Hobart XVX 770584 Prowler Full Vision Auto-Darkening Welding Hood falls into expert range of Hobart's auto-darkening hoods. This is the right model for you if you are looking for convenient results and comfortable, safe working process.

The variable shade lens is adjustable from 9 to 13, which makes it ideal for virtually any welding application. Reaction time 1/20,000 of a second makes it almost twice as fast as Hobart XVS series and more than five times faster than Hobart XFS auto darkening helmet. It has also large view area 2.375 x 3.875 in (60 x 97 mm), which is about 30% larger than other models.

With such a great darkening response time and associated adjustment levels it makes much easier to achieve clean weld with less cleanup and fatigue. No more flipping the hood down and guessing where your bead will start - you can be fully protected while still knowing exactly where your rod will be when lights go out.

Hobart Welding Hood XVX is Battery powered with solar-assist replaceable lithium battery and compliant with ANSI and other corresponding (DIN/CSA/TUV/CE) standards. As all Hobart auto-darkening helmets it features LCD lens with solar-charging panel and 100% ultraviolet & infrared protection. Red LED indicates 2 to 3 days remaining battery life.

Common benefits from auto-darkening technology include ability to view through the lens before welding begins (easy setup, clean weld) and automatic darkening of lens once arc is detected. While most of Hobart hoods have 2 independent sensors for continuous arc-sensing, XVX 770584 is equipped with two extra sensors (total of 4) which make it almost impossible to miss the arc.

Hobart has not forgotten about your comfort as well - XVX model includes adjustable ratcheting headgear and sweatband. It is little things that make your daily work more fun.

So, if you are only learning welding and not very experienced at it, auto darkening helmet will make your life much easier, as act of flipping down the non-auto darkening helmet makes it hard to hold the tool and the work in the right orientation. If you are experienced welder, you could probably manage this more easily, however auto darkening helmet will still give you some benefits while doing more complex welds, e.g. overhead or in odd positions.