Jackson Safety JKS20696 Headgear 370 Replacement

The Jackson Safety JKS20696 is model 370 replacement headgear.

The 370 Speed Dial is Jackson's premium headgear and the feature set is worth going through, because it explains the price difference against the 170 ratchet in the same range. It carries an oversized adjuster knob — usable with heavy gloves, which is the whole point on a welder. Adjustable sliders set the vertical position. A patented quick-fit rear swivel headband handles the back of the head. The sweatband is washable. It is made in the USA.

The feature that matters most is the positive lock that holds the hood up or down. That is the thing that fails as headgear ages: the pivot loses its friction, and a hood that will not stay up gets fought all day, while a hood that will not stay down means the welder eventually strikes an arc before it drops. Arc eye follows.

Which is exactly why headgear is a replacement item. The shell of a welding helmet lasts years. The headgear holds sweat, takes UV and radiant heat every time the arc strikes, and embrittles. Replacing it costs a fraction of a helmet and restores the tool.

Confirm your helmet accepts 370 headgear — Jackson suspensions are not universal across shells.

Brand

Jackson Safety

SKU

JKS20696

Category

Safety Products

Weight

0.05 lbs

Dimensions

12.00 x 9.00 x 7.50

Price

$21.00

Availability

Call for pricing

Rating

4.23 / 5.0