Stroboscopes are used to conduct motion analysis of a rotating body. Basically by providing light at specific intervals to the rotating object, they can make the body look stationary, Wikipedia page explains the phenomena the best. The product is used mostly in the industry and our list caters for all the necessary technical information required to choose a stroboscope. So check out this list of 10 best stroboscopes and let us know your favourite in the comments section below.
10. Deluxe Stroboscope by Artec Educational(25$)
Features two buttons that control the rate of the flash of the Stroboscope. A LED Display Indicates the rate of the Flash. You can perform experiments with fans, pendulums, spinning tops, and more.
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9. Ckeyin ® Digital LED Non-Contact Stroboscope Tachometer(53$)
This one has a tachometer that can measure speeds up to 1000RPM. The flash frequency for stroboscope has an accuracy of 0.05%.
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8. Pyle PST30 Digital LED Non-Contact Stroboscope Tachometer(80$)
The PST30 stroboscope tachometer by PYLE is built for maximum performance, portability and ease of use. The PST30 is a hand-held battery powered led digital stroboscope for use in speed measurement as well as motion analysis. It is fitted with 18 states of the art, super-bright LEDs.
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7. Sper Scientific 840009 Digital Stroboscope(196$)
Powerful xenon lamp. The ½” high four-digit LED is easy to read in both light and dark environments. Microprocessor circuit with a crystal time base insures high accuracy over a wide range and does not require recalibration. Built-in tripod screw. Works on 110V, 220V, 240V.
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6. Shimpo ST-1000 (203$)
Maximum RPM measurement for this device is 40000RPM. The ST-1000 is adjustable in either coarse or fine step flash-rate tuning as well.
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5. Hoto Instruments NS-600 Handheld LED Stroboscope(325$)
The device has two Selectable Units: fpm or Hz. The stroboscope has an accuracy of 0.01%, 1 LSD and has a 12mm high, 5 digit LCD. Powered by 2- AA batteries.
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4. Monarch PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope(325$)
This stroboscope has 7-array LED light source provides 1800 lumens at 6000 FPM. Provides stop-motion inspection and speed measurement and is designed for motion analysis, preventive maintenance, printing inspection, and speed measurement of repetitive motion.
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3. Monarch Nova-Strobe BBL LED Portable Stroboscope(540$)
This model is from the same manufacturer as the previous one. If we compare it to the last one than this model can do 30 to 500,000 flashes/revolutions -per-minute and also has rechargeable batteries.
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2. Shimpo DT-725 Internal Battery Powered Digital Stroboscope(545$)
Battery-powered digital stroboscope provides stop motion or slow motion viewing of moving machinery for motion analysis, preventive maintenance, printing inspection, and speed measurement of repetitive motion. Internal and external trigger with a flash-rate range of 40.0-12,500 flashes per minute (FPM) and a built-in multiply-by-2 and divide-by-2 functionality. The device also has 10W xenon flash tube with 10 to 15-microsecond flash duration to provide sharp images in brightly lit areas.
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1. Fluke Fluke-820-2 LED Stroboscope(1000$)
An industry standard device. Installed with high efficiency LED solid-state light source with uniform flash characteristics allow for higher flash rates – 30-300,000 FPM (flashes per minute). It also has High-intensity 7-LED array – 4,800 Lux at 6,000 FPM/30cm.
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