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Custom Welding Helmet

Welcome to the Custom Welding Helmet home page. Welding helmets are an essential safety item for all welders, and a custom one will make you stand out from the crowd. Here's the low down on what is available.

Custom Welding Helmets

custom welding helmetThe traditional welding helmet was all about utility, not looks. They work great, and there are plenty of choices regarding the effectiveness and user-friendliness of the helmet. An auto darkening variable shade welding helmet make life a lot easier, and an air fed mask reduces the risk of inhalation of harmful gases. But what a lot of welders like is to be able to exhibit some individuality and if you are going to be wearing the thing all day, why not? This is where custom welding helmets enter the picture, and the range is MASSIVE.

One thing to remember about the custom welding helmet is that they still meet the same stringent industry quality standards as the normal headgear does. They offer auto-darkening lens facilities, a wide angle viewing area, lightweight construction, adjustable head straps and plenty of comfort, essential if you are wearing it for hours at a time.

custom welding helmet reviewsCustom Welding Helmet Manufacturers

Plenty of the high class auto-darkening welding helmet brands such as the Speedglas welding helmet, the Miller models, the Optrel welding products, and the helmets from Jackson welding equipment are all offered with custom decals or airbrush designs with metallic paint finishes. You can also buy the helmet from a bespoke company that offers custom designs and hand painted finishes which are a real work of art. Certainly not to be thrown around the welding shop. Designs include, but are not limited to flames, skull designs, grim reapers, sharks etc, but with the custom welding helmet finishers, you can choose from a wide range of designs, or make your own.

welding helmet graphicsWith regards to cost, the auto darkening welding helmet is generally a fair bit more expensive than the standard non darkening models. Add the custom design to it and you can be talking in the region of $100 upwards for a good quality model. The auto darkening models are a lot larger than the non darkening alternatives, and a little weight is added by batteries and the auto darkening electronics. Make sure you get a model that is the correct size for you, and remember that you'll still need to utilize welding hoods to ensure adequate safety and protection.

Online is a great place to find all the accessories a welder could want, from basic welding masks, replacement lens parts, respirator accessories and custom welding helmets. Amazon offer a good product range, but if you really want to be as unique as possible, you may need to take advantage of the genuine custom providers. Sticking with one of the well known brands and getting it modified will ensure that you get a good helmet that meets all safety standards, is comfortable, and will provide you with years of quality service. So get online and find yourself an outstanding custom welding helmet.