3M™ Speedglas™ G5-03VC Pro Air with Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR – 637730
The 3M™ Speedglas™ G5-03VC Pro Air Welding Helmet paired with the Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR provides advanced protection, comfort, and versatility for professional welders. Crafted in Sweden, this welding PPE features Variable Colour TrueView lenses, TAP technology, Bluetooth memory modes, extended head and neck protection, and positive pressure respiratory airflow for demanding welding environments.
Key Features
Swedish Manufacturing Excellence
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Every Speedglas helmet and auto-darkening lens is hand-inspected and crafted in Sweden, ensuring market-leading technology and quality.
Variable Colour TrueView Lens
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Choose between cool, warm, or natural color tones in the dark state for optimal contrast, comfort, and visibility across different welding applications.
Heavy-Duty Shade for High-Amperage Welding
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Extra dark shade 14 allows safe welding in heavy-duty, high-amperage environments.
Bluetooth® Lens Memory Modes
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Program pre-set memory modes, switch between variable colour tones and dark shades via the 3M Connected Equipment app.
TAP Technology for Seamless Switching
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Tap the helmet exterior to switch between weld, cut, and grind modes without removing the helmet, maintaining full eye, face, and respiratory protection.
Massive Viewing Area with SideWindows
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Huge 73 × 109 mm lens plus SideWindows for enhanced peripheral vision – one of the largest viewing areas in the market.
Advanced Arc Detection
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Detects arcs down to 1 amp.
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Auto-On technology ensures helmet is ready to weld with last-used settings instantly.
Welding Versatility
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Light shade 3, dark shades 5, 8–14, suitable for MIG/MAG, MMAW, TIG welding, cutting, grinding, and tack welding.
Optional Task Light
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Helmet-mounted task light powered by Adflo battery, with even light distribution and adjustable intensity for low-light environments.
Extended Head & Neck Protection
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Compatible with leather and fabric head/neck covers for customizable protection against sparks and spatter.
Ergonomic Head Harness
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Fully adjustable G5-03 Pro head harness with extra-large back pad, optimal weight distribution, and multiple adjustment points for all-day comfort.
Positive Pressure Respiratory Protection
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Comfort face seal and unique airflow pattern deliver filtered air to the breathing zone, protecting against welding fumes and gases.
Compliant with Australian & New Zealand Standards
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Eye Protection: AS/NZS1338.1
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High-Impact Face Protection: AS/NZS1337.1
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Respiratory Protection: AS/NZS1716
Heavy-Duty Adflo PAPR Features
Long-Life Rapid-Charge Battery
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Run-time ≈12 hours, rapid charge 0–80% in 1 hour, full charge in 5.5 hours.
High Protection Factor
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Complies with AS/NZS 1716 for powered air respirators.
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Required Minimum Protection Factor (RMPF) = 50.
Filtered Air Delivery
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Even airflow distribution to the breathing zone for consistent comfort.
Lightweight, Mobile Design
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Slim belt-mounted unit for full mobility, 15% lighter than previous models.
Effective Against Particulates & Gases
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Protects against welding fumes and gases, with battery and filter indicators for maintenance.
Quick-Release Breathing Tube
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Self-adjusting hose for snag-free, one-handed connection.
Adjustable Airflow for Hot Conditions
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Nominal airflow 170 L/min, adjustable up to 200 L/min for comfort in hot/humid environments.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Welding Lens | G5-03VC TrueView |
| Variable Colour | Yes (Cool, Warm, Natural) |
| Viewing Area | 73 × 109 mm + SideWindows |
| Light State | TrueView Shade 3 |
| Dark Shades | 5, 8–14 |
| Grinding Mode | TAP Technology |
| Cutting Mode | Yes |
| Stick Welding | Yes |
| MIG Welding | Yes |
| TIG Welding | Yes, down to 1 Amp detection |
| Memory Mode | Yes (Bluetooth®) |
| UV Protection | Shade 14 (permanent) |
| Auto-On | Yes |
| Optional Task Light | Yes |
| Head Harness | G5-03 Pro Adjustable |
| Airflow Level | 170 & 200 L/min |
| Adflo Battery Run Time | 12 hours |
| Adflo Battery Charge Time | 1 hr rapid (0–80%), 5.5 hr full |
| Required Minimum Protection Factor | 50 |
| Standards | AS/NZS1337.1, AS/NZS1338.1, AS/NZS1716 |
| Part Number / SKU | 637730 |
Warranty
3M™ & Apex Welding Safety Pty Ltd Warranty
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Auto-Darkening Lens (ADL): 3-year warranty from purchase date.
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Covers defects in materials and workmanship.
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Excludes misuse, modification, or factors beyond AWS/3M control.
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Warranty claims require a copy of the receipt and description of the fault.
Australian Consumer Law Rights:
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Replacement or refund for major failure.
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Repair or replacement for non-major failure.
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Compensation for reasonably foreseeable loss.



