Leica Piper 200 The World's Most Versatile Pipe Laser!

I was at one of my construction sights when I saw one of my crew members pick up an expensive looking laser from Leica and stick it securely in a pipe filled with water. I dove head first for the object and yanked it out of the water. I dried it off quickly and turned to my shocked colleague. “What do you think you are doing?” I yelled shaking my wet hand at him, “Do you have any idea how much a machine like this cost?” The crew member just stood there with his mouth hanging open. When he recovered from his shock, he burst out laughing. Exasperated, I turned to one of my colleagues that had watched the whole thing, and found him laughing too. Breathlessly they both explained that the machine that was just stuck into water was the Leica Piper Pipe Laser 200 and that it was one hundred percent water proof.

The Leica Piper series of pipe lasers are made for a wet environment. They are perfect for storm and sanitary sewer construction, gravity flow pipe line and anywhere grade and line is required with a single beam. Whether you have to precisely stake out a construction site, perform control measurements, collect height and angle data, align concrete forms, install ceilings and partitions, lay gravity flow pipe, locate underground services or complete site preparation and earthworks, this machine will provide fast results, keep you working and increase your profitability without having to worry about rainy weather or puddles. The Leica Piper series lasers are well protected and are built with solid cast-aluminum housings. They are loaded with features that will improve productivity and minimize downtime on the jobsite. Powerful and compact, the Leica Piper is the only pipe laser that fits inside a 100 mm (four inch) pipe.

It is ideal anywhere line and grade is required. It has a large clear display that makes it easier for contractors to read grade, line position, battery status, and level indication. The intelligent battery monitors the amount of charge/discharge so that contractors always know how much battery life they have left. The Leica Piper’s bright, visible beam is focused to maintain its crisp, clear spot and size over long distances. Automatic grade compensation easily identifies and corrects grade errors. It automatically self-levels over a full grade range, and eliminates the need to tip the laser for steep slopes. Leica Piper-Solid performance-in the pipe, over the top, or in the manhole:

In the Pipe: Self-centering, rubbers tipped feet ensure the piper stays working. Rock solid construction with cast aluminum housing for the toughest jobsite conditions.

Over the top: Optional scope and mount kit for above the ground setups. Versatile, yet simple to operate and user friendly.

In the manhole: Its unique design and wide stable base make the piper easy to set up even in the smallest invert. The Piper is 100% waterproof with a positive pressure nitrogen seal.

CST Berger 305R 5 Second Reflectorless Total Station

Walking on a construction site puts the work that an employee does, into perspective. The effort and exertion they apply everyday is enough to make a person fret. To show appreciation to the staff, make sure there is a total station on site, which will make their job much easier. Working with a total station on a job site simplifies and reduces all the work involved. Total Stations have so many different features that it will help with getting the job done quickly and easily without errors or complications.
One total station that sticks out from the rest is the CST Berger 305R Reflectorless Total Station. This newly released, reliable instrument has high end features at an affordable price. The CST-305R is easy to use and is ideal for modern surveying, construction staking, mapping and GIS, geo-marking, environmental studies as well as industrial applications. In addition it can be used to determine 3D coordinate measurements, point staking, line staking, offset measurements, remote elevation, missing line measurements, resection, area calculation, curves (vertical, transition and circular), and road construction applications.
This unit measures up to 9,842-ft (3000m) with a single prism and 660-ft (200m) without a prism. The 30x powered instruments have a field of view of 1°30' with a minimum focus of 1.3m. Data input is convenient too with this reflectorless total station. A dual-sided, four line LCD display is easy to read. The alpha/numeric keyboard is easy to use and program. The CST-305R has the added feature of six onboard language choices for multi-lingual environments.
Transferring measurements is simple with the versatility of data transfer the CST-305R provides. A SD card slot built into the unit is convenient for use in the field and offers nearly unlimited storage of measurements. Data can easily be downloaded from the instrument to a computer through a USB port, RS-232 port or with a separate card reader. With the CST-305R you can even transfer data wirelessly in the field through a PDA with a SD card slot.
The CST-305R Reflectorless Total Station features a water-resistant housing and is powered by an on-board battery. All the components that accompany the instrument fit into a rugged carrying case. It also comes with a two year warranty.

