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    Illuminated Headband-Mount Flip-Up Magnifiers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Illuminated Headband-Mount Flip-Up Magnifiers, 3 Lenses.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Illuminated Headband-Mount Flip-Up Magnifiers, 4 Lenses.

    3 Lenses

    4 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.
    3 Lenses—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.
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    32X, 3X, 5X, 6X2" to 9 1/2"1 7/16"1 1/4"3 1/2"Acrylic Plastic
    		PlasticYesNoAAA3—1500T21000000———0
    41.5X, 2X, 2.5X, 3X6 1/2" to 20"—1 7/8"4"Acrylic Plastic
    		PlasticYesNoAAA3One 1.5X Lens
    One 2.5X Lens
    One 2X Lens
    One 3X Lens    		1500T1000001500T11000000
     

    Illuminated Stand-Mount Magnifiers

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Magnifiers. Illuminated Stand-Mount Magnifiers.
    Hands-free like a bench-mount magnifier and portable like a handheld magnifier, these are small enough to take with you and you don’t have to hold them. There’s a gap in the base where you slide objects under the lens. There’s enough room to precisely adjust an object’s position. A bright LED illuminates objects evenly, so you can easily spot details. Adjust the brightness using the dimmer to reduce glare on reflective surfaces. With two lenses made of hard-coated plastic, they hold up to wear and minimize scratches to keep the view crystal clear. The plastic lens is shatterproof and lighter in weight than a glass lens.
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    LED
    3X1 1/2"3"4"PlasticPlasticYesYesAA3DisposableAuto Shut-Off, Dimmer6109N110000000
     

    Headband-Mount Flip-Up Magnifiers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Headband-Mount Flip-Up Magnifiers.
    Designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses, these magnifiers help you read fine print and inspect parts.
    A 2.5X magnifier serves as a bifocal. Also known as a loupe, it attaches to either side of your headband-mount magnifier.
    Acrylic Plastic Lens—Magnifiers with an acrylic lens are lighter in weight than those with glass, and the lens won’t shatter if they’re dropped.
    2 Lenses—Magnifiers with two lenses let you switch between two levels of magnification. The second lens flips down over the first to bring an object into sharper focus.
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    Acrylic Plastic Lens
    22X, 3X4 1/4" to 8 1/2"1 1/4"3 1/2"Plastic1490T101000000
     

    Magnifying Glasses

    Image of Product. Round Lens. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Magnifying Glasses, Round Lens, Acrylic Plastic Lens, Bifocal Lens.

    Round Lens

    Inspect parts and equipment for flaws with handheld magnifying glasses. All have a small bifocal lens to spot minute details on an object, while the primary lens is used to inspect a larger area.
    Acrylic Plastic Lens—Acrylic lenses are shatterproof and lighter in weight than glass lenses.
    Magnification
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    Round Lens
    3X6X5"2"5 3/4"Acrylic Plastic
    		PlasticPlasticBifocal Lens1422T1100000
     

    Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses

    Image of Product. One Lens with Rectangular Case. Front orientation. 1 Lens. Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses, Rectangular Case.
    Image of Product. One Lens with Oval Case. Front orientation. 1 Lens. Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses, Oval Case.
    Image of Product. Two Lenses with Oval Case. Front orientation. 2 Lenses. Slide-Open Magnifying Glasses, Oval Case.

    One Lens with

    Rectangular Case

    One Lens with Oval

    Case

    Two Lenses with Oval

    Case

    Slide these magnifying glasses into their protective, compact case; slide them out, and the case becomes a handle.
    Acrylic Plastic Lens—Acrylic plastic lenses are lighter in weight and more shatter resistant than glass lenses.
    2 Lenses—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.
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    Rectangular Case
     
    Acrylic Plastic Lens
    13X3"1 3/8"Plastic2152T1000000
     
    Oval Case
     
    Acrylic Plastic Lens
    13X3"1 3/8"Plastic6798T130000
    23X, 4X, 7X1 1/2"1 3/8"Plastic1503T700000
     

