--- product_id: 1975543 title: "ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2" brand: "arcone" price: "R2288" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arcone" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1975543-arcone-t240-10-tradesman-horizontal-auto-darkening-filter-for-welding store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Two independent sensors Light state 3 / Dark state 10.5 5.25-inch viewing area ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 **Brand:** arcone **Price:** R2288 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ See the future of welding protection with ArcOne’s sharpest filter yet! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 by arcone - **How much does it cost?** R2288 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1975543-arcone-t240-10-tradesman-horizontal-auto-darkening-filter-for-welding) ## Best For - arcone enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arcone brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Trusted Durability:** Backed by a 3-year warranty, built to withstand the demands of professional and hobbyist welders alike. - β€’ **Wide Viewing Window:** Experience a generous 5.25-inch viewing area for enhanced visibility and accuracy. - β€’ **Compact & Lightweight:** Slim 2 x 4.25 x 0.2-inch design weighing just over 2 ounces for all-day comfort. - β€’ **Dual Sensor Technology:** Two independent sensors ensure reliable, instant shade adjustment every time. - β€’ **Precision Auto-Darkening:** Seamlessly shifts from light state 3 to dark state 10.5 for ultimate eye protection. ## Overview The ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Auto-Darkening Filter offers a professional-grade welding experience with a light state of 3 and dark state of 10.5, enhanced by two independent sensors for instant shade adjustment. Its expansive 5.25-inch viewing area and slim, lightweight design make it ideal for both DIY enthusiasts and seasoned welders. Durable and reliable, it comes with a 3-year warranty, ensuring long-term performance and safety. ## Description ArcOne Tradesman Auto-Darkening Filter 2-Inch x 4-1/4-Inch x 2-Inch - Horizontal is an economical, general use auto-darkening filter. Great for the do-it-yourselfer and home hobbyist. This 2X4-inch filter has a light state of 3 and single shade 10.5. Review: Great not to have to fiddle with a flip filter! - Awesome unit! I installed it into a $20 mask https://a.co/d/h2mnCSx and the fit was perfect. The mask has a flip front where this auto-darkening filter went. There is another piece of clear class in front of the dark filter so the Tradesman unit is well protected from splatter while welding. When I flip the front I still have a clear glass shield in the mask's opening so I can see better when clearing the slack. It was worth spending a little extra compared to the cheaper no name brands to get something from a reputable company like AcrOne. I'm a beginner welder and this helped me a lot to be able to strike an ark reliably and have both of my hands available to steady the electrode and maintain a straight weld. I was struggling with the transition between striking an arc, lowering the filter and maintaining the weld going properly. Then restart the ark at the right spot if I lose it. This fixed the problem nicely. The darkening transition is instant and if the arc stops I immediately see where my bead is to restart from the right spot. Shade 10 is enough for welding stick up to 5/32" and 160A. See the attached image with recommended shade numbers. I'm not going to weld over 100A so Shade 10 is perfect. Thank you, ArcOne for offering this affordable filter for hobbyists! Review: Good for beginners. Great retro-fit for cast off older style helmets. - At work we have a XVX Hobart helmet that retailed for about $279.00 when it first came out. It's a good professional grade helmet, but for a beginning welder it had so many adjustment parameters it took me getting flashed a bunch of times before I finally figured out what was going wrong and how to tune it properly. It can be frustrating to be learning to weld and learning how to setup a helmet at the same time. In contrast, for my home use I revived an old Fiber-Metal pipeliner helmet by inserting this filter into it, and I was amazed how easily it worked by comparison. There are no settings to get wrong. You just use it, and it becomes very second nature. I was NEVER flashed. Not even once. And it didn't matter when changing from using it outdoors and indoors. In comparison, the XVX Hobart helmet required adjustments when the overhead lighting conditions changed (outdoor/indoor). I think for the professional user that can appreciate all the adjustment nuances that an expensive helmet can provide, they can be happy spending the big bucks rockin' the Speedglas, Miller Elite, etc., etc. However, if you want a low cost