{"product_id":"stabila-sta-37478-78-inch-type-196-level","title":"STABILA STA-37478 78-Inch Type 196 Level","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe STABILA STA-37478 is the 78-inch Type 196 heavy-duty box-beam level, catalog number 37478. On the official US site this model is Type 196 (the name Type 196-2 appears on some European listings and in our ERP description; the US catalog and UPC identify it as Type 196). It is built for demanding layout work in carpentry, masonry, concrete, windows, and similar trades, with a highly torsion-resistant aluminum profile, STABILA vial installation, and shock-absorbing removable end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCertified accuracy in both positions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSTABILA states measuring accuracy of ±1\/32 inch at 72 inches (±0.5 mm\/m) in both the normal and reverse positions. The vials and the profile are locked together with STABILA's installation system so the reading stays consistent over time. Vials are highly transparent acrylic with fluorescent liquid for a clear read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e78-inch length with a bridged horizontal vial\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 78 inches this level covers long spans such as headers, jambs, and large layouts. Official Type 196 specifications note that lengths from 58 inches up have a continuous bridge over the horizontal vial, and that measuring surfaces are coated from 58 inches. This 78-inch model follows that specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUltra-rigid aluminum profile and two hand grips\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular profile uses reinforcing ribs for stiffness. Two handle grips give a secure hold (the 96-inch Type 196 is the size official materials list without grips). Two vertical vials let you take a plumb reading quickly in either direction, and there are two measuring surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShock-absorbing, removable end caps\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnd caps use a two-component, shock-absorbing mix to help protect the profile if it is dropped. Slip stoppers help the level stay put when you are marking a line. The caps come off so you can work the level tight into a corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eEasy-clean coating and a lifetime accuracy guarantee\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn electrostatic powder coating is described as easy to clean. STABILA guarantees the accuracy of these vials for life. Confirm current guarantee terms on STABILA's site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial Type 196 product photography on stabila.com shows “Made in Germany” on the frame. Competing seller listings agree. This 78-inch model belongs to that same Type 196 line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e(1) STABILA Type 196 78-inch level, catalog 37478\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTA-37478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCatalog number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37478\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e089634374787\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 196 (US official name)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 in (200 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProfile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectangular aluminum box beam with reinforcing ribs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy, normal position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±1\/32 in at 72 in (±0.5 mm\/m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccuracy, reverse position\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±1\/32 in at 72 in (±0.5 mm\/m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasuring surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2, coated (from 58 in \/ 147 cm on this type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 horizontal (bridged on this length), 2 vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHand grips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd caps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemovable, shock-absorbing, with slip stoppers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaged weight (researched)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.47 lb (2.026 kg incl. sales packaging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGermany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty \/ guarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTABILA lifetime accuracy guarantee on the vials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChecking long headers, jambs, and openings in carpentry and door or window work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaying out and plumbing walls in masonry or concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransferring level and plumb over a long span where a shorter Type 196 would not reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVideo\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOfficial STABILA Type 196 videos from the manufacturer product page (click to play on YouTube):\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CKjiVSpSLRs\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Official STABILA Type 196 video\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/CKjiVSpSLRs\/hqdefault.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=a13QsKbwn9w\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Official STABILA Type 196 video\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/a13QsKbwn9w\/hqdefault.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: official STABILA US product page for Heavy Duty Level Type 196, catalog 37478, UPC 089634374787 (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stabila.com\/en-US\/products-553\/details\/level-type-196.html\"\u003estabila.com\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STABILA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68182402597230,"sku":"STA-37478","price":218.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/0333\/6025\/files\/stabila-sta-37478-01.jpg?v=1794496239","url":"https:\/\/wiselinetools.ca\/en-fr\/products\/stabila-sta-37478-78-inch-type-196-level","provider":"Wise Line Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}