Description
Luxo 0316040 UV Ultraviolet Inspection Lamp Magnifying Glass 115V 60Hz.17A
The Luxo 0316040 is a portable ultraviolet inspection lamp with a built-in magnifying glass viewing window. It combines UV fluorescent tubes with white fluorescent tubes and a magnifying lens to allow close-up visual inspection of materials, surfaces, and documents under both white light and UV illumination. Manufactured by Luxo Lamp Corporation of Port Chester, NY, this is a classic bench-style inspection tool built for quality control, laboratory, and industrial inspection use.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Luxo 0316040
- Manufacturer: Luxo Lamp Corporation, Port Chester, NY 10573
- Voltage: 115V AC
- Frequency: 60Hz
- Current: 0.17A
- Light sources: 2 ultraviolet (UV) fluorescent tubes and 2 white fluorescent tubes
- Built-in magnifying glass viewing window on top face of housing
- Carrying handle integrated into top of housing
- Toggle power switch on front panel
- Attached AC power cord with standard 2-prong plug
- Form factor: portable / handheld-capable
- UL Listed (label visible on unit)
Applications
UV inspection lamps like the Luxo 0316040 are standard tools in quality control, laboratory, and industrial inspection environments. The combination of ultraviolet and white fluorescent light allows users to detect fluorescent dyes, markings, contamination, and surface defects that are invisible under ordinary white light — common applications include inspecting adhesives, coatings, leak-detection dye in fluid systems, forged documents, currency, stamps, and biological specimens. The magnifying glass adds a close-up viewing capability useful for examining fine surface features, printed markings, or small components. Luxo has produced inspection and task lighting for laboratory and industrial use since the mid-20th century, and the 0316040 model reflects the company's classic portable UV lamp design from that era. These lamps are still actively used in lab, quality control, and inspection settings today.
This Luxo 0316040 UV Ultraviolet Inspection Lamp powers on and lights up. The two white fluorescent bulbs are good and bright. The UV bulbs are functional but appear weaker than expected — they light up but output noticeably less UV than they should (see photos for a direct comparison of the UV and white bulb illumination). The housing shows general wear consistent with normal use, including light scuffing and discoloration on the beige casing. The magnifying glass window is present and intact. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Luxo |
Model: |
0316040 |
MPN: |
0316040 |
Type: |
UV Ultraviolet Inspection Lamp |
SKU: |
44858 |
Condition: |
Used – Inspected and Tested |
Seller Notes: |
Powers on; white bulbs strong; UV bulbs weaker than expected. See photos. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Power Requirements: |
115V AC, 60Hz, 0.17A |
Voltage: |
115V |
Frequency: |
60Hz |
Current Rating: |
0.17A |
Light Source: |
Fluorescent UV and White Bulbs |
Features: |
Built-in magnifying glass viewing window |
Form Factor: |
Handheld / Portable |
Application: |
UV fluorescent inspection, quality control, lab use |
Illumination Type: |
Ultraviolet (UV) and White Fluorescent |
Number of Bulbs: |
4 (2 UV, 2 white fluorescent) |
Condition Notes: |
Luxo 0316040 UV Ultraviolet Inspection Lamp powers on. White fluorescent bulbs are strong. UV bulbs are functional but weaker than expected — see photos. Housing shows normal wear. Magnifying glass intact. |
