Hobart Welding Products (www.HobartWelders.com) has introduced a new line of auto-darkening welding helmets.

Designed for the expert welder, the company's Prowler Series of helmets feature a 2.375-in. by 3.875-in. viewing area, the largest of all of Hobart's models. The Prowler Series also has four independent arc sensors that provide continuous arc-sensing capability for out-of-position welding. The debut model features a design inspired by the off-road community.

The Prowler lens darkens in 1/20,000 of a second after arc start and features an internally adjustable auto-darkening shade (#9-13), lens sensitivity and delay controls. The #4 ultra-clear “light-state” makes setup and repositioning of hands and parts more efficient while providing continuous UV and IR protection.

Hobart designed the Prowler Series to be durable and lightweight. It weighs in at 11 oz.

Prowler helmets feature solar-assisted auto-darkening lenses and easy-to-replace lithium batteries that last up to 3,000 hours when MIG welding. The Off-Road helmet comes with five external and two internal protective lens covers. The Prowler Series improves comfort and eliminates pinch hair with a re-designed ratchet-style headgear and CoolMax odor-absorbent sweatband, said Hobart.

Hobart offers its helmets through farm/ranch and hardware/tool retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Prowler Series helmets have an MSRP of $329, however prices and availability may vary by retailer.