Lincoln Electric Enhances VIKING™ PAPR 3350 with 4C ® Lens Technology and Extended Battery Pack
Highest quality optical clarity and visibility offered with extended battery life
Lincoln Electric introduces an updated VIKING™ PAPR 3350 Welding Helmet , now with 4C ® lens technology and an optional extended battery pack .
The 4C lens technology upgrade improves the optics and reduces eye strain by minimizing the lime-green coloring in the liquid crystal display ( LCD ) in both active and inactive states . This technology gives operators the ability to see a clear and undistorted view of the welding arc and puddle to maximize control and minimize defects . 4C technology is ideal for a range of industries that use multiple welding processes , such as stick , MIG and TIG , including general fabrication , power generation , shipbuilding , structural , offshore and pipeline .
The 4C stands for the following attributes :
• Clarity – Optical clarity at the highest EN379 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 levels
• Color – Real color view
• Carat – Lightweight auto-darkening filter
• Cut – Even shade from any angle
In addition to the updated lens technology , Lincoln Electric will now offer an extended battery pack for the system . The rechargeable lithium ion battery provides up to 16 hours of battery life at the low air flow setting and is rated for 500 + charges . While the standard battery provides up to 9 hours of battery life , the extended battery pack provides more flexibility when working overtime and acts as a safeguard when the system has not been charged . The extended battery pack is NIOSH-approved ( National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ) and weighs just one pound .
The PAPR ( Powered Air Purifying Respirator ) is a complete powered system that draws air from the environment through a HEPA filter located on the belt and delivers filtered air in the breathing zone within a premium-level VIKING auto-darkening welding helmet . A patent-pending adjustable baffling system inside the helmet directs airflow away from the eyes to avoid dryness .
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6 TUBE NEWS December 2017