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The Optrel Weldcap Hard is a lightweight, auto-darkening welding cap system designed specifically for workers who already wear a standard industrial hard hat.
It combines the mobility and comfort of the Weldcap platform with full compatibility for safety helmets, making it ideal for construction sites, fabrication environments, and industrial maintenance work where head protection is mandatory.
This system allows users to quickly mount or remove welding protection without switching helmets, making it especially useful for multi-task workflows involving welding, grinding, inspection, and general metalworking.

Key Features
Hard Hat Integration System
The Weldcap Hard is engineered to mount directly onto standard industrial safety helmets.
Benefits:

Compatible with most ANSI/EN standard hard hats
Quick attachment and removal system
Allows welding protection without replacing existing PPE
Works with hearing protection and earmuffs

Auto-Darkening Welding Lens
The integrated lens automatically adjusts between light and dark states depending on arc detection.

Light State: Shade 3 (clear visibility for grinding and setup)
Dark State: Shade 9–12 (welding protection range)
Wide-angle arc detection sensor for improved responsiveness
UV/IR protection at all times

Expanded Field of View
The ergonomic lens design provides a significantly wider viewing area than traditional welding lenses.

Up to ~270% wider field of vision compared to standard 2x4 lenses
Nose-cutout design brings optics closer to the eye
Improved peripheral awareness
Better control in tight or overhead positions

Lightweight Design
Despite its industrial functionality, the Weldcap Hard remains extremely light.

Approx. weight: ~400 g
Reduces neck strain during extended use
Comfortable for all-day wear in production environments

Grinding Mode
A dedicated grind mode allows the lens to remain in a bright shade 3 state.
Benefits:

No need to remove helmet for grinding
Faster workflow transitions
Safer visibility during prep work

Flame-Resistant Textile Construction
The textile components are made from flame-retardant materials designed for industrial welding environments.

Meets EN ISO 11611 (Class 1, A1 + A2)
Removable and replaceable textile sections
Washable for extended service life

Technical Specifications

Specification
Value

Product Number
1008.002

Light State
Shade 3

Welding Shade Range
9–12

Optical Class
1 / 1 / 2 / 2

Sensors
Wide-angle detection sensor

Switching Time
~0.16 ms (light to dark)

Fast Response (55°C)
~0.110 ms

Dark-to-Light Delay
~0.3 sec

Power Supply
2 × CR2032 batteries

Viewing Angle Down
+37°

Viewing Angle Side
+25°

Impact Rating
EN 175 F (45 m/s)

Operating Temp
-10°C to +60°C

Storage Temp
-20°C to +80°C

Weight
~400 g

Material
Flame-retardant textile + rigid plastic shell

Warranty
2 years

Applications

Structural steel fabrication
Construction site welding
MIG/MAG welding (GMAW)
TIG welding (GTAW)
Stick welding (SMAW)
Flux-core welding
Plasma cutting
Maintenance welding
Industrial repair work
Grinding and preparation tasks

Benefits

Works directly with existing hard hats (no need for separate helmet)
Extremely lightweight compared to traditional welding helmets
Fast conversion between welding and non-welding tasks
Wide field of view improves precision and safety
Ideal for multi-task industrial environments
Comfortable for long shifts in the field

Limitations

Smaller optical system compared to full premium welding helmets
Not designed for laser welding applications
Less enclosed protection than full-face welding helmets
Dependent on compatibility with existing hard hat system
Brand:OptrelSKU:1008.002Tags:Welding Helmets