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Welding PAPR Helmets & Systems

Shop PAPR welding helmets with built-in respirators for maximum safety and comfort. Lincoln Electric and top brands deliver clean airflow, auto-darkening lenses, and advanced protection against welding fumes and sparks.
  • Lincoln VIKING 3350 PAPR welding helmet kit with battery, air purifier, hose, filters, and carrying bag on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING 3350 PAPR with Standard Battery K3930-1

    $3,385.88
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR 3350 Welding Helmet KP5121-1 with headgear, hose, and auto-darkening lens—premium welder safety gear.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR 3350 Helmet Assembly (Includes Headgear and Headcovering) KP5121-1

    $902.00 $929.06
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR Extended Battery KP3938-1 for 3350 Welding Helmet, lithium-ion, black, connectors, barcode, white background.

    Lincoln VIKINGPAPR Extended Battery KP3938-1

    $618.62
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  • Lincoln FGS PAPR Welding Helmet KP4474-1, black, 4C Lens Technology, clear face shield, top choice protective welding gear.

    Lincoln FGS PAPR Welding Helmet Assembly - KP4474-1

    $1,114.00
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  • Lincoln Electric VIKING 3250D FGS PAPR welding helmet kit, HEPA filter, bag & accessories on white—WeldingMart PPE gear.

    Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS PAPR with Extended Battery K4550-3

    $3,905.53
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  • Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR Welding Helmet KP4638-1, black, auto-darkening lens, Viking & 3350 PAPR Series red side labels.

    Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR Welding Helmet Assembly KP4638-1

    $951.60
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  • Lincoln PAPR Shoulder Strap Assembly KP5124-1 for Viking welding respirators, black X-shape straps with metal swivel hooks.

    Lincoln PAPR Shoulder Strap Assembly KP5124-1

    $86.00 $88.58
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  • Lincoln Multi-Operator PAPR Battery Charger KP3383-1 for welding respirator batteries, 6-slot with power adapter—WeldingMart tool.

    Lincoln Multi-Operator PAPR Battery Charger KP3383-1

    $924.68
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  • Lincoln OMNIShield XCF PAPR K5324-1 belt mount welding helmet, filters, visor, tool bag & accessories on white background.

    Lincoln OMNIShield XCF PAPR with Belt Mount K5324-1

    $1,880.98 $1,937.41
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  • Lincoln PAPR Hose Assembly KP5122-1—flexible, gray, fabric-covered hose for VIKING welding respirators and safety equipment.

    Lincoln PAPR Hose Assembly with Cover KP5122-1

    $151.00 $155.53
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  • Lincoln PAPR Battery Charger 115V KP3932-1 with adapter, power cord, and barrel connector—essential welding accessory, on white background.

    Lincoln PAPR Battery Charger 115V KP3932-1

    $165.00 $169.95
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  • Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS Hard Hat PAPR welding kit with auto-darkening helmet, HEPA unit, filters, and red carrying bag.

    Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS Hard Hat PAPR with Extended Battery K4550-6

    $3,988.00
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  • Lincoln 3350 PAPR APF 25 Short Headcovering KP3940-1 - view 1

    Lincoln 3350 PAPR APF 25 Short Headcovering - KP3940-1

    $96.00 $98.88
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  • Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat Helmet Shell Replacement KP4979-1—glossy black, side mesh, ideal for welding helmet protection.

    Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat Helmet Shell Replacement KP4979-1

    $241.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR Lithium Ion Battery KP3937-1 for welding helmets, with visible label, safety icons, and sliding lock switch.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR Lithium Ion Battery Standard Capacity KP3937-1

    $426.89
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  • Lincoln PAPR VIKING REPLACEMENT FILTER 2/PACK (2 QTY) KP3934-2

    Lincoln PAPR VIKING REPLACEMENT FILTER 2/PACK (2 QTY) KP3934-2

    $129.61
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  • Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS PAPR welding helmet kit with carry bag, PAPR unit, filters, hose, and harness on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS PAPR with Standard Battery K4550-1

    $3,754.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS Hard Hat PAPR K4550-4 welding helmet set with duffel bag, filter cartridges, and straps on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING 3250D FGS Hard Hat PAPR with Standard Battery K4550-4

    $3,833.00
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  • Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR replacement backpad KP4640-1, black rectangular foam windshields for welding headgear accessories.

    Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR Replacement Backpad for Headgear - (Package of 2) KP4640-1

    $12.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR High Efficiency Particulate Filter 2-Pack KP3424-2 for welding respirators, black frame, red gasket, mesh face.

    Lincoln VIKINGPAPR High Efficiency Particulate Filter 2/pack KP3424-2

    $113.20 $116.60
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  • Lincoln FGS PAPR Welding Helmet Shell KP4472-1, black, with large viewing lens, contoured design & FGS Series label.

    Lincoln FGS PAPR Replacement Helmet Shell KP4472-1

    $251.57
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  • Lincoln 3350 PAPR Sweatbands KP3943-1, 2 black padded covers for welding helmets, WeldingMart welding accessory pack.

