Product Specification
GRINDER HOOD VISOR CLIP
Love your Grinder Hood but want to take it beyond basic grinding and cutting? This is the piece that makes it happen. The Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood Visor Clip snaps into the hood above the inner lens and gives you the mounting point for a second shaded outer visor—turning your standard Grinder Hood into a configurable dual-lens system.
Once the clip is installed, you can add a #5 or #8 outer visor and combine it with the Grinder Hood’s replaceable inner lenses to build the shade level you need for the job. Pair a #5 inner lens with a #8 outer visor for Shade 13 protection, giving the same hood you use for everyday grinding the ability to step into higher-shade applications without switching to an entirely different face-protection setup.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Grinder Hood Visor Clip |
| Compatible Hood |
Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood |
| Function |
Mounts Outer Visor Lens |
| Installation Location |
Housing Above Inner Lens |
| Quantity |
1 Visor Clip |
Features
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Unlocks the Outer Visor System: Adds the mounting point required for a second shaded visor.
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Direct Grinder Hood Fit: Designed specifically for the Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood.
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Dual-Lens Capability: Allows an inner lens and outer visor to be used together.
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Quick Upgrade: Installs into the hood housing without replacing the Grinder Hood.
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Works with Shaded Visors: Compatible with the Grinder Hood #5 and #8 outer visor lenses.
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Multiple Shade Configurations: Combine different inner and outer lens shades to tailor the hood to the application.
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Shade 13 Capability: Use a #5 inner lens + #8 outer visor for Shade 13 protection.
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One Hood, More Applications: Expand the versatility of the PPE you already own instead of switching systems.
How the Grinder Hood Lens System Works
The standard Grinder Hood uses a replaceable inner lens. Adding the Visor Clip creates a second mounting point in front of that inner lens so you can install a shaded outer visor.
That means the system can be built in stages depending on the job:
Inner Lens Options
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#1 Clear — Grinding, cutting, deburring, sanding, and general fabrication
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#3 — Additional shade for appropriate applications
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#5 — Higher-shade inner lens and the foundation for the maximum Shade 13 configuration
Outer Visor Options
Once the Visor Clip is installed, add:
- #5 Outer Visor
- #8 Outer Visor
Maximum Shade Configuration
#5 Inner Lens + #8 Outer Visor = Shade 13 Protection
The Visor Clip is what connects these two parts of the system, giving the Grinder Hood substantially more versatility than a fixed clear face shield.
Installation & Use
The Visor Clip installs in the housing above the Grinder Hood’s inner lens.
- Remove the center cover from the housing above the lens.
- Install the Grinder Hood Visor Clip into the exposed mounting location.
- Secure the selected outer visor to the clip system.
- Confirm the visor is fully seated before beginning work.
Once installed, you can change the outer visor as needed without replacing the clip or the complete hood.
Build Out Your Benchmark PPE System
The Grinder Hood Visor Clip is part of the larger Benchmark PPE system built around the Grinder Hood.
The hood is designed with room for the Benchmark half-mask respirator, while Benchmark behind-the-head earmuffs can be worn without adding another headband over the top of the hood. The replaceable inner-lens system and outer visor system let you further configure the hood around the work being performed.
That gives you one coordinated platform for face, respiratory, hearing, and shaded eye protection instead of a collection of unrelated PPE pieces fighting for space.
Select the shade appropriate for the welding process and operating amperage.
Safety Tips
- Use the Visor Clip only with the Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood and compatible outer visor lenses.
- Confirm the clip is securely seated in the hood before installing the outer visor.
- Make sure the outer visor is properly attached before beginning work.
- Inspect the clip and lens system before each use and replace damaged components.
- The standard clear inner lens does not provide welding shade protection.
- Use the appropriate inner-lens and outer-visor combination for the application.
- The #5 inner lens combined with the #8 outer visor provides Shade 13 protection.
- Keep all required machine guards installed and properly positioned.
- Do not use the Grinder Hood system for sandblasting.
