Ideal Industries 35-242 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure

Ideal Industries 35-242 25' Auto-Lock Tape Measure

The Ideal Industries 35-242 is a 25' auto-lock tape measure built for electricians, contractors, and tradespeople who need a dependable measuring tool on the jobsite every day. Featuring an auto-lock blade mechanism, this tape measure holds its extended position without requiring the user to manually engage a lock, streamlining one-handed measuring tasks common in electrical rough-in, panel layout, and conduit runs. At 25 feet of reach, the 35-242 covers the vast majority of everyday measuring needs on residential and commercial jobs, from laying out box locations to measuring conduit and cable runs.

Key Features

• Blade Length: 25' of usable blade for measuring rooms, conduit runs, cable pulls, and layout tasks on the jobsite.
• Auto-Lock Mechanism: Locks the blade automatically at the extended length, freeing up a hand for marking and layout work without needing to hold a separate lock button.
• Jobsite-Ready Design: Sized and configured for daily use by electrical and construction professionals who need quick, repeatable measurements.
• Ideal Industries Reliability: Backed by Ideal Industries' reputation for durable, professional-grade hand tools trusted by electrical contractors.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 35-242
• Blade Length: 25'
• Locking Type: Auto-Lock

Typical Applications

• Electrical Rough-In Layout
• Conduit and Cable Run Measurement
• Panelboard and Device Box Placement
• General Construction and Renovation Measuring Tasks

Why Ideal Industries?

Ideal Industries has long supplied electrical professionals with dependable hand tools designed for the demands of daily jobsite use. The 35-242 auto-lock tape measure combines a practical 25' blade length with a locking mechanism built for one-handed convenience, making it a straightforward, reliable addition to any electrician's or contractor's tool bag.