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NextGen welding helmets introduced

By General Aviation News Staff · April 25, 2014 ·

Lincoln Electric has developed a new generation of Viking auto-darkening welding helmets designed to deliver improved optics and greater comfort.

Backed by a three-year warranty, these helmets offer better optical quality as well as durability in tough welding environments, according to company officials.

lincoln vikingThe auto-darkening cartridges in the Viking-2 series offer a top EN 379-1/1/1/1 optical clarity rating. The ratings correspond to four categories. Each category is graded on a scale of 1-3, with a score of 1 representing the highest optical quality rating and 3 representing the lowest. The new VIKING-2 Helmets score a perfect 1/1/1/1 clarity rating, according to company officials.

For more information: LincolnElectric.com.

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