    Lincoln 3350 PAPR Sweatband 2/pack KP3943-1

    $24.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR High Efficiency Particulate Filter 6-Pack KP3424-6 for welding respirators, HEPA filter, black mesh, red edge.

    Lincoln VIKINGPAPR High Efficiency Particulate Filter 6/pack KP3424-6

    $318.00 $327.54
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  • Lincoln OMNIShield XC PAPR K5323-1 welding respirator with belt mount, face shield, filters, batteries, hose, and carry bag.

    Lincoln OMNIShield XC PAPR with Belt Mount K5323-1

    $1,931.00 $1,988.93
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  • Lincoln VIKING 3350 XG PAPR Welding Helmet Kit with 4C Lens, filters, air unit, harness, charger & red-black bag - WeldingMart.

    Lincoln VIKING 3350 XG PAPR with Extended Battery K3930-6

    $3,142.84
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR Short Hose Assembly KP5310-1—flexible welding accessory with black connectors, shown U-shaped, gray color.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR Short Hose Assembly with Cover KP5310-1

    $71.07
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  • Lincoln 3350 PAPR welding headgear KP3942-1, black, adjustable helmet with plenum, sweatband, for safety and comfort.

    Lincoln 3350 PAPR Headgear (including plenum and sweatband) KP3942-1

    $139.76 $143.95
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  • Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat Replacement KP4977-1, black with reflective hex design, chin strap, welding safety gear by WeldingMart.

    Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat Replacement KP4977-1

    $116.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR KP5309-1 flame-resistant welding harness vest, adjustable straps, black, essential welder safety gear.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR BACK PACK KP5309-1

    $206.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR KP3944-1 air purifying blower assembly for welding, black and silver, with metallic cover on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR Air Purifying Blower Assembly KP3944-1

    $1,915.91 $1,973.39
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  • Lincoln PAPR Spark Screen KP3936-1 for welding, rectangular silver mesh accessory, displayed flat on a white background.

    Lincoln PAPR Spark Screen KP3936-1

    $3.82 $3.93
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  • Lincoln Clear Shield HE PAPR Kit K4886-1 for welding, includes hood, blower, hose, battery, filters, cords, and carry bag.

    Lincoln Clear Shield HE PAPR w/ Standard Battery K4886-1

    $1,886.00
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  • Lincoln PAPR HE Blower Cleaning Plugs KP4891-1 set with mesh filters for welding, shown on white—essential welder accessory.

    Lincoln PAPR HE Blower Cleaning Plugs (Qty 2) KP4891-1

    $404.38 $468.00
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  • Lincoln PAPR Front Sweatband KP4639-1, moisture-absorbing mesh cotton pad with flaps, for 3350 PAPR welding helmet accessories.

    Lincoln PAPR Front Sweatband (Package of 2) KP4639-1

    $33.04
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  • WeldingMart logo, bold black/red W, WELDINGMART text, "LETS WELD" slogan above Lincoln OMNIShield PAPR Headgear Pad 2-pack.

    Lincoln OMNIShield PAPR Headgear Back Pad - Quantity of 2 - (Package of 2) KP4636-1

    $12.36
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR FR Short Hose Covers KP5311-1, grey with black ends, for welding equipment, shown on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR FR Short Hose Cover KP5311-1

    $24.66
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  • Lincoln PAPR VIKING Pre-filter 6-pack KP3935-1, white filter pads for welding respirator systems, welding safety accessory.

    Lincoln PAPR VIKINGPre-filter (6/pack) KP3935-1

    $27.72 $28.56
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  • Lincoln PAPR HE Headgear Sweatbands KP4890-1, gray foam pads with holes, moisture liners for welding helmets, PAPR gear, Qty 2.

    Lincoln PAPR HE Headgear Sweatbands (Qty 2) KP4890-1

    $24.91 $28.00
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  • Lincoln VIKING PAPR Belt Extension KP3939-1, black welding belt with silver buckle, metal rivets; fits up to 60 in; on white background.

    Lincoln VIKING PAPR Belt Extension (extends belt to 60 in.) KP3939-1

    $36.83 $37.93
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  • Lincoln PAPR HE Hose Covers KP4892-1, white, polyamide, 2-pack—durable welding accessory fits respiratory tools, WeldingMart exclusive.

    Lincoln PAPR HE Hose Cover (Qty 2) KP4892-1

    $37.72 $43.80
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  • Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat KP4978-1—gray welding helmet with face shield and mask, replacement headcovering on white.

    Lincoln PAPR FGS Hard Hat Headcovering Replacement - KP4978-1

    $83.85
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  • Lincoln FGS PAPR Headcovering KP4473-1 with visor and black hood for full face and neck protection in welding respirator use.

