With Laser Distance Measuring Tools, one can achieve more
accurate measurement readings especially at extended lengths
and in a shorter period of time.
The longer that a measuring tape measure is
extended, the harder it is to get an accurate
measurement. You have to worry about slack in the
line or applying too much tension on the tape and
stretching or possibly even breaking it. You have to
line up the marks directly with the starting point.
Even temperature can affect your measurement when
using traditional measuring tapes. Laser
distance measuring tapes are one of the fastest and most
accurate ways to collect measurements, especially if
you have multiple measurements to take during the same job or day.
Most laser distance
measuring tools offer easy operation, and some
advanced models offer many more features and functions depending on what you're
wanting to accomplish. The distance measuring tool projects a
laser which looks very similar to that of a laser
pointer. Simply point and press the button. It will
automatically measure to where the laser is pointed.
With some models you can select whether you want the length of the
tool itself included in the measurement or not,
which is handy in situations where its advantageous to have the rear of the unit
against a wall or post for example.
Most laser distance measuring tools can manage basic
calculations like addition, subtraction, area, and
volume. They can also store previous measurements, depending on the model, into internal memory. Some
laser measuring tools will track minimum and maximum measurements.
You can automatically transfer between different
units of measure such as feet, inches, tenths,
meters, etc. And some lasers have a built-in tilt
detector to take measurements at an angle, ranging
anywhere from 0% to 100%.
Another feature or function of these tools is the Pythagorean function,
which is a versatile feature
found on most models. With this
feature you can calculate the length of an object
using 3 points. Using this method you do not have to
be at the start or end point when taking the
measurement. Use it if you do not have a target
point or if you need to find the height of a window
that is on the second floor. Some models have a magnified viewfinder
which is very helpful if you are outside and are having trouble
seeing your laser dot at a long distance. Another great feature is
cable connection, or wireless blue tooth connection capabilities, which
allows you to automatically transfer your saved
measurements to a PC and input
them directly in to programs like AutoCad, Excel,
and others.
Please note: The options above do not apply to
all laser measuring device models. Please check product
specifications or contact EngineerSupply to see what
options are available with specific models.
Some benefits or desirable features of laser distance
measuring tools are;
Single person use (you can
take measurements by yourself easily)
Records measurements using
the unit memory feature
More accurate readings
Safer as you may not need
to walk out on a wall or ledge or ladder in some
case
Quicker measuring meaning
less time on the job site
Long distance
Basic calculations
built-in which save time
Illuminated to work
Versatile. Work in
different units such as metric or English
Automatic
Compact and less bulky
than carrying a large measuring tape
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Distance Measuring Tools Category here
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