Description
Stabila 37424 24" Level Type 196
The Last 2-Foot Level You’ll Ever Buy.
The Stabila 37424 24-Inch Type 196 Level is the industry standard for professionals who cannot afford to be wrong. Built with an extra-rigid rectangular aluminum profile, this level features reinforcing ribs that provide incredible torsion resistance, ensuring the frame won't warp or twist even under heavy job site abuse. Unlike standard levels, the Type 196 features two precision-milled measuring surfaces, providing a perfectly flat interface for absolute accuracy in both normal and overhead positions.
At the heart of the 37424 is Stabila’s patented Locked Vial System. The vials are permanently cast into the frame, meaning they are fixed for life and never require recalibration. If the tool is dropped, the shock-absorbing end caps protect the profile, while the integrated anti-slip wall grips allow you to hold the level firmly against a surface with one hand for precise marking. Whether you are a framer, finish carpenter, or mason, this level delivers the German-engineered reliability your reputation depends on.
Key Performance Features:
- Stabila Locked Vial Technology: Vials are epoxy-bonded into the frame; they will never leak, fog, or lose accuracy.
- Reinforced High-Strength Frame: Ribbed aluminum box-beam profile provides maximum stability without unnecessary weight.
- Certified Precision: Guaranteed accurate to ±1/32" over 72 inches in both normal and reverse (upside-down) positions.
- Removable End Caps: Shock-absorbing rubber caps can be removed for flush measuring in tight corners or against headers.
- Ergonomic Rubber Hand Grips: Designed for a secure, comfortable hold even when wearing gloves or in wet conditions.
- Dual Milled Surfaces: Two machined measuring faces ensure the highest degree of flatness and contact.
Specifications
| Feature | Technical Detail |
| Model Number | 37424 |
| Length | 24 Inches (61 cm) |
| Profile | Type 196 Heavy-Duty Box Beam |
| Vial Configuration | 1 Horizontal, 2 Vertical (Plumb) |
| Accuracy (Normal) | ± 0.5 mm/m (1/32" @ 72") |
| Accuracy (Reverse) | ± 0.5 mm/m (1/32" @ 72") |
| Measuring Surfaces | 2 (Precision Milled) |
| End Caps | Removable with Wall Grips |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Product Specifications
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Lifetime Accuracy: Fixed vials are guaranteed to never leak, fog, or require adjustment. Heavy-Duty Frame: Extra-rigid aluminum box profile with reinforcing ribs for stability. |
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✔️ Certified Precision: Accurate to ±1/32" at 72" in both normal and reverse positions. ✔️ Jobsite Ready: Durable electrostatic powder coating for fast and easy cleanup. |
