Apex 1293SM590N Atlas Nubian Oil Gauging Tape 49 Ft

Product Description

The APEX 1293SM590N is an oil gauging tape designed for measuring fluid levels in tanks and storage vessels. Built on the Atlas Nubian platform, it features a 49-foot steel blade in the Nubian finish with a D7 blade style, making it suitable for accurate manual tank gauging in field service environments. The blade is 0.5 inches wide, offering the rigidity needed for straight, consistent drops. The tape is cut to a 590 bob cut, meaning it is pre-configured for use with a plumb bob or gauging bob for bottom-referenced measurements. Petroleum service technicians, tank inspectors, and facility maintenance crews are the primary installers and users of this tool.

This gauging tape is used in petroleum storage and distribution applications where direct manual measurement of liquid depth is required. Typical environments include above-ground storage tanks, fuel depots, marine terminals, and industrial tank farms. The Nubian blade finish is associated with compatibility in oil service environments where corrosion resistance and clean readability are priorities. Manual tank gauging remains a standard verification method alongside automated level systems in regulated storage facilities.

Key Features

• 49-foot steel blade for deep tank gauging applications
• Nubian blade finish suited for petroleum service environments
• D7 blade style for standardized gauging tape compatibility
• 0.5-inch blade width provides rigidity for accurate vertical drops
• 590 bob cut pre-configured for use with standard gauging bobs
• Compact case measuring 9.1 inches overall length for field portability

Compatibility

Designed for use with standard gauging bobs and plumb bob accessories in petroleum and industrial tank measurement applications where D7-style blades are specified.

Installation Notes

Oil gauging tapes are deployed by petroleum service technicians and tank inspection professionals following API and site-specific measurement procedures. Always zero the tape reference point to the tank datum plate before taking measurements. Inspect the blade for kinks, corrosion, or illegible graduations before use, as damaged tapes can produce inaccurate readings. Follow all site safety protocols including bonding and grounding procedures when gauging flammable liquid storage tanks.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Length: 49 ft
• Blade Material: Steel
• Blade Finish: Nubian
• Blade Style: D7
• Blade Width: 0.5 inches
• Bob Cut: 590
• Overall Length: 9.1 inches
• Package Width: 6.1 inches
• Package Height: 1.7 inches
• Weight: 1.9 pounds
• UPC: 037103441676

Standard Information

• Brand: APEX
• Manufacturer Part Number: 1293SM590N