{"title":"Welding \u0026 Cutting Goggles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWelding \u0026amp; cutting goggles — sealed shade eye protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding goggles are sealed, shade-rated eye protection for \u003cstrong\u003eoxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, brazing, and torch soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e — work where sparks, slag, and IR\/UV come from every angle and open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e don't seal. (For arc welding you need an auto-darkening \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ewelding helmet\u003c\/a\u003e, not a goggle.) This collection covers every welding\/cutting goggle we stock, from budget cup goggles to high-temperature foundry models. New to shade selection? Start with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-welding-cutting-goggles\" title=\"best welding and cutting goggles guide\"\u003ebest welding \u0026amp; cutting goggles guide\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:18px 22px;margin:22px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:1.05em;\"\u003eEditor's pick — Lincoln Electric K3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  The do-it-all choice: a wide, sealed Shade 5 goggle with an anti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens that handles oxy-fuel cutting, plasma, and brazing — and doubles for grinding. For lighter torch work, drop to the Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-2\" style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Lincoln Electric K3118-1\" style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eView the Lincoln K3118-1 →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWelding goggle comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-1\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-2\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Forney 55320\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Forney 55301\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" title=\"Jackson WS round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver prescription glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" title=\"Jackson WS flip\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + over glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" title=\"Sellstrom Odyssey II\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich welding goggle should you buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting + grinding in one goggle\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-1\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e (Shade 5 wide).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight cutting, brazing, torch soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-2\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e (Shade 3).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic oxy-acetylene, flip to inspect\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Forney 55320\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e (lift-front cup).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLowest cost\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" title=\"Jackson WS round\"\u003eJackson WS round\u003c\/a\u003e ($13) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Forney 55301\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e ($16).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver prescription glasses\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" title=\"Jackson WS flip\"\u003eJackson WS\u003c\/a\u003e (round or flip-front, OTG fit).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" title=\"Sellstrom Odyssey II\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e (high-temp frame, FR strap).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose welding goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eshade\u003c\/strong\u003e by process: Shade 5 is standard for oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing; Shade 3 suits light cutting and torch soldering. Choose a \u003cstrong\u003esealed goggle\u003c\/strong\u003e over open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding glasses\u003c\/a\u003e when slag and sparks come from multiple angles, and add a face shield for full-face grinding. All goggles here are marked to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e and support compliance under \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e. For the full decision walkthrough see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-welding-cutting-goggles\" title=\"best welding and cutting goggles guide\"\u003ebest welding \u0026amp; cutting goggles guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" title=\"can safety glasses be used for welding\"\u003ecan safety glasses be used for welding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated categories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelding goggles are one branch of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e range. For open welding spectacles see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e; for arc welding, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ewelding helmets\u003c\/a\u003e; and for fume protection during cutting and brazing, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat shade do I need for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 is the standard density for oxy-fuel and plasma cutting and heavier brazing; Shade 3 suits light cutting and torch soldering. Confirm against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use welding goggles for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) requires an auto-darkening helmet. Welding goggles are for gas cutting, brazing, and grinding. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ethe welding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoggles or welding safety glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed goggles block slag and sparks from every angle; open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding glasses\u003c\/a\u003e are lighter for incidental torch work. See \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo welding goggles meet OSHA requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 goggle with the correct filter shade supports compliance under \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e for radiant-energy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan welding goggles be used for grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the impact-rated ANSI Z87.1 models (e.g., Lincoln K3118 series, Sellstrom Odyssey II) cover grinding as well as cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich welding goggle fits over prescription glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jackson WS goggles (round and flip-front) are sized to fit over most prescription frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCurated by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk · specialization: welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e · \u003cstrong\u003eSources reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, manufacturer technical data (Lincoln Electric, Forney, Jackson Safety, Sellstrom).\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. No manufacturer input. Goggles grouped by verified shade, style, and ANSI marking — not vendor preference.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#2a2520;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:16px 20px;margin:18px 0;color:#f5e6d3;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDisclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety participates in the Amazon Associates Program and earns commissions on qualifying purchases through Amazon links (partner tag wcsafety04-20). Inclusion and ranking reflect shade, style, and rated performance — never commissions. 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For lighter cutting, drop to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how shade selection works in our welding eye-protection guide\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln Electric K3118-1 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lincoln Electric K3118-1 is a wide-vision cutting and grinding goggle with a fixed \u003cstrong\u003eShade 5\u003c\/strong\u003e IR\/UV filter and a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating, marked to \u003cstrong\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a sealed goggle — not open \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding glasses\u003c\/a\u003e — so it protects against sparks, slag, and grit coming from every angle during oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing, then does double duty for grinding. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see where a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the K3118-1 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. For \u003cstrong\u003egas cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fixed Shade 5 is the standard filter, and a sealed goggle is preferred over glasses because of multi-angle sparks and slag. For \u003cstrong\u003earc welding\u003c\/strong\u003e (MIG\/TIG\/stick), a goggle is the wrong tool — you need an auto-darkening \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ewelding helmet\u003c\/a\u003e. Confirm the right filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Lincoln K3118-1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you cut, plasma-cut, or braze and want one sealed goggle that also handles grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a wide field of view and a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens for all-day use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Shade 3 instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for light cutting, brazing, or torch soldering — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a cup goggle instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic oxy-acetylene work — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e (flip) or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003e55301\u003c\/a\u003e (fixed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — see the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the K3118-1 Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-fuel \u0026amp; plasma cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5 is the standard density for gas cutting and brazing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; molten spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe sealed goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter that open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated lens lets the same goggle cover grinding — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed Shade 5 goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the K3118-1 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fixed Shade 5 is darker than needed for light brazing\/soldering — eye strain results; use Shade 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — for full-face spark\/splash coverage during heavy grinding, add a shield over the goggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process and intensity — too light exposes the eyes to IR\/UV (risking \"arc eye\"\/photokeratitis and long-term retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade for your operation against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOxy-fuel \u0026amp; plasma cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core use: Shade 5 IR with a sealed body for the sparks and slag of torch and plasma cutting. For open-spectacle alternatives see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" title=\"can safety glasses be used for welding\"\u003ecan safety glasses be used for welding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing \u0026amp; soldering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 suits heavier brazing; for light brazing and torch soldering, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-2\"\u003eShade 3 K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e is more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated wide lens means cutters who also grind can keep one goggle on; pair with the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e PPE for the full fab-shop kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 IR + wide grinding-capable lens in one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealed against multi-angle sparks\/slag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 impact rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 3 sibling for lighter work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed shade — no flip-up clear view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon price runs above welding-specialty retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulkier than open welding glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eFit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eNeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eAlternative\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver prescription glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffd54f;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSnug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOTG-friendly \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed lens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFull-face coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAdd shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003ePair with a grinding face shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding combo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide, fixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed, indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp foundry\/cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs K3118-2 (Shade 5 vs Shade 3)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame wide goggle, different filter. The K3118-1 (Shade 5) suits oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/a\u003e is for light cutting and torch soldering where Shade 5 is too dark. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e match shade to process intensity — when unsure on a cutting job, Shade 5 is the safer default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 vs Welding Safety Glasses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e (like a Shade 5 flip-up spectacle) are lighter and fine for incidental torch work, but they don't seal against slag from below or the side. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e for sustained cutting, the sealed K3118-1 goggle is the safer call; for quick tasks, glasses may do — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-1 Quick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the Lincoln K3118-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 — the standard IR filter density for oxy-fuel and plasma cutting and heavier brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use the K3118-1 for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Arc welding needs an auto-darkening helmet; a fixed Shade 5 goggle is for cutting, brazing, and grinding only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it carries an ANSI Z87.1 marking for impact, so it covers grinding as well as cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits snugly over smaller frames; for a dedicated over-the-glasses fit, the Jackson WS goggle is roomier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eShade 5 or Shade 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 for cutting and heavier brazing; Shade 3 (K3118-2) for light cutting and torch soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLincoln Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLens coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAnti-fog \u0026amp; anti-scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide-vision sealed goggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting, brazing, grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding helmets complete guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Lincoln K3118-1 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $39.38, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price (welding-specialty retailers sometimes run lower).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat welding processes is the K3118-1 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, brazing, and grinding — not arc welding, which requires a helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for oxy-acetylene cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Shade 5 is the common density for gas cutting and welding; confirm against the shade-number reference for your specific operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan the same goggle be used for grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the impact-rated ANSI Z87.1 lens means cutters who also grind can keep one goggle on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes the lens fog up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating; for fogging tips see our guide on preventing lens fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eK3118-1 or the Forney cup goggles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe K3118-1 is a wider grinding-capable goggle; the Forney 55320\/55301 are classic oxy-acetylene cup goggles (the 55320 flips up to inspect work).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires appropriate filter lenses for radiant-energy work; an ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets that when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWill it fit over my prescription glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits over smaller frames snugly; for a roomier OTG fit choose the Jackson WS cutting goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between K3118-1 and K3118-2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the shade — K3118-1 is Shade 5 (cutting\/heavier brazing), K3118-2 is Shade 3 (light cutting\/soldering).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDo I still need a face shield?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavy grinding or full-face spark exposure, wear a face shield over the goggle; the goggle protects the eyes, the shield protects the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs this the same as welding safety glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — these are sealed goggles. Open welding glasses are lighter but don't seal against slag from the sides; see safety glasses vs goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e for fume protection during cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1 (welding safety), Lincoln Electric product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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Shade and marking verified against published specifications; not WC Safety laboratory testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Product\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5#product\",\n      \"name\": \"Lincoln Electric K3118-1 Cutting \u0026 Grinding Goggles — Shade 5\",\n      \"description\": \"Wide-vision sealed cutting and grinding goggle with a fixed Shade 5 IR\/UV filter and anti-fog\/anti-scratch lens, ANSI Z87.1, for oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, and brazing.\",\n      \"sku\": \"K3118-1\", \"mpn\": \"K3118-1\",\n      \"brand\": {\"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Lincoln Electric\"},\n      \"image\": [\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/LINK3118-1_5eec329b-d44e-4410-9bfc-e0858bd231a4.jpg\"],\n      \"isPartOf\": {\"@type\": \"CollectionPage\", \"name\": \"Safety Goggles\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\n      \"offers\": {\"@type\": \"Offer\", \"price\": \"39.38\", \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\", \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\", \"seller\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"WC Safety\"}}\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"BreadcrumbList\",\n      \"itemListElement\": [\n        {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 1, \"name\": \"Home\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 2, \"name\": \"Eye Protection\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/eye-protection\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 3, \"name\": \"Safety Goggles\", \"item\": \"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"ListItem\", \"position\": 4, \"name\": \"Lincoln Electric K3118-1\"}\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much does the Lincoln K3118-1 cost?