Freemans 5 Meter Steel Pocket Measuring Tape with Nylon Coated Glare-Free Blade & Dual-Action Lock ZN525

• Blade Length: Five meters
• Blade Width: Twenty-five millimeters
• Blade Material: Carbon Steel
• Case Material: ABS Thermoplastic with Rubber Overmould
• Blade Coating: Nylon Protection Layer
• Finish Type: Matte Glare-Free
• Lock Mechanism Type: Click Lock Front Button and Dual Side/Bottom Pause Buttons
• Accuracy Class: Class Two certified
• Storage Feature: Integrated Metal Belt Clip

Features

• Click-Action Front Lock Button: Secures the blade rigidly in place when extended, permitting hassle-free measurements over longer distances without unwanted retraction.
• Dual-Action Pause Buttons: Incorporates targeted pause switches on the side and bottom to temporarily hold the extended blade for swift, micro-controlled measurement indexing.
• Rugged ABS Construction: Built with an impact-resistant ABS outer case that successfully resists tough jobsite impacts and structural drops.
• Non-Slip Rubber Overmoulding: Bi-material case design delivers ergonomic comfort, superior drop protection, and an enhanced wet-or-dry grip.
• Nylon Coated Technology: Specialized blade armor coating guards against scratching, rust, and surface wear, generating a ten times longer active operational life.
• Matte Glare-Free Surface: Eliminates strong outdoor light reflections, enabling clean, error-free reading under bright sunshine or high-intensity industrial shop lights.
• Convenient Portability: Factory-fitted with a heavy-duty integrated metal belt clip for reliable storage and quick access around the tool belt.

Applications

• Perfect for carpentry, woodworking, framing, and general cabinetry manufacturing.
• Extensively used in plumbing, HVAC installations, electrical layout plotting, and pipe sizing.
• Suitable for general civil construction sites, structural engineering layouts, and brickwork tracking.
• Ideal for everyday home improvement tasks, interior design mapping, and domestic DIY crafting.

Usage

• Pull out the carbon steel blade smoothly to your target distance using the end hook.
• Push down the front click lock button to rigidly set the blade in place for extended, solo hands-free plotting.
• Use the side or bottom pause buttons alternatively to grab temporary control of the blade when making fast adjustments.
• Slowly release the locks to allow the blade to guide itself smoothly back into the case, keeping fingers clear of the fast blade edges.
• Clip the unit securely to your tool belt or utility pants pocket using the built-in rear metal clip when moving across locations.