Design Install

Compact laser distance measuring tool

May 3, 2022

Jobsite professionals and contractors can now accurately take a single measurement or continuous measurements up to 100’ (30.5 m) at the push of a button.

Matt Vincent

Klein Tools in April introduced its new Compact Laser Distance Measure tool, allowing jobsite professionals and contractors to accurately take a single measurement or continuous measurements up to 100’ (30.5 m) at the push of a button.

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Brendan Rice, associate product manager at Klein Tools:

“When working on jobsites, attempting to take quick and precise measurements in large areas can be a challenge. Klein’s new Compact Laser Distance Measure can provide accurate measurements up to 100 feet with just the push of a button, making measuring by yourself on a jobsite easier than ever. Additionally, this tool features a compact design with a clip and fits in a safety vest or shirt pocket, making it ideal to transport wherever measurements are needed.”

Key features of Klein Tools' Compact Laser Distance Measure (Cat. No. 93LDM100C) include the following summary points, per the manufacturer:

Measures from 2-Inch (5.1 cm) up to 100 feet (30.5 m) with 1/16-Inch (0.16 cm) accuracy for the first 30 feet and accurate to 1/8-Inch (0.32 cm) up to 100 feet (30.5 m).

Laser Distance Measure has lightweight design with pocket clip that makes it easy to carry around a jobsite.

Record a single-distance measurement or continuous measurements with a click of a button.

Quickly compare the latest measurement with the last 2 measured distances that were automatically saved on the LCD screen.

Highly visible reverse contrast LCD display for improved viewing in low light conditions.

Toggle between inches, feet and inches, and meters for more precise measurements.

Class 2 Laser automatically shuts off after 30 seconds to save battery.

Audio alerts when measurement is taken and sound can be disabled.

Change the measurement starting point from the top or bottom of the device for more accurate readings.

Designed with a lanyard anchor to attach the unit to a tool bag or tool belt; lanyard not included.

For more information, see www.kleintools.com/new-products.

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About the Author

Matt Vincent | Senior Editor

Matt Vincent is a B2B technology journalist, editor and content producer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the full range of media content production and management, as well as SEO and social media engagement best practices, for both Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine and its website CablingInstall.com. He currently provides trade show, company, executive and field technology trend coverage for the ICT structured cabling, telecommunications networking, data center, IP physical security, and professional AV vertical market segments. Email: [email protected]