An inspection light is an important component of industrial, domestic and medical inspection setups. For better inspection of your equipment and products, buy a light that gives proper illumination for a required time duration.

You can buy either a LED (light emitting diode) or a halogen light depending on your inspection light requirement. A LED is a cost effective illuminating device for small-scale applications such as laboratory testing, whereas a halogen light provides high intensity light for applications such as mining or foundry works.

Some important parameters you must consider before purchasing an inspection light are:

1. Required intensity of light (in lux)
2. Power consumption of the inspection light
3. Average life hours specified by inspection light suppliers
4. Current and voltage rating for the inspection light
5. Weight of the inspection light

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy an inspection light from an inspection lighting manufacturer

Once you understand your inspection lighting requirements, evaluate different inspection lights available in the market.

I recommend: Maxxeon is a reputable company that provides inspection lighting for the auto industry. LDPI, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial lighting systems, offers lamps suitable for industrial inspection lighting. You can buy a portable industrial inspection light at MAGNAFLUX, an inspection equipment manufacturer. LED-WorkLight is another inspection lighting manufacturer that offers LED with average life of more than 50,000 hours.

Buy an inspection light from distributors or retailers

You can compare different inspection lamps, their features and prices before you select an inspection light that matches your inspection light requirement. You can also ask for a discount if you order in bulk.

I recommend: DenLors Tools Plus offers inspection lighting for the auto industry. You can buy good quality inspection lights at The Tool Warehouse, a retailer of industrial and automotive repair and services equipment. Brandsplace provides a range of inspection lights, including flexible flashlights and rechargeable LED inspection lights. HMC Electronics provides inspection lights and accessories. You can also select an inspection light from a broad array of products offered by Specialty Bulb and Lamp Technology.

Buy a specialty or customized inspection light

Buy a customized inspection light if standard products available in the market do not match your requirements. You can buy an inspection light designed for specific purposes. For example, some manufacturers provide inspection lights that are suitable for leak detection equipment.

I recommend: If you are looking for a high power surface inspection light, Unilux can provide you with suitable products. ORLED designs and manufactures low glare LED inspection lights for the plastics and semiconductor industries. Microscopes USA offers cold illumination halogen fiber optic systems for microscopic inspections. Syntec provides inspection lights with high intensity brightness of about 500,000 lux. General Manufacturing supplies inspection lights that are useful for leak detection setups.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Contact an inspection lighting consultant for selecting an appropriate inspection light for extreme operating temperatures and inflammable environmental conditions.