Non-Contact Digital Laser Tachometer and Hour Meter

Read machine speed without ever touching the moving part.

This digital laser tachometer and hour meter measures rotational speed on motors, lathes, wheels, spindles, and other rotating parts. A focused laser beam picks up a reflective mark on the surface and works out RPM without contact, which keeps you clear of the moving part and lets you reach awkward spots. Alongside RPM, the built-in hour meter logs total run time so you can see how much a machine has been used and plan service around it.

Why we picked it

• Contactless and safer - The laser reads speed without touching the rotating equipment.
• Speed plus run time - RPM and hour tracking together support diagnostics and maintenance planning.
• Quick to read - The clear digital readout lets you confirm speed fast in the shop or the field.

Good to know

It reads RPM by counting reflections from a mark on the spinning object, then converts that to revolutions per minute. As a lathe speed gauge, it helps confirm the spindle matches the setting your metalworking or woodworking task needs. It suits workshop checks, machine setup, and routine inspections, and it works on a range of lathes and rotary gear as long as you can apply a reflective mark and keep a clear line of sight.

Common questions

Q: What can I measure with it?
A: The rotational speed of motors, lathes, shafts, wheels, fans, and other rotating parts that can take a reflective target.

Q: How does the contactless reading work?
A: A laser points at a reflective mark on the object, the device counts reflections over time, and it calculates the RPM.

Q: What is the hour meter for?
A: It logs total run time so you can plan lubrication, inspection, and service more accurately.

Q: Does it suit metal and wood lathes?
A: Yes, on a wide range of lathes and rotary equipment, as long as you can apply a reflective mark and the laser has a clear line of sight.