Milwaukee 48-22-1826 Auto-lock Tape Measure 26 Ft

Product Description

The MILWAUKEE 48-22-1826 is a 26-foot auto-locking tape measure built for daily use on commercial and residential jobsites. The blade automatically locks in place when extended and retracts smoothly with a single release. At 1 inch wide, the blade delivers 9 feet of standout and 12 feet of reach, letting a single technician or installer take long measurements without a second set of hands. An anti-tear coating reinforces the first 6 feet of blade, and an impact-resistant body protects the housing against drops and rough handling. Both SAE fractional and metric scales are printed on the blade for dual-unit reading.

This tape measure is suited for HVAC installation, plumbing rough-in, electrical layout, and general construction trades. It fits standard belt loops and tool pouches. The wire-form belt clip is designed to reduce pocket tearing during repeated clip-and-unclip cycles. A lanyard loop allows attachment to a tool tether or wrist lanyard, which is useful when working at height or on elevated platforms. The auto-lock mechanism holds the blade position hands-free, reducing measurement errors during solo layout work.

Key Features

• Auto-lock mechanism holds blade in place without manual thumb pressure
• 9 feet of standout and 12 feet of reach for solo long-distance measurements
• Anti-tear coating on first 6 feet of blade extends blade life at the most-used section
• Dual SAE fractional and metric scales printed on 1-inch-wide blade
• Impact-resistant body withstands jobsite drops
• Wire-form belt clip reduces pocket and fabric tearing
• Lanyard loop for tool-tether compatibility

Compatibility

General-purpose tape measure compatible with standard belt clips and tool pouches used across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general construction trades.

Installation Notes

No installation required. Inspect the blade for kinks or cracks before use, as a damaged blade can snap under standout load. When working at elevation, attach a tool tether through the lanyard loop per fall-protection tool requirements on the jobsite. Replace the unit if the auto-lock mechanism fails to hold or the retraction spring does not return the blade fully.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Length: 26 feet
• Blade Width: 1 inch
• Standout: 9 feet
• Reach: 12 feet
• Scale: SAE Fractional and Metric
• Anti-Tear Coating Coverage: First 6 feet of blade
• Weight: 3.74 pounds
• Package Dimensions: 2.27 inches x 3.74 inches x 6.55 inches
• UOM: Each
• UPC: 0045242822997

Standard Information

• Brand: MILWAUKEE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 48-22-1826