Double-Sided Measuring Tape is used to measure overhead bends.

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Supplied in high-visibility yellow case with non-slip rubber boot, IDEAL AUTO-LOCK(TM) 25 ft tape has 1 in. wide blade with bold black numbers on both sides to eliminate need to twist tape by hand to read measurement. This accelerates progress in multi-bend conduit jobs and promotes precise fits. AUTO-LOCK(TM) system automatically locks blade into place when pulled out, eliminating possibility of snap-backs or need to manually lock blade. Retrieval button safely unlocks and returns blade.



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Look Out Below! New Tape Lets Electricians Precisely Measure Overhead Bends



IDEAL AUTO-LOCK(TM) Tape Measure Has Graphics on Both Sides

SYCAMORE, IL -- Bending electrical conduit for overhead installation can be frustrating. It requires frequent measuring to assure the correct bend length, a job made all the more difficult by standard tape measures that have graphics on only one side - the wrong side for viewing overhead.

The IDEAL AUTO-LOCK is different. Its one-inch wide blade has bold black numbers on both sides to eliminate the need to twist the tape by hand to read a measurement. This simple enhancement can take several minutes off a multi-bend conduit job and provide the contractor with more precise fits.

In addition, the 25-foot tape features the IDEAL AUTO-LOCK(TM) system that automatically locks its blade into place when it's pulled out. This feature eliminates annoying snap-backs or the need to manually lock the blade with a push-button mechanism. Once finished, the user simply pushes the retrieval button to safely unlock and return the blade. AUTO-LOCK makes every measurement a simple, one-person job.

Engineered tough for the jobsite, the AUTO-LOCK's high-visibility yellow casing is safeguarded from damaging knocks and falls by a thick, non-slip rubber boot. The boot also acts as a shock absorber for the blade tip when it is retrieved, prolonging its useful service life.

The IDEAL AUTO-LOCK is immediately available.

For more information, contact IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., Becker Place, Sycamore, Illinois 60178. Or phone 1-800-435-0705, Fax: 1-800-533-4483. On the web, www.idealindustries.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ideal_sycamore.

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