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"WC Safety lists it at $39.38, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price; welding-specialty retailers sometimes run lower.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What welding processes is the K3118-1 for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, brazing, and grinding - not arc welding, which requires a helmet.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is Shade 5 right for oxy-acetylene cutting?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes - Shade 5 is the common density for gas cutting and welding; confirm against the shade-number reference for your specific operation.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Can the same goggle be used for grinding?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes - the impact-rated ANSI Z87.1 lens means cutters who also grind can keep one goggle on.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the lens fog up?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has a dual anti-fog and anti-scratch coating to resist fogging during use.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"K3118-1 or the Forney cup goggles?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The K3118-1 is a wider grinding-capable goggle; the Forney 55320\/55301 are classic oxy-acetylene cup goggles, and the 55320 flips up to inspect work.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is it OSHA compliant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 requires appropriate filter lenses for radiant-energy work; an ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets that when the shade matches the task.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Will it fit over my prescription glasses?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It fits over smaller frames snugly; for a roomier over-the-glasses fit choose the Jackson WS cutting goggle.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between K3118-1 and K3118-2?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Only the shade - K3118-1 is Shade 5 for cutting and heavier brazing, K3118-2 is Shade 3 for light cutting and soldering.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I still need a face shield?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"For heavy grinding or full-face spark exposure, wear a face shield over the goggle; the goggle protects the eyes, the shield protects the face.\"}},\n        {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is this the same as welding safety glasses?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No - these are sealed goggles. 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For a wider grinding lens, compare the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how welding shade selection works\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II S80210 Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IR Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sellstrom Odyssey II S80210 is a flexible, impact-resistant cutting and grinding goggle with a Shade 5 IR\/UV lens, indirect top-and-bottom venting, a high-temperature frame and a flame-retardant strap, ANSI Z87.1. It is built for hot fabrication and foundry work where heat and grit punish ordinary goggles. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see when a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the Sellstrom Odyssey II Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. Shade 5 is for oxy-fuel cutting, brazing, and high-temp work; arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Confirm filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Sellstrom Odyssey II?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you cut, braze, or grind in hot, high-spatter environments and want a heat-tolerant frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a sealed Shade 5 goggle with indirect venting and an FR strap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e if your process differs — Shade 5 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e or Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose open glasses instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick incidental torch work — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the Sellstrom Odyssey II Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-fuel cutting, brazing, and high-temp work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrect density for this process class.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the Sellstrom Odyssey II Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is a fixed Shade 5 — light soldering is more comfortable in Shade 3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process intensity — too light underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHot fabrication \u0026amp; foundry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high-temperature frame and FR strap handle radiant heat and slag that crack or melt cheaper goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCutting, brazing \u0026amp; grinding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne sealed goggle covers oxy-fuel cutting, brazing, and grinding; pair with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-temperature frame + FR strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible, impact-resistant body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 IR with indirect venting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1; cutting + grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed shade, no flip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 too dark for soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIR-only lens (not a wide clear grinding view)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II vs Lincoln K3118-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are sealed Shade 5 cutting\/grinding goggles. The Odyssey II emphasizes a high-temperature frame and FR strap for hot work; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e emphasizes a wide anti-fog\/anti-scratch lens. Verdict: Odyssey II for foundry heat, K3118-1 for the widest grinding view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II vs Forney cup goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Odyssey II is a flexible sealed polycarbonate goggle; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003e55301\u003c\/a\u003e are traditional glass-filter cup goggles. Verdict: Odyssey II for grinding + heat, Forney for classic gas-welding cup style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSellstrom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eS80210\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent, high-temp frame, FR strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel cutting, brazing, foundry\/high-temp \u0026amp; grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II S80210 Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IR Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Sellstrom Odyssey II cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $17.01, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat makes it a high-temperature goggle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flexible high-temperature frame and a flame-retardant strap let it take radiant heat that cracks or melts cheaper goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 IR — standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I grind in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it is an impact-resistant ANSI Z87.1 goggle designed for cutting and grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it vent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — indirect top-and-bottom venting reduces fogging while blocking direct spatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOdyssey II or Lincoln K3118-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdyssey II for high-heat foundry work; the Lincoln K3118-1 for the widest anti-fog grinding view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a flexible sealed goggle; fit over Rx frames is limited — the Jackson WS is the OTG choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for my work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 suits oxy-fuel cutting and heavier brazing; use Shade 3 for light soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the strap heat-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it uses a flame-retardant (FR) strap suited to hot work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a welding respirator for fume protection during cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Sellstrom product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. No manufacturer input. Shade\/marking verified against published specifications; not WC Safety laboratory testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5#product\",\"name\":\"Sellstrom Odyssey II S80210 Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IR\",\"description\":\"Sellstrom Odyssey II S80210 flexible, impact-resistant cutting\/grinding goggle with a Shade 5 IR\/UV lens, indirect venting, high-temperature frame and FR strap, ANSI Z87.1.