{"product_id":"forney-55320-lift-front-welding-goggles-shade-5","title":"Forney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\" style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#e0e0e0;max-width:980px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wc-review-box\" style=\"border:2px solid #ff9800;background:#2a2520;border-radius:8px;padding:20px 24px;margin:0 0 24px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"background:#ff9800;color:#1a1a1a;font-weight:bold;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003eEDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5\/5\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"color:#ffb74d;font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWC Safety Review — Forney 55320 Lift-Front Welding Goggles — Shade 5\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxy-acetylene welding, cutting, and brazing where you want to flip the Shade 5 front up to position work and inspect the cut, then flip it down to strike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arc welding (use a helmet), light torch soldering where Shade 3 is more comfortable, or jobs where open welding glasses suffice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom Line:\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic flip-up gas-welding cup goggle — Shade 5 glass over a clear lens, lift-front for inspection. 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 range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/safety-goggles\" title=\"safety goggles\"\u003esafety goggles\u003c\/a\u003e and the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/eye-protection\" title=\"eye protection\"\u003eeye protection\u003c\/a\u003e category, 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. 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