--- title: "Speedglas G5-03 welding helmets: Lighter, smarter, safer" description: If you’ve been waiting to step-up into 3M Speedglas Powered Air Respiratory Protection – now is the time! image: https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/Hubspot%20Banners%20(8).png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/new-speedglas-g5-03-welding-helmets#main-content) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus%20(1).jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) [![Blackwoods Expert+](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg?width=2073&height=493&name=BWMA26-0681%20Blackwoods_Expert%20Plus.jpg "Blackwoods Expert+")](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/expert-plus) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) Search [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Shop Now](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/click?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJKBRVYGEi1kYk6Tr%2FeYuxC38seJfDvw6eoTuOvNyFXrnfbrRzHMycjkDLjD9uDKzBW%2F0rzTTcMAy5MhxouRBWDIHdBEPgdURPs5K8yM3IgUlJVYC0wgLaNPID3rGfSIl%2BZe4I3AOl1nwRrdsN0MD7ScauvzV%2BbOLU6ejZWSYT9Ew%3D%3D&portalId=7298381) - [Safety](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/safety) - Industries - [Manufacturing](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/manufacturing) - [Utilities](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/utilities) - [Construction](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/construction) - [Mining](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/tag/mining) - Content Types - [Articles](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au) - [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfA8meUWjOmhLQKsUGnLOsQ/featured) - [Catalogues](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/catalogues) - [Events](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/tradeshows) 3 min read # Speedglas G5-03 welding helmets: Lighter, smarter, safer [![Picture of AWS](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hubfs/1519871717954.jpg) AWS](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/author/aws) : 17 March 2025 Speedglas G5-03 welding helmets: Lighter, smarter, safer 5:26 Trust in a brand can’t be built overnight. It takes years to become known and even longer to be trusted. In 1981, 3M Speedglas released the first ever auto-darkening welding helmet and has consistently set the benchmark ever since while other products and brands have come and gone. This has culminated in Speedglas Generation 5, which represents the pinnacle in welding helmet innovation and leads the pack in terms of vision, comfort, safety, and performance. Speedglas G5-03 is the latest addition to this industry-leading Generation 5 series, following the elite precedent set by the heavy-duty Speedglas G5-01 and curved Speedglas G5-02. At the forefront of this new G5-03 range is the [3M Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air Welding Helmet](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/searchpage#q=04237322%2004237305%2004237288), a slim and lightweight respiratory welding helmet featuring the latest technology from 3M Speedglas. The G5-03 Pro Air is over 10% lighter than the Speedglas G5-01 Welding Helmet and has a more attractive starting price point. [![NEW Speedglas™ G5-03 Welding Helmets!](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/637730%20Features%20Tall.png?width=536&height=268&name=637730%20Features%20Tall.png)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/searchpage#q=04237322%2004237305%2004237288)   If you’ve been waiting to step-up into 3M Speedglas Powered Air Respiratory Protection – now is the time! The G5-03 Pro Air is a fixed front welding helmet; however, new TAP technology, Speedglas TrueView optics, and an optional Task Light can combine to optimise the helmet for grinding even in low light conditions. To that end, the unique TAP function enables the welder to seamlessly switch between weld and grind modes simply by tapping on the outside of the helmet, even with a gloved hand. With an expansive welding lens viewing area, peripheral SideWindows, and outstanding optical quality, the G5-03 Pro Air gives welders a view like no other fixed-front welding helmet on the market. In this vein, users have a choice between 3 unique welding lens options: - G5-03VC (73 x 109mm): Shades 3/5, 8-14, TAP Technology, Variable Dark State Colours - G5-03TW (73 x 109mm): Shades 2.5/5, 8-13, TAP Technology - G5-03NC (55 x 107mm): Shades 3/5, 8-12 What’s more, the G5-03 Pro Air Welding Helmet comes standard with the heavy duty Adflo Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), featuring a 12-hour battery runtime for continuous respiratory protection during long shifts. The Adflo PAPR delivers a constant flow of clean air directly into the breathing zone, while welders can adjust the movement and direction of this airflow within the helmet via Climate Control. The G5-03 Pro Air also empowers welders to configure and customize their protection with a range of extended head & neck coverage options and optional accessories to offer a more secure and comfortable welding experience. Notably, a heavy-duty Adflo PAPR backpack is available to provide improved comfort and balance during extended welding applications in hard-wearing environments. In summary, the Speedglas G5-03 Pro Air with Adflo PAPR has been designed from inception to minimise hazards and maximise performance for professional welders – and the same can be said for its G5-03 counterparts! The first of these is the [Speedglas G5-03 Pro Welding Helmet,](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/searchpage#q=04237271%2004237254%2004237237%0A)which sets a new standard for non-respiratory welding helmets. [![NEW Speedglas™ G5-03 Welding Helmets!](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Mar-31-2025-11-53-43-3439-PM.png?width=602&height=300&name=undefined-Mar-31-2025-11-53-43-3439-PM.png)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/searchpage#q=04237271%2004237254%2004237237%0A) Many of the leading benefits showcased in the G5-03 Pro Air carry over to the G5-03 Pro, including TAP Technology, True-View, SideWindows, Configurable Head & Neck Coverage, and the optional Task Light.   As such, the same 3 welding lens variants are available: - G5-03VC (73 x 109mm): Shades 3/5, 8-14, TAP Technology, Variable Dark State Colours - G5-03TW (73 x 109mm): Shades 2.5/5, 8-13, TAP Technology - G5-03NC (55 x 107mm): Shades 3/5, 8-12 The Speedglas G5-03 Pro is also designed to allow welders to customise the fit of their helmet to their specific preference – to achieve this, the ergonomic head harness boasts a market-leading 6 points of adjustment for even weight distribution and optimal comfort. The result of these combined benefits is a highly versatile welding helmet that eliminates any need for compromise when it comes to your comfort, performance, or safety. And finally, for those who have been holding out for a premium Speedglas helmet at a budget-friendly price point, the [Speedglas G5-03E Welding Helmet](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/welding-gas/welding-safety/welding-helmets/3m-speedglas-631010-welding-helmet-g5-03e-nc/p/04237220) is a slim, lightweight, and comfortable solution with precision True-View optics for a brighter, more realistic view of your welds.   [![NEW Speedglas™ G5-03 Welding Helmets!](https://blog.blackwoods.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Mar-31-2025-11-42-15-9685-PM.png?width=601&height=300&name=undefined-Mar-31-2025-11-42-15-9685-PM.png)](https://www.blackwoods.com.au/welding-gas/welding-safety/welding-helmets/3m-speedglas-631010-welding-helmet-g5-03e-nc/p/04237220)   The G5-03E Welding Helmet delivers exceptional quality and comfort at a highly affordable price, featuring a large 55 x 107mm welding lens viewing area with shade 3 grind mode, shade 5 cut mode, the most commonly used dark shades (8-12), and arc detection down to 1 Amp. For those new to Speedglas technology, the G5-03E helmet serves as the perfect entry point into the world’s leading brand in welder’s PPE! 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