Description
Stanley 1-77-174 Measuring Wheel — BOLTON SKU 50185.
About the Stanley 1-77-174 Measuring Wheel
This item is a Stanley measuring wheel supplied under the manufacturer’s reference 1-77-174 and catalogued as Stanley 1-77-174 Measuring technical component. A measuring wheel — also called a surveyor’s wheel — measures linear distance by counting the revolutions of a wheel of known circumference as it is rolled along the ground, with the running total shown on a counter. It is used where a tape measure is impractical: long runs, uneven ground and routes that curve or follow a kerb, where a tape would need repeated re-siting and would not follow the actual path travelled. Because the reading depends on the wheel keeping contact and rolling without slipping, measuring wheels are used on reasonably firm surfaces rather than on loose or heavily broken ground. Wheel diameter, counter type, measuring range, display units and the handle arrangement are confirmed against Stanley’s own product documentation at quotation.
Key specifications
| Brand | Stanley |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer reference | 1-77-174 |
| Product type | Measuring wheel (surveyor’s wheel) |
| Measurement principle | Wheel revolutions counted over the surface travelled |
| Typical use | Linear distance measurement on site |
Typical applications
Measuring wheels are used to set out site boundaries and service runs, to estimate cable, fencing and pipe quantities ahead of a formal survey, and to record distances along roads, perimeters and access routes. They suit walk-over measurement where one operator needs a distance quickly without a second person to hold a tape. In procurement work they are commonly used to size take-offs for materials ordered by the metre.
Supplied by BOLTON Technical Equipment Supplies against request for quotation. Add this item to your RFQ basket to request pricing, lead time and documentation requirements (e.g. CoC, datasheets or test reports where applicable).
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