Surveyors Tape Measure - 50m

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It’s something most tradespeople take for granted, but when you’re in the market for a new tape measure, did you know some are m... You can use surveyors tape for a variety of purposes, ranging from field measurements to planting distances in the garden. You can use it for short measurements outdoors, so it really is useful if you’re going to be building some garden units or even just for general gardening measurements. If you’re doing some long distance measurements, such as field measuring or for large scale construction, they provide accurate and easy measurement taking. They’re suitable for most outdoor jobs and are a must have if you spend lots of time doing jobs outside, which is why they’re so commonly sold. The coefficient of thermal expansion of invar alloy is very low. It is not affected by changes in temperature. Hence, these tapes are used for high precision works in surveying such as baseline measurement, triangulation surveys, etc. Invar tapes are expensive than all the other types of tapes. These tapes should be handled with care otherwise bends or kinks may be formed. Metal measuring tapes can be either flexible or non-flexible. If you try and measure a curved surface with a non-flexible tape measure you will likely permanently damage the tape. Also if exposed to moisture or retracted with dirt on the tape, this can cause the tape to corrode and affect the recall of the tape.

The measurement units on a tape can depend on what country you are buying one in. They can come with both metric and imperial measurements printed on either side of the tape, or they can have only metric or imperial units on the tape. Fibreglass is the most common material used for long tape blades owing to its durability, accuracy and its resistance to water, tearing and stretching. Steel and stainless steel tapes are also extremely popular with land surveyors but are better suited to certain applications than others. Since you’re going to be outdoors using this item, most likely in the rain and cold if in England, you want it to be comfortable. Most surveying tapes are made from basic plastics such as ABS which are perfectly comfortable, so consider the material. Rubber casing is always ideal too which the HKB ® 1 piece measuring tape has. Similar to the surveyors tape in the first place, this product is made from an ergonomic plastic that is perfect for surveyors tape and is lightweight and robust. It doesn’t feel cheap and only costs middle money, so if you’re wanting surveyors tape for more casual use, especially around the garden or in building jobs, this is ideal for you. Its tape is made from fibreglass and has a hook on the end, which can be a pain if you’re only measuring flat ground but is typically useful in the garden. It retracts easily and is simple to use, so it has all that you need. The Protimeter Mini Moisture Meter is one of the most popular tools on the market used by surveyors and building professionals alike.Surveyors, why buy from The Tape Store? Put simply we know land surveyors need to take quality measurements so, naturally, we provide quality measuring tools. This week Leica Geosystems release the newest member of the DISTO family: the DISTO D110. The diminutive D110 breaks the mould for Leica, sc... It might seem obvious but it’s an oversight a lot of professionals in the construction industry make. Do you have the right holder for... Surveyors tapes come with a range of blade materials ideal for different purposes. Fibreglass is the most common material used for long tape blades due to its durability, accuracy and, crucially, its resistance to water, tearing and stretching. But steel surveyors tapes are still very popular and far better suited to certain applications. Surveyors tapes are even available in stainless steel although not many manufacturers offer such products. Only you will know which one's right for you!

Whatever the use, they’re ideal for common use and suitable for long distance/outdoor measurements compared to a standard tape measure. That said, there’s some important things to look for and consider when buying online but don’t worry, we have you covered with a buyers guide below. To help you with choosing the best surveyors tape for you, we’ve reviewed the best 6 on the market right now. Surveyors tape measures also come with two types of cases. The closed reel variety uses a more familiar design whereby the entire blade is encased within a plastic or steel shell thereby protecting the blade against accidental cuts etc. The open reel type, whilst more open to this type of damage, sees the blade held within a frame-style case which is not only lighter and frequently easier to carry, it also allows for much easier cleaning and prevents jamming when rewinding dirty tapes. Fibreglass tapes are commonly used when accurate distances are not required to be measured. Applications for their use can be: Metal tapes can come in various lengths ranging from 1 meter to 100 meters. The measuring tape width can also vary between 6 to 16 millimeters. A woven metallic tape is an improved version of linen tape. Brass or copper made wires are used as reinforcement for the linen material. Hence, it is more durable than normal linen tape. A brass ring is provided at the end of the tape which is included in the length of the tape. Woven metallic tapes are are available in different lengths of 2m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 30m, and 50m. These are used for survey works such as topographical survey works where minor errors are not taken into consideration.Just like fiberglass measuring tapes, cloth and linen tapes are not suitable where an accurate measurement needs to be taken. The cloth or linen tape stretch when tension is put on the line and shrinks when exposed to water. The design is a bit different to other products in this list, as it has a smaller rotary handle and is smaller in general, as well as being compact to make it foldable for storage purposes. It’s got a sleek design and feels highly ergonomic too. The tape itself is fibreglass material and is washable too, so it’s ideal for outdoor use. Winding and rewinding is simple and smooth and really, it doesn’t have any negatives when considering structural or functional features at all.

An integral part of any surveyors’ tape is the hook. The size and shape of hook can vary significantly from one model to another depending on the manufacturer, but a surveyors’ tape will almost always incorporate a foldable metal hook to anchor the tape into soft ground when taking measurements with a level.

While some land surveyors believe that a Tape Survey isn't a survey at all and a few others believe Tape Survey to be a meaningless term, actually a Surveyors Tape (sometimes referred to as a Tape Measure) is a valuable tool and Tape Surveys are important, in my opinion. In fact there are more than 5 types of Tapes used in Land Surveying for linear measurements. Metal tape measure blades can be made out of different materials including steel and stainless steel.