New
3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Respiratory Welding Helmet G5-01
Take Control
Adjust your welding helmet, not yourself
Based on extensive input from welders working at high amperages who need to grind frequently, the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 is created to be adaptable to an individual’s needs and situation.
Watch the Speedglas G5-01 video
Vision
Speedglas TrueView now with Variable Colour Technology
The 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Welding Lens G5-01VC offers 3M™ Speedglas™ TrueView Technology in the light state with your choice of colour tone in the dark state. Control how you view your weld.



Literally see the difference
Imagine what more realistic-looking colours and details could do for you:
- Provide better control of your weld puddle – with a view that appears lighter, brighter, and more realistic.
- Help you focus on your welding set-up, welding technique and inspection of just-completed welds
- Give you a clearer view of coloured welding machine controls – even with your helmet in the safe, down position..
Choose how you see your weld
To provide better vision and more control of your weld puddle we now introduce 3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology: choose between natural (A), cool (B) or warm (C) tones for your dark state.

Natural ____
Dark state 8 at variable
color level A

Cool ____
Dark state 8 at variable
color level B

Warm ____
Dark state 8 at variable
color level C
You determine which colour tone provides the best viewing contrast for your welds, and the most comfort for your eyes.
VARIABLE DARK STATE COLOUR
Our Largest Lens Ever!
- Our largest viewing area
- New shade 14 for high amps
- Arc detection to 1 amp
- 4 sensors
- 1/1/1 optical classification
- Australian & NZ Compliant
- TrueView light state
- Variable colour dark state
- Bluetooth enabled
- MMAW (Electrode)
- MIG/MAG
- TIG > 1 Amp
- Plasma welding & cutting
- Hidden arc
- Tack welding
- Grinding
- Memory modes

Flip-up for clear vision
Flip-up functionality allows you to seamlessly switch between welding and grinding tasks. Set-up, inspect and move around the workplace with perfectly clear vision while maintaining your eye, face and respiratory protection
16% larger than the FX Air Grinding Visor
Light up your workspace
A new, optional helmet-mounted task light provides hours of powerful lighting and runs off the Adflo battery pack, enabling welders to enter and work in poorly lit spaces.
- Task light specifically designed for welding
- Light weight – powered by the Adflo battery
- Positioned to cast a wide light on the workpiece
- Designed for even light distribution at normal welding distance
- Configurable light intensity

Protection

Heavy-duty powered air respiratory protection
- The Award winning Adflo PAPR
- At least 50 times cleaner air
- Protect against particles
- Protect against gases
- 1/1/1 optical classification
- Rapid 1 hour charge (0-80%)
- 170-200 litres per minute
- Heavy duty 12 hour battery
- New Quick-Change face seal
A slim design offers increased coverage
Streamline profile gives more coverage for welders’ ears, head and neck.
Configure Your Coverage
Built for heavy-duty welding environments, the G5-01 provides a number of configurable coverage options, so the welder can customise the helmet to their individual needs and preferences.

Always protected
Flip-up the lens to reveal a huge 170 x 104mm clear visor giving you perfect vision without the need to remove your eye and face protection or break the positive pressure respiratory seal.
Comfort
Don’t go with the flow
For more control over your comfort, the innovative G5-01 helmet duct system lets you direct the airflow to either your face 1 your visor 2 or a combination of both.
You can even adjust the amount of air coming from the top outlet 3 vs. the two side outlets 4, or choose a blend of both.
All airflow adjustments can be made while you’re wearing the helmet, maintaining your eye, face and respiratory protection.



Completely remove the welding visor for non-welding applications
For extended non-welding work, just unscrew the two dials to completely remove the welding visor and re-attach the dials again, reducing the helmet weight by over 35%.
Tailor to fit your preferences

New headband design
Improved, self-adjusting comfort paddles along your forehead.
Adjustment options
Control the distance and angle from your eyes to the clear visor and welding lens.

Extra-large back pad
Delivered with an optional, extra-large, back head pad for enhanced comfort.

Adjustable functions are labelled on the helmet, and adjustments can be made while wearing the helmet and your gloves.
Connectivity
There is an app for that
Opt-in by securely pairing your smartphone to your G5-01 welding lens using the 3M Connected Equipment App
Control all your welding lens settings directly from your smart phone
Program up to four memory modes (settings for dark shades, sensitivity and delay)

Review statistics, including: when your ADL was first activated; hours on; hours in the dark state; hours in the light state; and the number of on/off cycles
Easily record your welding helmet maintenance log to the App.
Have instant access to User Manuals and Parts List.
Ordering Info
Ordering Information
Speedglas Welding Helmet G5-01VC | |
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Complete powered air system | Helmet G5-01VC with welding lens, heavy duty Adflo respirator. Part No 617830 |
Upgrade your old system | Upgrade Kit: Helmet G5-01VC with welding lens. Part No 611130 |
With supplied air regulator | Helmet G5-01VC with welding lens and V-500E supplied air regulator. Part No 618830 |

When you order a complete G5-01 powered air system, it comes standard with our new Welder’s storage bag.
What’s in the kit
Watch the Speedglas G5-01 unpacking video
Technical Info
Technical Information
MMAW (Electrode) | ✔ |
MIG/MAG | ✔ |
TIG (>20A) | ✔ |
TIG (1A-20A) | ✔ |
Plasma (welding and cutting) | ✔ |
Risk of hidden arc | ✔ |
Tack welding | ✔ |
Grinding | ✔ |
Viewing area (Welding lens) | 73 X 109 mm |
Viewing area (grinding visor) | 170 X 104 mm |
3M™ Speedglas™ True-View Technology | Yes |
3M™ Speedglas™ Variable Colour Technology | Yes |
Bluetooth enabled | Yes |
Battery lifetime | 1500 hours |
Classification | 1/1/1 |
Dark state | Shade 8-14 with Variable Colour |
Cut mode | Yes shade 5 |
Light state | Shade 3 with True-View Technology |
UV/IR Protection | Shade 14 (permanent) |
Auto ON | Yes |
Switching time, light -dark | 0.1 ms (+23° C) |
Memory mode | Yes, via mobile device app |
Delay (switching time, dark-light) | 50 – 1300 ms |
Two step recovery | Yes (shade 7) |
Number of sensors (arc detection) | 4 |
Standards Compliance (AS/NZS) | |
Eye Protection | AS/NZS1338.1 |
Face Protection | AS/NZS1337 (high impact) |
Powered Air Respiratory Protection | AS/NZS1716 / RMPF1 50 |
Supplied Air Respiratory Protection | AS/NZS1716 / RMPF1 100+ |
1) Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF): for mechanically and thermally generated particles. |
Technical Data | Heavy Duty 3M™ Adflo™ Powered Air Respirator |
Standards Compliance | Conforms to AS/NZS1716 |
Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF)1) | 50 |
Airflow Standard Airflow Plus |
170 litres/minute 200 litres/minute |
Battery Operating Hours | 12 Hours |
Charging time | Li-ion with rapid charge (0-80% in an hour)2) 5.5 hours full charge. |
Gas and odour filters are available as an optional extra. |