Best Professional Welding Helmets, Hoods & Masks

As a welder, your safety depends on having the right personal protective equipment (PPE). A quality welding helmet is arguably the most important tool in a welder's arsenal, protecting the eyes and skin from intense light, heat and sparks generated in arc welding. Enjoy fast, free shipping on all orders over $300 as a thank you for supporting a proud American business.

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Optrel E684 ADF Welding Helmet #1006.500
E684 ADF Welding Helmet #1006.500
$429.00
$559.65
Miller PAPR 2 W/T94iH-R,Complete System 287510
Miller PAPR 2 W/T94iH-R,Complete System
$1,932.15
$2,709.55
VIKING 3350 Foose Imposter Welding Helmet #K4181-4
VIKING 3350 Foose Imposter Welding Helmet #K4181-4
$367.50
$545.00
VIKING 3350 Polar Arc Welding Helmet
VIKING 3350 Polar Arc Welding Helmet
$367.50
$545.00
Lincoln VIKING ™ 3350 Foose Monarch™ Welding Helmet #K5133-4 Lincoln VIKING  3350 Foose Monarch Welding Helmet
Lincoln VIKING 3350 Foose Monarch Welding Helmet
$366.45
$545.00
Miller Digital Performance™, Crusher, Clearlight 2.0 #289808 Digital Performance™, Crusher, Clearlight 2.0
Digital Performance™, Crusher, Clearlight 2.0
$344.80
$362.91
Lincoln VIKING™ Street Rod 2450 ADV Series Helmet #K3035-5 Lincoln VIKING Street Rod 2450 ADV Series Helmet
Lincoln VIKING Street Rod 2450 ADV Series Helmet
$369.00
$510.00
Lincoln VIKING™ White Tail Camo® 2450 Series ADV Helmet #K4411-5 Lincoln VIKING White Tail Camo 2450 Series ADV Helmet
Lincoln VIKING White Tail Camo 2450 Series ADV Helmet
$323.40
$492.00
Lincoln Electric VIKING 2x4C Series - Auto Darkening Lens - Fixed Shade 11 #KP3779-1
VIKING 2x4C Series - Auto Darkening Lens - Fixed Shade 11 #KP3779-1
$102.99
$132.00
Weldcote UltraView Welding Helmet for sale
Weldcote Safety UltraView Plus True Color #ULTRAVIEWPLUSTC
$154.15
$219.84
Speedglas 100 Series Welding Helmet #07-0012-31BL
Speedglas 100 Series Black
$292.05
$321.09
Blue Demon True View 6700 Welding Hood
$83.31
Lincoln Electric VIKINGAll Purpose Sweatband Pack #KP2930-1
VIKING All Purpose Sweatband Pack #KP2930-1 (Pack of 2)
$11.60
Lincoln Electric VIKING 2x4C Series - Auto Darkening Lens - Fixed Shade 9 #KP3777-1
VIKING 2x4C Series - Auto Darkening Lens - Fixed Shade 9 #KP3777-1
$102.99
$132.00
Lincoln Electric VIKING Pivot Headgear Kit #KP3908-1
VIKING Pivot Headgear Kit #KP3908-1
$30.75
$34.76
Lincoln Electric VIKING1740 Inside Clear Cover Lens Kit #KP3283-1
VIKING1740 Inside Clear Cover Lens Kit #KP3283-1 (Pack of 5)
$9.20
$10.20
Lincoln Electric VIKING2450 Series Inside Clear Cover Lens Pack #KP2931-1
VIKING2450 Series Inside Clear Cover Lens Pack #KP2931-1 (Pack of 5)
$8.80
$9.95
Lincoln Electric VIKING700G/750S/1840 Inside Cover Lens - 5/pk #KP2897-1
VIKING700G/750S/1840 Inside Cover Lens - 5/pk #KP2897-1
$9.05
$10.20
RPB Safety Z4 Welding Helmet and Papr System #15-019-11-FR
RPB Safety Z4 Welding Helmet and Papr System #15-019-11-FR
$1,585.90
Blue Demon True Tone 8300 Welding Helmet #BDTRTONE8300
Blue Demon True Tone 8300 Welding Helmet #BDTRTONE8300
$249.47
3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9000 W/O ADF Welding Filter
3M Speedglas Welding Helmet 9000
$76.60
$98.74
Optrel Weldcap RC 9-12 #1008.000
Optrel Weldcap RC 9-12
$157.80
$202.00
Miller T94™, with Clearlight 2.0 #288758 T94™, with Clearlight 2.0
T94™, with Clearlight 2.0
$514.00
$541.05
Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350 XG PAPR with Standard Battery #K3930-4
VIKING3350 XG PAPR with Standard Battery #K3930-4
$1,962.05
$2,549.00

