Welding Helmets deflect heat for extended wear.

Miller Electric Manufacturing, an ITW company Mar 26, 2010

Press Release Summary:

Arc Armor(TM) Titanium 1600 has 16 in.Ã‚Â² shade No. 10 passive lens, Titanium 7300 features 7.22 in.Ã‚Â² viewing area and shades No. 8-13, 20 oz Titanium 9400 has 9.22 in.Ã‚Â² viewing area and same shades, and Titanium 9400i features 9.22 in.Ã‚Â² viewing area and lens that flips up to expose integrated grinding shield. Latter 3 auto-darkening models (9400/9400i/7300) feature auto-on/auto-off, grind mode, independent arc sensors, optimized low-amperage TIG performance (5 A), and magnifying lens holder.

Original Press Release:

Miller Introduces Arc Armor(TM) Titanium Series(TM) Welding Helmets for Industrial Applications

Miller's new Titanium Series offers a comprehensive choice of helmets to meet the daily demands of industrial welding applications. From standard passive to auto-darkening helmets, with one model featuring an integrated grinding shield, the Titanium Series is redefining industrial welding protection through optimal comfort and performance.

Highlights/Key Facts:

Miller Arc Armor Titanium Series welding helmets offer a variety of different lens features to meet the needs of the industrial welder.

Titanium 9400i(TM) features an integrated grinding shield for welding and grinding applications.

Innovative aluminum heat shield protects the auto-darkening lenses in most high-amperage (300+ amp) applications.

Silver shell reflects radiant heat to keep helmet and user cool.

Durable shock-absorbing gasket protects lenses from drop impact.

Convenient quick-release front cover lens holder provides easy cover lens changes for increased productivity.

Commonality of front cover lenses decreases inventory complexity.

APPLETON, Wis.-Miller Electric Mfg. Co. today introduced its line of Arc Armor(TM) Titanium Series(TM) welding helmets, designed for industrial protection, performance and comfort. The Titanium Series is built upon a shell design that is lightweight for extended wear, provides excellent skin coverage, reflects radiant heat and features a quick-release front cover lens to reduce welder downtime.
Featuring Miller's top-performing lenses and an exclusive aluminum heat shield secured within a durable shock-absorbing gasket, the Titanium Series is made to withstand the rugged abuse commonly associated with industrial welding. Helmet options include:

Titanium 1600-features a large, 16-sq.-in. shade #10 passive lens.

Titanium 7300-features a 7.22-sq.-in. viewing area, three independent arc sensors that respond in 1/20,000 of a second, auto-on/auto-off and grind mode. (Grind mode allows the helmet to be used as a protective shield by preventing the lens from darkening while grinding). Other important features include shades #8-13, sensitivity and delay control, and excellent low-amperage TIG (5 amps) performance.

Titanium 9400-features a large 9.22-sq-in. viewing area, four independent arc sensors that respond in 1/20,000 of a second, and excellent low-amp (5 amps) TIG performance. Battery powered with solar assist for long life (up to 3,000 hours), the Titanium 9400 features auto-on/auto-off, grind mode, adjustable sensitivity, delay and shade (shades #8-13). Weighing just 20 oz., the Titanium 9400 helmet is lightweight and comfortable.

Titanium 9400i-similar to the 9400, the 9400i features a 9.22-sq.-in. viewing area and four sensors, but with the addition of an integrated grinding shield. The 9400i's auto-darkening lens flips up to expose an ANSI approved grinding shield with an almost 180-degree field of view. This provides the welder a better view of the weld cell, improving safety and productivity by allowing the welder to switch between welding and grinding without removing the helmet.

All three Titanium auto-darkening models (9400, 9400i and 7300) feature Auto-On/Auto-Off, grind mode, independent arc sensors, excellent low-amperage TIG performance (5 amps), magnifying lens holder and meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 (High Impact) standards.

Product Manager Quotes:
"The Titanium Series of industrial-grade welding helmets has been developed in response to a growing need for a series of rugged helmets that provide industrial protection, performance, comfort and reliability.
-Eric Sommers, product specialist Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

About Miller
Miller Electric Mfg. Co., headquartered in Appleton, Wis., is a leading worldwide manufacturer of Miller brand arc welding equipment and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW).