The Optrel Helix Pure Air CLT is a professional flip-up auto-darkening welding helmet with integrated powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) protection designed for welders who require advanced respiratory safety, panoramic visibility, and precision welding performance in demanding industrial environments. Combining Optrel’s Crystal Lens Technology (CLT), flip-front helmet design, and Pure Air respiratory system, the Helix Pure Air CLT delivers exceptional visibility, comfort, and protection for fabrication, manufacturing, grinding, and heavy welding applications.
Engineered for professional welders, fabrication shops, industrial contractors, and manufacturing facilities, the Helix Pure Air CLT helps improve weld visibility while reducing exposure to harmful welding fumes and airborne contaminants commonly found in industrial work environments.
Integrated Pure Air PAPR Respiratory Protection
The Helix Pure Air CLT features an integrated powered air purifying respirator system designed to deliver continuous filtered airflow to the welder during operation.
Respiratory Protection Benefits
- Continuous filtered airflow
- TH3 respiratory protection classification
- Reduced exposure to welding fumes
- Protection from airborne particulates
- Improved breathing comfort
- Reduced heat buildup inside the helmet
- Enhanced comfort during long welding shifts
The integrated Pure Air system helps reduce exposure to:
- Welding fumes
- Grinding dust
- Fine airborne particles
- Metal contaminants
- Harmful fabrication particulates
This makes the helmet ideal for industrial fabrication, heavy manufacturing, pipe welding, structural steel work, and confined-space welding applications.
Crystal Lens Technology (CLT)
One of the standout features of the Helix Pure Air CLT is Optrel’s Crystal Lens Technology.
CLT Benefits
- Extremely bright light state
- True-color visibility
- Enhanced weld puddle clarity
- Improved joint visibility
- Better material definition
- Reduced eye fatigue
The CLT lens delivers a clearer and more natural view of the work area, helping welders improve accuracy and overall weld quality.
Lens Shade Range
- Light state: Shade 2.0
- Dark state: Shade 4–12
The bright light state provides one of the clearest resting views available in an auto-darkening welding helmet.
Flip-Up Helmet Design
The Helix series uses a flip-front shell design that allows welders to switch between welding, grinding, inspection, and setup work without removing the helmet.
Benefits of the Flip-Up System
- Faster workflow transitions
- Easier grinding operations
- Improved inspection visibility
- Reduced downtime
- Better convenience during fabrication tasks
- Improved productivity on the jobsite
This design is especially useful for fabrication environments where operators frequently alternate between welding and non-welding operations.
Panoramic Field of Vision
The Helix platform is engineered to provide a large panoramic field of view for improved visibility and situational awareness.
Visibility Advantages
- Improved peripheral vision
- Better weld puddle tracking
- Enhanced positional welding visibility
- Reduced head movement
- Improved precision in confined spaces
- Better visibility during overhead welding
The panoramic design helps improve overall operator comfort and welding control during extended use.
ShadeTronic® Automatic Shade Adjustment
The Helix Pure Air CLT includes ShadeTronic® technology that automatically adjusts the lens shade level based on arc intensity.
ShadeTronic® Benefits
- Automatic adaptive shade control
- Hands-free operation
- Improved comfort during changing amperage
- Consistent eye protection
- Reduced manual adjustments
- Better productivity during variable welding conditions
The system continuously adapts to changing welding brightness levels for improved eye comfort and visibility.
FadeTronic® Eye Comfort Technology
FadeTronic® technology gradually transitions the lens from dark to light after welding.
Benefits Include
- Reduced eye strain
- Smoother light transition
- Improved comfort during repetitive welding
- Better visibility after arc completion
- Reduced eye fatigue during long shifts
This feature is particularly beneficial for production welding environments with repetitive welding cycles.
Designed for Professional Welding Applications
The Helix Pure Air CLT is built for:
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Stick welding
- Flux-cored welding
- Plasma cutting
- Grinding applications
- Heavy fabrication
- Structural steel welding
- Pipe welding
- Industrial manufacturing
Its combination of respiratory protection and advanced lens clarity makes it ideal for professional fabrication environments.
Ergonomic Lightweight Comfort
The helmet is engineered for all-day professional use.
Comfort Features
- Lightweight shell construction
- Balanced helmet design
- Adjustable headgear system
- Reduced neck strain
- Comfortable airflow management
- Reduced internal heat buildup
- Comfortable face seal integration
The Pure Air system also helps reduce fogging while improving airflow inside the helmet.
Optrel Helix Pure Air CLT Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Helmet Type | Flip-Up Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet |
| Respiratory Protection | Integrated Pure Air PAPR |
| Respiratory Rating | TH3 |
| Lens Technology | Crystal Lens Technology (CLT) |
| Light State | Shade 2.0 |
| Dark State | Shade 4–12 |
| Auto-Darkening | Yes |
| ShadeTronic® | Yes |
| FadeTronic® | Yes |
| Grinding Mode | Yes |
| True-Color View | Yes |
| Airflow System | Powered Air Purifying Respirator |
| Applications | MIG, TIG, Stick, Plasma, Grinding |
| Helmet Style | Flip-Up |
| Country of Design | Switzerland |
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