Our most popular welding helmets include:

Miller Digital Infinity Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet

Miller Digital Infinity Series

Lincoln Electric Viking 3350 Series auto-darkening welding helmet

Lincoln Electric Viking 3350 Series

Miller Classic Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet

Miller Classic Series


How to Find the Best Welding Helmet

Whether you’re a welding professional or a hobbyist, choosing the right welding helmet is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Welding helmets must provide adequate protection to your face and eyes while remaining comfortable enough to wear throughout the welding process. So what sets welding helmets apart? Welding helmets are differentiated mainly by price, shade style, comfort and style.

How Much Should You Spend On A Welding Helmet?

Some welding helmets can cost as little as $45 while others can cost nearly $3,000. The amount you should spend depends on what features are important to you. Welding helmet prices depend on their construction, whether they are auto-darkening or passive shade and any other optional features. For example, some welding helmets feature powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) that deliver filtered air for the operator to breathe. PAPR systems can be necessary when welding in environments with little or no ventilation.

Passive shade and auto-darkening welding helmets for sale online

Auto-darkening Vs Passive Shade Helmets

The primary difference between passive shade welding helmets and auto-darkening helmets is the lens. With a passive shade helmet, the colored glass doesn’t lighten or darken, while auto-darkening helmets have lenses that automatically darken when you start your torch and turn clear when you shut it off.

Traditional Passive Shade Helmets

Many professional welders favor a traditional helmet with a glass lens and fixed shade. These traditional passive lens helmets provide inexpensive protection. But every time you want to examine your welds you have to lift the helmet, then re-position and secure it when you flip it down. It's a quick and simple movement, but multiplied by hundreds of times over the course of a day and it can use up a lot of time and energy and put a strain on your neck.

Auto-Darkening Helmets

Auto-darkening helmets not only protect against harmful light emissions, but the helmet’s shade easily changes back and forth between light and dark states without having to lift or completely remove the helmet. They're comfortable and come in a wide range of colors and graphics, so you can bring a bit of personality to work with you. Panoramic auto-darkening helmets add another layer of comfort and efficiency with a 180° field of view.

 Passive Shade HelmetsAuto-Darkening Helmets
Pros
  • Lower cost
  • Replacement lenses are less expensive
  • Quickly change out lenses
  • Lighter weight
  • No batteries required
  • No need to adjust sensitivity controls
  • No need to lift or remove helmet to see your work
  • Reduced chance of repetitive neck stress injury
  • Narrow helmet design suited for work in tight spaces
  • Semi-transparent state provides UV and infrared protection
  • Some helmets have side windows for better visibility   
Cons
  • Difficult to see tip of torch when you start welding
  • Head movement to snap the helmet down can cause neck injury  
  • Need a variety of lenses for every welding environment
  • More expensive and slightly less optically sound
  • Only fully adjustable shade helmets provide a complete range of tints  
  • Lenses are more fragile
  • Replacement lenses are considerably more expensive
Examples

Two Great Passive Shade Helmet Options: 

Two Great Auto-Darkening Helmet Options: 


Welding Helmet Visibility Standards

When it comes to welding helmets, visibility is paramount for safety and efficiency. Visibility standards, such as ANSI Z87.1 and CEN 1/1/1/1, ensure that welding helmets provide adequate clarity and protection for welders. Different brands utilize these standards to guarantee the quality and performance of their helmets.

