Datasheet
Classification Lens Type Filter code Protection Benefits Typical applications Markets
Clear Lens Clear
2C-1.2 or
3-1.2
Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C)
Visibility, good colour
recognition
Mechanical work,
engineering
Industrial manufacturing
(metal, chemical,
transportation,
automotive), DIY
Clear Lens Clear CR39 and
Mineral Lenses
N/A Good resistance to
scratching and chemicals,
UV (A,B,C) protection
Visibility, good colour
recognition
Chemical laboratories Laboratories
Solar Lens Smoke
5-2.5 or
5-2
Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C),
visible light
Colour differentiation
under sunlight, and
reduced eye fatigue under
glare conditions
Outdoor work, mechanical
work with glare, vehicle
drivers, road works
Industrial manufacturing,
construction, roadworks,
DIY
Solar Lens Light Gold Mirror
5-1.7 Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C), glare
Mirror coating keeps lens
clear while reflecting light
instead of absorbing it.
For both sunny and low
light conditions.
Fork lift truck, mechanical
work indoor/outdoor,
maintenance
Construction, logistics/
transport
Solar Lens Indoor/Outdoor Lens
(I/O)
5-1,7 (EN172) Impact protection (low
energy), UV (A,B,C), glare
Good visibility in sunny
and low light conditions
Fork lift truck driving,
mechanical work both
indoor and outdoor
Construction, logistics,
transport
Solar Lens Bronze Lens
5-2.5 (Bronze)
5-3.1
(Dark Bronze)
(EN 172)
Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
blue light (480nm)
Good visibility and colour
recognition in sunlight and
glare conditions.
Outdoor work and
mechanical work with
glare
Construction and outdoor
mechanical work
Solar Lens Blue Lens
5-3.1 (EN172) Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
bright light
Eliminates glare, eye
stress and fatigue
in monochromatic
(single colour) yellow lit
environments
Outdoor work, semi
conductor fabrication,
photolithography, sodium
vapour lighting, yellow
lighting
Construction and outdoor
mechanical work
Solar Lens Silver, Red, Blue
Mirror Lens
5-3.1 Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
scratches, glare
Good colour recognition
in sunlight and glare
conditions
Outdoor work, mechanical
work with glare,
recreational activities
Construction and outdoor
mechanical work
Solar Lens Grey Lens
5-2.5
5-3.1
Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
scratches, glare
Good colour recognition
in sunlight and glare
conditions
Outdoor work, mechanical
work with glare,
recreational activities
Construction and outdoor
mechanical work
Solar Lens Polarised
N/A Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
glare
Horizontal glare, good
contrast in bright
environments
Outdoor work, mechanical
work with glare,
recreational activities
Construction and outdoor
mechanical work, e.g. in
wet conditions, marine
High Contrast
Lens
Red-Orange
N/A Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C), blue light
from 400nm to 530nm
Filters blue light from
400nm to 530nm thus
preventing damage to
cornea
Polymerisation, paint
and adhesive curing,
crack testing
Dental, automotive repair,
aerospace
High Contrast
Lens
Amber
2-1.2 (EN170) Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
blue light (480nm)
Filter blue light and
enhances contrast in low
light conditions
Surface inspection,
Wood’s lamp, shooting,
mechanical work
Shooting, dental,
automotive repair,
aerospace
High Contrast
Lens
Yellow
2-1.2 Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C),
visible light
Enhanced contrast in low
light conditions
Surface inspection, work
in poor visibility/dark
environment, mechanical
work
Industrial manufacturing,
oil production and
shooting
High Contrast
Lens
Vermillion
N/A Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C)
Excellent colour
recognition against green
backgrounds
Shooting Shooting, forestry,
recreational activities
Welding Lens IR Shade 5/Green
IR shade 1.7
IR shade 3.0
IR shade 5.0
IR shade 7.0
5 (EN169)
or 4-5 (EN171)
1.7
3
5
7
Impact protection
(low energy),
UV (A, B and C),
visible light, IR
Prevents welding
flash burn
(99.5% IR absorption)
Certain gas welding
applications, brazing,
cutting and welder’s
assistant. NOT suitable for
electric arc welding.
Welding, engineering,
construction, automotive,
metal scrap yard
Welding Lens Minimiser Lens
6-1.7 Impact protection
(low energy), UV (A,B,C),
visible light, IR
Prevents welding flash
burns, whilst improving
colour recognition
(compared to Green
shade)
Welder’s assistant, glass
work feeder
As for IR shade 5
Lens Colour Table