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    Cordless Stroboscopes

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Stroboscopes. Cordless Stroboscopes.
    Shine a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. They have a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.
    LED—LED stroboscopes have a brighter and more uniform light than xenon stroboscopes. They also use less battery power and generate less heat.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Flash
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Housing
    Material
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    Each
    Xenon
    30 to 10,000±0.002LCD20 to 5030 to 10,00013120
    240
    PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger000000000000000000000000000
     
    LED
    30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD1 to 2,00030 to 999,999120
    240
    PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger0000000000000———0
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Stroboscopes

    Cordless Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Stroboscope with External Trigger Sensor. Front orientation. Stroboscopes. Cordless Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration, Xenon, LCD Display, External Trigger Sensor.
    Image of Product. Stroboscope. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Stroboscopes. Cordless Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration, LED, LCD Display.
    Image of Product. Stroboscope with Non-Contact Tachometer. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Stroboscopes. Cordless Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration, LED, LCD Display, External Trigger Sensor, Virtual RMP Mode, Programable Memory, Non-Contact Tachometer.

    Stroboscope

    with External Trigger

    Sensor

    Stroboscope

    Stroboscope with

    Non-Contact Tachometer

    These stroboscopes come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy. They shine a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use them to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. They have a 1/4”-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.
    LED—LED stroboscopes produce a brighter, more uniform light than xenon stroboscopes. They also consume less battery power and generate less heat.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Tachometer
    Flash
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Measuring Range,
    rpm
    Accuracy
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Housing
    Material
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery
    Type
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    Each
    Xenon
    30 to 20,000±0.002LCD20 to 5030 to 20,00013120
    240
    PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC ChargerExternal Trigger Sensor000000000000000000000000000
     
    LED
    30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD1 to 2,00030 to 999,999120
    240
    PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger00000000000000———0
    30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD0 to 999,999±0.001%1 to 2,00030 to 999,999120
    240
    PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC ChargerExternal Trigger Sensor, Non-Contact Tachometer, Programable Memory, Virtual RMP Mode0000000000000000———0
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Stroboscopes

    Plug-In Stroboscopes

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stroboscopes. Plug-In Stroboscopes.
    Shine a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. This unit has a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Flash
    Electrical
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    Each
    30 to 10,000±0.002LCD20 to 5030 to 10,00013120
    240
    50 to 400PlasticStraight Blade351/4"-20 Female Threaded BushingBacklit Display000000000000000000000000000
     
    Carrying Cases

    Surface-Mount Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Stroboscopes. Surface-Mount Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Border. Stroboscopes. Surface-Mount Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration, LCD Display.

    LCD Display

    Integrate these stroboscopes into fast-moving lines to check quality. They’re often used to inspect printed labels, rolled metal, and packaging. Channels on three sides allow you to attach them to T-slotted framing and other equipment. They shine bright and uniform pulsing light at moving parts to make them appear slower. This helps your machine vision camera and other digital inspection equipment identify defects. Connect them to sensors to trigger flashes at precise intervals in systems where timing and coordination are crucial. For synchronized usage along your line, you can daisy-chain multiple together. All come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy.
    For visibility in all conditions, they have three light intensity settings. The lowest is often used for highly reflective surfaces, and the highest works well on dark and high-contrast materials. For quick changes between processes, their memory stores up to 10 light patterns.
    Overall
    Flash
    Electrical
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Freq., Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Mounting Fasteners
    Included
    Features
    Each
    9 7/8"6"8 3/8"30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD1 to 15030 to 999,99937120
    240
    50/60Aluminum
    Straight Blade36YesMemory Storage, Three Adjustable Light Intensity Levels0000000000000000
    16 1/8"6"8 3/8"30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD1 to 15030 to 999,99960120
    240
    50/60Aluminum
    Straight Blade36YesMemory Storage, Three Adjustable Light Intensity Levels000000000000000
    28 1/8"6"8 3/8"30 to 999,999±0.001%LCD1 to 15030 to 999,999110120
    240
    50/60Aluminum
    Straight Blade36YesMemory Storage, Three Adjustable Light Intensity Levels000000000000000
     

    Pocket Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Stroboscopes. Pocket Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration.
    Carry these stroboscopes when performing facility maintenance checks. Shine its bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. This helps you evaluate belts, pulleys, and other parts for signs of wear without shutting down your machines. It has a female threaded bushing, so you can mount it to a tripod to hold it steady. This stroboscope comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy.
    Flash
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Freq., Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Batteries
    Included
    Battery
    Type
    Includes
    Each
    LED
    30 to 300,000±0.005%LCD1 to 1,30030 to 300,0001.3120
    240
    1 to 5,000PlasticYesRechargeable1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger00000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Stroboscopes

    Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Stroboscopes. Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration.
    This stroboscope comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy. It shines a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Flash
    Electrical
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage, V AC
    Freq.,
    Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    Each
    30 to 20,000±0.002LCD20 to 5030 to 20,00013120
    240
    50 to 400PlasticStraight Blade351/4"-20 Female Threaded BushingBacklit Display000000000000000000000000000
     
    Carrying Cases

    Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Stroboscopes. Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes.
    An aluminum housing makes this stroboscope strong and durable. It works by shining a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 3-pin female M16 threaded connector.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Flash
    Electrical
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Max. Measuring
    Distance, ft.
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Freq., Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    Each
    60 to 12,000±0.01%5LED10 to 3060 to 12,0004524050/60Aluminum
    Straight Blade393 Pin Female M16 Threaded ConnectorExternal Trigger Sensor00000000000000000000000000000
     

    Noncontact Tachometers with Stroboscope

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tachometers. Noncontact Tachometers with Stroboscope.
    Measure speed and inspect moving equipment.
    Flash
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Max. Measuring
    Distance, ft.
    Digital Display
    Type
    Includes
    Measurement Unit
    Stroboscope Speed
    Measured Range, rpm
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Duration,
    μs
    Batteries
    Included
    Power
    Source
    Each
    5 to 99,999±0.1%1LCD2 ft. Reflective TapeRevolutions per Minute100 to 99,999100 to 99,99960 to 1,000YesBattery0000000000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Tachometers

    Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Back orientation. Contains Annotated. Stroboscopes. Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration.
    This stroboscope comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy. An aluminum housing makes it strong and durable. It works by shining a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 3-pin female M16 threaded connector.
    Stroboscopes
    Replacement
    Flash Bulbs
    Flash
    Electrical
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Max. Measuring
    Distance, ft.
    Digital Display
    Type
    Duration,
    μs
    Freq. Range,
    per min.
    Wattage,
    W
    Voltage,
    V AC
    Freq., Hz
    Housing
    Material
    Connection
    No. of
    Blades
    Cord Lg.,
    ft.
    Includes
    Features
    Each
    Each
    60 to 12,000±0.01%5LED10 to 3060 to 12,0004524050/60Aluminum
    Straight Blade393 Pin Female M16 Threaded ConnectorExternal Trigger Sensor00000000000000000000000000000
     
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