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    About High-Quality Rulers
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    What separates a throwaway ruler from one you’ll keep for decades, which type is best for everyday use, and how to compare materials.

    Adhesive-Back Rulers

    Free up your hands when measuring length over and over—no more lining up rulers or tape measures. These rulers stick to everything from toolboxes to lathe beds for a permanent measuring guide.
    Extra-Flexible Steel
    Image of Product. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Rulers. Adhesive-Back Rulers.
    Combine the flexibility of plastic with the strength of metal. These rulers are bendy enough to conform to curved surfaces and durable enough to resist scrapes and scratches.
    Lg.
    Front Graduations (Numeric
    Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Color
    No. of
    Segments
    Each
    Inch/Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 m1/8" (1"), 1 mm (1 cm)3/8"0.0075"Yellow10000000000000
     
    Metric
     
    Left-to-Right Reading Direction
    15 m1 mm (1 cm)3/8"0.0075"Yellow1000000000000
     

    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.,
    m
    Graduations,
    mm
    Numeric
    Graduations
    Tip
    Style
    Wd.,
    mm
    Material
    Material
    Color
    Each
    Manual Blade Lock
    1511 cm, 1 mLoop
    		9.5Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000000
     
    Other Tape Measures
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tape Measures. Long Tape Measures.
    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.
    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./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		3/8"Coated SteelVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
    50 ft./15 m1/8", 2 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mHook
    		1/2"FiberglassVinyl-Coated MetalBlack000000000000
     

    Liquid-Level Tape Measures

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Also known as oil-gauging tapes, use these tape measures to check the level of oil and other fluids in deep, large containers such as tanks and vats.
    Measures Liquid in Tank
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Liquid-Level Tape Measures. Measures Liquid in Tank.
    Liquid in tank tape measures have a cylindrical plumb bob that sinks to the bottom of the tank. The blade indicates the distance to the surface of the liquid.
    Black Steel—Black steel blades are for measuring clear liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel blades are corrosion-resistant. Use them in clear and dark liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Replacement Tape
    Measure Blades
    Lg.
    Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Graduation
    Type
    Blade Material
    Each
    Each
    Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedBlack Steel0000000000000000000000000000
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedStainless Steel
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Replacement Rubber Blade Wiper Rollers00000000 Pair 00000
    Rubber Blade Wiper00000000 Each 00000
    Measures Liquid Removed from Tank
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated, MultipleImages. Liquid-Level Tape Measures. Measures Liquid Removed from Tank.
    Liquid removed from tank tape measures have a rectangular plumb bob. To find the amount of liquid removed from a tank, lower the plumb bob until it makes contact with the liquid’s surface, then add the measurement from the plumb bob to the measurement from the blade. To determine the amount of liquid in the tank, subtract the liquid removed from tank measurement from the overall tank height.
    Black Steel—Black steel blades are for measuring clear liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel blades are corrosion-resistant. Use them in clear and dark liquids. They have wear-resistant etched markings.
    Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Replacement Tape
    Measure Blades
    Lg.
    Graduation Location—Graduations (Numeric Graduations)
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Graduation
    Type
    Blade Material
    Each
    Each
    Inch/Metric—Bottom-to-Top Reading Direction
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedBlack Steel000000000000000000000000000
    50 ft./15 mFront Right Side—1/16" (1") Back Right Side—1 mm (1 cm)1/2"0.008"EtchedStainless Steel
    		00000000000000000000000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Liquid-Level Tape Measures
    Plumb Bobs
    Use as a weight on the end of your blade.
    Measures Liquid Removed from Tank—Liquid removed from tank plumb bobs make contact with the surface of the liquid.
    Etched—Plumb bobs with graduations have wear-resistant etched markings.
    System of
    Measurement
    Reading
    Direction
    Graduation Location—Graduations
    (Numeric Graduations)
    Material
    Graduation
    Type
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Wd.
    Wt.,
    oz.
    Each
    Measures Liquid Removed from Tank
    Inch/MetricTop to BottomFront—1", 1 mm (1", 1 cm)BrassEtched6"3/4"3/4"200000000000000
     
    Replacement Tape Measure Blade Wiper Rollers and Tape Measure Blade Wipers
    Rubber Blade Wiper—Strip excess liquid off of a blade as it is reeled in. These wipers fit all Liquid-Level Tape Measures.
    Replacement Rubber Blade Wiper Rollers00000000 Pair 00000
    Rubber Blade Wiper00000000 Each 00000

    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./15 m1/8", 1 mm1", 1 ft., 1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack0000000000000
    15 m1 mm1 cm, 1 mLoop
    		3/8"Coated SteelMetalBlack000000000000
     

    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 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
     
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