Aluminium Straight Edge 3.0 m with 1 Vial, Proline

Quick Facts — 15630 Straight edge with vial

• Model: 15630
• EAN: 5903755156303
• Type: Straight edge with vial
• Length: 3000 mm
• Accuracy: 0.5 mm/1 m
• Material: Aluminium

The aluminium straight edge is a 3.0 m long rule with 1 vial for checking level and plumb in bricklaying, plastering and other work where long surfaces need aligning. Accuracy is 0.5 mm/1 m. Proline.

The rule is made of aluminium and weighs 2.720 kg. The vial is UV-resistant. The rule is available with an indicator for horizontal position or with a combined horizontal and vertical indicator.

What sets straight edge 15630 apart?

Straight edge 15630 combines a length of 3000 mm with an accuracy of 0.5 mm/1 m, which allows long walls and surfaces to be checked in a single pass. This sets it apart from shorter spirit levels that need several readings in succession.

Facts that set the rule apart from simpler straight edges:

• Aluminium profile giving a low weight of 2.720 kg despite the 3000 mm length
• UV-resistant vial that stays readable when working outdoors
• Indicator for horizontal position or combined horizontal and vertical indicator

How straight edge 15630 is used in bricklaying and aligning

The straight edge is used to align and check level and plumb along the full 3.0 m. It is laid against masonry or a rendered surface and the vial shows the deviation. With an accuracy of 0.5 mm/1 m, deviations over the whole length can be assessed directly.

Because the vial is UV-resistant, the rule is suited to outdoor work on building sites, where it is exposed to sunlight.

Technical Specifications

Chosen by: Bricklayers, Plasterers, Concrete workers, Tilers, Construction workers.

Found in: House building, Masonry and plastering, Concrete work, Floor and tile laying, Renovation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does straight edge 15630 work in confined spaces?

Not always. Straight edge 15630 is 3000 mm long and weighs 2.720 kg, which makes it bulky to handle alone in confined spaces. It is built for long surfaces such as walls and floors.

Does straight edge 15630 cope with outdoor work in sunlight?

Yes. Straight edge 15630 has a UV-resistant vial, so the reading is not affected by sunlight. Accuracy is 0.5 mm/1 m and the rule is made of aluminium.

What sets straight edge 15630 apart from other straight edges?

Straight edge 15630 is 3000 mm long with an accuracy of 0.5 mm/1 m, a UV-resistant vial and an aluminium profile giving a weight of 2.720 kg. It is available with an indicator for horizontal position or with a combined horizontal and vertical indicator.