Welding Safety Goggles Shade 11 – Price & Selection Guide
Shade 11 welding goggles and flip-up welding goggles for MIG and MMA welding, with replaceable filter and cover lenses. Supplied with welding gloves, aprons and helmets by Sure Safety.
Arc welding emits intense ultraviolet, visible and infrared radiation. Even a few seconds of unprotected exposure can cause photokeratitis ("arc eye" or "welder's flash"), and long-term exposure can damage the retina. The filter shade number tells you how much light a lens blocks: the higher the number, the darker the lens. Welding safety goggles with shade 11 are one of the most widely used choices for medium-current arc welding.
Why the Right Shade Matters
Too light a shade lets harmful radiation through; too dark a shade makes the weld pool hard to see, leading workers to lift their goggles mid-weld. The right shade depends on the welding process and current. Guidance in EN 169 and IS 1179 helps match shade to task.
Welding Shade Selection Chart
| Process | Current range | Recommended shade |
|---|---|---|
| Gas welding / brazing | — | 4–6 |
| Oxy-fuel cutting | — | 5–7 |
| MMA (stick) | 40–80 A | 9–10 |
| MMA (stick) | 80–175 A | 10–11 |
| MIG / MAG | 100–200 A | 11–12 |
| TIG | 50–150 A | 10–12 |
| Heavy arc / gouging | 200 A+ | 12–14 |
Use this as a starting point; always follow your welding procedure specification and adjust for comfort and visibility.
Types of Shade 11 Welding Goggles
Flip-up welding goggles
Dark shade 11 lens flips up to reveal a clear lens for grinding and chipping.
Fixed-shade goggles
Simple, economical goggles with round or rectangular shade 11 lenses.
Hand shields / helmets
Full-face protection with replaceable 108 × 51 mm shade 11 glass.
Auto-darkening helmets
Variable shade 9–13; switch from clear to dark in milliseconds.
Goggles protect the eyes; for face and neck protection against spatter and radiation, a welding helmet or face shield is recommended. Browse our eye protection and face protection ranges.
Welding Safety Goggles Shade 11 Price – What Affects It
| Factor | Impact |
|---|---|
| Design (fixed vs flip-up) | Flip-up costs more but adds versatility |
| Lens material (glass vs polycarbonate) | Polycarbonate is lighter and impact resistant |
| Cover lenses included | Clear cover lenses protect the filter from spatter |
| Frame material and ventilation | Comfort and anti-fog performance |
| Quantity | Bulk orders for fabrication shops get better rates |
Shade 11 goggles are among the lowest-cost items in a welder's kit, but replacement filter and cover lenses are an ongoing cost — buy spares with every order.
Safe Welding Practices
- Replace scratched or spatter-damaged cover lenses immediately.
- Protect co-workers with welding screens and curtains.
- Wear leather welding gloves and a leather welding apron.
- Control fumes with ventilation and suitable respiratory protection.
- Read our welding and cutting safety guide.
Why Buy Shade 11 Welding Goggles from Sure Safety?
Sure Safety (India) Limited is a Vadodara-based manufacturer and supplier of industrial safety equipment under the Saviour brand, alongside trusted international brands such as 3M, Honeywell, Ansell and BATA. We supply shade 11 welding goggles to fabrication shops, shipyards, structural steel and maintenance teams across India, with documentation that stands up to customer audits and statutory inspections.
- Certified products: test certificates and technical data sheets supplied with every order.
- Technical selection support: our safety engineers recommend the right specification for your hazard, not just the cheapest option.
- Bulk and rate-contract pricing: direct manufacturer rates for factories, contractors and annual contracts.
- One vendor for complete PPE: combine this order with gloves, footwear, helmets, eye protection and fire safety items for consolidated delivery.
- Training and audits: PPE audits, safety training and industrial hygiene consulting from the same team.
Share your quantity, size or specification and delivery location, and we will respond with a quotation and recommended options. Explore our complete range on the safety equipment suppliers in India page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is shade 11 suitable for gas welding?
No, shade 11 is too dark for gas welding. Shades 4–6 are recommended for gas welding and brazing.
Can I use shade 11 for TIG welding?
Shade 11 suits many TIG tasks at medium current. Higher-current TIG may need shade 12–13.
Do welding goggles protect against UV?
Yes, certified welding filters block harmful UV and IR radiation at all shade numbers; the shade number controls visible light.
Do you supply replacement lenses?
Yes, shade 11 filter lenses and clear cover lenses are available in bulk.
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