'YOGA' Welding Helmet PAPR COMBI

YOGA Welding Helmet PAPR COMBI

The YOGA combines an auto-darkening welding helmet with an integrated PAPR unit — one compact kit covering welding eye protection, respiratory protection, and head protection in a single purchase. Purpose-built for workshop and fabrication work where sustained welding fume exposure makes a traditional bare-helmet setup inadequate.

System components

• Auto-darkening filter (ADF) — variable shade, with grind mode for quick transitions between welding and finishing.
• Welding helmet shell — lightweight thermoplastic with UV/IR protection.
• Belt-mounted PAPR — motorised P3 filter unit with hose connection to the helmet.
• Battery and charger — typically 8–10 hours of continuous operation per charge.

Where YOGA fits

• Fabrication workshops — sustained daily welding on mild steel, stainless, galvanised, and hardox.
• Heavy engineering — larger welds with higher fume generation.
• Confined or enclosed welding — where local exhaust ventilation is limited.
• Bearded welders — the loose-fitting helmet bypasses the facial-seal requirement of negative-pressure masks.

Why integrated welding PAPR matters

Welding fume contains hexavalent chromium (from stainless steel), manganese, and ultrafine particulates — all with strict workplace exposure standards. Sustained welding without respiratory protection beyond shade-lens eye protection is no longer considered compliant under updated Australian health-surveillance requirements for welding fume.

Standards & compliance

ADF certified to AS/NZS 1338.1 and EN 379. PAPR component certified to AS/NZS 1716. Complete system RPF 50 in loose-fitting helmet configuration. Check specific product page for exact ADF shade range and response time.

Related buying guide

Comparing systems for a fabrication or workshop team? Read the PAPR buying guide for welding and grinding work.

Frequently asked questions

How does YOGA compare to the CleanAir Omnira?

Both are integrated welding PAPR systems. Omnira is a full-featured high-end option with wider shade range and premium optics; YOGA is a more economical entry-level combi. For everyday workshop use, YOGA is often the right fit.

Can the helmet be used without the PAPR?

Yes — the ADF shell functions as a standalone welding helmet if the PAPR isn't connected. You lose respiratory protection, but in an emergency power-out situation the helmet still provides vision.

Do you offer trade or bulk pricing?

Yes — trade accounts and fabrication workshops receive volume pricing on welding PAPR systems. Apply for a trade account →