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Illuminated Magnifying Glasses

Spotlight fine details to find defects in parts or inspect dim machine interiors. You can turn the light on these magnifying glasses on and off as needed, such as when inspecting both reflective and non-reflective components on circuit boards.

Magnifying glasses with an LED shine a strong, bright beam that lasts about 20 times as long as incandescent bulbs.

Magnifying glasses with a plastic lens are lighter in weight than glass lenses, and they won’t shatter if you drop them. Magnifiers with a glass lens are manufactured without flaws or bubbles for the clearest view. They also resist scratches better than plastic lenses.

When you need to take a closer look, use snap-on lens magnifiers—a second lens snaps over the first to increase the magnification. Magnifying glasses with a bifocal lens or built-in second lens let you switch back and forth between magnification levels without changing lenses.

For hands-free viewing, use magnifying glasses with a folding handle. After propping them up on a flat surface, you can hold and adjust the object in view with two hands.

Circular Lens

Magnifying Glasses
								Batteries						Replacement Bulbs
No. of Lenses	Magnification	Bifocal Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required	Features		Each		Each
Incandescent
1	2X	4X	6"	3"	9"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AA	4	Bifocal Lens	0000000	000000	0000000	00000
LED
1	2.5X	__	3 1/2"	2"	7 3/8"	Glass	Yes	No	AAA	4	Folding Handle	0000000	00000	000000	00
1	2.5X	5.5X	6 5/8"	3 1/2"	8 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	No	AA	2	Bifocal Lens, Folding Handle	000000000	00000	000000	00
1	5X	__	3"	1 3/8"	7 1/4"	Glass	Yes	No	AAA	4	Folding Handle	000000000	000000	000000	00
1	10X	__	1 1/2"	1 3/8"	7 1/4"	Glass	Yes	No	AAA	4	Folding Handle	000000000	000000	000000	00
2	3X, 4X	__	3 5/8", 4"	4"	10"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	Snap-On Lens	000000000	00000	000000	00
2	5X, 20X	__	3/4", 3"	7/8", 3"	8 1/8"	Glass	Yes	No	AAA	3	Built-In Second Lens	000000000	00000	000000	00
2	10X, 30X	__	1/2", 1 1/8"	7/8", 1 1/8"	6"	Glass	Yes	No	AAA	3	Built-In Second Lens	000000000	00000	000000	00

Rectangular Lens

Magnifying Glasses
				Lens					Batteries						Replacement Bulbs
No. of Lenses	Magnification	Bifocal Magnification	Working Distance	Lg.	Wd.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required	Features		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Incandescent
1	3X	__	2"	1 3/4"	1 3/4"	5 1/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AAA	2	__	0000000	000000	10	0000000	00000
1	4X	8X	3"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	4 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AAA	2	Bifocal Lens	0000000	00000	10	0000000	0000
1	5X	__	2"	1 1/4"	1 3/8"	4 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AAA	2	__	0000000	00000	10	0000000	0000
1	10X	__	1"	1 1/4"	1 3/8"	4 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AAA	2	__	0000000	00000	10	0000000	0000
2	3X	5X	6"	4"	2"	8 1/2"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AA	2	Bifocal Lens	00000000	00000	__	000000	00
LED
1	2X	6X	8"	4"	2"	7"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	Yes	AAA	2	Bifocal Lens	00000000	00000	__	000000	00
2	5X, 8X	__	1 5/8", 2"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	4 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Yes	No	AAA	2	Snap-On Lens	000000000	00000	__	000000	00

Clear Replacement Bulb for Magnifying Glasses with 5X Bifocal Magnification (10/Pkg.)	00000000	Pkg.	00000
White Replacement Bulb for Magnifying Glasses with 5X Bifocal Magnification	0000000	Each	0000

Extra-Sharp-View Illuminated Magnifying Glasses

Get a clear, crisp view of details and defects—these magnifying glasses have a grooved lens, which is also known as a Coddington magnifier. The lens is made of glass, so it’s less likely to develop scratches that could block your view than a plastic lens. To help you see, press the button on these magnifying glasses to shine a bright LED light on the surface you’re inspecting. The light lasts over five times longer than fluorescent lights.

