Klein Tools has launched a new rechargeable welding helmet, model 55732.
The new Klein Phoenix helmet features an auto-darkening filter with “True-Color”, headlamp, and cooling fans.
The welding helmet has a panoramic 3-window design with 15.3″ square inch auto-darkening viewport with fixed shade side windows.
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(15.3″ is about the same area as a 3″ x 5″ index card.)
Klein says that this delivers “an exceptionally wide field of vision essential for complex welding positions.”
It looks like you get a range of control options via membrane-style buttons and an LCD display.
There are 2 batteries – a coin cell battery and rechargeable 18650-style Li-ion battery.
Regarding battery life, Klein simply says “300 cycles.”
External control buttons allow for easy toggling of the 2-speed cooling fan and LED headlamp.
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Price: $400
Klein Tools apparently now has a range of welding accoutrements. They also recently came out with welding gloves – see Klein Tools Launched New Welding Gloves.
Discussion
A few months ago I asked Klein Tools if they were developing all of these new category tools and products in-house, or if they were working with design and manufacturing partners, and they couldn’t immediately answer the question.
Is it any more out of place for Klein to launch welding gear than for Ridgid to have a range of welders at Home Depot?
Jared
I’ve never considered a $400 welding helmet, so I don’t know how this competes in that range. I think it’s pretty neat to have a built-in fan and light though. My auto-darkening helmet isn’t anywhere near so fancy, but I could see that being very nice when you’re sweating underneath a vehicle with poor lighting.
For $400, I hope that light is BRIGHT.
Robert
Do welding helmets not have ANSI specifications? Say for eye or physical protection? I didn’t see any mention of that on the Acme site. Safety googles do, so it seems strange ANSI is not listed for the helmet.
bonnie
They do, and Klein lists them on their website for what appears to be the same helmet, but it has a different SKU than what Acme shows. Weird.
ebt
The Fan button is for the internal fan (option). Having 60 hours GTAW(tig)/GMAW(mig) and SMAW (stick) training and more under use, I have a 3M helmet.
And for PPE, it REALLY recommend their fan-pack filtration/air system for their helmet.
Fumes can cause cancer like Leukemia, and exposure to UV and high current EMF, along with Welders Anthrax. Don’t be like use “eye squints” like some Youtubers.
I had used this setup, and its not cheap if you don’t work for a company compensating for it. https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005016002/
Dave F
I bet those will show up in a movie.