Head loupes: features and secrets of choice

In the modern world, there is a wide variety of optical devices that help people in performing certain tasks. One of these things is a magnifying glass.

The purpose of a magnifying glass is to visually enlarge the image. Through it, you can see small details that are not visible without visual magnification. Watchmakers and jewelers usually use forehead magnifiers for convenience. Head-mounted loops have many advantages.

• Freedom of hands. When attaching the magnifier to the forehead, hands are free and can perform various actions, which is necessary for the repair of any mechanisms.
• Durability... This type of optics is made of wear-resistant materials. The product is not afraid of mechanical damage.
• Light weight of the device. Does not cause discomfort when used.
• Small size.
• Ease of use... Holds securely, there is an eye mount.

If the product is illuminated, it provides:

• a good detailed overview, you can see the smallest elements;
• allows you to work in low light conditions.

The disadvantages of such optics can be low functionality and inconsistency with modern requirements, if the product is of a dubious brand and very low cost.

Head-mounted magnifiers are:

• No backlight.
• Backlit... In this device, the illuminator is powered by batteries. The backlight is provided by white LEDs. The direction of the light can be adjusted by yourself.

The assortment of forehead devices is quite wide.

• Binocular loupe. In this device, you can adjust the height. The device is intended for use by eyeglass wearers.

• With Labo-med mount... Has a wide field of view. Has good technical characteristics. The magnifier can be used by watchmakers who do not wear glasses. And also it is easy to replace the lens in it.

• With Labo-clip. A practical goggle attachment. The advantages of this type are light weight and easy lens change.

• Head magnifier, which is mounted on glasses, has an excellent functional solution. This magnifying glass can be attached to any frame. But not suitable for those who do not wear glasses.

Head-mounted optical devices greatly facilitated the work of the craftsmen, freeing both hands for better performance of the assigned tasks. When choosing an optical device, you need to understand the technical characteristics.

• Magnification degree... A very significant parameter.
• Lens type... Monocular and binocular. And also another look is a triple lens magnifier with anti-glare coating. It has a good viewing angle and high magnification.
• Material. The lens can be made of glass or plastic, or plastic with aluminum with the addition of fiberglass particles. From what the lens is made of, its characteristics, such as strength and durability, depend.
• Optical power. The measurement value is diopters. This indicates the ability to refract light rays.
• Design features. You can choose a magnifier for the head, which is fixed on the temple of the glasses. Or one that is inserted directly into the eye socket. Backlit models are in great demand.

The main characteristics for choosing an optical device are its weight, the size of the structure and the distance from the object. They must be taken into account by the craftsmen in order for the product to serve longer. When choosing, you should also pay attention to the brand name. At the moment, a large selection of optical products is presented on the market, each customer can choose a device suitable for himself. There are several manufacturers with fairly reasonable prices.

• Swiss brand Horotec. This company manufactures optical devices. She has been engaged in this type of activity since 1946 and has managed to win the universal trust of craftsmen around the world. In addition to classic products, the brand manufactures threaded magnifiers, as well as plastic and aluminum types of rings, and backlit forehead devices.

• Swiss brand Bergeon. The products are reliable and have a long service life. They are light in weight and have clear, non-blurry image details.

• German company Eschenbach... Takes into account all the needs of watchmakers and jewelers. To prevent condensation from accumulating in the products, the devices are made with holes for air outlet.

A backlit head magnifier (binocular) is presented in the video below.