Tecmen TM1000 Hard Hat PAPR
The Tecmen PAPR Welding Helmet System is engineered for professionals who demand top-tier protection without the premium price tag. This system seamlessly integrates a high-performance powered air purifying respirator (PAPR), with an advanced auto-darkening flip front welding helmet and a hard hat, ensuring comprehensive safety and comfort during extended work sessions. This unit offers the same features as found on 3M helmets, only without the daunting price tag. Welders breathe the cleanest air thanks to a TH3 certified P3 filter with 99.997% efficiency rating, and they get the best view of their work thanks to an optically perfect 1/1/1/1 ADF with large view grinding shield.
The number one feature that stands out with the Tecmen helmet is the lens quality. Welders get an incredible, crystal clear view of their puddle with a remarkable true to life full colour experience. There are two ultra-clear auto darkening lens options available for this helmet; the 950D digital ADF, and the 950T variable color lens. The 950T has the ability to change the color tone of the lens, while the 950D has a Bluetooth app and the ability to save settings to memory. The 950T has a shade level of 3.0 in the light state, and a maximum shade level of 13 in the dark state. The 950D has a shade level of 2.5 in the light state, and a maximum shade level of 15 in the dark state. The two options are otherwise identical.
This helmet is pre-integrated with an EN397 hard hat, but the hard hat can be interchanged with other options that use the standard slot connection point on the side of the helmet if a specific style is preferred. Message us for help with this process if you have specific requirements. How near/far the welding helmet is from the face and the tilt angle can be modified to suit user preference and ensure integration with different hard hats. The welding helmet portion can be quickly removed or re-installed with no tools required. The entire helmet can be flipped up and down, or just the grind shield.
Consumables such as filters and lenses are a fraction of the price of other brands, which makes the total cost of ownership of the FreFlow PAPR system drastically more cost effective. This product is perfect for welders that want high end, professional grade welding and respiratory protection, but don't want to pay the crazy prices the big name brands like 3M Speedglas/Adflo are charging.
Features of Tecmen Lens:
Auto-Shade Adjusting Smart Mode: Say goodbye to manual adjusting of shade level. With smart mode, the ADF monitors the arc in real time, and automatically adjusts shade level by the millisecond to stay in synch with the arc. This greatly enhances clarity of the weld puddle when TIG welding, as the helmet micro-adjusts shade level as amperage is adjusted mid-weld This feature is also a big plus for PAPR applications, as the hood does not need to be removed when making drastic amperage changes.
Tack-Weld Optimized Mix Mode: When welding in mix mode, the ADF has a longer and more gradual return from dark to light state which greatly reduces eye strain when tack welding or stitch welding, especially in high amperage applications. When welding in mix mode, the return to the light state has three phases: delay from dark to intermediate shade, gradient phase (this is when you would re-ignite your arc), delay from intermediate shade to light state.
Dark Mode: Makes the helmet function as a fixed shade passive lens. This is ideal for situations in narrow spaces where sensors are obstructed, welding with extremely weak arcs, or when multiple welders are nearby.
Weld Mode: If you want to use your helmet the same as any standard auto-darkening helmet, this is the mode for you. Shade levels are adjustable in half shade increments from 9.0-15.0, which makes it suitable for welding at all amperage ranges. Sensitivity is adjusted from 0-5, and delay from 0-10.
Flip-Up Grind Shield Switch between welding and non-welding tasks by flipping up the lens to reveal a large grinding shield. This is ideal for those that perform a full spectrum of metal fabricating tasks, and not just welding.
Perfect 1/1/1/1 Optical Clarity Rating: The 950D ADF achieves a perfect score across all optical clarity metrics. There is absolutely nothing that could be improved on, optical clarity is perfect with no visible distortion.
XL True Color Viewing Area: With a 107 x 75mm (4.21" x 2.95") viewing area, and epic true color experience, this lens will have you wondering how you survived on your old helmet for so long. The lens offers a super low shade level of 2.5 in the light state, which means weld seams and surroundings will be crystal clear. In the dark state the true color lens ensures stark contrast between the work, the weld puddle, and the arc which ultimately results in superior welds.
Shade 5 Side Windows: Stay aware of your surroundings with tinted side windows. Retaining visibility and awareness of your surroundings is a critical safety feature, especially in high traffic environments, or applications where you are surrounded by other welders. Welders need to know when it is safe to take the hood off without getting flashed. Blackout covers are included in the box for those that prefer total darkness in the hood.
