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    49 Products

    Microscope Illuminators

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Microscope Illuminators.
    Shine 360° of shadow-free light on objects under microscopes to make defects more visible during inspections. The even lighting these illuminators produce reduces glare and creates strong visual contrast between small components, such as parts on circuit boards.
    LED Bulb—LED-bulb illuminators use less energy, produce less heat, and last longer than fluorescent illuminators.
    Ultraviolet LED Bulb—Ultraviolet LED-bulb illuminators expose defects such as cracks and holes in parts when used with fluorescent dye or powder. They’re often used for leak detection and quality control testing.
    ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe—ESD-safe illuminators have a coating that dissipates static electricity, preventing damage if they make contact with sensitive components during inspections.
    Cannot Be Sold To—Illuminators and replacement bulbs that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted by local regulatory limits on mercury content.
    Illuminators
    Replacement
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    Electrical
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    Fluorescent Bulb
    7,500Not DimmableDaylight (6,500 K)5 1/2"2.35"3 1/2"120WhiteStraight Blade38Canada, California, Colorado, Oregon, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Maine, Minnesota11505T51000000011505T520000000
     
    LED Bulb
    40,000Dimmable5% to 100%Daylight (6,500 K)5 1/4"2.35"4"120BlackStraight Blade2611505T101000000———0
    50,000Dimmable5% to 100%Cool (5,000 K)5 1/2"2.35"3 1/2"120WhiteStraight Blade312ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe11505T42000000———0
     
    Ultraviolet LED Bulb
    50,000Dimmable5% to 100%5 1/2"2.35"4"120BlackStraight Blade311 1/211505T102000000———0
     

    Adjustable-Arm Benchtop Microscopes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Microscopes. Adjustable-Arm Benchtop Microscopes.
    Reposition these microscopes without moving the base. The head rotates 360°. They’re safe to use where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern.
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    7X to 45X1.236" @ 7X
    0.193" @ 45X
    45°360°AdjustableUprightAdjustable31"10"22"0.87"MetalESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe0.5X Auxilliary Objective Lens, 10X Eyepiece (Pair)11705T22000000000
     
    Accessories for Microscopes

    Miniature LED Any-Which-Way Lights

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Workstation Lights. Miniature LED Any-Which-Way Lights, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Workstation Lights. Miniature LED Any-Which-Way Lights, Style B.

    Style A

    Style B

    Though not as bright as our miniature fiber-optic lights, these lights are more affordable. With flexible arms, you can adjust these lights to direct light where you need it, even in hard-to-reach spots. Use them to illuminate small and microscopic parts.
    Style A—Style A have a magnetic tray at the base to keep small components secure during assembly and repair work. For added stability when frequently adjusting the arms, use the included clamp-on bracket to mount on surfaces up to 2 ¾" thick.
    Style B—Style B have an iron housing and glass lens for increased durability. Use the sliding control to dim the brightness.
    Base
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    A18"1 1/2"5"4"440Cool (4,200 K)856SteelBlack/Gray100 to 240Plug InStraight Blade2Clamp On/Weighted BaseMagnetic Tray2525N120000000
    B23 1/4"7/8"5 1/2"4 1/4"250Daylight (6,500 K)706SteelBlack100 to 240Plug InStraight Blade2Weighted Base2525N11000000

    Miniature Fiber-Optic Any-Which-Way Lights

    Image of System. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Workstation Lights. Miniature Fiber-Optic Any-Which-Way Lights.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Workstation Lights. Miniature Fiber-Optic Any-Which-Way Lights.
    Create a high-intensity lighting system for inspecting small and microscopic parts. With a flexible fiber-optic cable, you can adjust these lights to direct light right where you need it, even in hard-to-reach spots.
    For a complete system, you need a fiber-optic light, fiber-optic cable, and an adapter to connect the cable to the light (all sold separately).
    Halogen—Lights with a halogen bulb cast a neutral white light.
    LED—Lights with a built-in LED cast a cool light that highlights white and blue tones to emphasize details.
    Lights
    Replacement Bulbs
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    hr.
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    V AC
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    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Halogen8 3/4"5"6"1,750Neutral (3,250 K)150200120Plug InStraight Blade314815T41000000011535K36000000
    LED8 3/4"7"5"2,000Cool (5,000 K)12040,000100 to 240Plug InStraight Blade314815T111000000———0
    Accessories for Lights

    Compact UV and White Light Video Microscopes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Microscopes. Compact UV and White Light Video Microscopes.
    Catch defects you’d otherwise miss by switching between UV light and white light. The UV LEDs on these microscopes illuminate fluorescent dyes, particles, and chemicals, making leaks and cracks easy to spot. The white LEDs mimic natural daylight for clear, shadow-free inspections of fine details. If you’re working with reflective surfaces, adjust the brightness of the white light to reduce glare. An alternative to borescopes, they're often squeezed into dark, tight spaces. While slim and roughly 4” long, these microscopes can make objects appear up to 220 times larger.
    Connect them to a computer to watch a live feed of your inspection and record photos and videos with the included software. The software also lets you measure the object you’re viewing.
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    LED Bulb, Ultraviolet Bulb
    20X to 220X2.34" @ 20XAdjustableUpright4 1/8"1 5/16"1.3USB-A, USB-CPC
    Mac
    Built-In Light, Dimmer, Measurement Function5859N11000000000
     

