
Speedglas™ Adflo™ PAPR with G5-01 Welding Helmet and G5-01VC (Variable Color) Auto-Darkening Filter 46-1101-30iVC
Genuine Speedglas™ Adflo™ PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator), with G5-01 welding helmet and G5-01VC (Variable Color) Auto-Darkening Filter, provides clean, easy breathing for up to 12 hours of welding. The Adflo blower assembly, with HE filter, removes harmful weld fume and other particulates associated with welding; including hexavalent chromium. The G5-01 welding hood features a flip-up shell and two independent air-flow controls that allow you to customize the distribution of purified air within the helmet. Air can be directed toward visor/face and top/sides in whatever combination provides you the most comfortable welding experience.
The G5-01 with G5-01VC offers Natural Color Technology and 12.3 square inches of viewing area. The entire front portion of the helmet flips up to reveal an integrated clear polycarbonate grinding shield with a 27.4 square inch viewing area. The G5-01VC's unique variable color lens allows you to customize the visual appearance of your view, when your lens is in the dark (welding) state. Digital controls on the back of the lens allow you to choose from natural color, cool (blue tint) or warm (yellow tint). Simply choose the experience that is most productive for you. The G5-01VC lens will automatically return to "natural color," when in the light state.
The Speedglas G5-01 with G5-01VC ADF has other innovative features, like Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth connectivity, through the Speedglas app on your phone, keeps track of usage data, maintenance intervals and firmware updates for your lens. Through the app, you can also program memory modes, sensitivity and delay settings, and have instant access to owner's manuals. You can also electronically "mark" your lens to help prevent theft.
The Speedglas G5-01 with G5-01VC ADF has four arc sensors and operates in weld, cut and grind modes. It is rated for low amperage TIG welding down to 1 amp. Switching speed is 0.1 milliseconds. The G5-01 auto darkening welding hood features shade 8-14 weld mode, shade 5 cut mode and shade 3.0 grind mode/light state. It comes complete with Speedglas' innovative headgear, with independent friction and helmet "park" controls. Adjustments for crown height, distance and headsize add to overall welding comfort and safety.
Features
Adflo™ PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator)
When used correctly, the 3M™ Adflo™ Assembly for 3M™ Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) helps protect against sparks, debris, and other particulates and delivers filtered air around the face and head.
The blower unit houses a prefilter, high-efficiency (HE) particulate filter, spark arrestor, and a lithium ion battery that can last up to 12 hours.
Adjustable airflow for additional user comfort with two flow rates of 170 and 200 litres per minute.
Natural Color Technology
Provides a full color view of the work piece before, during and after welding.
G5-01VC Variable Color ADF
Changes the colors
seen through the welding filter in
the dark state. You can switch between three different
filter colors (natural, cool, warm) depending on welding
method and work piece material.

Four Arc Sensors
Provide maximum lense responsiveness to changing welding conditions.
Bluetooth Connectivity
Keep track of usage data, maintenance intervals and get firmware updates.
G5-01 Headgear
Features independent friction and helmet "park" controls. Comfort adjustmens include crown height, distance and head size.
Comes complete with
G5-01 welding helmet with G5-01VC ADF and air manifold
Adflo™ blower unit with belt
Air hose
HE (TH3) filter
Pre-filter
Spark Arrestor
Lithium-ion battery
Battery charger
Replacement sweatband
3 Outside protection plates
1 Inside protection plate
PLUS, get a $175 cash rebate from 3M™ with the purchase of this Speedglas™ Adflo™ with G5-01 welding hood. Rebate form must be submitted online HERE no later than January 15, 2026. Offer expires 12/31/25.