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Lincoln Electric launches sweat-absorbing caps for welders

28 Jan '13

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New Cutting and Grinding Goggles Also Offered has added five new welding apparel items with a new All American graphic design, allowing welding operators to show their patriotic pride by wearing a coordinated helmet and welder's cap or doo rag.

The new All American design is featured on each of the company's three VIKING auto-darkening helmet series. The premium 3350 Series features a large 3.74 x 3.34 in. (95 x 85 mm) view size, variable 6-13 shade control, four arc sensors, and solar power with replaceable lithium battery assist.

The 2450 Series includes a 3.82 x 2.44 in. (97 x 62 mm) view size, variable 9-13 shade, four arc sensors and solar power with two replaceable lithium batteries. The 1840 Series features a DINS sized 3.79 x 1.85 in. (96 x 47 mm) view size, external control for 9-13 variable shade, two arc sensors and solar power with non-replaceable battery assist.

All VIKING helmets include a switchable grind mode, extra inside and outside cover lenses, a Lincoln Electric bandana and a sport-pak style helmet bag. The helmets are magnifying "cheater" lens and hard hat adapter capable. All VIKING helmets meet ANSI Z87.1, CAN/CSA Z94.3 and CE Certifications.

In addition, the new All American design is offered on a welder's doo rag and cap. Both are constructed of 100 percent cotton with sweat-absorbing inserts to aid comfort. The cap style is popular with pipe welders, and the doo rags are often worn both on and off the job.

The Lincoln Electric Company, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of arc welding products, robotic arc welding systems, fume control systems, plasma and oxyfuel cutting equipment and has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.

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