Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350 Welding Helmet: optical class 1/1/1/1

What it welds

The Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350 Welding Helmet is a passive.

OSHA's minimum shade depends on process and current, for example 10 for MIG above 60 amps and 8 for most home TIG; the dark range has to reach yours. OSHA's table.

Per the maker: viewing area 12.5 sq. in; optical class 1/1/1/1. What each spec means.

Test the lens before every use; a lens that fails to darken exposes your eyes to the arc. Wear safety glasses with side shields under the helmet where chips can fly, as OSHA's fact sheet advises.

Also on the listing: a weight of 1.4 lb.

Warranty, per the listing: 5 year manufacturer.

Is it the right machine for the job?

Buy it for

A backup or budget hood
Bench work

Skip it for

Work needing a shade outside its range
Low-amp TIG

What it does well, where it falls short

Does well

View 12.5 sq. in
Optical class 1/1/1/1

Falls short

Shade range not stated
Fixed shade

Power and setup notes

Ratings are the maker's own, stated under the maker's conditions. Follow the manual, wear eye protection of at least OSHA's minimum shade, keep combustibles away, ventilate, and have a licensed electrician install new circuits.

Rated output and specs

Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.

Model number	VIKING 3350	Retailer
Size	Large	Retailer
Model name	Lincoln Electric VIKING 3350 Zombie Welding Helmet	Retailer
Warranty	5 year manufacturer	Retailer
Material	Nylon	Retailer
Closure	Ratchet	Retailer
Product weight	1.4 lb	Retailer
Viewing area	12.5 sq. in	Retailer
Optical class	1/1/1/1	Retailer