Illuminator Magnifier

Product Detailed Description

A stamp collector checks a watermark under the desk lamp; the room light is poor. An illuminated magnifier brings its own light to that task, putting a bright, even patch across fine print, serial numbers or banknote detail.

The aspherical plastic lens sits in a compact housing that suits a counter, a desk drawer or a pocket. A rim-mounted bulb spreads light over the viewing field rather than throwing a hot spot at the center. Molded construction keeps the body light in the hand, which helps anyone holding a lens steady for several minutes. Folding or flat-base formats allow hands-free viewing when both hands are needed for tweezers, thread or a document.

Branding works well on the handle or housing, so the piece carries a pharmacy, library or insurance office name into daily use. Distributors resell it to hobby shops, craft stores and electronics repair counters.

Lens clarity, a firm-feeling switch and steady light output as cells drain are the points worth checking before ordering. Protective packaging matters, since a scratched lens spoils the tool.

• Diameter: 35mm
• Aspherical plastic lens
• Magnification: 10X