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Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
Slide these magnifying glasses into their protective, compact case; slide them out, and the case becomes a handle.
Plastic lenses are lighter in weight and more shatter resistant than glass lenses. Glass lenses have a clearer view than plastic lenses, since they’re less likely to develop scratches.
Magnifying glasses with two or three lenses have greater magnification than those with one lens. Stack multiple lenses on top of each other to increase their magnification. Magnifying glasses with two lenses have three stacking combinations. Those with three lenses have seven stacking combinations.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| No. of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Frame Material | Each | |
Rectangular Case | ||||||
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Acrylic Plastic Lens  | ||||||
| 1 | 3X | 3" | 1 3/8" | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
| 1 | 5X | 2" | 1 3/8" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
Oval Case | ||||||
Acrylic Plastic Lens | ||||||
| 1 | 3X | 3" | 1 3/8" | Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2 | 3X, 4X | 1 1/2" | 1 3/8" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5X, 10X, 15X | 1" | 1 1/4" | Plastic | 000000 | 0000 |
Glass Lens | ||||||
| 1 | 4X | 2 1/2" | 1 3/8" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
| 2 | 4X, 9X | 1 1/8" | 7/8" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3 | 5X, 7X, 9X | 1/2" | 3/4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
Distortion-Free Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
Also known as Hastings Triplet magnifiers, these have three glass lenses bonded together for sharp, distortion-free images. Since the lenses are glass, they are less prone to scratches and give you a clearer view than plastic lenses. Slide the magnifier to open and close. A metal case protects the lenses when in storage and serves as a handle when in use. Since they’re handheld, they work well to inspect equipment and parts on the go.
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 |
Compact Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
Also known as Coddington magnifiers, these have a single glass lens with a grooved circumference that shows sharp, clear images. The lens also resists scratching. Slide the magnifier out of its metal case to open—the case serves as a handle when in use and protects the magnifier when closed. Ideal for when you’re on the go, inspect parts around your facility with these magnifiers.
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 a plastic lens are lighter in weight than glass lenses, and they won’t shatter if you drop them. Magnifying glasses with a bifocal lens or built-in second lens let you switch back and forth between magnification levels without changing lenses.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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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 |
Illuminated Loupes
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.
Distortion-Free Loupes
This loupe has two lenses for a wide, distortion-free field of view.
| Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
| 3.5X | 3" | 1 5/8" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
Extra-Sharp-View Loupes
Three lenses bonded together offer sharp magnification without distortion. Also known as watchmakers' loupes.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
| 10X | 1" | 5/8" | Glass | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
Loupes
Magnify small details on workpieces. First designed for jewelers, these loupes work well for quality control and inspections.
Loupes with a glass lens are less prone to scratches than those with a plastic lens, so they provide a clearer view over time. Loupes with a plastic lens are more lightweight and shatterproof than those with a glass lens.
Loupes with a vent prevent condensation from building up and obstructing your view. They won’t fog up even after prolonged use.
Page Magnifiers
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Lens | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Pkg. | |
| 2.5X, 6X | 1" | 3" | 2" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |