Portable Stroboscope

A Portable Stroboscope is a device used to make a cyclically moving object appear to be stationary or slow-moving. It works on the principle that a lamp emits brief and rapid flashes of light. When the frequency of the flashes matches the frequency at which the object is moving, the object appears to be moving slowly or stationary. For this same reason, a stroboscope can be used in various industries for various quality control and inspection operations.

SUGAWARA Portable Stroboscope

Sugawara’s L-1 portable stroboscopes enable direct observation of a product in high-speed production lines, like printing machines and steel mills, etc., by creating sharp still or slow-moving images using high-frequency strobing. These stroboscopes are typically very durable and require minimal maintenance, making them a cost-effective solution for businesses.

Key Features of Portable Stroboscope

Ultra-Bright LED Light Source

Built-in ultra-bright LEDs provide high-intensity, uniform illumination with long service life, eliminating the need for frequent lamp replacement and reducing maintenance costs.

Wide Flashing Frequency Range

Supports a wide flashing range from 30 to 360,000 FPM, allowing inspection of both low-speed and high-speed rotating or reciprocating objects.

Single-Handed Operation

Lightweight and ergonomically designed (approx. 980 g), enabling comfortable one-hand operation during extended inspection tasks.

Long Battery Operating Time

Equipped with a large-capacity lithium-ion battery and low-power LEDs, offering up to 9 hours of continuous operation at half intensity and 4.5 hours at maximum brightness.

Multiple Operating Modes

Supports internal trigger mode, external trigger mode, and tachometer mode, providing flexibility for different measurement and inspection requirements.

Adjustable Flash Duration & Brightness

Flash width and brightness can be freely adjusted to optimize visibility for various target sizes, speeds, and inspection distances.

Clear OLED Display

High-visibility OLED display ensures excellent readability of settings and measurements, even in bright industrial environments.

Tripod Mountable Design

Can be mounted on a tripod for stable, hands-free inspection during long observation or measurement sessions.

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Printing Industry

In printing processes such as offset, flexography, and rotogravure, where high-speed presses are used, it can be challenging to do the quality inspection manually, and defects like misregistration can go unnoticed, leading to a lot of waste. Stroboscopes are widely used in printing presses to ensure print quality and detect printing defects by flashing light onto the moving substrate, allowing operators to identify and correct issues during production.

Textile Industry

In the textile industry, Stroboscopes are utilized to observe and analyze the movement of textile machinery, such as the speed of the spindle, to ensure smooth operation and to detect any issues that may affect production quality.

Steel Industry

In the steel industry, rolling mills that make cold-rolled sheets, coils, etc., face defects like scratches, dents, etc. during the production process. A stroboscope is the most suitable device to detect these defects easily during the production process. It works on the principle that a lamp emits brief and rapid flashes of light. When the frequency of the flashes matches the line speed, the sheet/coil appears to be moving slowly or stationary, and the defects, like dents and scratches, can be easily identified.