3M Speedglas G5-03 E PPE kit with G5NC filter 09-0100-20-KIT

3M Speedglas G5-03 E PPE kit with G5NC filter 09-0100-20-KIT

3M manufacturer code: 7100383781, model 09-0100-20-KIT

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For a start with optics already matched to the helmet, this kit prioritises straightforward setup and Natural Colour viewing. The 3M Speedglas G5-03 E 09-0100-20-KIT is designed to equip a welder in one go. It contains the G5-03 E helmet fitted with the G5NC auto-darkening filter and a Speedglas carrying bag; 3M also shows a welding cap, protective glasses, earmuff hearing protectors and disposable respirators. The G5NC filter has a light-state shade of 3 and switches within 0.1 ms at 23 °C to dark shades 8 to 12, with 3 sensors, a 4.21 X 2.17 in / 107 X 55 mm view and a grinding mode. Its natural colour technology makes the view truer to the real colours of the weld pool.

Why choose the G5-03 E kit

This kit focuses on straightforward welder setup. G5NC is already matched to the G5-03 E helmet, providing Natural Colour optics to distinguish the weld pool, joint edges and marks on the metal. Automatic switching avoids having to lift the helmet simply to regain a clear view before arc strike.

3M describes the E shell as lightweight and balanced. Smooth sides and a slim profile support movement around the workpiece; adjustable headgear keeps the filter aligned with the eyes. G5NC grinding mode allows surface finishing with the same helmet, provided the mode is checked before each task.

The bag helps gather and protect equipment between uses. Glasses, hearing protection and other PPE shown by 3M must still be considered according to confirmed contents and workstation needs. The kit does not remove the requirement to select respiratory protection appropriate to the contaminants present.

Recommended Applications

3M intends this kit for general manufacturing and metalworking environments, for most MMA processes, MIG/MAG, TIG and grinding. It suits hiring a welder in a parts shop, trade schools preparing one set per student and contractors equipping a new repair station. The bag keeps the helmet and its accessories together in the truck or locker.

Features and benefits

• G5-03 E helmet supplied with the G5NC 46-0000-20 auto-darkening filter.
• Light shade 3, dark shades 8 to 12 and switching to dark in 0.1 ms at 23 °C.
• 3 sensors, 4.21 X 2.17 in / 107 X 55 mm view, grinding mode and CUT 5 mode to lock shade 5 for gas cutting.
• Permanent UV and IR protection equivalent to shade 12.
• Speedglas carrying bag and personal protective equipment shown by 3M in the kit.

Use limitations

Use the welding helmet only between -5 and +55 °C. Do not use it where contact with an open flame is possible. G5NC is not suitable for processes requiring a shade higher than 12. 3M excludes laser welding and heavy overhead work that exposes the wearer to molten metal. The helmet protects the eyes and face; the disposable respirators shown in the kit do not replace respiratory selection based on the workstation fume assessment.

Choose the dark shade according to the table in the 3M G5NC filter instructions, for the process and current actually used.

Detailed kit contents

The helmet and G5NC filter are confirmed by 3M; the bag and personal protective equipment are those 3M shows for the kit, with no model or quantity specified.

G5NC filter selection, adjustment and checks

Adjust the G5-03 E headgear for a stable position, then set the G5NC dark shade between 8 and 12 according to the instructions. Before welding, make sure the 3 sensors are clear and that the filter switches from shade 3 to the selected shade; use the grinding mode for grinder work.

A filter that no longer darkens, has a scratched view or a weak battery must be removed from service until it is restored.

Specifications and approvals

G5-03 E platform, natural colour G5NC 46-0000-20 filter, light shade 3, dark shades 8 to 12, darkening time of 0.1 ms at 23 °C, 3 sensors, 4.21 X 2.17 in / 107 X 55 mm view, permanent shade 12 UV and IR protection. Filter power: 2 CR2032 batteries, with an approximate battery life of 2500 hours. Polyphthalamide (PPA) shell. Packed weight of the kit: 7.862 lb / 3.566 kg. The G5-03 E assembled with the approved filter meets ANSI Z87.1 and CSA Z94.3.

Kit setup and storage

At initial setup, adjust the headgear and check support with the helmet lowered. Select the dark shade for the process and check G5NC switching before starting. Sensors must retain a view of the arc and protection plates should be clean.

For grinding, activate the filter's designated mode; return to the welding setting before the next arc strike. Natural Colour visibility can assist surface examination, but it does not make grinding mode protective against an arc. During storage, prevent tools or metal parts in the bag from rubbing against the plates. Replacing damaged consumables maintains a clear view without requiring replacement of the complete filter.

Care and service life

Before each use, check that the helmet and filter are complete, undamaged and correctly assembled, and replace a damaged part without delay. Clean the shell without solvents, immersion or direct spraying. The filter uses 2 CR2032 batteries, with an approximate battery life of 2500 hours according to 3M; replace both when the low-battery indicator flashes or the LEDs do not respond to button presses. Store the helmet in its bag away from spatter and heat.

FAQ: the G5-03 E 09-0100-20-KIT

What does the 09-0100-20-KIT contain?

The G5-03 E helmet with G5NC filter and a Speedglas carrying bag. 3M also shows a welding cap, glasses, earmuff hearing protectors and disposable respirators, without specifying their models or quantities.

Is the G5NC filter supplied with the helmet?

Yes. The G5NC 46-0000-20 filter is the auto-darkening filter supplied with the G5-03 E in this kit.

What shades does the G5NC offer?

A light shade 3 and dark shades 8 to 12, with permanent UV and IR protection equivalent to shade 12.

Which batteries does the filter use?

Two CR2032 batteries, with an approximate battery life of 2500 hours according to 3M.

Why choose the G5NC kit rather than a shell alone?

3M already supplies the helmet and auto-darkening filter together. G5NC provides Natural Colour viewing, welding settings and grinding mode; a shell alone provides none of these optical functions. Fitting and pre-use checks are still required.

Complementary suggestions

For a trade school student receiving this kit, add cut-resistant Superior Touch Dyneema gloves (GS13FGFNT) for handling sheet metal coupons and, if vision correction is needed, Virtua Max bifocal glasses (YA11514). A 3M earplug dispenser (OA101D) installed near the booths keeps hearing protection within reach, while yellow Caution barricade tape (ECT3YE1) and orange traffic cones (EPTCONE28B) mark off the practice area.

A G5-03 E helmet can form the basis of a spare helmet once fitted with the appropriate filter. Replace the G5NC filter with its exact model, 46-0000-20, and its matching protection plates. To compare model 09-0100-20-KIT with distinct configurations, also review variant (RG5-03-E09-0100), solution (R45-009935), model (R45-0099-33), helmet (R10-0100-30VC), assembly (R10-0300-52). Compare their contents with model 09-0100-20-KIT; the parts are not presumed interchangeable.

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