Shade 13 Glass Welding Lens Filter Plate 4.5x5.25

Crystal Clear Protection: Shade 13 Glass Lens

When it comes to your vision, clarity is everything. This Shade 13 Heat Treated Glass Filter Plate is designed for the welder who demands the crisp, distortion-free view that only real glass can provide. While modern auto-darkening helmets are popular, many professional welders still prefer the reliability and optical purity of a passive glass lens. Sized at 4-1/2" x 5-1/4", this "big window" lens gives you a broad view of your puddle and the joint, allowing for better bead placement and control.

The Shade 13 darkness level is ideal for high-amperage applications. If you are burning heavy rod or running hot flux-cored wire, a lighter shade might leave you seeing spots. Shade 13 provides that extra layer of dimming to keep your eyes comfortable during long passes on thick material. Because it is made of heat-treated glass, this lens stands up to the heat of the arc better than standard plastic lenses, which can warp or ripple over time. The glass construction also means it is harder and more resistant to the fine scratches that eventually make plastic lenses cloudy.

Installation is simple: just drop it into the retaining frame of your 4x5 welding hood. Remember to always sandwich this filter plate between a clear front cover lens (to take the spatter) and a clear rear safety lens (to protect your eyes from glass chips). Whether you are an old-school pipeliner or a fabricator looking for a backup to your electronic hood, this glass filter plate delivers the consistent protection and superior view you need to lay down perfect welds.

Why Choose Glass?

• Superior Optics: No electronic haze or angle-dependence; just a clear, true view.
• High Heat Resistance: Won't warp when you are close to the puddle.
• Consistent Protection: Fixed Shade 13 means you are always protected, with no batteries to fail.