0700000800 - ESAB Sentinel A50 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet with Amber Lens

Technical Overview of the ESAB Sentinel A50

The ESAB Sentinel A50 (0700000800) represents a significant advancement in welding helmet technology, designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional fabricators. The helmet features a revolutionary shell constructed from high-impact resistance nylon, ensuring durability in harsh industrial environments while maintaining a lightweight profile. Central to its design is the Halo™ headgear, an ergonomic, infinitely-adjustable 5-point system that distributes weight evenly across the head, reducing operator fatigue during extended use.

Optically, the Sentinel A50 is equipped with a high-performance Auto-Darkening Filter (ADF) offering a shade range of DIN 5-13, suitable for a wide variety of welding processes including GMAW (MIG/MAG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (Stick), and Plasma Arc Welding. The viewing area measures a generous 3.93 x 2.36 inches (100 x 60 mm), providing excellent visibility of the weld puddle and surrounding work area. The lens utilizes an amber tint, which enhances contrast and clarity compared to traditional green lenses.

The user interface is modernized with a color touch screen control panel located inside the helmet. This interface allows welders to configure and save up to 8 separate memory settings, facilitating quick transitions between different welding procedures or materials. For grinding operations, the helmet includes an externally activated Grind Button, locking the lens in Shade 4 without requiring the user to lift the hood or access internal controls. Power is supplied by a combination of solar cells and two replaceable CR2450 lithium batteries, with a low-battery alert system to prevent downtime.