Description
Operating with a massive 1310 mm horizontal reach and 1400 mm floor mast, the Vision Engineering Mantis ME-FlexB Stand provides heavy-duty overhead inspection for aerospace fuselages. It sits on a rolling cast-iron floor base, bringing total assembly mass to 38.0 kg. That heavy ballast keeps the entire rig completely stable when the multi-joint articulated arm is swung out over large casting blocks, automotive subframes, or immovable cleanroom machinery without bolting to tables.
The Mantis Elite optical head uses patented Dynascope spatial projection to display a large, floating 3D optical image across an eyepieceless screen window, completely removing restrictive eyecups. A quick-change slide turret holds two separate objective lenses simultaneously, supporting modular optics from 2x up to 20x magnification (lenses sold separately). Surface illumination comes from an integrated 24-point white LED ring light with a two-stage brightness toggle, running on universal 100-240V AC power via an external desktop power block.
Key Features of Vision Engineering Mantis ME-FlexB Stand
An industrial eyepieceless 3D stereo microscope platform featuring a counterbalanced 1310 mm articulated arm on a heavy 1400 mm mobile floor stand. Combines 2x to 20x magnification capability with a 24-point LED ring light and a massive 38 kg floor chassis.
- Heavy industrial floor stand with 1400 mm vertical mast and counterweighted roller base
- Multi-joint articulated arm delivers an expansive 1310 mm horizontal swing radius
- Patented Dynascope optical projection screen provides authentic 3D spatial viewing
- Eyepieceless architecture eliminates eye fatigue, neck strain, and cleanroom contact
- Quick-change internal slide turret holds two optical objectives for fast magnification swaps
- Integrated 24-point white LED ring light matrix delivers shadowless surface illumination
- Two-stage electronic brightness switch balances illumination on reflective parts
- Substantial 38.0 kg total system mass isolates optics from heavy shop-floor vibrations
1310mm Articulated Floor Reach & Large-Part Inspection
Inspecting fuselage sections, engine housings, or bulky composite panels is impossible on standard desktop stands. This floor-mounted system rolls directly up to the workpiece, letting technicians pull the optical head 1.3 meters outward and lower it directly over horizontal or vertical surfaces. The multi-joint arm moves smoothly on internal balance springs, holding its height securely once positioned so you can inspect parts hands-free.
Dynascope Eyepieceless Screen & Dual-Objective Turret
Operators look into an open optical viewing window rather than squinting down narrow tubes, allowing natural head movement and comfortable hand-eye coordination around hand tools. The internal slide turret lets you switch between wide-angle orientation and high-magnification crack verification in a single motion. The 24-point circular LED ring light floods deep cavities with cool white light, revealing microscopic stress cracks without casting harsh shadows.
- Floor stand design allows direct inspection over immovable machinery and floor jigs
- Eyepieceless viewing screen relieves chronic neck fatigue during extended inspection runs
- Quick-change turret allows instant switching between low-power scanning and detailed checks
Vision Engineering One-Year System Warranty
Vision Engineering protects the Mantis Elite ME-FlexB system with a comprehensive one-year factory warranty covering optical screen paths, internal projection mirrors, and articulated arm counterbalance joints. The complete factory package includes the Mantis Elite optical head, adjustable articulated arm segment, heavy floor stand pillar base, external power block, and manual.
Vision Engineering Mantis Elite ME-FlexB Eyepieceless Stereo Zoom Microscope Head Floor Stand with Articulated Arm Incident LED Illumination 2x-20x Capability Without Objective Specs
| Brand | Vision Engineering |
| Full Model Code / SKU | Mantis Elite ME-FlexB |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Microscope Type | Ergonomic Eyepieceless 3D Optical Stereo Microscope Assembly on Heavy Industrial Floor Stand |
| Optical System Type | Patented Dynascope Spatial Optical Projection Architecture providing high-depth three-dimensional tracking fields |
| Observation Tube Type | Eyepieceless ergonomic high-comfort visual viewport head displaying a large spatial 3D optical field disk image |
| Tube Inclination & Rotation | Fixed forward ergonomic optical viewing orientation optimizing neutral neck posture during extended inspection runs |
| Eyepiece / Field of Number | None (Replaced by spatial floating eye pupil viewing disks removing the need for restrictive traditional eyecups) |
| Nosepiece Design | Quick-change internal slide mechanism interface accommodating up to two separate optical objectives simultaneously |
| Objectives Classification | Precision Precision Optical Objectives with anti-reflective multicoat layers (Objectives sold separately) |
| Objectives Magnification Breakdown | Accepts interchangeable fixed optical lenses spanning a selection range from 2x up to 20x magnification scales |
| Total Magnification Range | System configuration supports an optical inspection ceiling scaling from 2x up to 20x based on objective choice |
| Focusing Type & Graduation | Manual focus adjustment knob block driving an integrated vertical track runner link on the head mounting plate |
| Stage Dimensions & Surface Coating | None (Floor stand layout configures direct target viewing over floor areas or large freestanding industrial parts) |
| Stage Travel Range & Controls | Multi-jointed articulated arm assembly delivering an extended horizontal swing reach radius of exactly 1310 mm |
| Condenser Type & Numerical Aperture | None |
| Illumination Transmitted Type | None |
| Illumination Epi-EPI/Reflected | Integrated high-intensity 24-point white LED ring light matrix providing shadow-free surface illumination fields |
| Light Intensity Management | Two-stage electronic toggle switch managing active surface brightness balance tracking curves |
| Camera Port / C-Mount Adapter Split | None (Pure spatial optical display layout without native direct digital image capture routing) |
| Contrast Methods Capability | High-comfort spatial 3D stereomicroscopy, macroscopic defect tracking, wide-field surface layer auditing |
| Power Supply & Voltage Input | External switching desktop power brick module accepting 100-240V AC electrical inputs |
| Physical Dimensions & Net Weight | Floor pillar stand total structural height 1400 mm, maximum arm reach 1310 mm, total system assembly mass exactly 38.0 kg |
| Standard Package Accessories Included | Mantis Elite head unit, adjustable articulated arm tracking segment, heavy floor stand pillar base, power block |
| Primary Application & Environment | Large aerospace fuselage frame inspection cells, heavy industrial component repair benches, large casting crack audits |




















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