Folding Ruler Vorel 12500 — PVC and Steel, 50 m length, 10 mm width

Folding Ruler Vorel 12500 is a compact, foldable measuring tape made from PVC and steel with a total length of 50 m and a blade width of 10 mm. The tool combines a rigid steel tape with a protective PVC coating and a plastic casing with a crank retraction system, providing a balance of stiffness, surface protection and convenient storage. The white-marked blade features a metal eyelet at the end for secure hooking and single-person measurements over long distances.

Advantages

The PVC coating protects the steel tape from abrasion and corrosion while maintaining flexibility for winding. The metal eyelet at the tape end enables reliable anchoring and allows accurate measurements when used single-handedly. The plastic casing with an integrated crank supports fast and controlled rewinding of the 50 m blade and reduces wear on the tape during storage. The 10 mm width provides good stability and readable markings for linear measurement tasks.

Suitable for

• Construction site linear measurements and layout work
• Carpentry and timber cutting where long-distance measurements are required
• Installation and engineering tasks such as piping, cable runs and fencing
• Surveying short to medium distances without heavy survey equipment

Key specifications

• Length: 50 m
• Blade width: 10 mm
• Blade material: steel with PVC coating
• End fitting: metal eyelet for hooking
• Casing: plastic with manual crank for retraction
• Tape color: white with printed graduations

How to use

Pull the steel tape from the casing and hook the metal eyelet onto the reference point or anchor it with a secure object. Extend the tape to the target point and read the graduation at the measuring point. For single-person operation, place the eyelet on a fixed edge and walk the tape out while keeping it tensioned to avoid sagging. After measuring, use the plastic crank to rewind the tape into the casing in a controlled manner, avoiding sudden snaps that could damage the blade or markings.

Usage recommendations

Store the tape dry and retract it fully after each use to protect the PVC coating and printed graduations. Avoid sharp bends and heavy impacts to the blade and do not use the tape to pull or lift loads beyond its intended measuring purpose. Clean the tape with a soft cloth to remove dirt and moisture before retracting to prolong service life.