\",\"sku\":\"S80210\",\"mpn\":\"S80210\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Sellstrom\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51jdDZw1GiL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\"],\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"17.01\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"WC Safety\"}}},\n    {\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Eye Protection\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/eye-protection\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Sellstrom Odyssey II S80210 Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IR\"}]},\n    {\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does the Sellstrom Odyssey II cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WC Safety lists it at $17.01, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What makes it a high-temperature goggle?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A flexible high-temperature frame and a flame-retardant strap let it take radiant heat that cracks or melts cheaper goggles.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What shade is the lens?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shade 5 IR \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I grind in it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d it is an impact-resistant ANSI Z87.1 goggle designed for cutting and grinding.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it vent?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d indirect top-and-bottom venting reduces fogging while blocking direct spatter.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use it for arc welding?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Odyssey II or Lincoln K3118-1?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Odyssey II for high-heat foundry work; 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Grinding Goggles\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering — and grinding — where a full Shade 5 is darker than the job needs and would cause eye strain. The lighter Shade 3 keeps the work visible while still blocking IR\/UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy oxy-fuel or plasma cutting (use Shade 5), or any arc welding (use an auto-darkening helmet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shade 3 companion to Lincoln’s wide cutting goggle — the right density for lighter torch work. For heavier cutting, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee which shade your process needs\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln Electric K3118-2 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lincoln Electric K3118-2 is the \u003cstrong\u003eShade 3\u003c\/strong\u003e version of Lincoln’s wide cutting and grinding goggle — same sealed, wide-vision body and dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens, marked to \u003cstrong\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with a lighter filter for light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering. Shade 3 keeps the work visible where Shade 5 would be too dark, while still blocking the IR\/UV those processes throw off. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e, and match shade to task with our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the K3118-2 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade is chosen by process intensity. \u003cstrong\u003eLight cutting, brazing, and torch soldering\u003c\/strong\u003e call for Shade 3; heavier oxy-fuel and plasma cutting want \u003cstrong\u003eShade 5\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e); arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e. Too-dark a shade causes strain and gets removed; too-light exposes the eyes. Confirm against \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Lincoln K3118-2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you braze, torch-solder, or do light cutting where Shade 5 is too dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a wide, sealed goggle that also handles grinding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Shade 5 instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavier cutting — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a cup goggle instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for classic oxy-acetylene — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — see the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the K3118-2 Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from light cutting \u0026amp; brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRight density for torch soldering and light brazing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed body blocks multi-angle spatter.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact lens covers grinding — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHeavy cutting \/ arc welding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eToo light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse Shade 5 (K3118-1) or a helmet.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the K3118-2 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is too light for heavy oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting — use Shade 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding — that needs an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process — Shade 3 is for light torch work; using it on heavy cutting underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage). Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing \u0026amp; torch soldering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 is the comfortable density for light brazing and soldering where Shade 5 is too dark. See process\/shade pairing in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" title=\"can safety glasses be used for welding\"\u003ecan safety glasses be used for welding\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eLight cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor thin-stock torch cutting; step to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" title=\"Lincoln K3118-1\"\u003eShade 5 K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e for thicker plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 3 — right for light torch work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide sealed body, grinding-capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-fog \/ anti-scratch lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 impact rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo light for heavy cutting (use Shade 5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed shade, no flip-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon price above welding-retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eShade 3 vs Shade 5 — Fit \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eTask\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eRight goggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eK3118-2 (Shade 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting, heavier brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eInspect work between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320 (flip-up)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel\/plasma cutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 vs K3118-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdentical goggle, lighter filter. Choose the K3118-2 (Shade 3) for brazing, soldering, and light cutting; choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-1 (Shade 5)\u003c\/a\u003e for oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing. \u003cstrong\u003eVerdict:\u003c\/strong\u003e many shops stock both and grab the shade that matches the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eK3118-2 Quick Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the K3118-2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 — for light cutting, brazing, and torch soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhen do I need Shade 3 vs Shade 5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 for light torch work; Shade 5 for oxy-fuel\/plasma cutting and heavier brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — ANSI Z87.1, so it also covers grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has an anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLincoln Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLens coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eAnti-fog \u0026amp; anti-scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing, soldering, grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the K3118-2 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $43.39, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhy choose Shade 3 over Shade 5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 3 keeps light torch work visible where Shade 5 is too dark and causes eye strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 3 enough for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor light\/thin-stock torch cutting, yes; for thicker plate and plasma cutting, use Shade 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan it be used for grinding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the ANSI Z87.1 impact lens covers grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it the same goggle as the K3118-1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the only difference is the filter shade (3 vs 5).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt fits over smaller frames; the Jackson WS goggle is roomier for OTG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 Shade 3 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes the lens fog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a dual anti-fog \/ anti-scratch coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eShould I stock both shades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany shops do — Shade 3 for light work, Shade 5 for heavier cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it sealed or open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed — unlike open welding glasses, it blocks slag from the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirator\u003c\/a\u003e for fume protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Lincoln Electric product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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For a flip-up version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eJackson WS flip-front\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how welding shade selection works\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson Safety WS Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV (Round Lens) Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jackson Safety WS Series cutting goggle uses 50 mm round Shade 5 IRUV filter lenses in a heat-resistant frame with indirect top-and-bottom venting, marked ANSI Z87.1+. It fits over most prescription eyewear, making it the go-to cutting goggle for Rx-glasses wearers. