03/2024 – TECH 196 Dark Shadow: Stylish look at an attractive price

Special 40 cm model to mark the 135th anniversary / Outstanding matt anthracite finish / Quick alignment with acoustic guidance / Displays light up at the touch of a button

Die Elektronik-Wasserwaage TECH 196 von STABILA in edler Anthrazit-Mattbeschichtung erhältlich

The STABILA TECH 196 electronic spirit level is available in a stylish matt anthracite finish from March 2024. The 40 cm long "Dark Shadow" special model in a limited edition to mark the company's 135th anniversary also impresses with its attractive price.

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STABILA is celebrating its 135th anniversary – and tradespeople can join in the celebrations, as the measuring tool specialist has launched a special model of its proven TECH 196 electronic spirit level for them. The 40 cm "Dark Shadow" model will be available at an attractive price in a limited edition from the beginning of March 2024. It has a particularly stylish look thanks to its unusual matt anthracite finish.

The electronic spirit level will appeal to all professional trades, especially carpenters and joiners, kitchen and stair installers and civil engineers, as well as to those performing control tasks, such as checking the slope of a balcony. Whether using it for horizontal and vertical alignment or for measuring inclinations, slopes and angles, the integrated electronics module allows instantaneous measurements to be taken. Its acoustic guidance feature, with three different audible signals, enables components to be aligned more quickly, without having to look at the spirit level. Equipped with two displays (at the front and top), it guarantees optimum readability of measured values in any conditions. When working at dusk or in shadow, just press a button and the displays light up. Another helpful feature is the fact that the digital display rotates for taking measurements in the reverse position. Thanks to reference angle mode, an angle measurement can also be accepted, saved and transferred to other components.

Sondermodell seiner bewährten Elektronik-Wasserwaage TECH 196

Both digital displays light up at the touch of a button, so measurement results are always easy to read, be it at dusk or in shadow.

Hochpräzises Messen in allen Positionen ist durch die besondere Einbautechnologie von STABILA auf Dauer gesichert

Shock-absorbing end caps – the two-component material mix protects the profile against impact.

Durability and lasting accuracy
High-precision measuring in all positions is assured in the long term thanks to STABILA's special installation technology. The vials and profile are precisely aligned once and are then permanently connected to one other without tension, so that the vials remain firmly in position, even if the level falls or is dropped. The aluminium rectangular profile with shock-absorbing end caps is ultra rigid thanks to reinforcing ribs and therefore particularly robust. The end caps absorb energy effectively upon impact, thereby protecting the profile. They can also be removed so that exact positioning and marking is possible, even right into the corners. The measuring surfaces are coated to protect sensitive surfaces. Protection against the ingress of water and dust in accordance with protection rating IP 65 ensures a long service life. Another particularly practical feature is that it’s also fully washable.

Technical data: TECH 196 Dark Shadow electronic spirit level

Accuracy in normal position or reverse position 0.029° = 0.5 mm/m
Accuracy with electronic inclination measurement at 0° and 90° = ±0.05°
from 1° to 89° = ±0.2°
Measuring surfaces 2
Vial type 1 x horizontal
1 x vertical
Display modes °, %, mm/m, ft/in – decimal and as fraction

STABILA – How true pro's measure
Since 1889, STABILA has stood for the highest quality and innovation in measurement technology. The company offers a wide range of solutions for construction trades and is the brand of choice for millions of professionals worldwide when it comes to measuring and aligning.

The product range includes spirit levels, electronic measuring tools, construction lasers, tape measures and rules. Each and every product is developed and manufactured with the greatest care to ensure accurate measurements and maximum reliability. STABILA measuring tools are renowned not only for their accuracy, but also for their toughness and durability. Built to withstand rough conditions on the building site or in the workshop, they make the professional's job easier, with more reliable and more efficient results.

STABILA is proud of its tradition, innovation and pioneering technologies. A dedicated team of over 600 people worldwide, including 350 in Germany, works hand in hand with customers and partners to develop practical solutions and provide the very best service.