Miller Introduces Three New Graphics to Arc Armor Line of Welding Helmets: Sinister, Blue Heat and ’64 Custom
The newest addition to the Elite Series™, Sinister™ features elaborate artistry that reflects contemporary distressed designs, popular among the newest generation of welders.
The newest addition to the Pro-Hobby™ Series, Blue Heat is Miller’s Hood Hysteria welding helmet design contest winner. Doug L. of Pennsylvania submitted the winning design featuring a fusion of traditional blue flames on a raw metal base.
The ’64 Custom™ is the newest addition to the Performance Series™ line of welding helmets. The deep metallic blue base is accented with classic pin stripping, subtle airbrushed highlights, and intricate turned metal panels typically reserved for high-end paintjobs on custom cars and motorcycles.
**APPLETON, Wis. (Feb. 18, 2011) **- Miller Electric Mfg. Co. today extended its Arc Armor line of welding protection with the release of three new graphics to its helmet offering – Sinister, Blue Heat and ’64 Custom.
Sinister is the newest addition to the Elite Series, featuring elaborate artistry that reflects contemporary distressed designs popular among the newest generation of welders.
Sinister features:
- Viewing area – 3.85 x 2.38 inches (9.22-square inches)
- Variable shades #8 – 13 and light state #3
- Four arc sensors – 1/20,000 second lens speed
- Sensitivity and delay control – .10 – 1.0 second
- TIG rating – 5 amps
- Auto-on/auto-off power control and grind mode
- Weighs 18 ounces
- Two replacement lithium batteries (3,000 hours with solar assist)
- Convenient magnifying lens holder
- Includes $25 accessory package: outside (5) and inside (2) cover lenses, helmet bag and comfort cushion
- Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 (high impact) standard
- Hard hat adapter accessory available (#222 003)
The Pro-Hobby Series Blue Heat is Miller’s Hood Hysteria welding helmet design contest winner. Doug L. of Pennsylvania submitted the winning design featuring a fusion of traditional blue flames on a raw metal base.
Blue Heat features:
- Viewing area – 3.85 x 1.57 inches (6.06-square inches)
- Variable shades #8 – 12 and light state #3
- Two arc sensors -1/12,000 second lens speed
- Sensitivity and delay control – slow/fast
- TIG rating – 20 amps
- Manual-on/auto-off power control
- Weighs 16 ounces
- Two replacement alkaline batteries (2,000 hours with solar assist)
- Convenient magnifying lens holder
- Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 (high impact) standard
- Hard hat adapter accessory available (#222 003)
The ’64 Custom is the newest addition to the Performance Series line. The deep metallic blue base is accented with classic pin stripping, subtle airbrushed highlights, and intricate turned metal panels typically seen in high-end paintjobs on custom cars and motorcycles
’64 Custom features:
- Viewing area – 3.85 x 1.85 inches (7.22-square inches)
- Variable shades #8 – 13 and light state #3
- Three arc sensors – 1/20,000 second lens speed
- Sensitivity and delay control – .10 – 1.0 seconds
- TIG rating – 5 amps
- Auto- on/auto-off power control and grind mode
- Accessible bottom-mounted controls
- Weighs only 17 ounces
- Replacement lithium battery (2,000 hours with solar assist)
- Convenient magnifying lens holder
- Includes $25 accessory package: outside (5) and inside (2) cover lenses, helmet bag and comfort cushion
- Meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 (high impact) standard
- Hard hat adapter accessory available (#222 003)
These graphic additions complement Miller’s extensive portfolio of welding safety products within the following categories: head and face, hand and body, respiratory and heat stress protection.
“Arc Armor redefines welder protection with innovative products that provide optimal fit, comfort, protection and style, resulting in safer, more productive work environments,” said Eric Sommers, product specialist for Miller Electric Mfg. Co. “Miller’s wide variety of graphic options allows welders to choose the helmet that best reflects their individual personalities.”
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