OPTK6501 - Optrel p550 Ruby Red Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Shade 9-13

Professional Grade Eye Protection with Swiss Precision

The Optrel p550 Ruby Red Welding Helmet represents a perfect balance of performance, comfort, and reliability for professional welders. Engineered in Switzerland, this helmet is designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments while providing the optical clarity necessary for precision work. The core of the p550 is its advanced Auto-Darkening Filter (ADF), which offers a variable shade range of DIN 9 to 13. This wide range makes the helmet highly versatile, suitable for a variety of welding processes including MIG/MAG, Stick (SMAW), and TIG applications where amperage levels vary.

One of the standout technical features of this Optrel model is its optical classification. The cassette delivers a clear, true-color view of the weld pool, reducing eye fatigue and allowing for better control over the arc. Unlike older generation lenses that cast a green tint, the p550's optics provide a more natural color perception, which is critical for reading the heat input and bead consistency. The helmet is powered by a dual-system utilizing solar cells for continuous operation during welding and backup batteries to ensure the lens triggers immediately upon arc strike, even in low-light starting conditions.

Ergonomics play a vital role in the design of the Optrel p550. Weighing in at approximately 495 grams, it is one of the lighter helmets in its class, significantly reducing the strain on the welder's neck and shoulders during prolonged use. The headband is fully adjustable, featuring a telescopic mechanism that allows the user to customize the distance between the eyes and the lens, as well as the helmet's tilt angle. The shell itself is constructed from a heat-resistant, durable material finished in a striking Ruby Red, which not only looks professional but adds an element of visibility and safety on the shop floor.

Maintenance and adjustments are straightforward with the p550. Sensitivity and delay controls are located on the ADF cartridge, allowing the operator to tune the helmet's response to ambient light and the specific welding process. For example, the delay function can be increased to prevent the lens from opening too quickly when the weld pool is still glowing bright. This helmet is compatible with standard Optrel accessories, including magnifying lenses and hard hat adapters, making it a flexible solution for diverse industrial safety requirements.