CEP932-107-14 - Shade 14 Glass Welding Lens Filter Plate 4.5x5.25

High-Performance Passive Protection

The Lense Filter Plate Shade 14 4 x 5 Glass is a premium passive welding filter designed for industrial applications requiring significant optical attenuation. Manufactured from high-quality, heat-treated glass, this filter plate provides a fixed Shade 14 darkness level, making it suitable for extremely high-amperage welding processes where standard shades (10-12) are insufficient. The glass construction ensures minimal distortion and maximum clarity, allowing the welder to maintain precise control over the weld pool without the visual fatigue often associated with lower-quality plastic lenses.

Thermal Durability and Fitment

Measuring a standard 4-1/2" x 5-1/4" (commonly referred to as 4x5), this lens fits a wide variety of "large window" fixed-shade welding helmets and older style hoods favored by pipe welders and fabricators. The "Heat Treated" specification indicates that the glass has undergone a thermal tempering process. This significantly increases its resistance to thermal shock, preventing the lens from cracking or shattering when exposed to the rapid temperature fluctuations inherent in heavy-duty welding environments. It is designed to be used in conjunction with clear cover lenses (polycarbonate or glass) on both the front and rear to protect the filter from spatter and impact.

Application Specifics

Shade 14 is one of the darkest standard welding shades available. It is specifically engineered for processes that generate intense arc brightness, such as heavy-wall flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), high-amperage Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Carbon Arc Gouging. Using a shade that is too light for these applications can result in eye strain and temporary vision impairment; this Shade 14 plate ensures full compliance with safety standards for high-output arcs while delivering the crisp, green-hued view that traditional glass lenses are famous for.