
We have been using Struers equipment and consumables for almost 30 years and have benefitted enormously from their unparalleled service and applications support.John Crane UK Ltd. UK Bill Taylor Materials & Forensics Engineer
PSM-5 and PSM-10 are portable lightweight microscopes for hand-held field inspection of prepared surfaces and replicas. Built for rugged use, PSM-5 and PSM-10 are both ideal for the examination of prepared surfaces provided by TransPol-5 and MoviPol-5. PSM-5 provides up to 400x magnification, and PSM-10 provides up to 600x magnification.
A high-quality digital camera option is available for both models. More options include a measuring eyepiece and a plate micrometer.
A magnetic cross-table and a tall tripod base are available as extra options for the PSM-10, for inspection of curved surfaces, such as pipes.
Part of the Struers non-destructive portable preparation and inspection range, the PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes are easy to transport. The aluminum transport case can contain all that is necessary to perform an inspection, including microscopes, a camera option, and a microscope adapter.
A wide range of accessories means that the hand-held PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes can be used for a wide variety of inspection types.
The battery-powered LED light provides an excellent view of the subject for inspection and does not require a separate external power supply.
The strong LED light is battery-powered, and it has no need for an external power supply.
The microscopes, a camera option and a microscope adapter are all supplied in aluminum transport cases.
The PSM-5 and PSM-10 microscopes are part of a complete range of portable equipment and consumables for materialographic, non-destructive preparation and inspection. These tools are supplemented by a wide range of replication products.
Portable microscopes comes in two variations, see specifications for details.
Struers’ equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the applicable international directives and their appurtenant standards.
Struers’ products are subject to constant product development. Therefore, we reserve the right to introduce changes to our products without notice.
Struers Technical Data Sheets are designed to help you make the best choice of equipment for your particular purpose. You can find important information such as capacity and performance specifications, dimensions, weight, electrical data, noise levels, ambient conditions, and safety. In many cases you can also obtain an overview of accessories offering higher capacity and performance.
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We have been using Struers equipment and consumables for almost 30 years and have benefitted enormously from their unparalleled service and applications support.John Crane UK Ltd. UK Bill Taylor Materials & Forensics Engineer
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