Gateway Safety 36u50 Welding Goggles Shade 5.0 Fixed Front

Product Description

The GATEWAY SAFETY 36u50 is a fixed-front welding goggle designed to fit tight to the face, blocking sparks and spatter from reaching the eyes. The frame is molded from high density polyethylene and features a double-walled eyecup construction that improves the seal against the face. The lens is a polycarbonate Shade 5.0 (W5) filter sized at 2 inches x 2 inches, appropriate for light-duty gas welding, cutting, and torch brazing operations. The over-the-glass frame style accommodates most prescription eyewear underneath. This goggle meets ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 standards and is manufactured in the USA.

These goggles are used in welding, cutting, and brazing applications where a low-to-medium intensity heat source is involved. The Shade 5.0 lens designation is suited for gas welding and torch work rather than arc welding, which requires a darker shade. The fixed-front design keeps the lens locked in position, eliminating the lift-front mechanism and reducing the risk of accidental exposure. Welders, pipefitters, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and maintenance professionals who perform torch work on copper, steel, or other metals are the primary users of this goggle.

Key Features

• Fixed-front polycarbonate Shade 5.0 (W5) lens provides consistent eye protection during torch operations
• Double-walled eyecup design improves face seal against sparks and spatter
• Over-the-glass frame style fits over most prescription eyewear
• High density polyethylene frame in green for durability and easy identification
• Meets ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards
• Made in the USA (subject to change)

Compatibility

Designed as a fixed-front over-the-glass welding goggle for light-duty torch welding, cutting, and brazing tasks where a Shade 5.0 (W5) lens is required per applicable safety standards.

Installation Notes

Inspect the goggle for lens cracks, frame damage, or a compromised face seal before each use. Always verify that the shade designation matches the intensity of the welding or torch operation being performed — Shade 5.0 is not appropriate for arc welding applications. Replace the goggle if the lens shows pitting, scratches, or discoloration that reduces optical clarity. Follow ANSI Z87.1+ and applicable workplace safety regulations when selecting and using eye protection.

Technical Specifications

• Welding Shade Designation: W5 (Shade 5.0)
• Lens Material: Polycarbonate
• Viewing Area: 2 inches x 2 inches
• Frame Material: High Density Polyethylene
• Frame Color: Green
• Frame Style: Over-the-Glass
• Lift Front / Fixed Front: Fixed Front
• Includes: (1) Rigid Frame; (1) Shade 5.0 Lens
• Head Shroud Included: No
• ANSI Dust/Splash Rating: Not Rated for Dust or Splash
• Standards: ANSI Z87.1+; CSA Z94.3
• Series: 36
• UNSPSC: 46181804
• Country of Origin: USA (subject to change)

Standard Information

• Brand: GATEWAY SAFETY
• Manufacturer Part Number: 36u50