Pancake Welding Hoods
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Pancake welding hoods are a comfortable and convenient alternative to traditional welding hoods. The name “pancake hood” refers to its flat, compact design, resembling the appearance of a pancake. Where a standard welding hood is slightly heavier, a carbon fiber pancake hood is significantly lighter and very flexible for welders, making it easy to quickly put on and take off between welds.
Our pancake welding hoods are the lightest in the industry and have excellent heat resistance; perfect for protecting against the intense heat, UV rays, and sparks generated during the welding process. They also provide good impact resistance, protecting the welder's head from minor physical impacts in the work environment.
Balsa Wood Lens Boxes
Our pancake masks also come with balsa wood lens boxes that can be easily sanded down for the perfect fit. With the industry's only proprietary attachment method, changing out the balsa wood is a breeze.
Upgrade Your Pancake Helmet with Accessories
Keep in mind that your carbon fiber pancake hood can be used in combination with other protective welding accessories, like welding caps. Browse our full collection of carbon fiber pancake welding hoods and accessories, and find the perfect fit for your next project.
FAQs
What are pancake welding hoods used for?
Similar to standard welding hoods, pancake helmets shield the user from sparks, UV rays, and bright lights while welding. This particular design is often used by pipeline welders. Pancake welding hoods feature a unique shape that keeps sparks away from your neck, even when welding the bottom of the pipe. They are favored by pipeliners because they seal around the eyes and keep all the dust and light out, giving you way better visibility.
Why are pancake welding hoods shaped like that?
The flat, circular design of a pancake hood keeps the buckshot from getting on your neck. It’s a simple but very effective hood, especially for downhill welding. Pipeline welders who need to work long hours in hot areas prefer this design for the airflow and improved visibility. The balsa lens box also keeps the glare and dust from getting into your eyes.
Can I wear a welding cap with a pancake hood?
Yes, you can wear a welding cap with a pancake welding mask, just as you can with a traditional welding helmet. 99% of welders choose to wear a welding cap underneath their hood for added comfort and protection. Welding caps can also absorb sweat and keep the sparks and buckshot out of your scalp and ears. We make a special welding cap just for our pancake hoods that comes with a band to keep your cap in place.
What are the benefits of a carbon fiber pancake welding hood?
Pancake hoods made of carbon fiber are exceptionally lightweight, making them more comfortable to wear for extended periods. Carbon fiber is also incredibly strong and can withstand the rugged conditions of welding environments, including exposure to heat, sparks, and physical impacts. Our pancake welding hoods are also patented: D1044139.
What type of welding is the pancake hood used for?
Pancake welding hoods can be used for any type of welding, but the low-profile design of a pancake hood is geared towards stick rod downhill welding. Pipeline welders often use pancake welding hoods because they provide the necessary protection while allowing welders to maneuver around joints more easily, while keeping the sun's glare out.
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