Stabila is continuing to mark its 135-year anniversary with more special models of its tried-and-tested spirit levels in a dramatic ‘Dark Shadow’ design.
Back in March, the renowned measuring equipment manufacturer — with a range comprising spirit levels, line and rotation lasers, electronic measuring tools, rules and tape measures — unveiled special models of the TECH 196 electronic spirit level as part of its 135th anniversary celebrations. Featuring an anthracite matt coating, the bold ‘Dark Shadow’ design has now been extended with the limited-edition release of spirit level sets 80 AS-2 and 196-2.
Made at the firm’s factory and headquarters in Annweiler in Germany’s Palatinate region — near a sizeable and newly-opened logistics facility which represents the largest single investment in the company’s long history — the models all feature Stabila’s “proven spirit level technology.” For example, for durable precision, the quality vials are connected to — and cannot be removed from — the aluminium rectangular profile as part of a special installation process referred to as ‘Locked Vials’. This also prevents the vials from detaching if the spirit level is dropped.
Accuracy and reliability
The new 80 AS-2 Dark Shadow set with an additional second vertical vial is available in 60 and 120 cm lengths to “perfectly equip professionals for any project” including garden and landscaping work, carpentry, plasterboard installation, joinery and tiling.
The rectangular aluminium profile features reinforcing ribs for high stability and a secure grip when in use out on site. The anti-slip stoppers integrated into the impact-resistant plastic end caps additionally ensure a firm hold when marking whilst preventing the spirit level from slipping.
The spirit levels have two measuring surfaces each, enabling accurate measurement in any position — including the reverse position. Measuring accuracy is said to be ± 0.5 mm/m in the normal position and ± 0.75 mm/m in the reverse position. Furthermore, both measuring surfaces feature an electrostatic powder coating to protect sensitive surfaces whilst also making the tools easy to clean by helping to remove the kind of dirt that is typically accumulated on construction sites.
Tough and versatile
Stabila’s 196-2 spirit level series, meanwhile, is described as the right choice for measuring in a standard and reverse position in bricklaying, carpentry, timber construction, window fitting, gardening and landscaping and many more applications besides. The Dark Shadow anniversary set includes lengths 61 cm and 122 cm.
Developed for heavy duty use every day, the manufacturer states that the extra-strong aluminium profile with reinforcing ribs is lightweight yet very stable, providing a secure hold. Large-sized finger-grip openings are said to ensure optimal, comfortable handling at all times.
The end caps with slip stoppers are designed to make sure the spirit level stays firmly in place when marking measurements, whilst the special mix of materials also makes them shock-absorbing — protecting the profile if it is knocked. The end caps can be removed to “get right into the corners and make accurate markings there” whilst the electrostatic powder coating again makes the spirit levels easy to clean.
To support merchant sales in branch, Stabila is offering a selection of attention-grabbing cardboard displays for the Dark Shadow spirit level sets.
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