Stanley 3M OPP MEASURING TAPE

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Introducing a traditionally designed panoramic tape measure from Stanley that is ideal for all exterior and interior measurements. Whether you need small accessories or large tools, you’ll be able to plan, pack and stack for the day ahead. By listening, by testing, by dropping tapes, bending tapes, twisting them and stretching them in the scorching heat, the dripping wet and the bitter cold, Stanley test and develop all their tools to be the very best they can be.

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EC Class II: Providing slightly less accurate measurements than class one, but still significantly more precise than the average commercial tape. In these kinds of tapes, the self-retracting blade is generally encased in a rigid protective casing. Our grandfathers used them, our fathers used them and, the chances are, a good many of us have used them too. Constructed from Brown plastic with an impact resistant viewing window for the most demanding of environments.Whether on the belt, in the hand, or on the jobsite, choose STANLEY FATMAX to be sure you’re equipped with the very best of our best. EC Class III: The least accurate on the scale, therefore they might be preferred where a difference of a few millimetres does not make a difference to the overall project. In applications where accuracy and precise measurement are of paramount importance, consider measuring tapes with certified calibration certificates. Various trusted brands provide measurement tools, whether you need a cheap tape measure for everyday use, or you are on the lookout for a specialist instrument. This provides an easier way to keep track of the starting point and is especially useful when measuring longer distances.

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Today more than ever the design of each tape that comes out of their doors is based around you, the loyal end user. By continuing, you consent to the collection, use and sharing of the communications in this chat for the purposes mentioned above and as provided in our Privacy Policy. Nowadays, however, Stanley have abandoned the metal case substituting it for a more advanced impact resistant ABS plastic case. Textile tapes are also essential for sewing and for body measurement, for medical and well-being reasons.Tape measures have undergone various tweaks and transformations over the years, but they have been around for a while.

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They normally present a hook (an auto-lock mechanism to keep the blade or the tape body in place without retracting) and a belt clip to keep them handy. The longest tape measure in the world was a 600 feet (183 metres) gold-plated tape created by Justus Roe, an American surveyor and tape-maker, in 1956.The Powerlock continues to feature a bright yellow blade with clear black and red markings as well as the world-famous chrome plated case. In fact, the first rudimental instrument dates back to the Roman era, when marked strips of leather were used as measuring instruments. That's even more impressive when you consider that we sell almost twice the number of Stanley tapes than the next two best selling manufacturers put together. From dressmaking to carpentry, there is no doubt that measuring tapes are exceptionally popular tools, available in different types and sizes to suit bespoke requirements. As a PRO we know you need to be versatile, and organised, which is why at STANLEY ® we’ve created the PRO-STACK TM stackable storage system that is as versatile as you are.

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As a result, they can be found in different materials, measuring systems, lengths, and output formats. TRU-ZERO™ HOOK for precise inner and outer measurements, moving back and forth along the securing rivets to account for the hook thickness.

There are many types and designs suitable for different applications, from surveying and carpentry to DIY.