								Batteries
Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Handle Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required		Each
LED
10X	1"	3/4"	5 3/4"	Glass	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AAA	1	0000000	000000

Illuminated Magnifying Glasses with Measuring Scale

5X Magnification with Glass Lens

10X Magnification with Plastic Lens

10X Magnification with Glass Lens

7X Magnification with Glass Lens

Magnify and measure in one operation.

5X and 10X glass-lens magnifying glasses have an eyepiece with scales on two sides; both scales are graduated by 1/32" and 0.5 mm.

7X glass-lens magnifying glass has two lenses for distortion-free viewing. It includes a general purpose scale that measures circles from 0.002" to 0.0625"; radii from 1/16" to 3/8"; angles up to 90° in 5° increments; lengths up to 0.5" in 0.005" increments; lengths up to 10 mm in 0.1 mm increments; and line widths from 0.016" to 0.250".

10X plastic-lens magnifying glass comes with a detachable scale on the eyepiece that's graduated by 1/64" and 0.5 mm. The lens has a scratch-resistant coating.

Optional thread accuracy scale measures the following threads per inch: 50, 32, 28, 24, 20, 18, 16, 14, and 8.

				Overall							Batteries
Magnification	Working Distance	Measuring Range (Graduations)	Lens Dia.	Lg.	Ht.	Handle Lg.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Handle Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required		Each
LED
5X	2"	0"-1 1/2" (1/32"), 0 mm-20 mm (0.5 mm)	2"	8 1/4"	2"	4"	Glass	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	0000000	000000
10X	1"	0"-1" (1/64"), 0 mm-30 mm (0.5 mm)	1 3/8"	7 1/4"	1 3/8"	5 59/64"	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	0000000	000000
10X	1"	0"-1 1/2" (1/32"), 0 mm-20 mm (0.5 mm)	1 1/8"	7"	2"	4"	Glass	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	0000000	00000
Incandescent
7X	3/4"	0"-1/2" (0.005"), 0 mm-10 mm (0.1 mm)	1"	6"	2 5/16"	4 1/2"	Glass	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	0000000	000000

Replacement General Purpose Scale for Magnifying Glasses with 7X Magnification	0000000	Each	000000
Optional Thread Accuracy Scale for Magnifying Glasses with 7X Magnification	0000000	Each	00000

Wide-View Illuminated Magnifying Glasses

An extra-wide lens that’s curved on the viewing side ensures edge-to-edge clarity.

								Batteries
Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Handle Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required		Each
LED
4X	2 1/2"	2 3/4"	9 3/4"	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	C	2	000000	0000000

Distortion-Free Illuminated Magnifying Glasses

View a clear image from edge to edge, even in dimly lit areas. These magnifying glasses have a curvature that corrects for distortion, so you can check objects for proper shape and size. Their built-in LED light emits a focused, even beam, making it easier to see details. You can turn the light on to illuminate parts and off to reduce glare on reflective surfaces. Take them with you to inspect equipment that’s running or to spot fine details on parts. Made of plastic, they’re shatterproof and lighter in weight than glass lenses.

								Batteries
Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Handle Material	Bulb Included	Included	Size	No. Required		Each
LED
4X	3 1/4"	3"	6 1/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AAA	3	0000000	000000
5X	2 1/2"	2 1/2"	5 5/8"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AAA	3	0000000	00000
7X	1 5/8"	1 1/2"	4 3/4"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AAA	3	0000000	0000
8X	1 3/8"	1 3/8"	5"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AA	2	0000000	00000
10X	1"	1 3/8"	5"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AA	2	0000000	00000
12X	7/8"	1 3/8"	5"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AA	2	0000000	00000
14X	3/4"	1 1/8"	5"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	AA	2	0000000	00000

UV and White Light Magnifying Glasses

Switch between UV light and white light to catch defects you'd otherwise miss with these hand-held magnifiers. Their UV LEDs illuminate fluorescent dyes and particles, making leaks, cracks, and tears easy to spot. The white light LEDs mimic natural daylight for a crisp, clear view of fine details. For even lighting with no shadows, both types of light are arranged in a ring. Adjust the brightness with the dimmer to reduce glare on reflective surfaces. These magnifiers have an ESD (electrostatic discharge) safe coating that dissipates static electricity, so they won’t pass along harmful charges if they touch sensitive components.

