The Evolution Vision 65FM welding helmet selects the shade by itself: in AUTO mode the filter reads the intensity of the arc, and you can correct the selected shade by 2 up or down. The ADF on the flip-up front has a 65 x 96 mm viewing area, dark shades 4 to 8 and 9 to 14 and a UHD display rated 1/1/1/1 to EN 379, with a 180 x 90 mm grinding visor underneath. The shell is impact and heat resistant nylon in matt blue.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 87130 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Model | Evolution Vision 65FM |
| Type | auto-darkening flip-up helmet with auto-shade |
| Colour | matt blue |
| Shades (DIN) | light 3, dark 4-8 (CUT) and 9-14 (WELD) |
| AUTO mode (auto-shade) | yes, correction +/- 2 shades |
| ADF viewing area | 65 x 96 mm |
| Grinding visor | 180 x 90 mm |
| Optical class (EN 379) | 1/1/1/1 |
| Delay | 0.1-0.85 s, 6 steps |
| On/off | button, auto off after 30 min |
| ADF power supply | CR2450 battery |
| Operating temperature | -5 to +55 °C |
| Pack quantity | 1 pc. |
| Standards | EN 175 B, EN 379, EN 166, CE, UKCA, ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3, AS/NZS 1338.1 |
Who it is for
- Welders who often change current or process and do not want to reset the filter by hand each time: AUTO mode does it, and you can return to manual setting at any time.
- Mixed work with grinding: lift the flip-up and work through the clear 180 x 90 mm visor.
- MIG/MAG, stick welding (MMA), TIG on inverter power sources, AC/DC pulse welding, work under argon and helium shielding: this is the application list from the instruction manual.
- Long shifts: the headgear has 4 balancing straps that improve the balance of the helmet over a full working day.
What makes the Evolution Vision 65FM welding helmet different
- AUTO mode: the filter sets the shade to the arc intensity, with an individual correction of 2 shades up or down.
- Three modes on the MODE button: AUTO, WELD (shade 9 to 14) and CUT (shade 4 to 8).
- UHD display rated 1/1/1/1 to EN 379 (class 1 in all four categories) and True Colour technology.
- 65 x 96 mm ADF viewing area and a 180 x 90 mm grinding visor under the flip-up.
- Delay in 6 steps from 0.1 to 0.85 s and sensitivity in 6 steps, buttons on the underside of the cartridge.
- Quick release ADF cartridge and simple dioptre fitting.
- Evolution Vision headgear with 4 balancing straps and 3 adjustment straps, size adjustment by knob and height and angle adjustment.
- Switch-on by button and automatic switch-off after 30 minutes, CR2450 battery with low battery indicator.
In the box
- Evolution Vision 65FM welding helmet, assembled, with auto-shade ADF on the flip-up and grinding visor
- Spare CR2450 battery
- Spare front cover lenses
- Plunger tool for removing the inner lens
- Böhler helmet pouch
- Instruction manual, all in a branded box
Consumables and spare parts
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (5 pcs): front cover lens on the flip-up, released with the button on the left side of the helmet.
- Böhler Welding inner lens Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM (2 pcs): inner lens, changed after sliding the filter out of the flip-up; use Böhler Welding inner lens plunger Guardian, Evolution, Laser Guard (2 pcs.) to remove it.
- Böhler Welding grinding visor Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM (2 pcs): 180 x 90 mm grinding visor.
- 65FM auto-shade ADF without battery: Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Evolution Vision 65FM auto-shade or Böhler Welding ADF filter 65FM 4 sensors auto-shade, Evolution Vision; the battery is Böhler Welding ADF battery CR2450 Guardian, Evolution Vision, Evolution V80, Laser Guard.
- Böhler Welding flip-up element Evolution Vision 65FM (matt blue): 65FM flip-up element in matt blue; Böhler Welding spring kit Evolution Vision 65 (2 springs, 2 arms): 2 springs and 2 arms for the mechanism.
- Böhler Welding headgear Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M, Böhler Welding sweatband Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M and the front sweatband Böhler Welding sweatband Pro Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (front).
- Rear of the headgear and hinges: Böhler Welding comfort neck padding Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M, Böhler Welding soft neck padding Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (set), Böhler Welding rubber neck padding Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M, Böhler Welding headgear hinge knobs Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (set).
- Flame retardant cotton covers: Böhler Welding head protection Evolution Vision, V80 (FR cotton) and Böhler Welding neck protection Evolution Vision, V80 (FR cotton).
- Magnifying lenses (dioptres): Böhler Welding magnifying lens (dioptre) +1.0 for welding helmets, Böhler Welding magnifying lens (dioptre) +1.5 for welding helmets, Böhler Welding magnifying lens (dioptre) +2.0 for welding helmets, Böhler Welding magnifying lens (dioptre) +2.5 for welding helmets.
- Böhler Welding head top pouch (black) for storage and Böhler Welding LED light for welding and grinding helmets to light up the work area.
All other helmet parts are in the category Welding helmet parts. As an authorised Böhler Welding distributor and service partner in Poland we match parts by the numbers in the manual.
Standards and certificates
The shell meets EN 175 (marking EN175 B), the ADF meets EN 379 (marking CE 3/4-8/9-14 VA 1/1/1/1/379 EN379) and the cover lenses meet EN 166 (marking EN166 1 B). The helmet complies with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and is certified to CE, UKCA, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020, CSA Z94.3:20 and AS/NZS 1338.1:2021.
Documents
- Evolution Vision 65F and 65FM instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
- Info sheet Evolution Vision 65F and 65FM (PDF, English)
- PPE & accessories catalogue 2023/24 (PDF, English)
Frequently asked questions
How does AUTO mode work?
The filter selects the shade according to the arc intensity. If the image is too bright or too dark for you, the SHADE button moves the setting by up to 2 shades. With the MODE button you can switch to manual WELD or CUT mode at any time.
How does the 65FM differ from the 65F?
Compared with the less expensive 65F (Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F auto-darkening flip-up welding helmet), you pay extra for AUTO mode, which sets the shade to the arc by itself, and for the matt shell; the 65F is set manually and has a glossy shell. The 65 x 96 mm viewing area, 180 x 90 mm grinding visor and 1/1/1/1 rating are the same. The spare filter and flip-up element also differ.
How do I change the inner lens or the battery?
Lift the flip-up, rest the helmet chin up, slide the two cartridge tabs to the middle and pull the filter out. Remove the lens with the plunger tool; the CR2450 battery is under the battery cover, which slides upwards.
Is it suitable for gas or laser welding?
No. The manual excludes laser welding and oxy-acetylene welding. For gas welding there are the Eyewear IR5 glasses (Böhler Welding Eyewear IR5 gas welding glasses), for laser the Laser Guard helmet (Böhler Welding Laser Guard helmet for laser and hybrid welding).
Is there a version with air supply?
Yes, the Evolution Vision 65FM Air Kit (Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65FM Air Kit, auto-shade welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR): 65FM Air helmet with the Evolution Air system in an Evolution bag.
