Sellstrom S16609 Welding Lens Plate Shade 9 Polycarbonate

Product Description

The SELLSTROM S16609 is a shade 9 passive welding lens plate made from polycarbonate and designed to fit standard passive welding helmets. At 4.25 inches wide, this black filter lens blocks harmful arc radiation at the shade 9 level, which is appropriate for light-to-medium MIG, TIG, and stick welding applications. Polycarbonate construction provides impact resistance while maintaining optical clarity across the viewing window. Welders and welding service technicians use this lens as a direct replacement when the factory-installed filter becomes scratched, cracked, or otherwise compromised during regular use.

This lens plate is intended for passive welding helmets that accept a standard fixed-shade filter lens. Shade 9 is commonly specified for welding processes in the 60 to 160 amp range, including light MIG and TIG work on thinner material. The lens ships as a single unit and is suited for field replacement by welders working in fabrication shops, maintenance environments, or on-site construction applications where passive helmet protection is the preferred choice.

Key Features

• Shade 9 filter lens rated for light-to-medium arc welding processes
• Polycarbonate material provides impact resistance and durability
• 4.25-inch window width fits standard passive helmet lens openings
• Black lens color blocks harmful UV and IR radiation at the appropriate shade level
• Sold as a single replacement unit with no minimum order beyond one piece

Compatibility

Designed for use with passive welding helmets that accept a standard fixed-shade lens plate.

Installation Notes

Lens replacement should be performed by the welder or a qualified safety equipment technician. Ensure the helmet is removed from the welder's head and all arc activity has stopped before replacing the lens. The lens plate slides or snaps into the helmet frame depending on the helmet model — consult the helmet manufacturer's instructions for the correct retention method. Never begin welding operations without confirming the lens is fully seated and secured in the helmet frame.