Miller Electric has a complete line of welding helmets that are ideal for anything from hobby welding, welding on the farm, welding on the job, or all day welding fabrication. Each of these applications will call for a slightly different kind of helmet with features that can range from a single shade to a variable shade that offers cutting and grinding settings. Some helmets even flip up when you’re not welding so that you can work on a non-welding project before switching back to your welding shade.
Here’s an overview of the classic and latest welding helmets from Miller Electric.
Classic Variable Shade Welding Helmet
The Classic Variable Shade helmets from Miller come with a viewing area of five square inches that is ideal for farm and hobby applications. It’s light, weighing in at 16 oz, and its TIG rating is 20 amps.
Its two sensors are more than adequate for some light projects, but keep in mind that the lens speed is a little slower than the premium models. These helmets switch over to the shade at 1/10,000 of a second, and use shades 8-12. Like any classic auto-darkening helmet, the shades will engage automatically.
Digital Pro Hobby Welding Helmet
You’ll get a little more viewing room in this 6 square inch viewing area and an extra shade with shades ranging 8-13 on the Digital Pro Hobby welding helmet. It has the same weight and TIG setting as the above helmet, but it really begins to offer some exciting features as well.
For starters, while you still have two sensors, the shade response time is an ideal 1/20,000 of a second. You’ll also have a grinding mode option that will make it easy to switch from one project to another without having to remove your helmet.
Digital Performance Welding Helmet
Home and hobby welders who need a helmet with a wider range of options will love the digital performance line from Miller. It offers 3 arc sensors and a TIG rating of 5 so that you can work out of position and cover a wider range of projects.
You’ll also find the 8-13 shade settings for maximum welding safety and versatility, along with the 5-8 shades for cutting. If you need to do more than weld, you’ll also be able to use grind mode when prepping your metal work piece. With its 7.22” square viewing lens, you’ll have greater visibility for your projects.
Digital Elite Welding Helmet
The Digital Elite has been the top welding helmet from Miller for quite some time now. It offers four arc sensors and all of the shade and lens speed that the Digital Performance brings to the table. It’s viewing area is a whopping 9.26 square inches, which is comparable to other top welding helmets on the market.
The stand out feature of the Digital Elite helmet is the option of X-Mode. X-Mode makes it possible to pick up the waves from a welding flash in order to prevent welders from getting “flashed.” This compensates for any obstructions that could block a sensor while you work, making it one of the safest helmets on the market.
Titanium Elite Welding Helmet
The Titanium Elite welding helmet is the latest, most advanced, and most durable welding helmet from Miller. It’s designed with a heat-resistant shell that will deflect heat and cover any exposed skin. The viewing shade is also heat resistant, keeping you cool while you work.
These heavy-duty helmets provide the most protection and versatility. They’re designed for welders who work all day, and come with a variety of options that result in weights ranging from 19-24 oz. The viewing area is comparable to the Digital Elite, but it offers the added bonus of a “flip up” option for the shade. The shield under the shades will provide protection to welders in busy workplaces while giving greater visibility.
Shock absorbers around the shades make this helmet particularly sturdy if anything unexpected happens on the job site. They also come with respirator options for heavy duty manufacturing and fabrication where you may need to extra cautious about what’s in the air.