Stainless Steel Rule, 15 cm to 2 m, Metric and Inch, Plain or Thickened

A rule is the measuring tool that gets picked up most often, so two things matter: the graduations have to stay readable and the edge has to stay straight. These rules are rolled from stainless strip and graduated along both edges, metric on one and inches on the other, in lengths from 15 cm up to 2 m.

Steel Rule: Overview

The rules are made from stainless steel strip, 0.5 mm to 1.2 mm thick depending on length, so the short rules sit flat on a drawing while the 1.5 m and 2 m sizes stay rigid enough to be used as a straightedge on site. Both scales are cut into the strip and ink-filled, which is what keeps the numbers legible after the rule has been wiped down with solvent.

The ends are cut square rather than rounded, so a mark can be set from a datum edge or a corner without adding the thickness of a rounded end to the measurement. The 15 cm to 30 cm sizes fit an apron pocket; the 50 cm and 60 cm sizes stay in a fitter’s bag; the 1 m and longer rules are kept for setting out sheet material, frames and worktops.

Thickened rules are offered in the lengths that take the most abuse – 150, 300, 500, 600 mm, 1 m, 1.5 m and 2 m – because a heavier section is what stops a long rule bowing when it is pressed against a cut edge. The plain 0.5 mm rules cover the bench sizes at the lowest cost.

Key Features at a Glance

• Stainless steel – resists damp, coolant and hand sweat.
• 15 cm to 2 m – bench sizes and site straightedges.
• Metric and inch – one scale on each edge.
• 0.5 to 1.2 mm stock – light rules and rigid ones.
• Square-cut ends – measure from an edge or a corner.
• Plain or thickened – choose by length and duty.

Available Models and Prices

All options are in stock. Prices are per unit in USD; carton prices on request.

Specifications

Packaging Information

Tapes ship individually in retail boxes or bags. Carton and mixed-case quantities are available on request.

Where It Is Used

Rules are used for marking out on the bench, checking a cut edge for square, setting a depth against a fence and checking diagonals on a frame. The 15 cm to 30 cm sizes live in a pocket or a top tray, the 50 cm and 60 cm sizes suit a fitter’s bag, and the 1 m, 1.5 m and 2 m rules are kept for setting out sheet material, door frames and worktops where a tape measure cannot lie flat.

Choosing a Tape Measure

1. Match length to the work: 3 m for a pocket tape, 5 m for general trade use, and 7.5 m or 10 m where a longer reach is needed.
2. Blade width decides how far the tape stands out unsupported – 19 mm is the trade standard, 25 mm reaches noticeably further on a long measurement.
3. Choose the blade finish for the light you work in: frosted or painted blades read best in flat light, coated steel survives being dragged over brick and concrete.
4. Decide how the tape will be carried – belt clip, lanyard or pocket – and order mixed case colours where tapes are issued to different teams.

Care and Maintenance

Wipe the blade dry before it retracts, and let it retract slowly rather than letting it snap back; grit on the blade is what wears the coating and the return spring.

Do not use the tape as a straightedge or a scraper, and do not leave it clipped to a belt outdoors in the rain.

OEM and Bulk Supply

The supplier prints custom logos on the case and the blade and supplies own-brand packaging, with OEM and ODM support for private-label tape ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which options are available?

This listing covers 14 options: 150 x 0.5 mm; 200 x 0.5 mm; 300 x 0.5 mm; 400 x 0.5 mm; 500 x 0.7 mm; 600 x 0.7 mm; 1 m x 1.0 mm; 150 x 0.7 mm thickened; 300 x 0.7 mm thickened; 500 x 0.9 mm thickened; 600 x 0.9 mm thickened; 1 m x 1.2 mm thickened; 1.5 m x 1.2 mm thickened; 2 m x 1.2 mm thickened. All are in stock and priced individually.

How heavy is it and how is it packed?

The unit weighs about 0.05 to 0.5 kg by length. Tapes ship individually in retail boxes or bags. Carton and mixed-case quantities are available on request.

What is it made of?

Key material: Stainless steel. Other specifications are listed in the Specifications table above.

What is it used for?

Rules are used for marking out on the bench, checking a cut edge for square, setting a depth against a fence and checking diagonals on a frame.

Can I buy in bulk or with my own branding?

Yes. Custom case and blade printing, own-brand packaging and mixed cartons are available on request, with OEM and ODM support.

Summary

A rule is the measuring tool that gets picked up most often, so two things matter: the graduations have to stay readable and the edge has to stay straight. Offered in 14 configurations, each priced separately.

Typical use: Rules are used for marking out on the bench, checking a cut edge for square, setting a depth against a fence and checking diagonals on a frame.