What it welds
The Jackson Safety 46101 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is an auto-darkening.
OSHA's minimum shade depends on process and current, for example 10 for MIG above 60 amps and 8 for most home TIG; the dark range has to reach yours. OSHA's table.
Per the maker: 4 arc sensors; viewing area 3.94" x 2.36"; optical class 1/1/1/1. What each spec means.
The listing names ansi z87.1; OSHA's eye-protection rule requires devices that comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Test the lens before every use; a lens that fails to darken exposes your eyes to the arc. Wear safety glasses with side shields under the helmet where chips can fly, as OSHA's fact sheet advises.
Also on the listing: a weight of 6 ounces.
Is it the right machine for the job?
Buy it for
- Everyday MIG and stick
- Out-of-position welding
Skip it for
- Work needing a shade outside its range
- Grinding without a grind mode
What it does well, where it falls short
Does well
- 4 sensors
- View 3.94" x 2.36"
- Optical class 1/1/1/1
Falls short
- Shade range not stated
Power and setup notes
- Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.
Rated output and specs
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Model number | 46101 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Stars | Retailer |
| Product weight | 6 ounces | Retailer |
| Model name | 46101 | Retailer |
| Material | Nylon | Retailer |
| Closure | Pull-On | Retailer |
| Viewing area | 3.94" x 2.36" | Retailer |
| Arc sensors | 4 | Retailer |
| Optical class | 1/1/1/1 | Retailer |
| Standard | ansi z87.1 | Retailer |
Machines to put next to it
Other welding helmets in the same amp range
Final verdict
A match for everyday MIG and stick.
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