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Grinder Hood Lens Kit #8

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Product Specification

Grinder Hood Lens Kit #8

Achieve maximum Grinder Hood versatility with the Full Lens Kit clip system.

The #8 Lens Kit provides medium grade shade level offered for the Grinder Hood. Add the clip system and the different inner/outer lens combinations to achieve a #8 shade level of protection.

Simply pop out the center square on your hood right above the lens to uncover the clip system housing. Slide the clip system in place, add the appropriate level of shade you desire and get to welding.

To swap out inner lenses just use the easy to reach side clips (conveniently marked with L and R so you cant mix them up).

Included in this Kit:
Visor Clip x 1
Visor Clip x 1
#3 Inner Lens x 1
#5 Visor Lens x 1

Quantity: 1 x #8 kit

Specifications:

  • Lens Safety Certificates – ANSI CSS Z87+, CSS 1 B CE and CSA Z94.3

Machines Used On:

  • For use with ALL cutting and grinding tools.

Application:

  • For use in ALL grinding and cutting applications.
  • Can be used for light welding applications under 20amps (plasma arc welding) and 80 amps for (plasma arc cutting). We suggest stepping up to the shade level #13 kit for maximum product versality in use.

Safety Tips & Techniques:

  • DO NOT use this product for sand blasting, the lens and plastic shell are not rated for this application.
  • The clear lens the hood comes with is intended for eye protection ONLY, using this PPE device for welding applications will result in injury. For welding applications please purchase the clip system and subsequent lens shades to get the proper level of shade protection required for your application.
  • Always wear proper PPE to include (but not limited to) safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, and hand protection. Keep all guards in place on your machine.
  • Welding Shade Number by Application Chart

    WELDING STYLE AMPERAGE LENS SHADE
    Stick Welding 30-500 9-13
    MIG Welding 80-500 10-13
    MIG Welding - Aluminum 80-350 10-12
    TIG Welding 5-300 9-13
    Core Welding 100-400 10-13
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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Jacob ★★★★★

I’ve been using the #8 lens for my Grinder Hood and the medium grade is just right for my needs—it doesn’t cut too much light. The clip system keeps it secure even when I’m moving around.

Sofia ★★★★★

The clip system actually snaps on tight and doesn't wiggle loose, which was my main worry with lens kits. I've been swapping between the #8 and my other lenses all week without any scratching issues.

Julian G. ★★★★★

The clip system is so quick to swap that I actually change lenses between grinding tasks now, and the #8 medium shade sits right in that sweet spot—dark enough for most work but not too dark to see the piece.