Ronix Measuring Tape

Ronix pocket tapes with ABS bodies and a lock. The 5.5 m has a nylon-coated blade, which is what stops the printed markings wearing off the first few inches — the part of any tape that wears first.

• Check before ordering: buy the length for the work rather than the longest. A 10 m tape is heavy on a belt and its blade is stiff to handle in a small room. For daily site use the heavy-duty range is the better buy.