Hilti PD 42 Laser Range Meter: A modern measurement tool

Daily onsite measuring tasks like measurements from inaccessible points, calculating dimensions and distances for fitting windows, positioning tracks for drywall partitions and other measuring tasks in indoors and outdoor applications are now accomplished by using the traditional methods. Focus of today’s construction world has shifted from traditional tools to modern measuring techniques available in the market to increase productivity and safety.

The new Hilti PD 42 laser range meter is a breakthrough in modern measurement tools available in hand-held laser range meter. With 1mm accuracy and extremely robust, PD 42 is the first of its kind in the world. Exceptionally easy to operate, this ruggedly built tool is indispensable for a whole range of jobs, saving immeasurable time, over and over again.

Cuts distance down to size

Hilti PD 42 is very handy and sturdy, puts distances up to 200 mtrs. at your finger tips, featuring a clear display and straightforward operations allows most of the jobs like measurements from inaccessible points, measuring up for fitting windows or creating plans of various kinds, saved or used in calculations to be completed easily by a single person. Professionals in all trades will find that even in outdoors in bright ambient light conditions, PD 42 performs up to 100mtrs without a target plate and up to 200mtrs with one of Hilti’s handy target plate accessories. This innovative tool provides a quick and reliable basis for virtually all onsite measuring tasks.

More functions–for good measure

Hilti PD 42 laser range meter is power packed with additional advanced measuring functions for demanding calculations. The MIN/MAX function, for example, can be used to check parallels and right angles while the Pythagoras formula allows indirect measurements. A whole range of further advanced geometric functions are available at the touch of a button. This ingenious multifunctional tool comes into its own in outdoor applications such as general construction or steel erection. Targeting of the laser remains easy, even in bright sunlight, with aid of the built in optical sight. Setting up formwork, calculating volumes for pouring concrete or aligning steel beams precisely parallel- these are just a few examples of the jobs that can be carried out quickly, easily, and extremely, accurately with the PD 42.

Service without bounds

To ensure reliability and accuracy in accordance with standards and statutory requirements like all Hilti tools, Hilti PD 42 laser range meter come complete with Hilti Service. Hilti provides comprehensive, top class service for one year from the date of purchase against any manufacturing defects which includes free pickup and return transport. The tool will be picked up, checked and calibrated, certified and returned to complete with calibration certificate to ensure that the laser tool is working precisely and reliably.

Published on 16 June 2009

Published in NBM&CW December 2008