Common questions related to Amcon’s laboratory supplies, including tools, polishing materials, and repair kits.
Amcon offers a variety of nose pads made from different materials to meet the needs of diverse frame designs and wearer preferences:
Silicone Nose Pads: Flexible and soft, these are the most commonly used pads due to their comfort and ability to conform to the bridge of the nose.
PVC Nose Pads: Firmer than silicone, PVC pads are often chosen by patients who prefer a more rigid pad or who may be sensitive to silicone.
Acetate Nose Pads: These are very firm and more rigid than PVC. Acetate pads are suitable for those needing an alternative to both silicone and PVC.
Bohemian Crystal Nose Pads: Made from clear glass with a polycarbonate post, these are non-porous and often used for individuals with sensitivity to all other pad types.
Amcon has many options to fit any office's needs:
Best Seller Optical Screw Kit (SW-1000): Includes seven of our top-selling screws and lock nuts, totaling 175 pieces.
Quick Fix Screw Kit (SW-1001): Features twelve popular types of screws for everyday repairs, with a total of 300 pieces.
Deluxe Rimless Screw Kit (SW-1003): Contains screws, washers, lock nuts, cap lock nuts, bushings, reach nuts, and tools for assembling and repairing rimless frames, comprising 240 pieces.
Universal Screw Kit (SW-1004): Offers 12 of our most popular Self-Aligning, Self-Tapping, and EZT® screws in various sizes, totaling 120 pieces.
Essential Nose Pad Kit (NP-9000): Includes 25-pair packs of three popular silicone symmetrical nose pad sizes in screw-on and push-on styles, totaling 150 pairs.
Best Seller Nose Pad Kit (NP-1000): Features 5-pair packs of our six best-selling silicone nose pads in screw-on and push-on styles, totaling 60 pairs.
Complete Eyeglass Repair Kit (RK-7008): Comprises 175 screws, 25 nuts, two screwdriver handles, five screwdriver blades, 16 temple tips, and 200 nose pads (100 pairs).
All kits are packaged in partitioned containers with index cards in the lids illustrating the different compartments.
Read full articleSher-Lock™ is a specialized, rubber-based coating applied to screws to help maintain a tighter fit during use. It is inert, pliable, and designed to resist loosening caused by vibration or operational movement.
Remains pliable over time and will not disintegrate
Offers a long working life without the need for reapplication
View screws available with Sher-Lock™ coating.
Read full articleAmcon offers three distinct lines of optical hand tools, each tailored to meet varying professional needs:
Each line is designed to meet specific requirements, from general use to high-precision applications, ensuring that professionals can select the tools that best fit their practice's needs.
Read full articleAlthough the packaging now features Kleargo’s logo, the product specs, lead times, and minimum-order quantities at Amcon remain completely unaffected. Orders placed under your existing SKU will be fulfilled seamlessly with Kleargo-branded stock.
Here’s what’s stayed the same:
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact an Amcon Sales Representative at 800-255-6161.
Read full articleGlasses Repair Kits from Amcon Labs are designed to support a wide range of common frame repairs in optical clinics, labs, and dispensaries. Depending on the type of kit, they may include:
These kits are available in various configurations, from compact take-home tubes to complete workstation setups. Each kit is assembled with optical professionals in mind and includes the essentials for fast, reliable eyewear adjustments.
Read full articleAmcon Labs offers a variety of glasses repair kits tailored to different practice needs. For clinics and high-traffic dispensaries, repair stations and deluxe kits offer the best combination of organization and capability.
These kits often include a full range of tools—like tweezers, screwdrivers, adhesives, and drawer-organized hardware—making them ideal for in-house repairs. More compact kits may be better suited for occasional use or patient giveaways.
Browse the full collection of frame repair kits and tools to find the right fit for your optical environment.
Read full articleYes. All glasses repair kits from Amcon Labs are designed to work with both plastic and metal eyeglass frames. These kits include universal tools and hardware that make it easy to:
In addition to multi-material compatibility, many kits include optical adhesives like light-cure bonding agents or threadlockers for enhanced durability. Shop our full frame repair tools and kits collection for more options.
Read full articleAmcon Labs’ glasses repair kits allow optical professionals to perform a wide variety of common frame repairs quickly and effectively. Typical repairs include:
These kits are designed for use in clinical environments and retail dispensaries where speed, consistency, and quality are essential. Explore the full frame repair tools and kits category for professional-grade solutions.
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