Features
- Pistol-grip (gun-style) housing with textured handgrip and tactile trigger
- Single-dot laser pointer for aiming
- Backlit color LCD (VA) display
- Adjustable emissivity (0.10–1.00)
- Audible beeps when switching modes/hold
- Powered by AAA batteries
- Includes carrying/storage case, complimentary batteries, manual and a meat thermometer
- Distance-to-spot ratio suitable for longer-distance measurements (reported 12:1)
- Fast response time (~0.5 s reported)
- Rugged, impact-resistant plastic construction
Specifications
| Temperature Range | -50°C to 600°C (-58°F to 1112°F) |
| Emissivity | 0.10–1.00 (adjustable) |
| Response Time | ~0.5 s (reported) |
| Distance To Spot Ratio | 12:1 (manufacturer/reports) |
| Display | Color LCD (VA) with backlight; display size ~1.18" |
| Laser Pattern | Single-dot; brightness: good (visible under lighting) |
| Power | AAA batteries (included) |
| Weight | 5.6 oz (158 g) |
| Dimensions | Length 4.3" (10.9 cm) × Width 1.8" (4.6 cm) × Height 6.3" (16.0 cm) |
| Measurement Modes | Emissivity adjustment only (no average/min/max/calibration/alarm modes) |
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Handheld, pistol-grip infrared thermometer for quick non-contact surface temperature measurements. It uses a single-dot laser for aiming and shows readings on a backlit color LCD. The unit has adjustable emissivity and provides audible feedback when switching modes. It is powered by AAA batteries and ships with basic accessories (case, batteries, manual and a meat thermometer in the bundle).
Project Ideas
Business
Mobile Home/Insulation Thermal Checks
Offer a walk-through service for homeowners that identifies cold/hot spots, HVAC inefficiencies, and insulation gaps using non-contact IR spot readings. The 12:1 D:S ratio lets you audit walls and windows from a practical distance; provide clients annotated photos and a short report with temperature differentials and recommended fixes. Low equipment cost, rapid checks, and clear visual readouts make this an easy upsell for real estate agents and contractors.
Food Safety & Catering QC Service
Provide HACCP-style surface temperature verification for pop-up restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and farmers' markets. Use the IR as a fast surface check (and the included meat thermometer for core temps) to produce time-stamped logs, compliance cards, or printable certificates for clients. The adjustable emissivity helps when checking different food surfaces and the audible/visual feedback speeds line checks during service.
Small-Scale Manufacturing QA/Training
Target makerspaces, small fabrication shops, and craft producers with a quality-control package: routine thermal checks on ovens, curing racks, solder joints, or heat-formed parts. The broad -50°C to 600°C range and quick response are useful across adhesives, plastics, and metals; offer training sessions and SOP templates that show how to measure, record, and interpret spots using the pistol-grip IR for consistent results.
Cooking Classes & Product Demonstrations
Run specialty cooking workshops (chocolate tempering, sugar work, sous-vide finishing) and use the IR thermometer as a teaching prop to demonstrate target surface temps and food-safety thresholds. Sell small kits (thermometer + cheat-sheet + meat thermometer) or include the device in premium class pricing. The bright display and audible cues make it an engaging demo tool for live audiences.
Thermal Art Workshops / Kits
Package hands-on workshops or mail-order kits for thermochromic art and heat-stained wood that include an IR thermometer to ensure reproducible results. Market to craft studios and schools: instructor-led classes use the rugged, battery-powered unit for safe, non-contact measurement while students learn temperature-sensitive techniques. Add downloadable lesson plans and troubleshooting guides to increase perceived value and allow repeat purchases.
Creative
Thermochromic Wall Panels
Create interactive wall art using thermochromic paints or liquid-crystal sheets that change color with temperature. Use the pistol-grip IR to heat spots (with a controlled heat source) and verify repeatable color states by aiming the single-dot laser and measuring surface temperature (use the adjustable emissivity for different substrates). The fast ~0.5 s response and backlit display let you dial in consistent gradients and produce photographic documentation of before/after states.
Heat-Stained Wood Patterns
Make decorative wood pieces by applying localized heat to produce color and grain changes (thermal modification or caramelization). The 12:1 distance-to-spot ratio and single-dot laser let you target stamps or heaters from a safe distance; measure temperature while heating to avoid scorching and achieve reproducible patinas. Rugged housing and quick readings make it easy to repeat patterns across multiple panels for a series.
Temperature-Driven Fabric Prints
Use heat-reactive inks and fabrics to produce prints that only reveal under specific temperatures. During production, the IR thermometer ensures each printed area reaches the required activation temperature (range to 600°C covers many textile processes) and adjustable emissivity helps when switching between fabric types. Audible beeps and the clear color LCD speed up quality control during batch runs.
Candy & Sugar Sculpture Studio
Build edible art—pulled sugar, caramel, or chocolate sculptures—that require precise surface temperatures at different stages. Use the IR for quick, non-contact checks of sugar masses and tools (meat thermometer included for probes), relying on the wide temperature range and fast response to catch critical windows. The pistol grip and laser aiming let you measure small areas quickly while working in a busy kitchen environment.
Thermal Printmaking (Monoprints)
Develop a printmaking process where heated plates transfer or alter inks on paper or fabric. Heat plates to target temperatures measured with the IR, using the 12:1 D:S to control spot size and the emissivity control to accommodate metal vs. painted plates. The handheld form factor makes it easy to iterate, and the carrying case keeps the kit mobile for pop-up studio sessions.