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see when a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the Jackson WS (round) Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. Shade 5 is for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing; arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Confirm filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Jackson WS (round)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e workers wear prescription glasses and need a Shade 5 goggle that fits over them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want indirect venting to reduce fogging during cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e if your process differs — Shade 5 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e or Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose open glasses instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick incidental torch work — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the Jackson WS (round) Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-fuel cutting and brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrect density for this process class.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the Jackson WS (round) Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound twin lenses are for cutting\/IR, not a single wraparound grinding lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process intensity — too light underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout use — the roomy WS body clears most Rx frames while delivering Shade 5 IRUV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 covers heavier brazing; light soldering is comfier in Shade 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits over most prescription glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndirect top\/bottom venting reduces fog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1+ high impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowest price in the lineup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin round lenses, not a grinding wraparound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 too dark for soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulkier over large frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS (round) vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS round vs flip-front\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Shade 5 IRUV OTG goggles. The round model is fixed and cheapest; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eflip-front WS\u003c\/a\u003e flips the filter up to inspect work. Verdict: round to save, flip-front if you inspect often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS round vs Lincoln K3118-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WS round fits over glasses and vents indirectly; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e is a sealed wide grinding-capable goggle. Verdict: WS for Rx-glasses wearers, K3118-1 if the goggle must also grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS (round) Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eJackson Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e15991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound IRUV lens, indirect-vent, fits over glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-fuel cutting \u0026amp; brazing, over prescription glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson Safety WS Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV (Round Lens) Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Jackson WS round cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $13.43 — the lowest-priced welding goggle in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over prescription glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the WS body is sized to fit over most Rx frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade are the lenses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 IRUV — standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — ANSI Z87.1+ for high impact, so it also handles incidental grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fog up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndirect top-and-bottom venting reduces fogging during cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eRound or flip-front WS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound is fixed and cheapest; the flip-front lets you flip the filter up to inspect work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding needs a helmet, not a fixed Shade 5 goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAre the lenses replaceable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WS uses standard 50 mm round filter lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1+ Shade 5 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I grind in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles incidental grit; for heavy grinding choose a wraparound polycarbonate goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Shade 5 is the common oxy-fuel cutting density; confirm against the shade reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a welding respirator for fume protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Jackson Safety product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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Shade\/marking verified against published specifications; not WC Safety laboratory testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round#product\",\"name\":\"Jackson Safety WS Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV (Round Lens)\",\"description\":\"Jackson Safety WS cutting goggle with 50 mm round Shade 5 IRUV lenses, indirect top-and-bottom venting, ANSI Z87.1+, sized to fit over most prescription glasses.\",\"sku\":\"15991\",\"mpn\":\"15991\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Jackson Safety\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wUTjGQMoL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\"],\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"13.43\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"WC Safety\"}}},\n    {\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Eye Protection\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/eye-protection\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Jackson Safety WS Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV (Round Lens)\"}]},\n    {\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does the Jackson WS round cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WC Safety lists it at $13.43 \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d the lowest-priced welding goggle in the lineup.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it fit over prescription glasses?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d the WS body is sized to fit over most Rx frames.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What shade are the lenses?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shade 5 IRUV \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it ANSI rated?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d ANSI Z87.1+ for high impact, so it also handles incidental grit.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it fog up?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Indirect top-and-bottom venting reduces fogging during cutting.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Round or flip-front WS?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Round is fixed and cheapest; 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For a fixed, cheaper version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eJackson WS round\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how welding shade selection works\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson Safety WS Flip-Front Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jackson Safety WS Series flip-front cutting goggle carries a 2 in x 4.25 in Shade 5 IRUV filter plate that flips up for an unobstructed clear view, in a heat-resistant frame, ANSI Z87.1+. It combines flip-front convenience with an over-the-glasses fit. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see when a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the Jackson WS (flip) Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. Shade 5 is for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing; arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Confirm filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Jackson WS (flip)?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you cut and want to flip the dark plate up to inspect work, with an OTG fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e workers wear prescription glasses and want flip-front convenience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e if your process differs — Shade 5 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e or Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose open glasses instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick incidental torch work — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the Jackson WS (flip) Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-fuel cutting and brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrect density for this process class.