. They are not designed for protection against intense UV or infrared radiation typically associated with welding. WELDING GLASSES Welding glasses, also known as welding

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What is the best Welding Lens and Shade Number for Aluminum Welding

SHOP WELDING LENSES SHOP WELDING LENSES SHOP WELDING LENSES Welding can cause serious damage to your eyes. So whether it’s the bright flashing lights or the intensely hot sparks coming off of it, you want to be able to use the right kind of protective equipment. That’s where welding glasses or welding goggles become extremely useful as a form of protection. But getting the right pair of welding goggles comes from knowing what type of metal you’ll be working with.  This will help you determine what type of welding shade you need. According to OSHA guidelines, they always mention going

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Understanding the Differences Between Welding Glasses Shades

SHOP WELDING GLASSES SHOP WELDING GLASSES When it comes to welding safety glasses, not just any type of lens will do. The right shade and color are essential to ensure proper protection for the welder’s eyes and face. This is because intense light and heat are produced during welding.  Welding glass is a specialized type of glass that is designed to protect the welder’s eyes and face from the intense light and heat generated during the welding process. The level of protection provided by welding glass depends on the shade of the glass. The darker the shades of the lens,

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Why are gold welding lenses the best?

SHOP GOLD WELDING LENS SHOP GOLD WELDING LENSES Those that are looking for the best option for welding lenses should go for a gold lens welding option. These lenses are known to be best for welding for many reasons. That doesn’t mean other welding lenses are a poor option; it just means those looking for the top should go with this option.  The benefits of gold lens FOR welding The first benefit many will notice is how they actually help to improve visibility. They tend to be at the highest shade, ranging from ratings 9 to 14, but even so,

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Choosing Welding Lenses Made Easy

SHOP WELDING LENS SHOP WELDING LENS Phillips Safety offers an extensive selection of high-quality welding lenses to suit most welding applications. We provide not only a variety when it comes to the filter options of our welding lenses, but in the sizes and shapes.  Our welding lenses include cobalt blue and athermal green lenses, which can be purchased as welding glasses. Besides these, our selection also contains alloweld lens, clear glass cover lens, gold welding lens, super blue drop in lens, super magenta drop in lens, and welding magnifier lens. Here we offer flat lenses for goggles, helmets, and masks in standard sizes and shades. We also have standard welding shades with

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