3M 7010342412 Welding Lens Plate Shade 13 Inside Mount

Product Description

The 3M 7010342412 is a shade 13 welding lens plate designed for inside-mount installation in welding helmets and fixed-front welding hoods. Constructed from nylon and polycarbonate, the lens provides optical protection against arc flash and UV/IR radiation at the high-amperage exposure levels that require a shade 13 filter. The window measures 7.112 inches in height and 10.668 inches in width, making it a large-format passive filter plate. Welding equipment technicians and fabricators install this lens as a replacement filter in compatible inside-mount helmet assemblies. Each package contains 2 lens plates.

This lens plate is appropriate for high-intensity arc welding processes including heavy MIG, flux-core, and stick welding applications where arc intensity demands shade 13 optical density. The inside-mount configuration seats the lens within the helmet shell rather than in an external flip-front frame. It is suited for industrial fabrication environments, structural welding, and shipyard applications where high-amperage processes generate intense arc radiation. The polycarbonate construction provides impact resistance alongside its optical filtering function.

Key Features

• Shade 13 filter rating for high-amperage arc welding processes
• Inside-mount design seats securely within compatible helmet shells
• Nylon and polycarbonate construction for impact resistance and durability
• Large window size: 7.112 inches high by 10.668 inches wide
• Black lens color minimizes visual distortion from ambient light
• Sold as a 2-piece package per order unit

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement inside-mount welding lens plate for large-format welding helmets and fixed-front hoods that accept passive shade 13 filter plates with this window dimension.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by welders or welding equipment technicians during routine lens replacement. Power down and de-energize all welding equipment before servicing the helmet assembly. The inside-mount lens seats into the helmet frame by hand; inspect the seat and retaining clips for damage before installing the replacement plate. Verify shade rating is appropriate for the welding process and amperage range in use per ANSI Z49.1 eye and face protection guidelines.