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Welcome

                                           

Thanks to the combined efforts of the National Surface Treatment Center, the Sher-
win-Williams Company,  and two respected  LED flashlight manufacturers, exciting
new products have been developed that provide for efficient and effective visual in-
spection of epoxy coatings for critical wet-surface marine or industrial applications.
Flashlights Unlimited joined forces with well-known flashlight makers to design and
develop and market these remarkable new special-purpose inspection instruments.

Sherwin-Williams Industrial & Marine Coatings offers the new Duraplate^® UHS epoxy
coatings, with blue fluorescing Optically Active Pigment for visual integrity inspection.
When inspecting a fluorescent base coat, pinholes and holidays will appear as black
within the blue fluorescent coating.  When inspecting a non-fluorescent top coat over
a fluorescent base coat, pinholes and holidays will fluoresce a bright blue color within
the otherwise non-luminous finish coating.  Viewing with low-cost yellow filter glasses
blocks the reflected purple glare from the light source, and dramatically improves the
contrast during visual  inspections of coating integrity.  The minimal capital costs, low
operating expenses, and outstanding area coverage efficiencies of fluorescent visual
inspection make this a desirable alternative to other coating integrity testing methods.

Sherwin-Williams offers several different OAP coatings, with blue or pale gold finish
colors, and all of these work excellently with the same fluorescent inspection method.
Your Sherwin-Williams representative  can assist you with selecting the best combi-
nation of primers and topcoats  for your particular marine or wet-surface application.
Other respected coatings manufacturers  are also developing  new products for this
emerging technology.  And we expect that additional applications will arise for which
fluorescent visual inspections that have been conventionally accomplished with ultra-
violet light sources can be adjusted  to work with  less hazardous violet wavelengths.

The latest generation of LED inspection lights provide narrow-bandwidth output that
peaks near the far  violet  end of the visible light spectrum.  This  violet  light is much
safer for the eyes and skin  than conventional ultraviolet fluorescence sources, and it
can reduce the risk of eventual vision injury with frequent or long-term use of the light.
The 405nm and 410nm peak wavelengths of our Deep Purple series flashlights and
lanterns are above  the 400nm  ultraviolet  boundary,  providing optimum user safety.

Our amber lens (yellow) filter glasses will enhance the contrast of visual inspections,
and also provide additional vision safety.  Both styles will block  99.9% of both UVA
and UVB radiation, and provide protection even against  older and more hazardous
ultraviolet  inspection light sources.  They are constructed of durable polycarbonate,
and meet the velocity requirements of ANSI Z87.1 and CE EN166 safety standards.
Because we believe your glasses should be protected when they are not in use, we
now include a very nice black micro-fiber draw-string carrying pouch with every pair.

Some customers have asked for fluorescent marking pens that could be used to tag
problem areas during inspections.  We now offer the perfect solution, our convenient
retractable chisel-point highlighter with a handy plastic pocket clip.  The non-toxic ink
fluoresces a bright yellow color under our Deep Purple inspection lamps, and can be
removed easily from most non-porous surfaces with just a damp cloth or paper towel.
These pens are great for temporary fluorescent markings.  ASTM D-4236 compliant.

Below you will find listings for a variety of products that have been proven to deliver
the performance and reliability you require for fluorescent coatings inspection tasks.
We provide only the very finest quality specialty illuminator instruments and supplies.
Many of these items are manufactured or assembled in the USA (see indicator flags).

Solutions

     INOVA X5 Deep Purple Flashlight

The new eye-safe Inova X5 Deep Purple flashlights have been specifically designed
for inspecting applications of the latest OAP epoxy coatings from Sherwin-Williams^®.
These flashlights are designed (but not yet certified) to meet the criteria of published
ASTM Active Standard # E2501-07  for inspection lights for this specific application.
This is the perfect small light source for close-up inspections of area coating integrity,
and is the preferred low-cost flashlight for demonstrations of the OAP technology and
process.  With its ruggedized construction and premium quality components, this fine
domestic-made flashlight will tolerate years of daily use in the harshest environments.

