Travelling Microscope
Product Code : EL-MA-10587
Quick Answer: The Travelling Microscope, also called a vernier microscope, measures small lengths using horizontal and vertical scales with a vernier reading of 0.02 or 0.01 mm and travel of 210 mm by 160 mm.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Horizontal travel 210 mm and vertical travel 160 mm
- Vernier reading 0.02 or 0.01 mm
- FL10X/50mm eyepiece with achromatic lenses
- Cast iron base with levelling screws and machined top
- Rack and pinion microscope clamps in vertical or horizontal position
- Supplied in a polished wooden case with operating instructions and experiment guide
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Eyepiece | FL10X/50mm |
| Horizontal travel | 210 mm |
| Vertical travel | 160 mm |
| Vernier reading | 0.02 or 0.01 mm |
| Overall height | Approx. 380 mm |
| Base | Cast iron with levelling screws |
About This Product
A travelling microscope is used for measuring small lengths. A metal carriage slides over the machined top of the base and carries a vertical slide, on which the rack and pinion microscope is mounted; the slide can be locked at any position with a clamping screw. Objects for measurement sit on a stage fitted with an acrylic plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the least count of this travelling microscope?
Its vernier reads to 0.02 or 0.01 mm.
Q2. Can the microscope tube be used horizontally?
Yes. The rack and pinion microscope can be clamped in either a vertical or a horizontal position.
Related: Microscopes & Accessories, Stereo Microscope 30x, Micrometric Slide.
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