Welding hood headgear is model-specific, so start with your helmet's own part: for Viking helmets that's the Lincoln Viking X6 Headgear, listed on Lincoln's 3350 parts sheet. For a universal upgrade, buyers rate the Jackson Safety 370 Speed Dial Headgear highly.
Broken headgear is the most common complaint about budget helmets, and the cheapest fix — see our budget helmet notes.
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| # | Pick | Why it's here | Price band | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Viking X6 Headgear | Six-point headgear for the Viking 3350 (Lincoln parts sheet). | $60–$150 | Check price |
| 2 | Jackson Safety 370 Speed Dial Headgear | Comfortable ratchet with a glove-friendly knob. | Under $60 | Check price |
| 3 | Hobart Replacement Headgear | Hobart lists it for the Inventor. | Under $60 | Check price |
| 4 | Fibre-Metal 1CR Pipeliner Ratchet Headgear | The ratchet option for the Fibre-Metal Pipeliner. | Under $60 | Check price |
| 5 | Lincoln Viking Pivot Headgear Kit | Lincoln pivot headgear kit. | Under $60 | Check price |
| 6 | Miller Replacement Headgear (excl. XL/XLi) | For Miller helmets except XL/XLi (listing). | Under $60 | Check price |
| 7 | YesWelder Replacement Headgear | Cheap replacement for YesWelder helmets. | Under $60 | Check price |
Ranked by our published method: manufacturer-verified safety specs first, then optical class, viewing area, sensors and switching speed, comfort and weight, buyer feedback and value.
Lincoln Electric · KP4470-1 · $60–$150
Six-point headgear for the Viking 3350 (Lincoln parts sheet).
Lincoln's six-point headgear for the Viking 3350 series.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
Jackson Safety · 20696 · Under $60
Comfortable ratchet with a glove-friendly knob.
Jackson's ratcheting headgear with an oversized adjuster and swivel back.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
Hobart · 770843 · Under $60
Hobart lists it for the Inventor.
Hobart's replacement headgear, listed on the Inventor spec sheet.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
Fibre-Metal by Honeywell · 1CR · Under $60
The ratchet option for the Fibre-Metal Pipeliner.
The ratchet headgear Fibre-Metal lists for its Pipeliner.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
Lincoln Electric · KP3908-1 · Under $60
Lincoln pivot headgear kit.
Lincoln's pivot headgear kit for Viking helmets.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
Miller · listing 1593589 · Under $60
For Miller helmets except XL/XLi (listing).
Replacement headgear for Miller helmets except the XL and XLi, per the listing.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
YesWelder · TG02 · Under $60
Cheap replacement for YesWelder helmets.
YesWelder's replacement headgear — useful given how often buyers report YesWelder headgear failing.
Price band checked 2026-10-22.
This list is part of our best welding helmets guide; every pick is checked against the same rules as our best auto-darkening helmets, with lenses and parts on the accessories pages.
A welding helmet headband is the strap; the sweatband is the replaceable pad on its front. Replace the sweatband often and the headband lasts years.
Pancakes use an elastic strap; pipeliners and sugar scoops use rubber headbands or ratchets. The Fibre-Metal 1CR Pipeliner Ratchet Headgear is Fibre-Metal's ratchet for its Pipeliner.
A chin strap keeps a hood from tipping when you weld overhead. Adjust crown straps first, then the ratchet — see how to adjust a welding helmet.
Our pick today: Lincoln Viking X6 Headgear. Check price on Amazon
Changelog: Oct 2026: First published. Every pick checked against manufacturer specs and Amazon availability.