Note:  This item is being discontinued by the manufacturer. Limited quantities remain
available from existing inventory. Make your purchases now, these will sell out quickly.

Click here  to purchase INOVA X5 Deep Purple inspection flashlights & accessories.

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     FU-405B Deep Purple Battery-Operated Flashlight    

Flashlights Unlimited is pleased to announce  the latest additions to our  Deep Purple
line of fluorescent inspection equipment.  The new FU-405 flashlight is both small and
light, yet remarkably powerful and versatile,  with a beam image quality unmatched by
any other available product.  This unique instrument can be powered  with your choice
of two disposable CR123A lithium batteries, or a type 18650 rechargeable lithium ion
battery.  The FU-405 has a specially designed beam assembly with an etched diffuser
lens, yielding the smoothest image in the industry, to optimize inspection performance.
Just 5-7/8" long and weighing less than seven ounces, this rugged light is easy to hold
and runs just barely warm even after extended use thanks to efficient thermal manage-
ment.  For easy carrying, we also include a wrist lanyard and a nylon mesh belt holster,
plus a nice plastic battery storage box that holds four CR123A or two 18650 batteries.

Click here  to view or download our operations guide for this exciting new inspection
flashlight.  Open the PDF file with Adobe Acrobat (or the free Adobe Acrobat Reader 
program, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Adobe Systems web site).

Click here  to purchase  FU-405 Deep Purple inspection flashlights and accessories.

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     FU-405R Deep Purple Rechargeable Flashlight    

In its battery operated version, the FU-405 will deliver up to six hours of continuous use
from just two readily-available CR123A batteries.  Our rechargeable version uses one
type 18650 lithium ion power source, and cuts the operating cost to just pennies a day.
With the rechargeable package, we include two of the 18650 batteries, and a charger
system that will run from both 120VAC linepower and 12VDC automotive lighter outlet
sources.  You can swap the flashlight battery in less than a minute, and run inspections
for many hours.  While one battery is in use, the other can be recovering in the charger.
The dual-slot smart charger cradle safely manages individual recharging of one or two
batteries at a time.  You can purchase the battery operated model for just $99.95, and
add the rechargeable batteries and charger system in the future if your usage demand
increases.  No other fluorescent inspection torch can do so much, at this very low cost.
This package also includes a wrist lanyard, a belt holster, and the battery storage box.

Click here  to view or download our operations guide for this exciting new inspection
flashlight.  Open the PDF file with Adobe Acrobat (or the free Adobe Acrobat Reader 
program, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Adobe Systems web site).

Click here  to purchase  FU-405 Deep Purple inspection flashlights and accessories.

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     XE-405M Deep Purple MultiMode Rechargeable Lantern    

For inspection of larger surface areas, or when a longer beam throw is required, the
new Xenopus Electronix 405M lantern is the ultimate solution.  This high-power hand-
held unit has six purple high-flux emitters, driven by sophisticated regulation circuitry,
and powered by a long-life sealed-lead-acid rechargeable battery. The broad cover-
age area of this large format lantern  allows expansive surfaces, such as vessel hulls
or fluid tanks or bridge members, to be thoroughly inspected with remarkable speed
and unparalleled ease.  Designed exclusively for Flashlights Unlimited, this new light
source is even more versatile and productive  than our prior industry-leading models.

A host of excellent new features, and the latest technology enhancements, have been
incorporated in this powerful tool.  Each emitter has an exotic new multi-faceted lens,
these provide an incredibly smooth and perfect beam image that reduces the chance
for errors in the inspection process.  The new dual output level  trigger switch lets you
select all six emitters to get the maximum beam range and intensity, or use just three
emitters for twice the runtime per charge (up to three hours!).  The sophisticated new
smart rapid charger module cuts full battery recharge times to well under three hours.
The charger module can operate from both 120VAC 60Hz and 240VAC 50Hz power
sources, so it can be used overseas without expensive power conversion equipment
(our optional low-cost plug adapters will let you charge the lantern almost anywhere).
But if you lose the charger module, you can still plug the lantern itself into a wall outlet
(120VAC 60Hz only, power cord not supplied) and recharge the battery with conven-
tional trickle charge technology (slower, but still effective).  The primary purple beam
will begin flashing whenever the battery gets low, to tell you that it is time to recharge.