ANSI Z87.1 vs CEN 1/1/1/1

The ANSI Z87.1 standard, mandated in the United States, focuses on ensuring eye and face protection for welders, even in the event of lens malfunction. It also regulates visibility through light transmittance tests at various shade settings. On the other hand, the 1/1/1/1 standard from CEN, commonly used in Europe, evaluates optical clarity across four classes, including lens distortion, uniformity, darkness consistency, and clarity at sharp angles.

 ANSI Z87.1CEN 1/1/1/1
Lens Distortion Ensures minimal distortion for clear vision Rates distortion level of the welding lens
Uniformity Regulates consistency of visibility across lens Evaluates uniformity and presence of impurities in lens
Darkness Consistency Ensures consistent darkness during welding Measures darkness consistency of lens at different angles
Clarity at Sharp Angles Evaluates clarity when viewing at sharp angles Rates clarity when viewing the welding arc from different angles

Welding safety equipment and PPE

How A Welding Helmet Should Fit

Your welding helmet should fit snugly and securely against your head. Your helmet should only move when your head moves, and should not rattle when you move. When trying on a helmet, be sure to wear any bandanas or welding caps you would normally have on when you’re actually welding. Make sure the helmet is light enough and comfortable enough to wear for long periods. Lighter, more comfortable helmets will usually cost more but can be well worth it when you weld for extended periods.

Welding Helmet Styles

The pattern and design of your welding helmet should your unique style and personality. Are you a patriot? You’ll love Miller’s Digital Infinity Stars & Stripes helmet. Or perhaps you’ll prefer the badass look of the Departed Digital Infinity helmet. More of a minimalist? Check out the Miller Classic Series VSi helmet. Regardless of your style, you’ll find that cool welding helmet you’ve been looking for in the diverse selection available from Welders Supply.

Welding Helmet Accessories—Welders Supply Has Everything You Need

Whether it’s your first welding helmet or your fifth, it’s inevitable you’ll need to replace a lens or a battery holder. You may also want to add a respirator or a sweatband/strap pad. Welders Supply has virtually every helmet accessory available at the lowest possible prices. If you don’t see what you need, we’ll do our best to track it down for you.

Helmet Accessories Available at Welders Supply:

  • Replacement headgear
  • Replacement lenses
  • Batteries and battery holders
  • Respirators and replacement filters
  • Sweatbands and pads
  • Helmet bibs
  • Ear and Neck protectors

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Our welding helmet supplier carries an assortment of welding helmets for all different types of welding and applications. From flux core helmets to torch cutting, we've got it all:

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Tillman Elk Skin Welding Gloves #850
Tillman Elkskin Welding Gloves
$31.55
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Jackson Nemesis Safety Glasses Smoke/Mirror #25688
Jackson Nemesis Safety Glasses Smoke/Mirror #25688
$6.25
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Jackson Safety VIBE Earmuff #20774
Jackson Safety, VIBE Earmuff
$20.65
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Miller Classic Series, VS Black, ClearLight
$109.25
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Tillman Leather Welding Jacket #3280 Man wearing fashionable yellow jacket made from top quality leather torso only
Tillman Leather Welding Jacket
$88.65
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Miller Fastip Contact Tips #2061(86,87,88,89,90)
Miller Fastip Contact Tips 2061(86,87,88,89,90)
$49.30
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Miller Millermatic 211 #907614 - 6 Free items with purchase Millermatic 211 Auto-Set Mig Welder
Millermatic 211 Auto-Set Mig Welder
$1,935.00
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Tillman Mechanics Glove #1490
Tillman TrueFit Mechanics Glove
$15.15
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Revco BSX Welders Backpack
REVCO BSX Welders Backpack, tool bag, gig bag
$102.40
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ArcOne AirPlus Powered Air System #WSCAP1X81VX1500
ArcOne AirPlus Powered Air System
$885.00
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