OLSA sells two different products that can match “flexible light”: the FlexPro LED Flashlight Stick, part 1866, and the Flexible Magnetic Pick-Up Tool with LED Lights, part 1847. Choose the FlexPro for positionable illumination and part 1847 for retrieving small magnetic hardware.

This distinction corrects the assumption that every OLSA flexible-light search refers to the pickup tool. We checked the manufacturer’s two product pages on September 11, 2026. We have not tested brightness, runtime, bend retention or magnetic lift capacity.

The product identity matters

Product Primary job Manufacturer-described features Wrong expectation
FlexPro LED Flashlight Stick, 1866 Direct light around a work area or obstruction A 44-inch bendable light, three brightness settings, adjustable illuminated section and rechargeable battery Assuming its specifications describe the small pickup tool
Flexible Magnetic Pick-Up Tool, 1847 Retrieve small ferrous nuts, screws and bolts Flexible shaft, tip LED, magnet and replaceable LR44 cells Expecting a broad work-light beam or a claw for non-magnetic objects

See the exact FlexPro flashlight and part 1847 pickup tool . Match the part number and package rather than choosing from a picture of a bendable shaft.

When FlexPro fits the job

Consider FlexPro when the task is keeping light directed into an awkward space while leaving your hands available. Measure the route and consider where the unit can be supported before buying. The length of a flexible light does not prove that it will stay in every shape or fit every opening.

The manufacturer advertises up to seven hours with all LEDs running and roughly 2.5 hours to charge. Those are manufacturer claims, not our measured results. Compare the stated operating conditions and current instructions if a full shift’s runtime matters.

The checked page displayed both an in-stock message and a future restock estimate. Availability is therefore unresolved from that page alone; confirm the actual dispatch date at checkout or with OLSA before relying on it for an imminent job.

When part 1847 fits the job

Part 1847 is a retrieval tool. The magnet needs a small object with a useful magnetic response and a path back out. A flexible route can help around an obstruction, but the retrieved bolt still has to clear that obstruction on the return journey.

Test an equivalent spare fastener with a magnet if its material is uncertain. Aluminum, brass and plastic will not behave like ordinary steel fasteners, and stainless steel varies. A claw may suit a non-magnetic object better, provided it can grip the shape and fit through the opening.

The existing NoCry magnetic flexible claw grabber alternative is a separate retrieval product. It is not an OLSA FlexPro replacement. Confirm the exact listing and included configuration before ordering.

The access check before buying

Record the opening size, route length, obstructions, support or grip point, target material and clear exit path. If the job is illuminating a repair, assess beam placement. If the job is retrieving a fastener, assess whether the object can be gripped and brought back without catching.

Do not insert either tool into running machinery or energized equipment. Stop the equipment and follow its isolation procedure. Do not assume oil, fuel, coolant or water resistance unless the exact product instructions specify it.

Battery and storage considerations

The FlexPro’s rechargeable system and part 1847’s replaceable small cells are different ownership tasks. Use the specified charging or replacement instructions for the product in hand, and keep button cells away from children.

For uncertain charging, environmental limits or replacement parts, use OLSA’s support route rather than guessing from another model. Preserve the part number with the purchase record.

Buying decision

Buy for the task first: FlexPro for adjustable illumination, part 1847 for magnetic retrieval, a suitable claw for a non-magnetic object. A product containing both an LED and a magnet is not automatically a general-purpose work light.