Our previous lantern models had a small white secondary LED,  to help you navigate
safely in dark areas or read engineering documents without taking an extra flashlight.
The new XE-405M instead provides a blazing Cree XLamp ultra-high-flux white LED.
Selectable with the main trigger switch, it provides broad and bright light, to help you
get around more easily or perform conventional visual inspections on the work items.
The new underslung handle design, with its ribbed rubber back grip area, makes this
new lantern easier to hold and aim than our earlier models.  The new recessed glass
front lens is more resistant to scratching and solvent etching, and it is easier to clean.

Click here  to view or download our operations guide for this exciting new inspection
lantern.  Open the PDF file  with Adobe Acrobat  (or the free Adobe Acrobat Reader 
program, which can be downloaded at no charge from the Adobe Systems web site).

Click here  to purchase  XE-405M Deep Purple inspection lanterns and accessories.

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Please note that the effective beam ranges indicated for these flashlights are rough
estimates, and based upon use in a totally dark area.  Any substantial ambient light
will dramatically reduce the range and usefulness of fluorescent inspection methods.
Results also vary with atmospheric conditions  (moisture, particulate size & density).
Also note that regardless of beam throw, an inspector may not be able to detect tiny
pinhole defects at significant distances without some means of vision enhancement.

Depending upon specific details of the individual applications, such as surface areas
and shape complexities, it may be appropriate to employ both hand torches (for tight
corners and angular shapes) and lanterns (for rapid coverage of large surface areas).
We can provide ready-made or custom-designed packages that have a combination
of light sources and accessories to deliver optimum efficiency for your specific tasks.
Our versatile and economical Universal Inspection Kits are ideal for coatings inspec-
tions in specialized industrial or military projects, and for contractors or suppliers who
may encounter varying requirements across multiple jobs.  Let us create one  for you!

Announcements

Our New Lantern!  We are very pleased to announce the development of our most
versatile inspection lantern ever, the super new XE-405M Deep Purple MultiMode
model.  Designed specifically for fluorescent coatings inspection, this remarkable
instrument utilizes the latest technologies  to deliver both the power and the beam
quality you need for large area inspections.  An array of helpful features, including
a bright white 3-Watt LED  for conventional lighting, an ultra-fast smart charger for
the reliable SLA battery, and dual brightness levels for the purple beam, make this
lantern the most effective and practical solution available for fluorescent inspection
tasks. The new XE-405M is available in both lantern only and full kit configurations.

International Power Adapters!  The rechargeable version of our new FU-405 flash-
light includes an ungrounded, non-polarized AC power cord for the battery charger.
The plug fits most 120VAC outlets in the USA, Canada, and Japan.  However, the
battery charger itself can operate from either 120VAC/60Hz or 240VAC/50Hz line
power sources.  We now offer inexpensive adapter plugs, so that you can plug the
lithium ion battery charger into AC power outlets across most of the globe.  Check
the accessory listings for the FU-405 flashlights below, to view the available types.
These same adapters can also be used with our new XE-405M multimode lantern.
Our new top-of-the-line International Rechargeable model Universal Inspection Kit
includes free packs of power plug adapters for both the lantern and the hand torch.

Special Offer!  For a limited time only, order either model of our new FU-405 flashlight
(battery operated or rechargeable), and we will include a free pair of fine quality Elvex
sport style yellow filter glasses at no additional cost to you.  The flashlight and glasses
will be packaged in a sturdy reusable flip-top cardboard box.  Fully equip an inspector
for a price that defies logic, with reliable and efficient gear, and get the jobs done fast!