			Lens								Batteries
Magnification	Bifocal Magnification	Working Distance	Lg.	Wd.	Overall Lg.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Bulb Included	Light Appearance	Wavelength, nm	Included	Type	Features		Each
LED and Ultraviolet LED
2.25X	4X	4"	3 5/8"	1 3/4"	5 1/4"	Glass	Plastic	Yes	Daylight (6,500K)	365	Yes	Rechargeable	Bifocal Lens, Dimmer, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe	0000000	0000000

Distortion-Free Illuminated Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses

About the size of a credit card, these magnifiers have a lens that slides out of the case to inspect items and equipment on the go. When you slide them open, a bright, even LED light automatically turns on to make it easier to see details. The light will last twice as long as other LEDs. Unlike traditional magnifying glasses, the lens on these magnifying glasses is made with a curvature that corrects for distortion near the edge, giving you a crisp, clear view across the entire lens. This is helpful when checking the shape and size of an item. The lens is glass, so it's clearer and more durable than a plastic lens. The case functions as a handle when in use.

		Lens				Batteries
Magnification	Working Distance	Lg.	Wd.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Included	Size	No. Required		Each
LED
6X	1 5/8"	2"	1 7/8"	Glass	Plastic	Yes	CR2025	2	0000000	0000000

Illuminated Loupes

Swivel Light

Ring Light

An LED on these loupes emits a focused, even beam so you don’t overlook any details. First designed for jewelers, these loupes also work well for quality control and inspections. The lens is made of glass for a clearer view and greater scratch resistance than plastic lenses.

LED
Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Features		Each
10X	6 1/2"	4 3/8"	Glass	Plastic	Swivel Light	0000000	00000
20X	5 1/2"	4"	Glass	Metal, Plastic	Ring Light	0000000	00000

Portable Darkfield Magnifiers

Shown Assembled with Mini Flashlight

A mirror bounces light from a flashlight around your part, making defects pop against a dark background. Use them to spot surface flaws, scratches, and marks you would miss inspecting parts under direct light. Typically, this technology is only found in advanced microscopes, but these magnifiers are portable and battery powered. Use them for a variety of tasks—from checking raw materials to inspecting parts and equipment that are in use.

Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Includes	Container Type		Each
10X	1"	3/4"	Glass	Metal, Plastic	Mini Flashlight	Pouch	0000000	000000

Illuminated Eyeglass Frame Loupe Magnifiers

A built-in LED on these wearable magnifiers shines a bright, even light so you don’t miss any scratches, dents, or nicks. They rest comfortably on your face so you can inspect objects up close without hunching over a handheld or benchtop magnifier. First designed for jewelers, these magnifiers also work well for quality control and inspection. Swap out six included lens sets to switch between magnification levels ranging from 6X to 25X. The lenses are made of plastic, which are more lightweight and shatter resistant than glass lenses. The loupes flip up, so you don’t need to take them off completely between uses.

LED
Magnification	Working Distance	Lens Dia.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Batteries Included	Includes		Each
6X, 8X, 10X, 15X, 20X, 25X	3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 2", 2 1/2", 3 1/4"	1"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	Interchangeable Lens	0000000	000000

Illuminated Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers

One Lens

Three Lenses

Four Lenses

Make inspecting fine details easier—LED lights on these magnifiers emit a focused, even beam that is ideal for detailed work. These magnifiers are designed to fit over your prescription or safety glasses. Made from acrylic, their lenses are lightweight and shatterproof.

Magnifiers with three lenses let you use a base lens with two other built-in lenses in different combinations for a total of four magnification levels.

Magnifiers
			Lens									Replacement Lenses
Number of Lenses	Magnification	Working Distance	Dia.	Lg.	Wd.	Lens Material	Frame Material	Bulb Included	Batteries Included		Each		Each
LED
1	1.75X	14"	__	1 1/8"	3 1/8"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	Yes	000000	000000	0000000	000000
1	2.25X	8"	__	1 1/8"	3 1/8"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	Yes	000000	00000	0000000	00000
1	2.75X	6"	__	1 1/8"	3 1/8"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	Yes	000000	00000	0000000	00000
3	2X, 3X, 5X, 6X	2"-9 1/2"	1 7/16"	1 1/4"	3 1/2"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	0000000	00000	000000	00
4	1.5X, 2.5X, 2X, 3X	6 1/2"-20"	__	1 7/8"	4"	Acrylic Plastic	Plastic	Yes	No	000000	00000	0000000	00000