The Guardian 62 welding helmet is an auto-darkening helmet from Böhler Welding for MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA welders who want light head protection and a clear view of the weld pool. The ADF auto-darkening filter offers a 62 x 98 mm viewing area, light state shade 4 and two dark ranges: shade 5 to 9 and shade 9 to 13. The complete helmet weighs 480 g and the filter is rated 1/1/1/2 to EN 379. The manufacturer calls it the expert's choice and recommends it mainly for MAG and TIG welding.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 32373 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Model | Guardian 62 |
| Type | auto-darkening welding helmet (ADF) |
| Shades (DIN) | light 4, dark 5-9 and 9-13 |
| Grind mode | yes, external switch |
| ADF viewing area | 62 x 98 mm |
| Optical class (EN 379) | 1/1/1/2 |
| Arc sensors | 4 |
| TIG welding | above 5 A |
| ADF power supply | CR2450 battery |
| Automatic shut-off | after 15 min without use |
| Operating temperature | -5 to +55 °C |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Pack quantity | 1 pc. |
| Standards | EN 175 B, EN 379, EN 166, CE, UKCA, ANSI, CSA |
Who it is for
- MAG and TIG welding: the Guardian 62 filter is approved for TIG at currents above 5 A.
- MIG/MAG, stick welding (MMA), TIG on inverter power sources, AC/DC pulse welding and work under argon and helium shielding: this is the application list from the instruction manual.
- Mixed work with grinding: an external switch on the shell sets the filter to grind mode, in which it does not darken.
- Daily work in workshops and production halls at -5 to +55 °C, the operating range given in the manual.
What makes the Guardian 62 welding helmet different
- 62 x 98 mm viewing area with True Blue Color technology: the manufacturer describes the filter's clarity as Best-In-Class.
- EN 379 rating 1/1/1/2: optical class 1, diffusion of light 1, variation in luminous transmittance 1, angle dependence 2.
- 4 arc sensors; sensitivity is set with a stepless knob.
- One external switch, three positions: shade 9 to 13, shade 5 to 9 or grind mode.
- 480 g and a high impact nylon shell marked EN175 B (medium energy impact).
- Comfort headgear with a rear size knob, top strap adjustment, longitudinal and angular adjustment and a smooth ratchet.
- User-replaceable CR2450 battery and automatic shut-off after 15 minutes without use (there is no on/off switch).
- CE, UKCA, ANSI and CSA certification.
In the box
- Guardian 62 welding helmet, assembled and ready to use after fitting the headgear
- Guardian 62 ADF with front cover lens and inner lens
- Comfort headgear with sweatbands
- Instruction manual
Consumables and spare parts
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (10 pcs): the standard lens in front of the filter; replace it when it is cracked, scratched or covered with spatter.
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Heavy-Duty Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (5 pcs): reinforced HD front cover lens, 5 pieces per pack.
- Böhler Welding inner lens Guardian 62, 62F, 62 Air, 62F Air (5 pcs): fitted from the back into the locators on the filter; the ADF may only be used with the inner lens in place.
- Böhler Welding inner lens plunger Guardian, Evolution, Laser Guard (2 pcs.): plunger tool for removing the inner lens.
- Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Guardian 62, 62F: spare Guardian 62 filter, supplied without battery.
- Böhler Welding ADF battery CR2450 Guardian, Evolution Vision, Evolution V80, Laser Guard: battery for the ADF.
- Böhler Welding ADF retainer with screw Guardian 62, 62F: frame and screw that hold the filter in the shell.
- 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): replacement headgear and sweatbands.
- 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) and the bags Böhler Welding Bag for helmet and PAPR system, black, Böhler Welding Bag for helmet and PAPR system, blue and Böhler Welding Evolution Bag for helmet and PAPR system, blue for storage and transport.
- Böhler Welding LED light for welding and grinding helmets: lights up the work area and fits any welding or grinding helmet.
- Böhler Welding hard hat adapter Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Big Vision: adapter for mounting Guardian helmets on a hard hat.
All other helmet parts are in the category Welding helmet parts. Spawlab is an authorised Böhler Welding distributor and service partner in Poland, so we match parts by the numbers in the manufacturer's manual.
Standards and certificates
The shell meets EN 175 (marking EN175 B), the ADF meets EN 379 (marking CE 4/5-9/9-13 VA 1/1/1/2 EN379) and the cover lens meets EN 166 (marking EN166 1 B). The helmet complies with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and is certified to CE, UKCA, ANSI and CSA.
Documents
- Guardian 62 instruction manual (PDF, multilingual)
- Fact sheet Guardian 50, 62 and 62F welding helmets (PDF, English)
- PPE & accessories catalogue 2023/24 (PDF, English)
Frequently asked questions
Which front cover lens fits the Guardian 62?
The standard lens is Böhler Welding front cover lens Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (10 pcs), the reinforced HD version is Böhler Welding front cover lens Heavy-Duty Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (5 pcs). Both also fit the Guardian 50 and Guardian 62F, so one stock covers several models.
Can I TIG weld at low current?
The Guardian 62 filter is suitable for TIG above 5 A. With a weak arc, turn up the sensitivity and keep the sensors clean and facing the arc: at angles of 45° or more the arc light does not reach them.
Is the Guardian 62 suitable for grinding?
Yes. The external switch activates grind mode and the filter stops darkening. If you grind a lot, consider the Guardian 62F (Böhler Welding Guardian 62F auto-darkening flip-up welding helmet): for the extra cost you get the same filter on a flip-up front and a clear grinding visor underneath, so you grind and inspect the weld without taking the helmet off.
How do I change the battery and where is the on/off switch?
The filter runs on a CR2450 battery (Böhler Welding ADF battery CR2450 Guardian, Evolution Vision, Evolution V80, Laser Guard), reached by removing the cover on the inside of the grind switch. There is no on/off switch: the filter shuts off by itself after 15 minutes without use.
Can I connect an air supply to the Guardian 62?
No, this version is not prepared for air. For work with powered air purifying respirators choose the Guardian 62 Air Kit (Böhler Welding Guardian 62 Air Kit, welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR): Guardian 62 Air helmet and Evolution Air system in a bag. The Guardian 62 is not suitable for laser welding; use the Laser Guard (Böhler Welding Laser Guard helmet for laser and hybrid welding) for that.
