3M Speedglas welding helmets are synonymous with quality, reliability & innovation. Speedglas supplies to two main ranges, the budget 100 series & the gold standard G5 series. The G5-01 is an air fed flip top model for heavy duty applications with G5-03 supplied without the visor. The G5-02 has curved lens technology & ideal for TIG welding.

The 3M G5 series auto darkening cell is an innovation in welding filter lens technology which allows for no fewer than seven shade levels. With its super quick switching time, 2000 hour battery life & TIG welding capability as low as 1 amp, you’re never likely to find it lacking against other models.

Speedglas G5 series features & benefits

Lens technology

The G5-01 welding filter comes in two forms natural colour & variable colour. They have light state, set & forget, Instant-on, one touch weld to grind mode.

Enhanced headgear

This specially designed head band comes with two adjustable crown straps and a ratchet with a self-adjusting back strap for efficient smooth, tightening and helmet repositions. The head harness can accommodate head sizes from 500 to 640mm. These features were introduced in response to feedback from 9002 users, who listed improved headgear comfort as a top priority.

Flip up head top option

The G5-01 head top comes with a flip up spark and spatter head cover. This flip up functionality allows for grinding and protection from overhead hazards. This protective visor has larger dimensions than previous models (17cm x 10 cm) and has been redesigned to allow for a wider field of view in all directions.

See life through the G5-01 lens

The G5-01 lenses are optimised for Stick, MIG, TIG with Cut, Grind, Tack, Hidden Arc and Outdoor settings. The 3M Speedglas G5-01 welding helmet has seven dark shade levels, sensitivity levels, delay adjustment and side windows. The four user selectable sensitivity levels handles all types of arc welding and the delay setting allows for dark to light switch time adjustment with a switching time of 40 to 1300 milliseconds, so you can get on with your welding quickly & safely.