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the Jackson WS (flip) Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe flip plate is for IR cutting work, not a single sealed grinding lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process intensity — too light underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCutting with inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the Shade 5 plate up to line up and inspect, down to cut — the flip-front's core advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses brazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits over Rx frames for brazing; light soldering is comfier in Shade 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip-front plate to inspect work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits over most prescription glasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1+ high impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePricier than the fixed round WS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 too dark for soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlip hinge is a wear point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip) vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS flip vs round\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Shade 5 IRUV OTG goggles; the flip-front flips the plate up to inspect, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eround WS\u003c\/a\u003e is fixed and cheaper. Verdict: flip-front if you inspect often, round to save.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS flip vs Forney 55320\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth flip up to inspect. The Jackson WS flip fits over glasses with a polycarbonate IRUV plate; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e is a traditional glass-filter cup goggle. Verdict: Jackson WS for OTG fit, Forney for classic glass-filter gas welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip) Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eJackson Safety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e15992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front IRUV plate, fits over glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + inspect between cuts, over glasses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eJackson Safety WS Flip-Front Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Jackson WS flip-front cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $16.85, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat does the flip-front do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shade 5 IRUV plate flips up for an unobstructed clear view, then flips down to cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the WS body fits over most prescription frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the plate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 IRUV — standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it ANSI rated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — ANSI Z87.1+ for high impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eFlip-front or fixed round WS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip-front to inspect work between cuts; the round WS is fixed and cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires a helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the filter plate replaceable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it uses a standard 2 in x 4.25 in filter plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1+ Shade 5 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I grind in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncidental grit only with the plate down; heavy grinding wants a wraparound goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eJackson WS flip or Forney 55320?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJackson WS for over-the-glasses fit and a polycarbonate plate; Forney 55320 for a classic glass-filter cup goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I pair it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — wear it with a welding respirator for fume protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Jackson Safety product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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Shade\/marking verified against published specifications; not WC Safety laboratory testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5#product\",\"name\":\"Jackson Safety WS Flip-Front Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV\",\"description\":\"Jackson Safety WS flip-front cutting goggle with a Shade 5 IRUV filter plate that flips up for a clear view, ANSI Z87.1+, sized to fit over most prescription glasses.\",\"sku\":\"15992\",\"mpn\":\"15992\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Jackson Safety\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4128cnqwbpL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\"],\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"16.85\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"WC Safety\"}}},\n    {\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Eye Protection\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/eye-protection\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Jackson Safety WS Flip-Front Cutting Goggle — Shade 5 IRUV\"}]},\n    {\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does the Jackson WS flip-front cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WC Safety lists it at $16.85, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the flip-front do?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Shade 5 IRUV plate flips up for an unobstructed clear view, then flips down to cut.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it fit over glasses?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d the WS body fits over most prescription frames.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What shade is the plate?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shade 5 IRUV \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d standard for oxy-fuel cutting and brazing.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it ANSI rated?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d ANSI Z87.1+ for high impact.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Flip-front or fixed round WS?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Flip-front to inspect work between cuts; 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For a fixed-lens budget version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how welding shade selection works\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forney 55320 is a lift-front oxy-acetylene welding goggle: a Shade 5 glass filter (2 in x 4-1\/4 in) flips up over a clear cover lens so you can position and inspect work, then flips down to weld or cut. ANSI Z87.1 rated, it is the traditional gas-welding cup goggle. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see when a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the Forney 55320 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. Shade 5 is for oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing; arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Confirm filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Forney 55320?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you gas-weld or cut and want to flip the dark lens up to inspect work between passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want a proven, economical Shade 5 cup goggle with a replaceable glass filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e if your process differs — Shade 5 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e or Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose open glasses instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick incidental torch work — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the Forney 55320 Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrect density for this process class.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the Forney 55320 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is a glass-filter cup goggle, not an impact-first grinding goggle — for heavy grinding choose a polycarbonate wide goggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process intensity — too light underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene welding \u0026amp; cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core use — flip the Shade 5 front up to line up the torch, down to run the bead or cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 suits heavier brazing; for light brazing\/soldering the Shade 3 Lincoln K3118-2 is easier on the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLift-front to inspect work between cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 glass filter over clear cover lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven, economical gas-welding goggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass filter, not a grinding-first lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 too dark for light soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVented cup — not a full splash seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 vs 55301 (flip-up vs fixed)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are Shade 5 oxy-acetylene cup goggles. The 55320 flips the front up to inspect work; the fixed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55301-fixed-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/a\u003e is simpler and cheaper. Verdict: pay a little more for the 55320 if you inspect often; grab the 55301 to save.