3MH70-0715-1018-7 - 3M Speedglas 9100 Standard Outside Protection Plate (10-Pack)

Protect Your Investment with Genuine Speedglas Consumables

The 3M Speedglas 9100 Standard Outside Protection Plate (Part Number 06-0200-51) is a critical consumable designed to safeguard the integrity of your Speedglas 9100 Series Auto-Darkening Filter (ADF). This pack contains 10 standard clear plates, ensuring that professional welders and fabricators have a ready supply of replacements to maintain safety and productivity on the shop floor.

The Auto-Darkening Filter is the most sophisticated and expensive component of your welding helmet. During welding, the outer surface is constantly bombarded by molten spatter, sparks, soot, and intense heat. Without a properly installed outside protection plate, these hazards would directly impact the ADF glass, causing permanent pitting and sensor failure. 3M explicitly states that failure to use an outside protection plate voids the warranty of the ADF, making this simple consumable an absolute necessity for asset protection.

Technical Compatibility and Performance

These plates are engineered specifically for the Speedglas 9100, 9100-Air, 9100-QR, and 9100-FX welding helmets. Note that for the 9100-FX, this plate protects the ADF mechanism itself, not the large clear grinding visor. The plates are manufactured from high-quality polycarbonate that meets ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3 impact standards. They provide a crystal-clear barrier that allows the optical sensors to function correctly without interference. A scratched or dirty plate can refract light unpredictably, causing the ADF to flicker or fail to darken, which poses a safety risk to the operator.

Regular maintenance is key to high-quality welds. As the plate accumulates spatter and scratches, visibility decreases, forcing the welder to strain their eyes or move closer to the arc. By keeping a 10-pack of the 06-0200-51 plates on hand, you ensure that a fresh, clear view is always available, maintaining the high optical class rating that Speedglas helmets are known for.