RIDGID introduced new additions to its hand tools product line-up for mechanical contractors, plumbing contractors and service plumbers: the RIDGID Aluminum Machined Levels and Locking Steel Tape Measures. For the tech savvy, RIDGID also announces the RIDGID Digital Bubble Level app.

The four new aluminum machined levels are heavy duty and lightweight, making them able to stand up to tough job conditions, while remaining easy to carry. They are built from a solid block of aluminum and come with rare Earth magnets that are v-grooved for maximum stability on pipe or magnetic metal surfaces. They feature an oversized, 0-gradiant vial to aid in sloping installations, and are marked for rises of 1/8” to 1/2" of slope per foot of run.

The lightweight and easy to carry locking steel tape measures are designed with a comfortable grip on a heavy-duty tape measure structure. Available in 16-foot (Model 616) or 25-foot (Model 325) versions, the tape measures are equipped with a rubber case that has stainless steel caps and provides grip traction in wet conditions. The extra-wide (1 1/16”) measuring blade is easy to read, nylon coated and abrasion resistant. 

For the tech savvy, RIGID’s Digital Bubble Level app for smartphone or tablet use is a free add-on that provides three vials for horizontal, vertical and 45-degree measurement, in addition to a sound feature for instances when the screen can’t be viewed. 

The Digital Bubble Level also offers the ability to overlay crosshairs on the rear-facing camera and view the readouts and camera image concurrently. It is ideal for leveling simple items like pictures to signs and other large items, in addition to helping homeowners, DIYers and contractors in a jam. The app is currently available for download in iTunes for the iPhone and iPad (2x mode), the Android Market and in App World for the BlackBerry PlayBook.

For more information: www.RIDGID.com