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 vs Lincoln K3118-1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 55320 is a traditional flip-up cup goggle; the wide \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e is a sealed grinding-capable goggle with an anti-fog polycarbonate lens. Verdict: 55320 for classic gas welding, K3118-1 if the same goggle must also grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eForney\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e55320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLift-front (flip-up) cup goggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene welding, cutting \u0026amp; brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Forney 55320 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $19.54, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat is the lift-front for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shade 5 filter flips up over a clear cover lens so you can position and inspect work, then flips down to weld or cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the 55320?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 — the standard density for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet, not a fixed-shade gas goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the lens replaceable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the glass filter and clear cover lens are standard 2 in x 4-1\/4 in plates that can be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003e55320 or the fixed 55301?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 55320 to flip the dark lens up for inspection; choose the 55301 to save money with a fixed lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a cup goggle with limited room; for over-the-glasses fit choose the Jackson WS goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade matches the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I grind in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will handle incidental grit, but for heavy grinding choose a polycarbonate wide goggle like the Lincoln K3118-1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Shade 5 is the common density for oxy-fuel cutting; confirm against the shade-number reference for your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it sealed against splash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a vented cup goggle for spark\/IR work, not a sealed chemical-splash goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I wear it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — pair it with a welding respirator for fume protection during gas cutting and brazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Forney product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. No manufacturer input. Shade\/marking verified against published specifications; not WC Safety laboratory testing.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Product\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5#product\",\"name\":\"Forney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5\",\"description\":\"Lift-front oxy-acetylene welding goggle with a Shade 5 glass filter that flips up over a clear cover lens, ANSI Z87.1, for gas welding, cutting, and brazing.\",\"sku\":\"55320\",\"mpn\":\"55320\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Forney\"},\"image\":[\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81EVuHtx3SL._AC_SL1500_.jpg\"],\"isPartOf\":{\"@type\":\"CollectionPage\",\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},\"offers\":{\"@type\":\"Offer\",\"price\":\"19.54\",\"priceCurrency\":\"USD\",\"availability\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\",\"seller\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"WC Safety\"}}},\n    {\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Eye Protection\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/eye-protection\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Safety Goggles\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/collections\/safety-goggles\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Forney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5\"}]},\n    {\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How much does the Forney 55320 cost?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"WC Safety lists it at $19.54, with the Amazon buy button reflecting the current Amazon price.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the lift-front for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The Shade 5 filter flips up over a clear cover lens so you can position and inspect work, then flips down to weld or cut.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What shade is the 55320?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Shade 5 \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d the standard density for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I use it for arc welding?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d arc welding requires an auto-darkening helmet, not a fixed-shade gas goggle.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the lens replaceable?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u00e2\\u20ac\\u201d the glass filter and clear cover lens are standard 2 in x 4-1\/4 in plates that can be replaced.\"}},{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"55320 or the fixed 55301?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Choose the 55320 to flip the dark lens up for inspection; 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If you inspect work often and want to flip the lens, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#cbb89e;\"\u003eEditorial assessment by the WC Safety Editorial Team. WC Safety did not laboratory-test this product; scoring reflects published manufacturer specifications, ANSI Z87.1 marking, application fit, and category expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#ff9800;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eSee how welding shade selection works\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 Fixed Welding Goggles — Shade 5 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Forney 55301 is a fixed-lens oxy-acetylene welding goggle with a Shade 5 filter (2 in x 4-1\/4 in) and 99.9% UV protection, ANSI Z87.1 rated. With no flip mechanism it is the simplest, lowest-cost sealed shade goggle for gas welding and cutting. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-goggles\" title=\"welding goggles\"\u003ewelding goggles\u003c\/a\u003e collection and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e ranges, and see when a goggle beats glasses in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" title=\"safety glasses vs goggles\"\u003esafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhere the Forney 55301 Fits in Eye-Protection Selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the eye protection to the process. Shade 5 is for oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing; arc welding needs a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e instead. Confirm filter density in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003ewelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e, the impact\/marking rules in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 standard\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/a\u003e, and the employer requirement in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" title=\"OSHA 1910.133 eye and face protection\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWho Should Buy the Forney 55301?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you want the lowest-cost compliant Shade 5 gas-welding goggle for trucks and tool cribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy it if\u003c\/strong\u003e you gas-weld or cut and do not need to flip the lens to inspect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose another shade\u003c\/strong\u003e if your process differs — Shade 5 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e or Shade 3 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eK3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose open glasses instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for quick incidental torch work — see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-safety-glasses\" title=\"welding safety glasses\"\u003ewelding safety glasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a helmet instead\u003c\/strong\u003e for arc welding — the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/welding-helmets-complete-guide\" title=\"welding helmets complete guide\"\u003ewelding helmets guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat Does the Forney 55301 Protect Against?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eHazard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBuyer guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eIR\/UV from oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrect density for this process class.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSparks, slag \u0026amp; spatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eThe goggle body blocks multi-angle spatter open glasses miss.