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Handheld Tachometers

(Laser Tachometer, Optical Tachometer, Photo Tachometer, Conveyor/Belt Speed)

Hand Held Portable Tachometers from RDI are available in “Non-Contact”, “Contact” and “Combo” versions. Non-Contact Handheld Tachometers use either a laser or optical sensor to view a moving target or shaft. Contact versions are designed to actually contact the moving part making them an excellent choice for measuring belt and conveyor speed. Combo versions are also available that perform both contact and non-contact functions. Laser and Optical Sensors are extremely sensitive to the contrast of the target. Reflective tape is used to increase contrast.
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Pocket Size Tachometer Reliability Direct TC811B Combination Contact and Photo Tachometer

Full feature combination photo tachometer at a great price
  • High Accuracy of 0.05% of Measurement
  • Measure RPM and Velocity
  • Range from 2.5 to 99,999 RPM (Photo)
  • High Accuracy of 0.05%
  • Update time: 0.8 seconds (over 60 rpm)
  • Detection Distance: 2-20" (50 -500mm)

Our Price: $69.00
Sale Price: $25.00
You save $44.00!
Monarch Instrument PT99 Tachometer Monarch Instrument PT99 Tachometer

Portable non-contact optical red LED tachometer

  • Measures up to 99,999 Revolutions per Minute
  • Operates up to 36 inches from target ±30°
  • Range: 5 to 99,999 RPM
  • Accuracy: ±0.01% or ±1

Our Price: $172.00
PLT200 Handheld Tachometer Monarch Instrument PLT200 Pocket Laser Tachometer

Portable laser tachometer that can utilize external sensors and output a TTL signal

  • Only portable LASER tachometer available with remote sensors
  • Plug in any Monarch Remote Sensor for extended range and special applications
  • Operates up to 25 feet from a reflective target
  • TTL compatible Pulse Output to trigger devices like data collectors or stroboscopes

Extech 461920 Mini Laser Photo Tachometer Counter Extech 461920 Mini Laser Photo Tachometer Counter

Laser Light Source
Used for greater accuracy and longer measuring distances taking non-contact RPM measurements
  • Make non-contact RPM measurements of rotating objects
  • Use reflective tape on object to be measured and point the integral laser
  • Memory button holds last reading and recalls min/max readings

Our Price: $175.99
Sale Price: $159.99
You save $16.00!
Extech 461920 Mini Laser Photo Tachometer Counter Extech 461920-NIST Mini Laser Photo Tachometer Counter

Laser Light Source
Used for greater accuracy and longer measuring distances taking non-contact RPM measurements
  • Make non-contact RPM measurements of rotating objects
  • Use reflective tape on object to be measured and point the integral laser
  • Memory button holds last reading and recalls min/max readings

Our Price: $276.09
Sale Price: $264.64
You save $11.45!
Check-Line CDT-1000HD Hand Held Tachometers Check-Line CDT-1000HD Hand Held Tachometers

Accurately measure rotational speed (RPM) using a visible LED beam of light

  • Accuracy of 0.02% with a resolution up to 0.01 rpm
  • Built-in memory stores maximum, minimum, average and last reading for recall to the display
  • Take accurate measurements from up to 24 inches away from rotating equipment
  • NIST Certification included at no additional cost
  • Molded Rubber Shell provides additional physical and environmental protection

Our Price: $180.00
Check-Line PLT-5000 Pocket Laser Tachometer Check-Line PLT-5000 Pocket Laser Tachometer

  • Contact and Not-Contact Measurements
  • One Button Operation
  • 10 user selectable reading storage memory

Our Price: $269.00
Bright LED 5 digit display Checkline DT-105A & DT-107A Contact Tachometer with LED Display

Highly versatile professional contact tachometer

  • Measure RPM, Speed, or Distance
  • Selectable Units of Measure, SI and Imperial
  • Easy to Read, Light Emitting Diode Display
  • Operates about 65 hours on 2 AA batteries

CDT-2000HD Combination Contact and LED Photo Tachometer CDT-2000HD Combination Contact and LED Photo Tachometer

CDT-2000HD Combo Contact and Non-Contact Tachometer:


  • Measures speeds from as low as 1.00 rpm up to 99,999 rpm

  • Accuracy of 0.02% with a resolution of 0.01 RPM

  • Includes Traceable calibration Certificate

  • Built-in memory stores maximum, minimum, average and last reading for recall to the display

  • NEW - Molded Rubber Shell Provides Additional Physical & Environmental Protection

  • NEW - Now includes larger 6 inch circumference Surface Speed Wheel standard

  • NEW - Can be set for use with 2 optional-sized surface speed wheels (12 inch or 10 cm circumference)

Our Price: $285.00