Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black

by Auto-Helm

Product Description

Auto-Helm AH88 Series Helmets powers up by solar power, and reacts automatically when you weld in a 1/10000 second time frame. This helmet is very easy to use, you can adjust the shades that you need to use, protect your eyes, and will last for many years before replacing the solar battery. They weigh barely 1lb, so you will forget that its even on you. The wide viewing window lens is 90 x 40mm so you can see everything that you want to weld. You can use this helmet for welding with MIG, TIG, or ARC welders. Auto-Helm Helmet Darkens the Instant You Start Welding. It Adjusts from a Variable Dark Shade #9 to #13, & clears to a Light shade #4. Auto-darkening lens never needs batteries and charges with exposure to welding or sunlight (solar powered). Extra wide viewing area for better performance (extra lens available). Padded ratcheting headgear with sweatband and light weight composite body reduces user fatigue. Exceeds ANSI Z87 Standards and Protects user from UV & IR Radiation. Darkens in 1/10,000 of a second and best of all, it has a shade adjustment control inside the helmet where it won't accidentally get knocked out of adjustment, which means no surprises. Color is Black.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• ASIN: B0014ZN62Y
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,232 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great home-shop addition, July 3, 2007

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Randall Catalano (Newark, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I've been stick welding for years and this is the best invention I've seen so far. You can actually see to strike an arc and then within a second see your work after the arc has stopped while both your hands are free. It eliminates exposing your eyes to the arc and eliminates neck strain during flip-down. For the price it's a great value. The quality of the helmet material is a bit thin, however that makes it light. Thank you Auto-Helm

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good helmet., July 22, 2008

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L. Humphrey (Pima, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black (Misc.)

My old Jackson helmet gave up the ghost after ten years and I was having trouble seeing the welding area with it. I ordered this helmet and it is great! Large viewing area, ratchet adjustable head piece, grinding mode, adjustable darkness and sensitivity. The best thing about it is the large, clear viewing area. It's so much clearer than my old helmet ever was. I don't know how long it will last, but for the price, I'm sure it's a great deal. Apparently, great technological strides have been made in these things in the last 10 years. My old helmet cost me $125 and it was never the helmet this one is! It's a great buy!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars All looks, no strength., June 8, 2009

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N. E. Ortolani (Inland Empire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Auto-Helm AH88BK Pro Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Black (Misc.)

I bought this helmet from MaxTool.com (beware-these guys are tricky) and the first time I used it at a job interview during my weld test, the entire face plate and surrounding area melted-yes, MELTED. I was MIG welding 1 inch thick V-groove steel plates in the horizontal position. The amps and volts were adjusted accordingly and in the middle of the second pass, the lens started to go black. The auto-dark sensor died and I completed the test the best I could. Trying to get MaxTool to replace the helmet was a nightmare; I argued that it might be defective but they didnt want to hear it because it was past their 30 day policy.
I suggest if you're shopping for helmets, go with Lincoln, Hobart, or a trusted name thats been in the business. It may cost more, but it won't cost you a job. There's a reason why these auto-helm brand helmets are cheap, keep that in mind.