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eGrinding particles \u0026amp; impact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#81c784;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eImpact-rated — see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/ansi-z87-1-explained\" title=\"ANSI Z87.1 explained\"\u003eZ87.1 explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc-welding radiation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e57373;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eNot suitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eArc work needs a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eWhat the Forney 55301 Does NOT Protect Against\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not for arc welding (MIG\/TIG\/stick) — those require an auto-darkening helmet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo flip-up — if you inspect work frequently, the lift-front 55320 is more convenient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt is not a face shield — add one over the goggle for full-face grinding coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background:#3a2a2a;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:12px 16px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Filter shade must match the process intensity — too light underprotects against IR\/UV (risking photokeratitis and retinal damage), too dark causes strain that leads workers to remove protection. Verify the correct shade against the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" title=\"welding shade numbers\"\u003eshade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e and OSHA 1910.133 before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eBest Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBudget gas welding \u0026amp; cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe economical choice to outfit a crew with compliant Shade 5 cup goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eBrazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 suits heavier brazing; light soldering is more comfortable with the Shade 3 Lincoln K3118-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eGrinding \u0026amp; fabrication\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe impact-rated lens lets it double for grinding; round out the kit with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-respirators\" title=\"welding respirators\"\u003ewelding respirators\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/welding-helmets\" title=\"welding helmets\"\u003ehelmet\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#13241a;border-left:4px solid #81c784;padding:14px 18px;color:#d6e8d6;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#81c784;\"\u003ePros\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLowest price of the cup goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 filter, 99.9% UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, nothing to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1 rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:260px;background:#2a1f1f;border-left:4px solid #e57373;padding:14px 18px;color:#f0d8d8;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong style=\"color:#e57373;\"\u003eCons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul style=\"margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flip-up to inspect work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade 5 too dark for soldering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for arc welding or heavy grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic comfort\/fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 vs Other Welding \u0026amp; Cutting Goggles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eGoggle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-1-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eCutting + grinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lincoln-electric-k3118-2-cutting-grinding-goggles-shade-3\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eLincoln K3118-2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eWide sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eLight cutting, brazing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eForney 55320\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-up cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene, inspect between cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForney 55301\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed cup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eBudget oxy-acetylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (round)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eRound, OTG indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOver-the-glasses cutting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-flip-front-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS (flip)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip-front, OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlip to inspect + OTG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sellstrom-odyssey-ii-s80210-cutting-goggle-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSellstrom Odyssey II\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eSealed indirect-vent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eHigh-temp \/ foundry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 vs 55320 (fixed vs flip-up)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame Shade 5 cup goggle; the 55301 is fixed and cheapest, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003e55320\u003c\/a\u003e flips up to inspect. Verdict: 55301 to save, 55320 if you inspect between cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 vs Jackson WS (round)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 55301 is a basic fixed cup goggle; the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jackson-safety-ws-cutting-goggle-shade-5-round\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eJackson WS round\u003c\/a\u003e adds indirect venting and fits over prescription glasses. Verdict: 55301 for lowest cost, Jackson WS if workers wear Rx glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#1a1a1a;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;width:38%;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eForney\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e55301\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eShade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003e5 (IR\/UV filter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eFixed-lens cup goggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#2a2520;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#ffb74d;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"color:#e0e0e0;padding:10px;border:1px solid #3a3a3a;\"\u003eOxy-acetylene welding, cutting \u0026amp; brazing (economy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eHelpful Buying Guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/best-safety-glasses-for-welders\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eBest eye protection for welders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/reference\/welding-helmet-shade-numbers\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWelding shade-number reference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/safety-glasses-vs-goggles\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eSafety glasses vs goggles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/can-safety-glasses-be-used-for-welding\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eCan safety glasses be used for welding?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-ansi-isea-z87-1-2020-safety-glasses-standard\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eANSI Z87.1 standard explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/what-is-osha-29-cfr-1910-133-eye-face-protection\" style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eOSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 eye \u0026amp; face protection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#ff9800;\"\u003eForney 55301 Fixed Welding Goggles — Shade 5 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eHow much does the Forney 55301 cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWC Safety lists it at $15.98 — the lowest-priced of the welding cup goggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhat shade is the 55301?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 — standard for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes the lens flip up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the 55301 has a fixed lens; the Forney 55320 is the flip-up version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I use it for arc welding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — arc welding requires a helmet, not a fixed-shade goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs the lens replaceable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it uses a standard 2 in x 4-1\/4 in filter plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eWhy is it cheaper than the 55320?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has no flip-up mechanism — simpler and lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it block UV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it provides 99.9% UV protection at Shade 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs it OSHA compliant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ANSI Z87.1 Shade 5 goggle meets OSHA 1910.133 when the shade fits the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eDoes it fit over glasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoom is limited; for over-the-glasses use choose the Jackson WS goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eIs Shade 5 right for my cutting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade 5 is the common density for oxy-fuel cutting; verify against the shade-number reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I grind in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor incidental grit only; heavy grinding wants a polycarbonate wide goggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eCan I pair it with a respirator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — wear it with a welding respirator for fume protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a2733;border-left:4px solid #4fc3f7;padding:18px 22px;margin:24px 0 12px 0;color:#cfd8dc;font-size:0.92em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color:#4fc3f7;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial\u003c\/strong\u003e — Industrial eye-protection desk; specialization in welding\/cutting filter shades, ANSI Z87.1 selection, and OSHA 1910.133 compliance.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e WC Safety Editorial Team · \u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ctime datetime=\"2026-06-19\"\u003eJune 19, 2026\u003c\/time\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eStandards referenced:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1-2020, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133, ANSI Z49.1, Forney product data.\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eEditorial standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZero sponsored listings. 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