    Benchtop Microscopes with Measuring Scale

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Microscopes. Benchtop Microscopes with Measuring Scale.
    Precisely measure while magnifying, these adjustable-focus microscopes have an internal scale. There is a penlight mounted on the base to enhance your view.
    Scale, mm
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    50X0.141" @ 50XAdjustable0.1 to 100.1Upright2 1/2"8 9/32"23/32"Aluminum
    YesPenlight2158T120000000
    100X0.07" @ 100XAdjustable0.1 to 100.1Upright2 1/2"8 9/32"23/32"Aluminum
    YesPenlight2158T13000000
     

    Benchtop Microscopes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Microscopes. Benchtop Microscopes.
    Illuminate your sample from above, below, or both—these microscopes have an upper and lower light that you can turn on together or separately. They’re safe to use where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern.
    Microscopes
    Replacement
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    Replacement
    Upper Bulbs
    Light
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    Includes
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    7X to 45X1.236" @ 7X
    0.193" @ 45X
    45°360°AdjustableUprightFixed11"7"18"0.87"Metal120Straight Blade35ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) Safe, Lower Light, Upper Light0.5X Auxilliary Objective Lens, 10X Eyepiece (Pair)11705T2100000000011705T2600000011705T25000000
     
    Accessories for Microscopes

    Compact Illuminated Video Microscopes

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Microscopes. Compact Illuminated Video Microscopes, Handheld, Bench Top.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Microscopes. Compact Illuminated Video Microscopes, Bench Top.

    Bench Top

    Handheld

    Bench Top

    Inspect the finest of details with the smallest of microscopes. While slim and less than six inches long, these microscopes have maximum magnification levels of 200X and above. Connect them to a computer with a USB cord to watch live footage and record photos and videos with the included software. All have a built-in light for clear, shadow-free inspections.
    Handheld and Bench Top—Microscopes that are both handheld and benchtop capable are versatile. When hand-held, you can move them around freely and point them at objects too fragile or heavy to move. When used on a benchtop with the included stand, you can capture clear images at high magnifications.
    700X to 900X Magnification Range—900X magnification microscopes reveal details as minuscule as those on hairs, fibers, and crystals. They should only be used on the included stand.
    Dimmer—Microscopes with a dimmer adjust the brightness of the light and reduce the glare on reflective surfaces.
    Measurement Function—Microscopes with a measurement function determine the size of lines, circles, and angles and store the data on your computer.
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    Handheld, Bench Top
     
    LED Bulb
    10X to 200X4.4" @ 10XAdjustableUpright4 3/8"1 5/16"6 1/2"4 3/4"5USB-APC
    Mac
    Built-In Light, Dimmer, Measurement Function1058T290000000
    86X to 457X1.97" @ 86XAdjustableUpright5"2 5/16"3 1/8"2USB-APC
    Mac
    Built-In Light1058T2800000
     
    Bench Top
     
    LED Bulb
    700X to 900X0.25" @ 700XAdjustableUprightAdjustable4 3/4"1 5/16"8 5/8"5 7/8"5USB-A, USB-CPC
    Mac
    Built-In Light, Dimmer, Measurement Function1058T11100000000
     

    Compact Illuminated Microscopes

    Image of Product. 40X Magnification. Front orientation. 40X Magnification. Compact Illuminated Microscopes.
    Image of Product. 60X to 120X Magnification. Front orientation. 60X to 120X Magnification Range. Compact Illuminated Microscopes.
    Image of Product. 25X and 50X Magnification. Front orientation. 25X Magnification. Compact Illuminated Microscopes.

    40X

    Magnification

    60X to 120X

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    25X and 50X

    Magnification

    Take the powerful magnification of a standard microscope on the go—these microscopes fit in your pocket. To help you see fine details, they come with a bright LED light that illuminates the surface you’re inspecting.
    Adjustable Focus—Microscopes with an adjustable focus let you change their magnification, so you can use one tool for different jobs. The lower the magnification, the larger your field of view; the higher the magnification, the smaller the details you’ll be able to see.
    Fixed Focus—Microscopes with a fixed focus have an internal scale on the eyepiece to precisely measure items up to 4 mm long.
    Scale, mm
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    Adjustable Focus
    60X to 120X0.01" @ 60X
    0.01" @ 100X
    Upright3 5/8"1/2"PlasticBuilt-In LightNoAA11483T3000000
     
    Fixed Focus
    25X0.13" @ 25XInverted0 to 30.055"1/4"PlasticBuilt-In Light, Internal ScaleYesLR92731452T5200000
    40X0.15" @ 40XInverted0 to 40.15 1/4"1/2"PlasticBuilt-In Light, Internal ScaleNoAA21452T5300000
    50X0.08" @ 50XInverted0 to 20.055"1/4"PlasticBuilt-In Light, Internal ScaleYesLR92731452T5400000
     
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