The Böhler Welding Guardian 62F Air is an auto-darkening welding helmet with a flip-up filter, prepared for a PAPR powered air system. The Guardian 62 ADF provides shades 5-9 and 9-13 with a 62 x 98 mm viewing area, and a clear grinding visor sits underneath. You buy the helmet only, without a blower unit: connect it to Evolution Air, Guardian Air or the Supplied Air regulator.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 57029 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Model | Guardian 62F Air |
| Type | Auto-darkening flip-up helmet prepared for air (without blower unit) |
| Colour | Glossy blue |
| ADF | Guardian 62 (63635), flip-up |
| Shade levels (DIN) | 4 (light state), 5-9 and 9-13 |
| ADF viewing area | 62 x 98 mm |
| Optical class (EN 379) | 1/1/1/2 |
| Arc sensors | 4 |
| TIG | above 5 A |
| Grind mode | Visor under the filter and grind mode in the ADF |
| ADF power supply | CR2450 |
| 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 weld and grind at the same workstation and want to breathe filtered air through the whole shift. The ADF covers MIG/MAG, TIG with inverters from 5 A, MMA and AC/DC pulse welding. After welding you lift the filter and grind the seam through the visor, without taking the helmet off and without 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, with A1B1E1 filters class TH2 ABE1 P R SL; 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 Guardian 62F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR.
- Böhler Welding Guardian Air PAPR blower unit, complete kit with filter: class TH3, 180 to 220 l/min in 6 levels, up to 8 h on the 5200 mAh battery, 870 g with filter and battery.
- 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.
Which version to choose
The extra cost of the 62F Air buys the flip-up filter with a grinding visor underneath: the Böhler Welding Guardian 62 Air welding helmet for PAPR powered air systems has the same filter fixed in place. The Böhler Welding Guardian 62F auto-darkening flip-up welding helmet has the same flip-up filter and visor but no face seal or air duct connector, so it works without an air supply. The Böhler Welding Guardian 62F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR is this helmet with the Evolution Air unit in a Böhler bag, a complete set ready for work.
What makes the Guardian 62F Air different
- Flip-up ADF: raised, it uncovers the clear grinding visor; lowered, it protects your eyes during welding.
- Guardian 62 ADF: light state shade 4, ranges 5-9 and 9-13, 4 arc sensors, optical class 1/1/1/2 to EN 379.
- 62 x 98 mm viewing area and True Blue Color technology.
- Grind mode in the ADF itself as well, set with a switch on the outside of the shell.
- Two main air streams to the breathing zone and an adjustable outlet to your forehead.
- Headgear with top strap, length and angle adjustment.
- Replaceable CR2450 battery in the ADF.
In the box
- Guardian 62F Air helmet with flip-up Guardian 62 ADF and adjustable air outlets
- Grinding visor under the filter
- Face seal
- Air duct connector
- Headgear with sweatbands
The box contains no blower unit, filters, battery pack, hose or belt: you get them with the Evolution Air or Guardian Air unit. As an authorised Böhler Welding distributor in Poland we issue a VAT invoice and ship by courier from Krotoszyn, also to EU countries.
Consumables and spare parts
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (10 pcs) or the heavy-duty Böhler Welding front cover lens Heavy-Duty Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (5 pcs): front cover lenses that take the spatter.
- Böhler Welding inner lens Guardian 62, 62F, 62 Air, 62F Air (5 pcs): inner lens; the ADF must not be used without it.
- Böhler Welding grinding visor Guardian 62F, 62F Air, 50FM Air (2 pcs): grinding visor under the flip-up filter.
- Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Guardian 62, 62F: spare ADF, supplied without the Böhler Welding ADF battery CR2450 Guardian, Evolution Vision, Evolution V80, Laser Guard battery, held by the retainer Böhler Welding ADF retainer with screw Guardian 62, 62F.
- Böhler Welding flip-up element Guardian 62F, 62F Air (glossy blue): glossy blue flip-up element with fixings; the screws and knobs alone are Böhler Welding screws and knobs for flip-up element Guardian 62F, 50FM Air (1 set).
- Böhler Welding headgear Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Big Vision, Laser Guard and Böhler Welding sweatbands Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Big Vision, Laser Guard (2 pcs, front and rear): headgear and front and rear sweatbands.
- Böhler Welding face seal Guardian 50M Air, 50FM Air, 62 Air, 62F Air, Big Vision Air and Böhler Welding air duct Guardian 50M Air, 50FM Air, 62 Air, 62F Air, Big Vision Air: face seal and air duct connector.
- 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 certified to EN 175 B, the ADF is marked CE 4/5-9/9-13 to EN 379 with class 1/1/1/2, the cover lenses EN 166 1 B. With Evolution Air the system reaches class TH3 P R SL to EN 12941, with Guardian Air class TH3, with Supplied Air class 4A to EN 14594:2018. Eye protection against arc radiation applies only with the filter lowered.
Documents
- Evolution Air instruction manual with the list of certified helmets (PDF, multilingual)
- Guardian Air instruction manual with the list of certified helmets (PDF, multilingual)
- Supplied Air instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
- Guardian 62/62F Air Complete fact sheet (PDF, English)
- Guardian Air Kit fact sheet with Air helmets (PDF, English)
- PPE and accessories catalogue 2023/24 (PDF, English)
Frequently asked questions
Can I weld with the filter raised?
No. The Guardian helmet manual states that eye protection against arc radiation applies only while the flip-up filter is lowered and covers the field of view. The visor underneath is for grinding.
Can the Guardian 62F Air be used without a blower unit?
No. With the air supply off, carbon dioxide builds up and oxygen drops quickly under a sealed helmet, as the Guardian Air and Evolution Air manuals warn. Connect a unit or choose the Guardian 62F Air Kit.
How do I change the grinding visor?
Push the old visor out from the back and load the new one from the front. Guardian 62F grinding visors come in packs of 2 and also fit the Guardian 62F without air.
Which unit should I choose?
For long shifts and work with A1B1E1 gas filters: Evolution Air (up to 14 h, 1120 g). When weight on the belt matters: Guardian Air (870 g, up to 8 h, P R SL filter). At a workstation with compressed air: Supplied Air, 475 g without belt.
Can I wear it with a beard?
A beard or long hair under the face seal lowers the protection factor of the system because the seal no longer fits tightly around the face and chin. The PAPR unit manuals warn about this.
