This compact and quiet unit delivers a blast of heated air to your frame moments after activating the solid-state electronics.

Full temperature and air speed range allows you to use the proper heat setting for trouble free adjustments. Includes hot air concentrator for spot heating on frames. Made in Italy.

Specifications:

Temperature range: 180º F to 325º F

Air speed: Variable

Voltage: 115

Watts: 1000

Amps: 9

Dimensions: 8" W x 8-1/2" H x 5-3/4" D

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This Is The One!

NEW higher wattage element heats up FASTER!

We’ve been manufacturing this industry favorite since 1984. Its flawless performance, proprietary design and construction have made it the most popular glass bead frame warmer on planet earth. The injection molded housing allows for a small footprint on your counter but a large bath inside. Glass beads sold separately (#2550).

Hot Box Frame Warmer features:

HOT: Maximum temperature 350°F

BIG: Inner pan dimensions 9" W x 2-3/4" H x 5" D

CLEAN: Recessed pan is sealed in place so that glass beads will not spill onto countertop

LONG LIFE: Electrical components are shielded from glass bead spills

PLUS: Adjustable temperature control, indicator light, 4’ grounded power cord and rubber feet

Voltage: 115 

Watts: 300

Amps: 2.6

Dimensions: 10-5/8" W x 4-1/4" H x 6-1/2” D

#2500 – 115 Volt

#2500Export – 220 Volt (Unit comes with American style plug.)

Helpful usage tip: Plug The Hot Box into a wall timer and set it to come on an hour before you plan on seeing patients. This will give the unit enough time to get up to temperature. On first set up turn the On/Off switch to the midway point and control the temperature for each frame by raising (cooler) or lowering (hotter) the glass beads. Adjust the On/Off switch until you find the heat level you are comfortable with. The temperature adjustment is not like a quickly responding toaster as the heat is very gradual.

CAUTION: The temperature knob will be HOT to the touch. Do not use it to raise and lower the temperature of the medium bath on a per job basis. 

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Proper Size At The Proper Price.

The clean way to evenly transfer heat around eyewear. Beads measure approximately 1.5-1.75mm in diameter. Beads won't get caught in bevels or hinges. Each five pound container fills the Hot Box to the proper level. 

5 lb. bag.

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Insider Info from Joshua

"Western manufactures the Hot Box frame warmer and we have conducted many tests on which size glass beads most evenly distributes and retains the heat for more efficient operation and the avoidance of hot spots. We’ve even tried plastic beads (didn’t work). Beads that are too fine (like sand or salt) trap the heat and when combined over time with atmospheric moisture can turn the medium into a brick which can burn or scratch the eyewear. Our Performance Enhancing Glass Beads allows small gaps between the spheres for air flow and even heat distribution. Breaking with tradition, we do not offer two sizes of beads. We decided only to offer the best size at a competitive price." 

A great, versatile, compact work station. Provides an angled rubber surface on which to place a frame when inserting eyewire and hinge screws or making general repairs. Stop hunching over a rubber bench block and begin working comfortably on top of your tabletop. The “third hand” feature of the Bench Anvil Kit includes three nut wrenches, one Phillips/flat screwdriver blade, riveting and cupping points and solid anvil. 6" W x 5" H x 5" D.

Insider Info from Joshua

"I was at a friend’s dispensary in Southern California. She featured a lot of drill through rimless and was working on mounting a lens and asked if I could hold the hex nut driver while she tightened a screw. “What would you do if I wasn’t here?” I asked. “I’d wrestle with it and maybe scratch the lens before I gave up and waited for a second set of hands”. The rest is history. Think of all the times you ask a coworker to help you with an adjustment and instead use this little work station. Except of course for spring hinge frames, we already have something better for that." 

Vitreous Floater Demonstrator: Saves Time and Improves Exam Efficiency

This model of the eye clearly demonstrates how floaters suspend and drift. It's a visual aid that accelerates patient understanding which cumulatively saves you hours of time.

Patients will easily see and quickly comprehend the how and why about "spots and floaters", without you having to give repetitive and possibly alarming explanations. A shake of the globe sends the "floaters" swirling, pausing and drifting downwards, replicating what the patient is experiencing.

The Vitreous Floater Demonstrator features mesh particles in a clear dense "vitreous fluid". The housing is made of transparent, durable molded plastic with an attractive eyeglass tools applique.

Measures: 3 1/2" W x 3 3/4" H x 4 1/4" D.

Looking For Stress?

There are many reasons to check for stress in mounted lenses. Too much stress on a lens may not manifest itself until the day your patient exits a warm office building into sub-freezing temperatures and the lens implodes. Aside from viewing stress patterns you can determine axis in polarized lenses. This is a compact bench top model that you can hold in your hand. Operates using two AA batteries (included). 2-3/4" W x 2-3/4" H x 4" D.

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