Measuring tapes are used for any sort of measurement and finds wide application in forestry, mining surveys, etc. They are commonly used for measuring linear distances.

Material used for making Measuring Tapes

Tapes are usually made of durable and weather resistant materials like :

• Fiberglass
• Steel
• Nylon
• Steel with nylon coating
• Chrome

Types

Tapes are available in various types depending on their and type of material used. Some of them are :

• Laser measuring tapes
• Magnetic pocket measuring tapes
• Fibreglass measuring tapes
• Steel measuring tapes
• Digital measuring tapes
• Diameter & radius measuring tapes
• Pocket measuring tapes
• Internal measuring tape
• Tank dipping tapes
• Bench tapes adhesive

Features

The salient features are :

• They have a heavy duty construction & are extremely durable under any weather condition.
• Gives consistent accuracy of tests performed.
• Available in clean and stylish designs.
• They are lightweight and withstand constant use in mud, water, or adverse terrain.
• Mostly flexible and shows no shrinking or stretching in adverse weather conditions.

Application

Tapes are mainly used for measuring distances in surveys. They are commonly used in following areas :

• Land Surveys
• Mining
• Forestry
• Topographic Surveys