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Upgrade from 3M Speedglas 9100XXi FX Air HD to the advanced 3M Speedglas G5-01

3 reasons G5-01 is the world's best helmet:

  • Better in every way than 9100XXi FX Air HD
  • Same price point as 9100XXi FX Air HD
  • Shares all essential spares as 9100XXi FX Air HD (except the grinding visor which is a different shape)
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9100XXi FX Air HD

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G5-01

Why was 9100XXi FX Air HD replaced with the G5-01?

Compare them side by side

And see why the G5-01 has replaced the 9100XXi FX Air HD as the world’s best helmet
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Viewing areaExtra largeLargest ever
Battery8 hour battery as standard12 hour heavy duty battery, designed for professional welders
Task LightAvailable with task light (optional extra)
Suitable ForStick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & GrindingStick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding
Comfort FeaturesWas the first welding helmet with a comfortable head harness6 point head harness, taking comfort and adjustability to the next level for all head sizes
Grind FeatureGrinding visor with large viewing areaGrinding visor 15% larger than 9100XXi FX Air HD
Unique Features
  • Bluetooth app to save common settings for easier control
  • Ability to direct the flow of air to different areas of the helmet
  • Option to detach lens for less weight while grinding
PAPR RatingRMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor)RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor)
Carry bagAdflo carry bagUpgraded G5-01 carry bag
Shade Range3, 5, 8, 9-133, 5, 8, 9-133, 5, 8, 9-14
Lens TechnologyTrue View added in 2017True View as standard
Tack Mode (to reduce eye fatigue when tacking)Variable Colour Mode (3 colour options to best view welds)
Features
Viewing area
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Extra largeLargest ever
Battery
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
8 hour battery as standard12 hour heavy duty battery, designed for professional welders
Task Light
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Available with task light (optional extra)
Suitable For
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Stick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & GrindingStick, MIG, TIG (>1 Amp), Cutting & Grinding
Comfort Features
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Was the first welding helmet with a comfortable head harness6 point head harness, taking comfort and adjustability to the next
Grind Features
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Grinding visor with large viewing areaGrinding visor 15% larger than 9100XXi FX Air HD
Unique Features
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
  • Bluetooth app to save common settings for easier control
  • Ability to direct the flow of air to different areas of the helmet
  • Option to detach lens for less weight while grinding
PAPR Rating
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor)RMPF: 50 (required minimum protection factor)
Carry bag
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
Adflo carry bagUpgraded G5-01 carry bag
Shade Range
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
3, 5, 8, 9-133, 5, 8, 9-133, 5, 8, 9-14
Lens Technology
9100XXi FX Air HDG5-01 TWG5-01 VC
True View added in 2017True view
Tack Mode (to reduce eye fatigue when tacking)Variable Colour Mode 3 colour options to best view welds

3 Reasons you’ll love the Speedglas G5-01

Narrow design

Narrow design for confined spaced

Narrow design

Choose your preferred airflow direction

Narrow design

Removable lens to reduce the weight of the helmet when grinding

Narrow design

Narrow design for confined spaced

Narrow design

Choose your preferred airflow direction

Narrow design

Removable lens to reduce the weight of the helmet when grinding

Introducing the newest Speedglas innovation: Variable Colour

Only available in the G5-01 VC
G5-01 TW

Single colour selection

NORMAL

G5-01 VC

Variable Colour Mode (3 colour options to best view welds)

NORMAL

COOL

WARM

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