solution, and you want the auto-darkening feature to work every dog-gone time, use this filter in a helmet that somebody's cast aside for one of those gourmet ones. I did and had enough money left over to get a nice Eswing E3-WC welder's chipping hammer (really awesome) and some tricked-out Keen steel toe boots so tough I kicked out some dents in a metal garbage can with them. Welding has a lot of start-up costs if you're a beginner, and it's all about stretching those coins to get everything you need and being gratified like that. I'm currently building a small plywood box to use as a carrying case for this helmet. It will have a clear Lexan lid so that when you store the helmet facing up light will enter in and keep the auto-darkening filter charged up. Was this a good purchase for me? Yes, it was. I'm very happy. ## Features - Light state 3, Dark state 10.5 - Two independent sensors - Economical, general use filter - Dimensions 2-Inch x 4-1/4-Inch x .2-Inch - Viewing Area 5.25-Inch ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003WE9XXQ | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #57,714 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #93 in MIG Welding Equipment | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,313) | | Date First Available | August 2, 2010 | | Finish | Finished | | Included Components | Includes: 1 x ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2" | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 2.08 ounces | | Item model number | T240-10AON | | Manufacturer | ArcOne | | Part Number | T240-10 | | Product Dimensions | 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.2 inches | | Size | 2 x 4.25 x 0.2" | | Style | Filter | | Thickness | 0.2 Inches | | Warranty Description | ArcOne warrants all auto-darkening filters for three (3) years from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects resulting from materials or workmanship. | ## Images ![ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81200dRPOCL.jpg) ![ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mv9ZbA8nL.jpg) ![ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XM-2PWmeL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long does it take solar power battery to charge** A: There is no battery, welding produces UV radiation which powers photovoltaic cells. **Q: i imagine when you drop this in it needs clear lens on the front right? any one installed this on a non flip up pipe liner hood?** A: Yes it definitely needs a clear lens on the front. Your non flip up helmet will accommodate at least one clear lens and one filter lens. **Q: After placing a lens on the outside and inside of the Tradesman lens, I see multiple puddles. Any tips on how to eliminate that?** A: You should not have any puddles anywhere on that lenz. You might have the plastic lenz protectors on the other filters make sure you remove the fine rubberized film off the lenz. Otherwise you will have the air pockets created when they finish a protective lenz cover. make sure there are no plastic lenz covers on any lenz. That's why you have those bubbles. make sure you remove all the plastic lenz covers inside and out. **Q: will this fit a 2x4 1/4 fibre metal flip front shield** A: It fits my fibre metal pipeliner hood pretty sure they are the same size, this auto darkerner shield really doesn't go dark when grinding it only darkens on welds it's probably the best shield I've ever had way better than my speedglas 9100xxx ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great not to have to fiddle with a flip filter! *by V***N on January 21, 2024* Awesome unit! I installed it into a $20 mask https://a.co/d/h2mnCSx and the fit was perfect. The mask has a flip front where this auto-darkening filter went. There is another piece of clear class in front of the dark filter so the Tradesman unit is well protected from splatter while welding. When I flip the front I still have a clear glass shield in the mask's opening so I can see better when clearing the slack. It was worth spending a little extra compared to the cheaper no name brands to get something from a reputable company like AcrOne. I'm a beginner welder and this helped me a lot to be able to strike an ark reliably and have both of my hands available to steady the electrode and maintain a straight weld. I was struggling with the transition between striking an arc, lowering the filter and maintaining the weld going properly. Then restart the ark at the right spot if I lose it. This fixed the problem nicely. The darkening transition is instant and if the arc stops I immediately see where my bead is to restart from the right spot. Shade 10 is enough for welding stick up to 5/32" and 160A. See the attached image with recommended shade numbers. I'm not going to weld over 100A so Shade 10 is perfect. Thank you, ArcOne for offering this affordable filter for hobbyists! