The Guardian 62F welding helmet combines the Guardian 62 ADF with a flip-up front and a clear grinding visor. Flip down: you weld with a 62 x 98 mm viewing area and shades 5 to 9 and 9 to 13. Flip up: you grind and inspect the weld through the grinding visor without taking the helmet off. The manufacturer calls it the all-in-one solution for welding and grinding.
Technical specifications
| Catalogue number | 32374 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Böhler Welding |
| Model | Guardian 62F |
| Type | auto-darkening flip-up welding helmet |
| Shades (DIN) | light 4, dark 5-9 and 9-13 |
| Grind mode | yes, external switch |
| Grinding visor | clear, under the flip-up element |
| 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 |
| Pack quantity | 1 pc. |
| Standards | EN 175 B, EN 379, EN 166, CE, UKCA, ANSI, CSA |
Who it is for
- Welders who alternate between welding and grinding or cleaning welds: lift the flip-up with the filter and work through the clear grinding visor.
- MAG and TIG welding: the filter has the Guardian 62 specification, which approves TIG above 5 A.
- 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.
- Workshops and production halls, operating temperature -5 to +55 °C.
What makes the Guardian 62F welding helmet different
- Flip-up front with the Guardian 62 ADF and a clear grinding visor underneath.
- Filter with a 62 x 98 mm viewing area, light shade 4, dark shades 5 to 9 and 9 to 13 and True Blue Color technology.
- 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 set with a stepless knob.
- External switch with three positions: shade 9 to 13, shade 5 to 9 and filter grind mode.
- High impact nylon shell marked EN175 B (medium energy impact).
- Comfort headgear with a rear size knob, top strap, longitudinal and angular adjustment and a smooth ratchet.
- CR2450 battery under the cover on the inside of the switch, automatic shut-off after 15 minutes without use.
In the box
- Guardian 62F welding helmet with flip-up front, assembled
- Guardian 62 ADF with front cover lens and inner lens
- Clear grinding visor
- Comfort headgear with sweatbands
- Instruction manual
Consumables and spare parts
- Böhler Welding front cover lens Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (10 pcs): front cover lens loaded through the back of the flip-up; Böhler Welding front cover lens Heavy-Duty Guardian 50, 62, 62F, Laser Guard (5 pcs) is its reinforced HD version.
- Böhler Welding inner lens Guardian 62, 62F, 62 Air, 62F Air (5 pcs): inner lens, the same as in the Guardian 62; 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 grinding visor Guardian 62F, 62F Air, 50FM Air (2 pcs): grinding visor; push the old one out from the back and load the new one from the front.
- 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.
- Böhler Welding flip-up element Guardian 62F, 62F Air (glossy blue): complete flip-up element; Böhler Welding screws and knobs for flip-up element Guardian 62F, 50FM Air (1 set): screws and knobs of the flip-up only.
- 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.
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 lenses meet 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 62F 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
Am I protected from the arc with the flip-up raised?
No. According to the manual the eyes are protected from welding radiation only while the flip-up with the filter is down and covers the field of view. Always lower it before striking the arc.
Which grinding visor do I need and how do I change it?
It takes the Böhler Welding grinding visor Guardian 62F, 62F Air, 50FM Air (2 pcs), the same as the Guardian 62F Air and Guardian 50FM Air. Push the old visor out from the back and load the new one from the front.
Are the filter and lenses the same as in the Guardian 62?
Yes. The Guardian 62F uses the Guardian 62 ADF with the same specification, and the parts list names the same filter (Böhler Welding ADF auto-darkening filter Guardian 62, 62F), the same inner lens (32433) and the same filter frame (32442). If you do not grind, the less expensive Guardian 62 (Böhler Welding Guardian 62 auto-darkening welding helmet) is enough; with the Guardian 62F you pay extra for the flip-up front with the filter and the clear grinding visor underneath.
Can I TIG weld at low current?
Yes, within the manufacturer's limits: the Guardian 62 filter is suitable for TIG above 5 A. Keep the sensors clean and facing the arc, because at angles of 45° or more the light does not reach them.
Is there a Guardian 62F version for air supply?
Yes, as the Guardian 62F Air Kit (Böhler Welding Guardian 62F Air Kit, flip-up welding helmet with Evolution Air PAPR): Guardian 62F Air helmet and Evolution Air system in a bag. The Guardian 62F is not suitable for laser welding.