    Bend-and-Stay Positioning Arms

    Stronger and with greater load capacities than gooseneck-style positioning arms, these arms keep their shape even when moving or when exposed to vibration. They’re often used in robotics and conveyor applications when frequent repositioning isn’t required.
    Accessories either attach to arms directly or come with the necessary mounting hardware.
    Magnifiers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Positioning Arms. Bend-and-Stay Positioning Arms, Magnifiers.
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    3X5"GlassPlasticBlackThreaded Stud3/8"-24
    		UNF
    		3883N161000000
     

    Distortion-Free Magnifying Glasses

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Distortion-Free Magnifying Glasses, Rectangular Lens.

    Rectangular Lens

    View a clear image from edge to edge—these magnifying glasses are made with a curvature that corrects for distortion, giving you a crisp, clear view. The image produced isn’t warped, so you can check objects for proper shape and size. 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.
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    Rectangular Lens
    3X2"4"2"8"PlasticPlasticPlastic6611N11000000
     

    Magnetic-Base Inspection Mirrors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Inspection Mirrors. Magnetic-Base Inspection Mirrors, Glass Rectangular Mirrors, Style B.

    Glass Rectangular Mirrors

    Style B

    A hands-free alternative to your typical inspection mirror, these mirrors stick to any magnetic surface. This leaves both hands free to make repairs or rotate your workpiece. Use them to check hard-to-see spots on parts and equipment for wear, damage, and defects. The arm pivots 360° and stays steady even when there’s vibration.
    Glass Rectangular Mirrors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Inspection Mirrors. Magnetic-Base Inspection Mirrors, Glass Rectangular Mirrors, Style B.

    Style B

    Steel Base—Mirrors with a steel base stand up to wear and tear better than mirrors with a plastic base.
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    B1 7/8"3 1/2"2 1/8"360°3XPivotingNickel-Plated SteelSteel1018T102000000

    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.
    Rectangular Lens
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Magnifiers. Illuminated Magnifying Glasses, Rectangular Lens.
    LED—Magnifying glasses with an LED shine a strong, bright beam that lasts about 20 times as long as incandescent bulbs.
    Acrylic Plastic Lens—Magnifying glasses with an acrylic plastic lens are lighter in weight than glass lenses, and they won’t shatter if you drop them.
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    13X3"1 3/8"1 1/2"4 1/2"Acrylic Plastic
    		YesNoAAA38485T104000000
     

    One-Eye Clip-On Eyeglass-Mount Magnifiers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Magnifiers. One-Eye Clip-On Eyeglass-Mount Magnifiers, 1 Lens.

    1 Lens

    Clip these magnifiers onto the frame of your eyeglasses for viewing fine details— they flip out of the way when not in use.
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    13X3 1/2"0.94"Acrylic Plastic
    		Acrylic Plastic1340T1000000
     

    Handheld Inspection Mirrors

    Check hard-to-see spots on parts and equipment for wear, damage, and defects. These handheld mirrors are often used to examine equipment that’s too heavy to move.
    Glass Round Mirrors
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Inspection Mirrors. Handheld Inspection Mirrors, Glass Round Mirrors.
    Glass mirrors provide a clearer reflection than plastic mirrors.
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    15" to 51"RigidTelescoping2 1/4"360°3XStainless SteelPlastic1017T102000000

    Bottom-View Bench Inspection Mirrors

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Inspection Mirrors. Bottom-View Bench Inspection Mirrors.
    Spot settled particles that could indicate irregularities in batches. Rather than lifting your sample over your eye line, place your sample on top of the clear platform. The mirror magnifies its underside. First designed for looking at petri dishes in labs, they’re also used in food manufacturing, chemical processing, and water treatment. Just place a clear container of your liquid on top of the platform and tilt the mirror as needed.
    Glass Round Mirrors
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    6"45°3XPlastic5994N110000000
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