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0700025605 - ESAB Sentinel A50 External Grind Button Assembly

Packaging: 1 per ea
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OVERVIEW

Restore Functionality to Your Sentinel A50

The ESAB Sentinel A50 is renowned for its high-performance features and user-centric design, specifically the convenience of its external grind button. The ESAB Precision Switch (SKU: 0700025605) is the genuine OEM replacement assembly for this critical component. Over time, the external switch on a welding helmet can suffer from wear and tear due to constant use, impact, or exposure to harsh industrial environments. When this button fails, the welder loses the ability to seamlessly toggle between weld and grind modes without lifting the hood, significantly impacting productivity.

This replacement part is engineered to the exact specifications of the original Sentinel A50 shell. It ensures a tight seal against the helmet body, preventing welding fumes, dust, and spatter from entering the sensitive electronics of the Auto-Darkening Filter (ADF). The assembly includes the external button mechanism and the internal ribbon cable that connects directly to the ADF, ensuring reliable signal transmission.

Genuine ESAB Quality

Using genuine ESAB parts like the 0700025605 ensures that your safety equipment maintains its certification and protective qualities. Third-party or makeshift switches may not fit correctly, leading to gaps in the shell or unreliable mode switching. This precision switch is designed to be robust enough to be operated with gloved hands, providing the tactile feedback necessary for blind operation while the helmet is down.

Whether you are performing maintenance on your personal gear or stocking parts for a fabrication shop, this grind button assembly is an essential repair component for extending the service life of the Sentinel A50 helmet series.

Additional Information
Brand:ESAB
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea
Compatible Model:Sentinel A50, Sentinel A50 Air
Part Type:External Grind Button, Switch Assembly
Color:Black
Installation Location:External Shell

INCLUDED

  • 1 x External Grind Button Switch Assembly
  • 1 x Connecting Cable (attached)

APPLICATIONS

  • Replacement of damaged or non-functional grind buttons on ESAB Sentinel A50 helmets
  • Repairing intermittent mode switching issues
  • Routine maintenance of welding helmet electronics
  • Restoring full functionality to Sentinel A50 Air PAPR helmets

FAQ

This switch is specifically designed for the ESAB Sentinel A50 and Sentinel A50 Air welding helmets.

Yes, the assembly includes the external button and the attached cable that plugs into the ADF.

No, the Sentinel A60 uses a different external button design. This part is strictly for the A50 series.

If the button is physically cracked, stuck, or if the helmet no longer switches to grind mode when pressed (and you have ruled out battery issues), the switch assembly likely needs replacement.

Yes, this is a genuine ESAB replacement part, ensuring proper fit and function.

Installation is generally simple and involves accessing the inside of the shell, unplugging the old unit, and securing the new one in place.

This specific external switch is dedicated to toggling the Grind Mode feature on the Sentinel A50.

It allows the welder to switch between welding and grinding modes without lifting the helmet, increasing safety and efficiency.