3M offers a variety of replacement protection plates and accessories designed to protect the filter from spark and spatter
Replacement inside protection plates for 3M™ Speedglas™ Filters 9002X and 9000X/XF/Xi Speedglas 9000 standard outside protection plate Replacement silver front panel (only) for 3M™ Speedglas™ FlexView filter assembly Replacement face seal for 3M™ Speedglas™ Helmet 9000 HWR Throat protector with Velcro Fasteners attaches to 3M™ Speedglas™ Helmets 9000 Series Leather throat and side protectors for 3M™ Speedglas™ Fresh-air (FA) PA and SA (APC style helmet) 3M Catalog# 04-0270-01 , 3M Catalog# 04-0280-00 , 3M Catalog# 18-0099-68 Sold separatelyFailure to use an outside protection plate with the filter voids the warranty if spark or spatter contaminates the glass
This option is standard on all Speedglas 9000 Series and Utility Welding Helmets