EXHIBIT 23.1


                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 24, 2001
included in Danaher Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2000 and to all references to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Arthur Andersen LLP

Baltimore, Maryland
May 1, 2001