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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.
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.
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Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Each | |
10X | 1" | 5/8" | Glass | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Loupes with Measuring Scale
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
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 |
Clear-Body Loupes
Let in maximum light to view details with greater clarity than traditional loupes. First designed for jewelers, these loupes also work well for quality control and inspection.
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.
Add a scale to 7X and 10X loupes to measure as you magnify. General purpose scales measure 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 scales measure angles up to 360° in 1° increments. Inch scales measure up to 3/4" in 0.005" increments. Metric scales measure up to 20 mm in 0.1 mm increments.
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.
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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.
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.
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 | |||||||||
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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 |
One-Eye Clip-On Eyeglass Magnifiers
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 |
Illuminated Eyeglass Frame Loupe Magnifiers
A built-in LED on these wearable magnifiers shines a bright, even light so you don’t miss any scratches, dents, or nicks. They rest comfortably on your face so you can inspect objects up close without hunching over a handheld or benchtop magnifier. First designed for jewelers, these magnifiers also work well for quality control and inspection. Swap out six included lens sets to switch between magnification levels ranging from 6X to 25X. The lenses are made of plastic, which are more lightweight and shatter resistant than glass lenses. The loupes flip up, so you don’t need to take them off completely between uses.
Magnification | Working Distance | Lens Dia. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Batteries Included | Includes | Each | |
LED | ||||||||
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6X, 8X, 10X, 15X, 20X, 25X | 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 2", 2 1/2", 3 1/4" | 1" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | Yes | Interchangeable Lens | 0000000 | 000000 |
Clip-On Eyeglass Magnifiers
Always there when you need them, these eyeglass magnifiers flip out of the way when not in use.
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Lens | |||||||
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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 |
Adjustable-Focus Eyeglass Magnifiers
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 |
Eyeglass Frame Magnifiers
Designed for those who don’t wear glasses.
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Illuminated Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
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.
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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Lens | Replacement Lenses | ||||||||||||
Number of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Lens Material | Frame Material | Bulb Included | Batteries Included | Each | Each | ||
LED | |||||||||||||
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 |
3 | 2X, 3X, 5X, 6X | 2"-9 1/2" | 1 7/16" | 1 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | Yes | No | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
4 | 1.5X, 2.5X, 2X, 3X | 6 1/2"-20" | __ | 1 7/8" | 4" | Acrylic Plastic | Plastic | Yes | No | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Headband Flip-Up Magnifiers
Designed to fit over prescription and safety glasses, these magnifiers help you read fine print and inspect parts.
Magnifiers with an acrylic lens are lighter in weight than those with glass, and the lens won’t shatter if they’re dropped. A glass lens is clearer than acrylic and harder to scratch.
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.
A 2.5X magnifier serves as a bifocal. Also known as a loupe, it attaches to either side of your headband magnifier.
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Lens | Replacement Lenses | Replacement Headbands | 2.5X Magnifiers | ||||||||||
Number of Lenses | Magnification | Working Distance | Lg. | Wd. | Frame Material | Each | Each | Each | Each | ||||
Acrylic Plastic Lens | |||||||||||||
1 | 1.75X | 14" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 |
1 | 2.5X | 8" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
1 | 2.75X | 6" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
2 | 2X, 3X | 4 1/4"-8 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 3 1/2" | Plastic | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Glass Lens | |||||||||||||
1 | 1.5X | 20" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 | 1.75X | 14" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 2X | 10" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 2.5X | 8" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 2.75X | 6" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 | 3.5X | 4" | 1 1/2" | 4" | Plastic | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |