Measuring Tape MODECO MN-81-252 — 50 m Steel Surveying Tape

MODECO MN-81-252 — 50 m Steel Surveying Tape is a 50-meter measuring tape with a steel blade designed for long-distance linear measurement in surveying, construction and landscaping. The steel construction keeps the blade straight over long spans and resists stretching, making it suitable for exterior site work where accurate distance readings are required. The tape is intended for professional and semi-professional use by surveyors, builders and installers for layout, boundary marking and elevation checks.

Advantages

The steel blade construction provides high rigidity and dimensional stability across long distances, reducing sag and measurement error. A clear, easily readable scale on the blade allows quick distance reading, while the protective coating increases resistance to wear and environmental exposure. The compact reel housing and winding mechanism enable efficient reel-up and controlled payout, improving handling during repeated measurements on site.

Suitable for

• Surveying long distances and marking site boundaries
• Construction layout and alignment checks
• Landscaping measurements and terrain profiling
• Utilities and installation work requiring precise linear distances

Key specifications

• Blade length: 50 m
• Blade material: steel
• Blade width: suitable for stable long-span measurement (standard surveying tape width)
• Scale: metric graduations for metre and sub-metre readings
• Protective coating: wear- and corrosion-resistant finish on the blade
• Reel type: manual winding reel with crank or hand reel mechanism
• Housing: compact, durable reel casing for transport and storage

How to use

Secure one end of the tape at the starting point using the end hook or anchor point, then walk to the measurement endpoint while keeping the blade taut and as level as possible to minimize sag. Read the distance directly from the metric scale on the blade at the measurement point. Retract the blade using the winding mechanism, keeping the blade clean and free of kinks. For repeated or long measurements, use a second person to hold the far end to maintain tension and accuracy.

Usage recommendations

Use the tape on relatively clear ground and avoid dragging the blade across abrasive surfaces to extend blade life. After outdoor use, wipe the blade dry and store the reel in a dry place to reduce corrosion. Verify calibration periodically by checking known reference distances before critical measurements.