Always read and follow all user instructions.
With the helmet in the safe down position, you have a clear view through the welding filter. Both of your hands are free and the electrode can be precisely positioned.
Within a millisecond of the arc strike, the filter has switched to the dark state.
The filter automatically returns to the clear state after welding is complete, allowing your immediate inspection of the weld pool, and preparation for the next weld.
Auto-Darkening Filters |
![]() 9100 Passive |
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Compatible helmets
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9100, 9100 QR, 9100-Air, 9100 FX, 9100 FX-Air, 9100MP, M-407SG, M-409SG |
9002NC | 9100, 9100 QR, 9100-Air, 9100 FX, 9100 FX-Air, 9100MP, M-407SG, M-409SG | G5-01 | G5-02 | |||
Approximate viewing area
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2.8" x 4.2" (73 x 107 mm) |
2.13" x 4.09" (54 x 107 mm) |
2.1" x 4.2" (54 x 107 mm) |
2.8" x 4.2" (73 x 107 mm) |
2.8" x 4.3" (73 x 109 mm) |
3" x 5.9" (76 x 150 mm) |
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3M™ Speedglas™ Natural Colour Technology
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3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology
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Curved Glass Technology
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3M™ Speedglas™ Tack Welding Comfort Mode
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Number of sensors (arc detection)
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2 | 3 | 4 | |||||
Dark state
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10/11/12/13 | 8-12 | 5,8,9-13 | 8-13 | 8-14 | 8-12 | ||
Light state
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Shade 3 | Shade 2.5 | ||||||
UV/IR Protection (permanent)
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10/11/12/13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | |||
External grinding mode control
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Yes (only on 9100XXi kit: 06-0000-30i-KIT-CA) |
Work with an even better view and control of your weld puddle. With the new 3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology (G5-01VC), you can choose between natural, cool or warm tones for your dark state. You determine which colour tone provides the best viewing contrast for your welds, and the most comfort for your eyes.
If yes, you have plenty of models to pick from: all our auto-darkening filters have variable (selectable) dark shades.
This is a key decision factor. You might want to also consider your needs for specific dark shade levels, light-to-dark switching sensitivity, and dark-to-light delay options which are features that vary from model to model.
Recommended shade numbers according to ANSI Z49.1:2012
Welding process
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Current in amperes (A)
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1.5 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 160 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shielded Metal Arc
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10 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Metal Arc Welding
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11 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
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10 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Air Carbon Arc Cutting
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12 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plasma Arc Welding
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6-8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Plasma Arc Cutting
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4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carbon Arc Welding
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14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.5 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 150 | 160 | 200 | 225 | 250 | 300 | 350 | 400 | 450 | 500 | 600 | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1000 |
For many welders, the ability to see more of their workpiece without moving their helmet or head is very important. For these “big picture” people, the G5-02 model provides 100% wider filter field of view compared to our previous largest 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Filter.*
*G5-02 field of view is compared with 9100XX. An apertometer was used to measure the field of view differences.
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