    Lincoln FGS PAPR Headcovering (w/hook and loop attachment) KP4473-1

    $86.00
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  • Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR welding helmet shell KP4704-1, black, large viewing window, 3360 PAPR Series text, durable design.

    Lincoln 3350 XG PAPR Replacement Helmet Shell KP4704-1

    $123.00
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  • Lincoln PAPR HE Air Hose Assembly KP4888-1 for welding, flexible corrugated hose with black connectors, U-shape on white.

    Lincoln PAPR HE Air Hose Assembly (includes cover) KP4888-1

    $133.98
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  • Lincoln PAPR HE Adjustable Belt KP4889-1 for welding respirators, black with compartments, buckle, and silver eyelets on white.

    Lincoln PAPR HE Adjustable Terylene Belt Assembly KP4889-1

    $180.94 $209.00
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  • Lincoln PAPR KP5123-1 black leather welding belt with cushioned backpad, side reinforcements, and ventilation holes.

    Lincoln PAPR Adjustable Leather Belt Assembly KP5123-1

    $339.00 $349.17
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  • Lincoln OMNIShield XC PAPR K5323-2 welding respirator kit with face shield, filters, harness, charger, and bag on white background.

    Lincoln OMNIShield XC PAPR with Back Pack Mount K5323-2

    $1,931.00 $1,988.93
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  • Lincoln OMNIShield XCF PAPR K5324-2 welding respirator kit with backpack, mask, face shield, red-black bag, and accessories.

    Lincoln OMNIShield XCF PAPR with Back Pack Mount K5324-2

    $1,970.55 $2,029.67
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Shop Lincoln Electric PAPR products for welding by starting with the type of listing you need: a complete powered air-purifying respirator system or a replacement component. Match the exact model or part number, then review the current product page and Lincoln Electric documentation before ordering.

Complete PAPR systems

Replacement components

Use these links as starting points, not as a compatibility determination. Helmet assemblies, blower units, batteries, filters, chargers, hoses, head coverings, and other parts can be model-specific. Confirm the exact package contents, approved configuration, component compatibility, and current manufacturer instructions for the selected product before purchase and use. This collection is limited to welding-related PAPR products and associated parts; it does not represent a universal respirator recommendation for every job or environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PAPR stand for and how is it different from a standard auto-darkening welding helmet?
PAPR stands for Powered Air-Purifying Respirator. Unlike a standard welding helmet that only protects your eyes and face from arc radiation and spatter, a PAPR helmet combines an auto-darkening filter with a blower unit that draws shop air through a filter cartridge and delivers it inside the hood — providing both eye/face protection and respiratory protection against welding fume. A standard helmet offers no fume filtration; a PAPR is the right choice when working in enclosed spaces or with base metals or coatings that generate hazardous fume (stainless steel, galvanized, manganese-heavy wires, etc.).
What Lincoln Electric PAPR models are available and what are their key differences?
Lincoln Electric offers several VIKING™ PAPR configurations: the VIKING™ 3350 XG PAPR (K3930-4 with standard battery, K3930-6 with extended battery), the VIKING™ 3250D FGS® PAPR (K4550-3 standard, K4550-4/-6 with hard hat shell), and the OMNIShield® XC/XCF PAPRs (K5323 and K5324 series) available in belt-mount or backpack configurations. The FGS® (Fixed Grind Shield) versions add a grinding lens so you don't have to swap headgear. The OMNIShield® XCF adds a cooling function. Choose the hard hat variant if your site requires head protection.
How long does a PAPR battery last on a charge, and can I use an extended battery?
Battery runtime depends on the model and the blower speed setting. Lincoln offers both standard and extended battery options (e.g., K3930-4 vs K3930-6 for the 3350 XG; K4550-3 or K4550-4/-6 for the 3250D). Extended batteries roughly double the shift duration before a recharge is needed — a practical consideration for pipewelders doing full 8–10 hour shifts. Always verify the battery capacity specification on the specific model's product page before purchasing.
What replacement parts and accessories are available for Lincoln PAPR helmets?
Lincoln offers a line of PAPR replacement parts including the FGS® hard hat helmet assembly (KP4474-3), PAPR FGS® hard hat replacement (KP4977-1), FGS® hard hat headcovering replacement (KP4978-1), and helmet shell replacement (KP4979-1). For non-PAPR respiratory protection, the XLR™ P100 half-mask respirator (K4683 in S/M/L) with replacement P100 filters (KP4684-2) is also available. Regular filter replacement is critical — PAPR filters have a finite service life based on hours of use and the fume environment.
Does a PAPR helmet eliminate the need for other respiratory PPE in the welding area?
A PAPR provides respiratory protection for the wearer, but it does not clear the ambient air in the work area for others nearby. Other workers in the same space still need protection based on airborne fume concentration. In addition, a PAPR does not substitute for adequate local exhaust ventilation — proper ventilation reduces the overall fume burden and is required in many OSHA-regulated environments. Always conduct a site-specific exposure assessment to determine the right combination of PPE and engineering controls.