Educational Microscopes - Indispensable Tool for School and College Laboratories

Microscopes are an indispensable tool in the laboratories of schools, colleges, teaching laboratories and universities and research centers. Generally for educational purposes, a compound microscope with objective lens and eye piece is ideal as it reduces the level of aberration. These devices may come with varying light sources such as LEDs, halogen and fluorescence. Leading manufacturers offer different types of educational microscopes integrated with a variety of features. Choosing the right option is important. Here are some of the important things to look for when buying this instrument.

Tips for Buying Educational Microscopes

• Purpose - When you buy any type of laboratory equipment, you need to first think about the purpose for which it is intended. There are different types and models of instruments such as monocular, binocular, light microscopes, stereoscopes and other devices which utilize fluorescent imaging techniques. Determine your requirements and choose a model that meets them.
• Durability - Durability is an important quality for school and college microscopes. The device must have the capacity to withstand frequent and prolonged use. In this regard, features such as heavy cast alloy, acid and reagent resistant finish and metal gearing are useful.
• Features - Make sure the model you choose provides accurate and clear results without sacrificing observation quality. Lenses that are achromatic provide a comprehensive view of the specimen.
• Technical specifications - It is essential to check whether the device comes with features and specifications that meet the highest industry standards. Though specifications can vary between models and based on pricing, optical quality must be given top priority.

Top Models in the Market

• Student PRO - LED, 4 obj, Abbe, Iris, Coaxial, Built-in Mech Stg - Featuring a proven design, this model from LW Scientific is a ‘professional grade’ instrument that is ideal for students. It features a standard monocular head, 10X/18 wide field eyepiece, and rotates 360° (bearing mounted). It comes with a weight of 6.2 lbs. (2.8kg) and also features a variable LED base and coaxial focus knobs.
• M220 Series - Manufactured by Unico, the durable and reliable microscopes in this series are designed for high school biology. All model include arm-mounted cord wrap, dust cover and instruction manual. A selection of heads is available - from inclined monocular head to dual, or "Teaching" heads. All models are parfocal and parcentered. Some of the different models available in this series are - M220FL, M220FL-M, M220FL-D and M220FL-DM.
• M250 Series - Designed for college level instruction and discovery, the versatile M250 series from Unico features a choice of halogen or LED illuminated models. The standard features of M250 series include color coded DIN achromatic 4, 10, 40 and 100x objectives and 10x wide field eyepieces. A choice of monocular, Dual-view or Seidentopf binocular heads in corded or cordless models are available. Objectives are mounted on a 4-position, positive click-stop reverse nosepiece. The different models available in this series include - M250, M250LED, M251, M251LED, M252, and M252LED.

Purchase educational microscopes from a reliable laboratory equipment supplier. An established supplier will offer quality models of the instrument at the best prices.

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