The Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F Air is an auto-darkening welding helmet with a flip-up filter, prepared for a PAPR powered air system. The ADF has a UHD display with a 65 x 96 mm viewing area, optical class 1/1/1/1 to EN 379 and shade ranges 4-8 and 9-14; with the filter raised you look through a 180 x 90 mm grinding visor. You buy the helmet only, without a unit: connect Evolution Air, Guardian Air or Supplied Air.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 87438 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Model | Evolution Vision 65F Air |
| Type | Auto-darkening flip-up helmet prepared for air (without blower unit) |
| Colour | Glossy blue |
| ADF | Evolution Vision 65F (87137), flip-up |
| Shade levels (DIN) | 3 (light state), 4-8 (CUT) and 9-14 (WELD) |
| ADF viewing area | 65 x 96 mm, UHD display |
| Optical class (EN 379) | 1/1/1/1 |
| Delay | 0.1 to 0.85 s, 6 steps |
| Grinding visor | 180 x 90 mm |
| ADF power supply | CR2450, auto-off after 30 min |
| Operating temperature | -5 to +55 °C |
| Works with | Evolution Air, Guardian Air, Supplied Air |
| Pack quantity | 1 pc. |
| Standards | EN 175 B, EN 379, EN 166, EN 12941 (TH3), EN 14594 (4A) |
Who it is for
For welders who want the top optical class and a large grinding visor and need to breathe filtered air through the whole shift. The Evolution Vision 65 manual lists MIG/MAG, TIG with inverters, MMA, argon and helium shielded welding and AC/DC pulse welding. CUT mode with shades 4-8 covers cutting, and with the filter raised you grind without taking the helmet off or disconnecting the air supply.
Which blower unit it works with
- Böhler Welding Evolution Air PAPR blower unit, complete kit with filters: with this helmet class TH3 P R SL to EN 12941, also class TH3 ABE1 P R SL with A1B1E1 gas filters; 180 to 240 l/min in 6 levels, up to 14 h on the 7800 mAh battery. This unit is the basis of Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR.
- Böhler Welding Guardian Air PAPR blower unit, complete kit with filter: the helmet is on the list of certified helmets in the Guardian Air manual; 180 to 220 l/min, up to 8 h on the 5200 mAh battery, 870 g.
- Böhler Welding Supplied Air compressed air regulator for air-fed helmets, complete kit: compressed air supply at 3 to 8 bar, class 4A to EN 14594:2018, 180 to 220 l/min in 7 levels.
The helmet is on the lists of certified helmets in the Evolution Air, Guardian Air and Supplied Air manuals, so you can change the system without changing the helmet. Units and kits are listed in the Powered air systems category.
What makes the Evolution Vision 65F Air different
- UHD display in optical class 1/1/1/1 to EN 379, 65 x 96 mm viewing area, True Colour technology.
- Light state shade 3, WELD mode with shades 9-14 and CUT mode with 4-8, switched with the MODE button.
- Delay in 6 steps from 0.1 to 0.85 s and sensitivity in 6 steps, buttons on the lower edge of the filter.
- Flip-up filter with a 180 x 90 mm grinding visor underneath.
- Quick-release ADF and simple fitting of a magnifying lens.
- Evolution Vision headgear with 4 balancing straps and 3 adjustable straps, circumference adjustment with a knob, plus height and tilt adjustment.
- The filter switches on with a button and off by itself after 30 minutes without work; it runs on a CR2450 battery.
In the box
- Evolution Vision 65F Air helmet with Evolution Vision 65F ADF and grinding visor
- Face seal and air duct connector
- 1 spare battery
- 3 front cover lenses
- Helmet pouch
The box contains no blower unit, filters, battery pack, hose or belt: you get them with Evolution Air or Guardian Air. Spawlab is an authorised Böhler Welding distributor in Poland: you buy with a VAT invoice and we ship by courier from Krotoszyn, also to the European Union.
Consumables and spare parts
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (5 pcs): front cover lenses that take the spatter.
- Böhler Welding inner lens Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM (2 pcs): inner lenses; use the plunger Böhler Welding inner lens plunger Guardian, Evolution, Laser Guard (2 pcs.) to change them.
- Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Evolution Vision 65F: spare 65F ADF; the auto-shade filter Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Evolution Vision 65FM auto-shade also fits this helmet. Both come without the Böhler Welding ADF battery CR2450 Guardian, Evolution Vision, Evolution V80, Laser Guard battery.
- Böhler Welding grinding visor Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM (2 pcs): 180 x 90 mm grinding visor.
- Böhler Welding flip-up element Evolution Vision 65F (glossy blue): 65F flip-up element; for the hinges, the spring and arm kit Böhler Welding spring kit Evolution Vision 65 (2 springs, 2 arms).
- Böhler Welding face seal Evolution Vision 65F Air, 65FM Air and Böhler Welding air duct Evolution Vision 65F Air, 65FM Air: Evolution Vision Air face seal and air duct connector.
- Böhler Welding headgear Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M, Böhler Welding sweatband Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M and Böhler Welding sweatband Pro Evolution Vision 65F, 65FM, V80, V80M (front): headgear and sweatbands.
- Böhler Welding standard air hose 100 cm Evolution Air, Guardian Air, Supplied Air or Böhler Welding FLEX flexible air hose up to 180 cm Evolution Air, Guardian Air, with the cover Böhler Welding air hose cover up to 120 cm Evolution Air, Guardian Air or Böhler Welding air hose cover up to 180 cm Evolution Air, Guardian Air: air hose to the unit.
- 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: magnifying lenses from +1.0 to +2.5 dioptres.
Standards and certificates
The shell is marked EN 175 B, the ADF CE 3/4-8/9-14 to EN 379 in class 1/1/1/1, the cover lenses EN 166 1 B, in line with Regulation (EU) 2016/425. With Evolution Air the system meets EN 12941 class TH3 P R SL, with Supplied Air EN 14594:2018 class 4A. Only the lowered filter protects your eyes against arc radiation.
Documents
- Evolution Vision 65F and 65FM instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
- Evolution Air instruction manual with the list of certified helmets (PDF, multilingual)
- Guardian Air instruction manual with the list of certified helmets (PDF, multilingual)
- Evolution Vision info sheet (PDF, English)
- PPE and accessories catalogue 2023/24 (PDF, English)
Frequently asked questions
Can I swap the filter for the auto-shade version?
Yes. The catalogue lists the Evolution Vision 65FM auto-shade ADF as a part that fits the 65F Air. That filter sets the shade to the arc intensity on its own, with a correction of 2 shades up or down. It comes fitted in the Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65FM Air auto-shade welding helmet for PAPR powered air systems.
Can I weld with the filter raised?
No. The Evolution Vision 65 manual states that eye protection against arc radiation applies only with the filter lowered. The visor underneath is for grinding.
Does the helmet work without a blower unit?
Do not use it that way. The Evolution Air and Guardian Air manuals warn that with the air supply off carbon dioxide builds up quickly under a sealed helmet and oxygen drops.
Is it suitable for laser or gas welding?
No. The manual excludes laser welding and oxy-acetylene gas welding. For laser welding the manufacturer offers the Laser Guard Air.
How does it differ from the Evolution Vision 65F and the Air Kit?
The Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F auto-darkening flip-up welding helmet has the same filter, 65 x 96 mm display and grinding visor but no face seal or air duct connector, so it works without an air supply. The Böhler Welding Evolution Vision 65F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR is this helmet with Evolution Air, a 7800 mAh quick-charge battery, an Evolution bag and spares: 2 front cover lenses, 2 grinding visors, 20 pre-filters and an ADF battery.
