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    Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Easy-Carry Long Tape Measures.
    A favorite among surveyors, these tape measures have a large, rubber-coated handle for a comfortable grip when trekking long distances. Choose them for outdoor and dirty jobs—an open case lets dirt, sand, and other debris fall away, so they won’t clog up the reel. Their blade extends 50 ft. or farther, long enough to measure a semi-trailer.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Coated Steel Blade—When accuracy is crucial, choose steel. These blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch over time if pulled too hard. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete. A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Coated Fiberglass Blade—These blades bend without breaking, so they're best for measuring curved surfaces, such as silos. The choice for wet environments, they won't rust from water. They also won't conduct electricity when working near conduit and powerlines. A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange0000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    200 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    200 ft./60 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    200 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
    200 ft./60 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mPointed Hook
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    300 ft.1/10", 1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		1/2"Coated FiberglassPlasticOrange000000000000
    300 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Pointed Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange0000000000000
     

    Long Tape Measures

    With a blade long enough to measure a semi-trailer, these tape measures extend 50 ft. or farther.
    Starrett with Calibration Certificate
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures, Starrett.
    When precision measurements are required for quality control or by regulation, use a tape measure that includes a calibration certificate traceable to NIST. The certificate states that the tape measure has passed a test for accuracy, so you can be confident your measurements are correct and consistent.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Vinyl-Coated Metal Case—Choose metal cases for your toughest industrial jobs, from construction to machining. These cases resist breaking due to hard hits and drops. However, they're heavier to carry around than plastic cases.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    15 m1 mm1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		9.5 mmCoated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
    30 m1 mm1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		9.5 mmCoated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
     
    McMaster-Carr Approved
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures.
    The performance of brand-name tape measures without the cost.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Coated Steel Blade—A coating prevents the graduations from wearing or scratching off. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Chrome-Plated Steel Blade—Our most durable blades. The hard chrome plating guards them from scratches, wear, and rust. Made of steel, these blades stay stiff when extended and won't stretch if pulled too hard, so they maintain their accuracy over time. They also keep their shape if dragged over rough surfaces, such as concrete.
    Fiberglass Blade—These blades bend without breaking, so they're best for measuring curved surfaces, such as silos. The choice for outdoor jobs, they won't rust from water. They also won't conduct electricity when working near conduit and powerlines.
    Vinyl-Coated Metal Case—Choose metal cases for your toughest industrial jobs, from construction to machining. These cases resist breaking due to hard hits and drops. However, they're heavier to carry around than plastic cases.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow00000000000000
     
    Automatic Blade Lock
    50 ft.1/16"1"Loop
    		3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack0000000000000
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticOrange000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticYellow000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Chrome-Plated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack00000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    100 ft./30 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
     

    Fast-Winding Long Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Fast-Winding Long Tape Measures.
    With a large reel for cranking the handle, these tape measures rewind nearly four times faster than standard options. A cutout in the center of the case offers a handhold to grip as you quickly draw the blade in. The blade extends 50 ft. or farther, long enough to measure a semi-trailer.
    Automatic Blade Lock—Extend the blade and it locks in place automatically. These tape measures are especially useful for solo jobs since they free up your hands for other tasks.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Graduations
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Automatic Blade Lock
    501/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticBlack/Orange0000000000000
    1001/8"1", 1 ft.Hook
    		3/8"Coated SteelPlasticBlack/Orange000000000000
     

    Long Tape Measures with Automatic Blade Return

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures with Automatic Blade Return.
    Save yourself the effort of cranking the blade back after measuring far distances. These tape measures automatically recoil unless you press the brake or hook the tip onto a stud. A bumper cushions the hook so it won’t slam into the case. With a blade long enough to measure a semi-trailer, these tape measures extend 50 ft. or farther.
    Blade
    Case
    Lg.
    Graduations
    Numeric Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    50 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack0000000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack000000000000
    100 ft.1/8"1", 1 ft.Loop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack000000000000
    15 m1 mm1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack000000000000
     
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