High Visibility Digital Controls: Settings are changed with buttons that can be pressed while wearing welding gloves, and settings are clearly displayed on a high resolution color display. This is valuable for old tired eyes, and low light situations, as it nearly eliminates the likelihood that a user applied incorrect settings due to old worn dials with small, hard-to-read numbers.
Bluetooth App (950D Only): Connect to your lens using the Smart ADF app. The app can be used to switch between weld, grind, cut, smart, and mix mode without having to remove your helmet. It can also be used to adjust shade level, sensitivity, delay, and store settings to memory. The app is especially handy for PAPR applications where removing the helmet to change settings can be annoying.
Memory Mode (950D Only): Quickly and easily save and recall your preferred settings to one of three memory slots. Save time when switching jobs or tasks. Multiple users can store their own settings when using the Smart ADF app.
Dual Color Function (950T Only): Choose between a whitish or greenish screen tone while welding. This is ideal for welders that work on multiple materials, utilize multiple welding processes, and operate in a variety of lighting conditions as the color tone can be changed to maximize contrast between the work, arc, and puddle.
TM1000 Helmet Features:
- Large flip front for grinding and fitting
- Pre-integrated with EN397 hard hat
- Suitable for integration with many slotted hard hats
- High quality auto darkening lens with perfect 1/1/1/1 optical clarity rating
- Shade 5 side windows to keep aware of surroundings
- Includes covers for people that want it dark in the hood
- Large 107mm x 75mm (4.2" x 2.95") true colour viewing area
- High visibility colour digital display controls
- Shade level 5-8 for cutting, 9-13/15 for welding
- Accommodates standard 2" x 4-1/4" cheater lens
- 6 way adjustable headgear ensures all day comfort
- 4 independent arc sensors
- Solar cell with two replaceable CR2450 batteries
V1 Pro PAPR Blower Features:
- P3 Filter provides 99.997% efficiency against solid and liquid particles
- Each filter has a built in NFC tag for smart filter life monitoring
- Full colour display screen clearly communicates settings and vital information
- Current filter use time displayed in top left corner
- Current air flow rate, remaining battery life, and filter load displayed in center
- Settings such as language, and whether or not the unit vibrates/beeps can be toggled on or off
- Optional stackable odour filter or organic vapour cartridge for additional protection
- Adjustable air flow between 170-210 lpm of air flow
- Intelligent self adjusting air flow adjusts fan speed as filters become dirty
- Includes rechargeable 9 hour lithium ion battery
- Lasts significantly longer on a clean filter, 9 hours is the dirty filter run time!
- Vibrates and beeps when battery is low or filter is clogged
- Includes belt and shoulder strap for added comfort
Included With Product:
- TM1000 flip front PAPR welding helmet pre-integrated with EN397 hard hat
- 950D/T high quality auto-darkening lens
- FreFlow V1 PRO PAPR blower unit
- Breathing hose with FR cover
- Rechargeable lithium ion battery w/charger
- PAPR belt and shoulder strap
- Air flow tester
- 5 Pack spare outer lenses
- 2 Pack spare inner lenses
- Side window covers
Comparing the TM1000 PAPR to the 3M 9100MP:
- The lens on the TM1000 is larger and more clear than the 9100MP
- The total helmet assembly is lighter on your head
- The 9100MP hard hat is strictly a Type 1 hard hat, and can not be upgraded for Type 2 side protection
- The air flow inside the hood is much more evenly dispersed on the Tecmen
- Air flow rate is manually adjustable on the Tecmen, while it is strictly automatic with the 3M Adflo
- The headgear on the Tecmen is more adjustable, and allows users to better distribute the weight
- The overall build quality is incredible on both. Slight edge to 3M, but it results in a heavier bulkier unit that is less comfortable to wear
- Tecmen includes a fabric hose cover and shoulder harness for the blower
- With 3M, these are expensive post-purchase add-ons
- The total cost of ownership of the Tecmen is less than half of the 3M
- Up front purchase price is ~$1,000 less
- Lenses and filters are half the price
Standards, Approvals, and Markings: CSA Z94.3, ANSI Z87.1, TH3 P R SL, CE 2834, EN12941, UKCA, UKNI, AS/NZS 1716, EN397
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