Discontinued Products  -  Vector Manufacturing, makers of the lantern bodies that
were used in our  XE-410S (80-LED)  and  XE-405P (7-LED high-flux)  inspection
lanterns, discontinued production of their Tuff-Brite series lanterns.  As a result, we
had to redesign our large format lantern, and have discontinued the earlier models.
Also please note that Elcometer has discontinued production of the Fluorescenator
SureFire 260 hand torch, so that model has also become unavailable for purchase.

Comparison

We now offer all of the industry's most respected solutions  for eye-safe visual inspec-
tions of fluorescent coating integrity, for critical industrial and marine applications that
require optimum surface finish reliability.  The comparison table below will help you to
determine which flashlight system may be most appropriate for your particular needs.
Discontinued  lantern and torch models  are listed separately  for reference purposes.

Please note that all performance specifications are approximate, and may vary due to
differences between individual flashlights and batteries, and due to environmental con-
ditions such as ambient lighting, temperature, and air quality.  No warranty of suitability
for a specific application is expressed or implied from the information provided herein.
The listed battery run times are based on continuous operation, but total times may be
substantially longer for any of the products when used intermittently for shorter intervals.

Purchasing

Our latest Deep Purple inspection products can be purchased online from this page,
using the shopping cart features provided below.  You may also place your orders by
telephone or fax.  Payments can be made with a credit card or debit card, by PayPal,
or by check or money order (received in advance of shipment).  Open account terms
are not available to first-time customers, and significant penalties are applied for any
open account invoice that has not been fully paid within 15 days after product delivery.

Substantial discounts are provided for volume purchases of most of our fine products.
See the Discounts topic below for our quantity pricing schedule for some of our popu-
lar flashlights and accessories.  Call us  for quantity discounts on  any items not listed.
The quantity discounts listed below are available to coatings manufacturers and distri-
butors, and to municipal, industrial, and military facilities and construction contractors.

Our standard surface freight shipping charges are applied, and are very reasonable.
Freight upcharge payments may be required for deliveries outside the of continental
United States (including Alaska, Hawaii, APO or FPO, and international addresses),
or when purchasing 2 or more lanterns, or large numbers of X5 lights or accessories.
The typical order turnaround interval is 1 to 2 business days, depending on products.
If the quantity required exceeds available stock, lead time will be one to three weeks.

Liability Limitations:
The products listed herein may be hazardous if used, handled or stored improperly.
Flashlights Unlimited, INOVA (Emissive Energy Corp), Xenopus Electronix, Surefire,
and Elcometer can assume no liability whatsoever for any direct, indirect, or conse-
quential damages arising from the use or misuse of any products described herein.
Your purchase certifies your agreement with these terms and conditions.  Also note
that the Elcometer / Surefire 260 Fluorescenator is a special order item that cannot
be returned to  Flashlights Unlimited.  However, the 260 Fluorescenator can always
be returned to the factory in the unlikely event that warranty service is ever required.
All other items listed herein  are subject to our standard  Returns Policy  conditions.

Products - MultiPurpose / MultiRange / Universal

Products - Low Power / Small Area / Short Range

Products - Low Power / Medium Area / Short Range

Products - High Power / Large Area / Medium Range

Products - High Power / Medium Area / Long Range

Discounts

The sections below list special discounted pricing for quantity purchases of the Deep
Purple flashlights and selected accessory items.  The reduced prices below are avail-
able only to coatings manufacturers and to municipal, industrial, and military facilities
or contractors that may require large numbers of these highly specialized instruments.
Click over the thumbnail images to review the associated product description pages
(each page opens in a separate browser window).  Buy them using the listings below.

When purchasing flashlights or glasses, please select the Add To Cart or Back Order
button adjacent to the appropriate quantity range for the number you wish to buy.  Then
in the resulting white shopping cart window, change the Quantity value to the required
number, and click on the Update button to recalculate the shopping cart.  Batteries are
purchased in bulk packaged quantities as indicated.  For complete details regarding
order placement, payment, shipment and more, please visit our  Order Info  web page.

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