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CEP932-440 - 2x4 Clear Polycarbonate Welding Lens Cover Plate

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OVERVIEW

Clear Vision for Better Welds

In the world of welding, if you can't see the puddle, you can't control the bead. Your vision is your most important tool, and keeping it clear is essential for producing quality work. This 2x4 Polycarbonate Lens is designed to be the first line of defense for your welding helmet. Acting as a cover plate, it sits in front of your shaded filter—whether that's a passive glass plate or an expensive auto-darkening unit—and takes the beating so your eyes and equipment don't have to.

Welding generates sparks, spatter, and smoke, all of which can quickly ruin a glass lens or damage sensitive electronics. This polycarbonate cover lens is engineered to withstand high impact and resist pitting from hot metal spatter. Unlike standard glass, polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable under normal welding conditions, providing a robust shield that ensures your safety. It is sized perfectly at 2 inches by 4.25 inches, the industry standard for "2x4" welding hoods, lift-front adapters, and pipeliner helmets.

Regularly changing your cover lens is the cheapest way to improve your welding performance. A scratched or pitted lens diffuses light, causing glare and making it difficult to distinguish the weld pool from the slag. By swapping in a fresh polycarbonate plate, you restore optical clarity, reduce eye strain, and ensure you are seeing the arc exactly as it is. Whether you are a professional fabricator or a weekend hobbyist, keeping a stack of these lenses in your toolbox is a smart move.

Key Benefits

  • Impact Protection: tough polycarbonate material resists shattering and blocks flying debris.
  • Cost-Effective Maintenance: Sacrificial lens protects your more expensive shaded filters from permanent damage.
  • Universal Fit: Compatible with any welding helmet or goggle system that accepts standard 2x4 plates.
Additional Information
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea, 1 per each
Item:Lense Polycarbonate
Lense Size:2x4
Shade or Magnifier # :n/a
Inner Or Outer:n/a
Brand:Generic
Material:n/a, Polycarbonate
Color:Clear
Application:Cover Lens, Safety Plate
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Material:Polycarbonate
Dimensions:2 in x 4.25 in
Color:Clear
Impact Resistance:High
Application:Cover Lens, Safety Plate
brand:generic
item:lense-polycarbonate
lense-size:2x4
material:n-a
packaging-description:1-per-ea

INCLUDED

  • 1 x Polycarbonate Welding Lens Cover Plate (2" x 4.25")

APPLICATIONS

  • Outer cover lens for standard 2x4 welding helmets
  • Inner safety plate for protecting ADF units
  • Replacement lens for lift-front goggles
  • General fabrication and structural welding protection
  • Grinding shield applications (when used in appropriate frames)

FAQ

This lens measures nominally 2 inches by 4.25 inches, which is the industry standard size for '2x4' welding helmet windows.

No, this is a clear polycarbonate cover lens. It has no shade rating and is designed to protect your shaded filter plate from spatter and impact. You must use a proper shaded filter behind this lens to weld safely.

Yes, it can be used as an inside cover lens to protect the back of your filter from dust, sweat, and scratches, provided your helmet accepts 2x4 lenses internally.

You should replace the lens as soon as it becomes pitted, scratched, or dirty enough to obscure your vision. A clear view is vital for good welds.

Polycarbonate is significantly more impact-resistant than glass and will not shatter if dropped. However, it can scratch more easily than glass, so it is often treated as a disposable consumable.

Yes, most pipeliner-style helmets use the standard 2x4 lens size, so this will fit perfectly.

Polycarbonate naturally blocks nearly 99% of UV radiation, but this lens is primarily for physical protection. The shaded filter behind it is responsible for blocking the intense UV/IR from the welding arc.