Product Specification
REPLACEMENT INNER LENS FOR GRINDER HOOD
Flip your cans down, throw on your half mask, and get to work. When your Grinder Hood lens gets scratched, worn, or beat up from everyday shop use, there’s no reason to replace the whole hood. Just slide the left and right retaining clips, pop the old lens out, drop in a fresh one, lock the clips back down, and you’re back to work with a clear view.
And these replacement lenses do more than keep your hood fresh. Choose the #1 Clear lens for everyday grinding and cutting, or step up to a #3 or #5 inner lens when you need more shade. Add the Grinder Hood Visor Clip and a shaded outer visor to take the same hood even further—including the #5 inner lens + #8 outer visor combination for Shade 13 protection.
Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Type |
Replacement Inner Lens |
| Compatible Hood |
Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood |
| Available Shades |
#1 Clear, #3, #5 |
| Installation |
Side Retaining Clip System |
| Quantity |
1 Lens |
Features
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Quick Replacement: Slide the side retaining clips, remove the old lens, install the new one, and get back to work.
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Direct Grinder Hood Fit: Designed specifically for the Benchmark Abrasives Grinder Hood.
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Replace the Lens, Not the Hood: Refresh a scratched, worn, or damaged viewing surface without replacing the complete PPE system.
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Multiple Shade Options: Choose #1 Clear, #3, or #5 depending on the job.
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Grinding-to-Welding Versatility: Start with a clear grinding lens and build the hood into a darker shaded configuration when needed.
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Modular Lens System: Works with the Grinder Hood Visor Clip and compatible outer visor lenses.
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Shade 13 Capability: Combine the #5 inner lens with the #8 outer visor for Shade 13 protection.
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One Hood, Multiple Jobs: Change the lens configuration instead of changing your entire face-protection setup.
Applications & Performance
#1 Clear Inner Lens
The #1 Clear lens is the everyday workhorse for grinding, cutting, deburring, sanding, surface preparation, weld cleanup, and general fabrication.
Use it when you want maximum visibility without additional welding shade.
Common applications include:
- Grinding
- Metal cutting
- Weld cleanup
- Deburring
- Surface preparation
- Abrasive sanding
- Bench grinding
- Fabrication
- Maintenance and repair
#3 Inner Lens
The #3 inner lens adds shade while keeping the same lightweight Grinder Hood platform. It gives you another level of flexibility for jobs where the clear lens is too bright but a higher-shade setup is not required.
#5 Inner Lens
The #5 inner lens is the darkest inner-lens option in the Grinder Hood system and is also the starting point for the hood's highest-shade configuration.
Pair it with the #8 outer visor to reach Shade 13 protection.
Build Out Your Grinder Hood
The real advantage of the Benchmark Grinder Hood is that the lens system grows with 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 Shade 13 setup
Grinder Hood Visor Clip
Add the Grinder Hood Visor Clip to create the mounting point for a second outer visor.
The clip installs above the inner lens and turns the standard Grinder Hood into a dual-lens system.
Shaded Outer Visors
With the visor clip installed, you can add a shaded outer visor in front of the inner lens.
Available outer visor shades include:
- #5 Outer Visor
- #8 Outer Visor
Maximum Shade Configuration
#5 Inner Lens + #8 Outer Visor = Shade 13 Protection
That means the same hood you use for grinding and cutting can be configured for higher-shade applications without buying an entirely different face-protection system.
Select the shade appropriate for the welding process and operating amperage.
Safety Tips
- Inspect the lens before each use and replace it if it is cracked, damaged, heavily scratched, or otherwise compromised.
- Make sure the replacement lens is fully seated and both side retaining clips are secured before using the Grinder Hood.
- Keep the lens clean to maintain clear visibility.
- The #1 Clear lens is intended for grinding, cutting, and similar applications and does not provide welding shade protection.
- Use the appropriate shaded inner lens and outer visor combination for applications requiring additional shade.
- The #5 inner lens combined with the #8 outer visor provides Shade 13 protection.
- Keep required machine guards installed and properly positioned.
- Do not use the Grinder Hood or its lens system for sandblasting.
