The Norman Lamps 1460X is a 6.5V, 18W incandescent miniature bulb in an S8 shape, built for medical, scientific and optical instruments. It draws 2.75A and produces 23 MSCP, or about 289 lumens. It fits the microscopes, ophthalmoscopes and illuminator assemblies used in clinics and laboratories, where light has to land at a precise point.

The X in 1460X means the filament is placed in a precisely controlled position. The equipment this lamp is designed for needs that placement to work properly. The compact C-6 filament sits in a clear S8 glass envelope. The Double Contact Pre-Focus (P15d) base locks the lamp in a fixed position, so the filament lines up with the instrument's optics in the same place every time it is replaced. A standard general-purpose incandescent bulb cannot reliably do this.

The 1460X is compatible with equipment from American Optical Reichert (AO-579 Illuminator), Bausch and Lomb (Microscope Illuminator 31-35-30), Leica (13410311) and Reichert 650 instruments, among others. It cross-references to GE 1460X and Leica 13410311. The bulb is 2.00 in. long and 1.04 in. in diameter, with a Light Center Length (LCL) of 1.25 in. for correct positioning inside the instrument housing.

This incandescent lamp gives 360-degree light output, works with dimmers and is rated for 100 life hours. It is sold individually. Order 10 for a full case.

1460X  ("X" Perfect Filament Position. Necessary for optimum function of the equipment it is designed for.)   

NLI-USA Exclusive medical bulb. 

• 6.5V, 18W incandescent S8 miniature bulb drawing 2.75A, with 23 MSCP (289lm) light output
• X designation means a precisely controlled filament position for accurate optical alignment in medical and laboratory instruments
• Double Contact Pre-Focus (P15d) base and C-6 filament keep the light at the same focal point each time the bulb is replaced
• Replaces GE 1460X and Leica 13410311; fits AO-579, Bausch and Lomb 31-35-30 and Reichert 650 illuminators
• Clear S8 glass, 2.00 in. long by 1.04 in. in diameter, with a 1.25 in. LCL
• Rated for 100 life hours, dimmable, sold individually

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