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for beginners. Great retro-fit for cast off older style helmets. *by W***S on May 31, 2014* At work we have a XVX Hobart helmet that retailed for about $279.00 when it first came out. It's a good professional grade helmet, but for a beginning welder it had so many adjustment parameters it took me getting flashed a bunch of times before I finally figured out what was going wrong and how to tune it properly. It can be frustrating to be learning to weld and learning how to setup a helmet at the same time. In contrast, for my home use I revived an old Fiber-Metal pipeliner helmet by inserting this filter into it, and I was amazed how easily it worked by comparison. There are no settings to get wrong. You just use it, and it becomes very second nature. I was NEVER flashed. Not even once. And it didn't matter when changing from using it outdoors and indoors. In comparison, the XVX Hobart helmet required adjustments when the overhead lighting conditions changed (outdoor/indoor). I think for the professional user that can appreciate all the adjustment nuances that an expensive helmet can provide, they can be happy spending the big bucks rockin' the Speedglas, Miller Elite, etc., etc. However, if you want a low cost solution, and you want the auto-darkening feature to work every dog-gone time, use this filter in a helmet that somebody's cast aside for one of those gourmet ones. I did and had enough money left over to get a nice Eswing E3-WC welder's chipping hammer (really awesome) and some tricked-out Keen steel toe boots so tough I kicked out some dents in a metal garbage can with them. Welding has a lot of start-up costs if you're a beginner, and it's all about stretching those coins to get everything you need and being gratified like that. I'm currently building a small plywood box to use as a carrying case for this helmet. It will have a clear Lexan lid so that when you store the helmet facing up light will enter in and keep the auto-darkening filter charged up. Was this a good purchase for me? Yes, it was. I'm very happy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great auto-darkening lens! Check the other reviews. *by P***4 on April 1, 2015* This lens was purchased for an old leather hood helmet that I use when welding overhead. (Well, actually when I crawl under my vehicles, and weld.) I tested it for a few minutes after I got it installed in the old hood, and it works great. Very happy with it. I paid the $53.97 for this lens as opposed to $14 to $25 for others in the search list mostly because the reviews for this one were very high. A one star reviewer stated the lens they had received was green instead of amber? Hmmm? Well, I didn't notice the description stating either green or amber; mine's amber. Since the original 20-25 year old leather hood had a flip-up shade, I removed all of the flip up mechanism, and installed the auto-darken lens in place of the clear lens, so the hood is noticeable lighter, which is cool. This modification works pretty good considering I had to accommodate 3 thicknesses of lens that replaced a single clear lens. One thing I found somewhat disturbing was the clear lenses that I tried to buy at the local welding shop. I was told OSHA will not allow them to sell clear glass lenses, only polycarbonate plastic POS's. Apparently, if the clear glass lens takes a hard enough hit, it could shatter and spray the user with glass shards. Ok. So, I bought a couple plastic lenses (40Β’ each-cheap) just to finish the installation of my great new auto-darkening lens. I tried hard not to touch the plastic while installing them. When I got them anchored, that GD plastic crap had attracted some dust, and I scratched it trying to get it clean again. What junk!! When my acceptance testing was completed, I went back to Amazon to find some clear glass replacement lenses, and OMG!! Unbelievable high prices! $2.23 each as an "add on item," or $3.39 each with "free" shipping. After some surfing, I finally found some for a reasonable price at www.gradyshardware.com, where I bought 25 Forney 56801 clear glass, non-hardened lenses for $24.75. That's 79Β’ each + $5 shipping. (Save $50, just in case you're in the same boat.) If anyone whom read this far finds them at a lower price, comment on this review and let everyone know. Thanx! ## Frequently Bought Together - ArcOne T240-10 Tradesman Horizontal Auto-Darkening Filter for Welding Helmets, 2 x 4.25 x 0.2 - Harris Welding Helmet/Hood Clear Lens Cover 2" x 4.25", 10 pack, 1010010 - Fibre-Metal by Honeywell --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1975543-arcone-t240-10-tradesman-horizontal-auto-darkening-filter-for-welding](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1975543-arcone-t240-10-tradesman-horizontal-auto-darkening-filter-for-welding) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-08-03*