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Orange ABS case tape measure 25 ft steel blade 1 in wide vertical read markings

Keson Industries

Keson Industries PGTFD25V 25 ft tape measure 1 in blade vertical read orange case

SKU CH-AY6A-1DMSS

A 25 ft steel blade with 1 in width, vertical-read markings and an 8 ft standout in an orange ABS case

  • Length6.600
  • Width5.000
  • MaterialHAWA
  • TypeLong
  • Vertical read for easy overhead measurements
  • 25 ft steel blade with 1 in width for 8 ft standout
  • Automatic return with toggle lock for one-hand control
  • SAE fractional graduations to 1/16 in for precise layout
  • Orange ABS case resists drops and stays visible on site

25 ft vertical-read tape measure

The Keson PGTFD25V is a 25 ft steel tape with a 1 in blade designed for vertical reading. The closed ABS case in orange protects the blade and fits a tool belt or pocket. A toggle lock holds the blade at the required length. It suits tradespeople who prefer top-down graduation marks.

Thermals noise and power draw

Manual tools generate no heat, noise or electrical draw during use. The automatic blade return retracts smoothly without a motor. The ABS plastic case stays cool in sunlight and does not conduct cold in winter. No batteries or external power are required at any time.

Replaces worn tapes and shorter rules

This model replaces damaged tapes, faded graduations or shorter rules that cannot reach 25 ft. The 8 ft standout allows one-person measurements across openings. The jump is worth it when the old blade kinks, the hook bends or the lock fails to hold. Buyers needing metric graduations or a magnetic hook should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Vertical read for easy overhead measurements
  • 25 ft steel blade with 1 in width for 8 ft standout
  • Automatic return with toggle lock for one-hand control
  • SAE fractional graduations to 1/16 in for precise layout
  • Orange ABS case resists drops and stays visible on site

Specifications

BrandKeson
Length6.600
Width5.000
MaterialHAWA
TypeLong

Questions about this item

How do I engage the toggle lock on the 25 ft steel blade so it stays extended while I measure alone?

Pull the blade out to the needed length, then flip the toggle lock downward with your thumb; the blade will hold firm until you flip the toggle back up to release it.

What part of the 1 in wide blade wears out first and how do I know when to replace the tape?

The printed graduations and the hook rivets wear first; replace the tape when the 1/16 in marks become hard to read or the hook develops noticeable side-to-side play.

At what extension does the 1 in wide steel blade start to buckle when held horizontally without support?

The blade is rated for 8 ft of standout; beyond that distance it will begin to curve downward under its own weight.

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