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Loupes
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Bring detailed work into focus. Also known as watchmakers' loupes.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Distortion-Free Loupes
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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
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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 with Measuring Scale
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Magnify and measure in one operation. Two lenses provide distortion-free viewing. This loupe 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 0.2 mm increments; and line widths from 0.016" to 0.250".
Optional thread accuracy scale measures the following threads per inch: 50, 32, 28, 24, 20, 18, 16, 14, and 8.
Adjustable-Magnification Loupes with Measuring Scale
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Turn the eyepiece until you reach the magnification you need. Use this loupe to magnify and measure in one operation; it includes a scale that measures length to 0.6" in 0.005" increments and another that measures length to 16 mm in 0.1 mm increments.
Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
8X, 10X, 12X, 14X, 16X | 0"-1" | 3/8" | Glass | Metal, Plastic | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Loupes with Optional Measuring Scales
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Magnify and measure in one operation. Also known as Hastings Triplet magnifiers, these loupes have three lenses bonded together for clear magnification.
General purpose scale measures radii from 1/16" to 3/8"; angles up to 90° in 1° increments; lengths up to 1/2" in 0.005" increments; lengths up to 10 mm in 0.1 mm increments; and line widths of 0.001", 0.002", and 0.003".
Protractor scale measures angles up to 360° in 1° increments.
Inch scale measures up to 3/4" in 0.005" increments.
Metric scale measures up to 20 mm in 0.1 mm increments.
Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
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A plastic case protects these magnifying glasses when in storage and serves as a handle when in use.
Oval case magnifying glasses come with your choice of one, two, or three lenses; use multiple lenses together to achieve the magnification rating listed.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
No. of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
Rectangular Case | |||||||
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1 | 3X | 3" | 1 3/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
1 | 5X | 2" | 1 3/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
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1 | 3X | 3" | 1 3/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 | 4X | 2 1/2" | 1 3/8" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | 7X | 1 1/2" | 1 3/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | 9X | 1 1/8" | 7/8" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
3 | 15X | 1" | 1.2" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 000000 | 0000 |
3 | 20X | 1/2" | 3/4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
Distortion-Free Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
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Also known as Hastings Triplet magnifiers, these have three lenses bonded together for distortion-free images. A metal case protects them when in storage and serves as a handle when in use.
Compact Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses
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Also known as Coddington magnifiers, these have a single lens with a grooved circumference. A metal case protects them when in storage and serves as a handle when in use.
One-Eye Clip-On Eyeglass Magnifiers
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Clip these magnifiers onto the frame of your eyeglasses for viewing fine details— they flip out of the way when not in use.
No. of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
1 | 3X | 3 1/2" | 0.94" | Acrylic Plastic | Acrylic Plastic | 000000 | 000000 |
1 | 4X | 2 1/2" | 0.94" | Acrylic Plastic | Acrylic Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 7X | 1 1/2" | 0.94" | Acrylic Plastic | Acrylic Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | 4X, 7X | 1 1/2", 2 1/2" | 0.94" | Acrylic Plastic | Acrylic Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
2 | 5X, 10X | 1", 2" | 0.94" | Acrylic Plastic | Acrylic Plastic | 000000 | 00000 |
Adjustable-Focus Eyeglass Magnifiers
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A dial on each arm of this eyeglass magnifier allows you to focus the lenses independently.
Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
2X | 16" | 1 1/4" | Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Clip-On Eyeglass Magnifiers
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Always there when you need them, these eyeglass magnifiers flip out of the way when not in use.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
1.5X | 20" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
1.75X | 14" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
2X | 10" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.25X | 8" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.75X | 6" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
3.5X | 4" | 1 1/8" | 3 1/8" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Eyeglass Frame Magnifiers
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Designed for those who don’t wear glasses.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Illuminated Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
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Illuminate your work with an LED light that will shine for over five times as long as fluorescent bulbs. It emits a focused, even light beam for distortion-free viewing. Designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses, use these magnifiers to read fine print and inspect parts.
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Number of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Bulb Included | Batteries Included | Each | Each | ||
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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 |
4 | 1.5X, 2.5X, 2X, 3X | __ | 1 7/8" | 4" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | Yes | No | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
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Designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses, use these magnifiers to read fine print and inspect parts.
Optional magnifier serves as a bifocal. Also known as a loupe, it attaches to either side of your headband magnifier.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | Each | ||
1.5X | 20" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1.75X | 14" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2X | 10" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.5X | 8" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.75X | 6" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3.5X | 4" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Glass | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Economy Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
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Designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses, use these magnifiers to read fine print and inspect parts.
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Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | Each | ||
1.75X | 14" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
2.5X | 8" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
2.75X | 6" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Replacement Headbands | 000000 | Each | 000000 |
Antistatic Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
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For use around sensitive electronic equipment. These magnifiers are designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses. Use them to read fine print and inspect parts.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | Each | ||
1.6X | 12"-14" | 1 3/16" | 3 5/16" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.25X | 7"-10" | 1 3/16" | 3 5/16" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
2.75X | 4"-7" | 1 3/16" | 3 5/16" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |