Tough impact resistant ABS cases with soft grip, blade locking buttons on the side and base. The hold and measure buttons allow the user to lock the tape for accurate measurements with the button on base to control speed of return. The nylon coated, matt finished steel blade is marked with clear black and red graduations in metres into cm/mm and feet into inches, 1/8" and 1/16" and stud centre markings every 16". Self - aligning end hook for very accurate internal/external measurements. Supplied in countertop displays.