Welcome to our comprehensive Welding Lens Shade Reference, your go-to resource for selecting the appropriate lens shade for various welding and cutting applications. Ensuring proper eye protection is crucial in welding, and this guide provides you with valuable information to make the right choice.
Within this reference, you will find a detailed table featuring different welding currents and their corresponding recommended lens shade levels for MMA, MIG, TIG, MAG, plasma cutting, plasma welding, gouging arc/air, and more.
By utilizing this table, you can easily determine the optimal lens shade to safeguard your eyes during specific welding operations.
Alternatively, save time and effort by choosing an auto darkening welding helmet!
| CURRENT | MMA | MIG (LIGHT) | MIG (HEAVY) | MAG | TIG (ALL) | PLASMA CUT | PLASMA WELD | GOUGING ARC/AIR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| 150 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| 175 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 |
| 200 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| 225 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
| 250 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 |
| 275 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| 300 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| 350 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| 400 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| 450 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| 500 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
