TPT July 2007

Technology Update

top or bottom depending on how the welder chooses to install the filter in the helmet. The filter controls are on the inside of the helmet for safety purposes, and have easy to read functions. The welder can choose between 3 filtering selections: weld, grind or torch. In welding mode, the welder can adjust dark shade between 9 and 13, adjust sensitivity, and adjust the delay between 0.1 and 1 second. Torch mode can be selected for cutting steel, indicated by an amber light, which uses a shade 5 filter. Thirdly, grinding mode is indicated by a green light. If the user forgets to switch off the filter at the end of an assignment, the filter automatically powers down after 20 minutes. Meanwhile, a flashing red light warns the user when the batteries need to be changed. Jackson Products Limited – UK Email : sales@jacksonproducts.co.uk Fax : +44 1384 240002 Website : www.jacksonproducts.co.uk

New Euro format auto darkening welding filters

Jackson Products Ltd, the UK subsidiary of US-based Jackson Products Inc, has launched a new Euro format auto darkening welding filter. Branded Triple ADF, it has a 90mm x 110mm window. The new filter has been designed to meet the requirements of European welders utilising Jackson Products’ own ADF (auto darkening filter) technology. As the arc is struck, it takes 1/12,000 seconds – one fi Jackson’s new filter features two independent sensors

of the fastest switching speeds available for ultimate welder safety – to switch from clear to dark. The filter gives the welder all-round flexibility, ensuring eye safety for a wide range of luminescent arc applications. Operated by 2xAAA batteries, it has two independent sensors on the front of the filter, which can be either on the fi The filter can be set to one of three modes: weld, grind or torch

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