Whether you’re a metal fabricator, welder, or even a carpenter, besides your hands, your eyes are your most valuable asset. No matter what the task at hand (no pun intended), equipping yourself with the right welder's glasses can make all the difference between a polished piece of work and a trip to the emergency room. We found five of the best welders glasses to protect your eyes and reduce the risk of injury.

OptX™ Laser Safety Glasses

While laser welding was introduced back in the 1960s, it’s been making a comeback in the industry lately. Companies like Miller and Lincoln Electric offer laser welding machines with amazing automation functionality. We’re not here to give you a history lesson on laser welding but advancements in technology mean advancements to your traditional welder’s glasses. If you’re working with laser welding or intense light, these OptX™ Laser Safety Glasses are a must-have. With a wraparound design and OD 7+ rating, these welders glasses protect all 180 degrees of your visual field and reduce light levels by a factor of 10 million times.

• Shatterproof Safety Glasses with Shade 5 Lens

Even if you don’t need 10 million levels of protection from laser welders, you do still need a shade level of protection during certain applications. Whether you’re cutting, brazing or soldering, these Shatterproof Safety Glasses with Shade 5 Lens are the perfect solution for lightweight protection. These welders glasses have rubber ear pads, form-fitting orbital eye coverage and reflective outer coating for ultraviolet protection.

• Shatterproof Safety Glasses with Clear Lens

These are the welder's glasses every tradesman and tradeswoman should have. The Shatterproof Safety Glasses with Clear Lens are perfect when you’re cutting or grinding. Like the welders glasses with the shade 5 lens, these welders glasses have rubber ear pads and form-fitting orbital eye coverage. They don’t, however, have the protection from UV rays or intense light so please do not wear them during any type of welding process.

• Auto-Darkening Welders Glasses
  

You’ve probably heard of auto-darkening welding helmets, but what about welders glasses with the same functionality? According to Youtube builder, fixer, and tool reviewer, Pete, auto-darkening welders glasses, “have their uses if you’re working in a confined space where a full helmet won’t fit.” These welders glasses come in shade levels 4-11 and auto-adjust according to the light intensity. Once the arc is detected, the lens darkens then returns to a lighter shade when the work is done. By eliminating the need to switch glasses or helmets, these welders glasses increase your productivity and improve efficiency.

• Polarized Welders Glasses
  

Not all fabricators have the comfort of working in a shop environment. Some work outside in the elements where the sun or wind can be unforgiving. While there’s nothing we can do about Mother Nature, there is something we can do about the glare from those pesky sun rays. Wearing polarized welders glasses is a great way to reduce glare from reflective surfaces. Like the clear lens welders glasses, these polarized welders glasses are only recommended for grinding and cutting. They do not provide the protection necessary for intense light.

Guard Your Eyes with Welders Glasses: Choose Quality, Choose Safety

Choosing the right welder's glasses and investing in eye protection is something you will never regret. Whether you’re looking for intense light protection, shatterproof lenses or welders glasses that auto-adjust to light conditions, be sure to consider the task at hand. It’s all about matching the protection level with the specific application. At Arc-Zone, we offer high-quality welders glasses that meet the demands of a variety of fabricating jobs. So, gear up and protect your eyes like a pro!

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