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Lincoln Electric Launches New VIKING® 3350 Series Helmet Graphic, Born To Weld™ Premium auto-darkening helmet with industry leading optics Lincoln Electric® is excited to announce the launch of a stylish new helmet in its VIKING™ 3350 Series named Born To Weld™. The new helmet includes one-of-a-kind artwork that starts with military camouflage and overlays it with various welding references to create an overall effect that resonates with the gritty, dedicated and hard-working nature of the welding culture.   The VIKING 3350 Born To Weld welding helmet also boasts industry-leading optic design, 4C® Lens Technology, which eliminates blur, distortion and eye strain by reducing color saturation in the liquid crystal display (LCD) while also providing a consistent shade at any angle. This technology scores a perfect 1/1/1/1 rating on the only auto-darkening lens quality standard in the world (EN 379). The 12.5-square-inch auto-darkening viewing area is one of the largest for this product type industry-wide, making it ideal for a range of industries that use multiple welding processes.    4C stands for the following attributes: • Clarity – Optical clarity at the highest EN379 1/1/1/1 levels • Color – Real color view • Carat – Lightweight auto-darkening filter • Cut – Even shade from any angle The VIKING 3350 Born To Weld helmet combines this critical technology with a stylish design that makes it a practical and attractive piece of gear for any welder. .  www.lincolnelectric.com TUBE NEWS August 2018 11