Spectra Precision Laser GL412 and GL422

When I got to the construction site I was leveling and excavating, my partner called in sick. I knew I should have just call it a day but something in the back of my mind knew I just couldn’t waste the time. So I took my precision laser and set off to do the job that requires two people. I leveled my laser, checked the grade and began to work, or rather tried to work.

I wasted so much time running from what I was doing to the laser, to check the grade and level, that I wasn’t getting much done on the site. After two hours of struggling, grunting and running I decided to call it quits. As I drove home I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be brilliant if they made a precision laser that had a receiver and a remote? That way when you are working you can check or change the grade from where you are. I thought I was a genius for thinking up that idea.
When I got home I sat on my deck for a little longer daydreaming about the functions I would put in this laser. I called my friend and explained to him my brilliant idea in details. And he started laughing. He laughed so hard I heard the phone drop on his end. When he finally pulled himself together he told me that Spectra makes the exact machine I just described and “thought up”. I went online to TigerSupplies.com to double check that he wasn’t pulling my leg.

Boy was I embarrassed. Tigersupplies.com carried it. Here I was bragging about my brilliance and this idea has been around for years and has been perfected into the Spectra Precision Laser GL412 or the GL422.

The Spectra Precision Laser GL412 (single grade) and GL422 (dual grade) transmitters are cost effective, automatic self-leveling lasers that do three jobs—level, grade and vertical alignment with plumb. Both the GL412 and GL422 feature a 2-way, remote control with a built-in back-lit grade display. You can do everything with the remote control that you can do at the laser keypad, including grade reverse on both axes, up to 330 ft away from the laser. The ability to make grade changes from anywhere on the job greatly reduces setup time and speeds operation, especially when multiple job grade breaks are needed.

Additionally, the Spectra GL412 and GL422 Grade Lasers self-plumb in the vertical position, to allow an even wider range of applications such as anchor bolt installation, plus form, tilt up and curtain wall plumbing. Both units also incorporate automatic temperature and grade compensation for high accuracy in any weather or geographical location.

On both models, the laser beam can be turned off electronically on up to 3 sides of your choice. This capability eliminates interference with other crews on the job site by keeping the beam from straying into other work areas.

The Spectra GL422 offers two additional advanced features: pointing mode for “Over the Top” pipe laying applications and grade match where the laser can be used to measure the existing grade value between two known elevation points. Use this versatile laser with a Spectra Precision Laser HL700 Laserometer at an operating diameter up to 800 m (2,600 ft), or use it with the CR600 machine-mounted laser receiver for fast and easy machine control display.

Spectra Precision Laser HL700 Laserometer
The Spectra Precision Laser HL700 Laserometer uses new technology to measure and display beam location and is ideal for use with the GL family of transmitters. The HL700 features a digital readout of elevation that shows exactly how far you are from on-grade allowing quick elevation checks without moving the rod clamp. The large 127 mm (5 inch) reception height speeds up beam pickup in grade match and alignment applications. An anti-strobe sensor stops construction lights from setting off the receiver, and makes it easier to identify true laser beam signals. The protective over molded housing withstands a drop of 3 m (10 ft) onto concrete. The highly visible LED display and dual sided LCD’s allow you to work anywhere.


Spectra Precision Laser CR600 Receiver
Another receiver option is the Spectra Precision Laser CR600 Receiver. In addition to use as a handheld and rod-mounted receiver, the CR600 can be used as a machine control mounted receiver with 270-degree reception and a highly visible
display for use on a backhoe, small excavator or skid steer. Rugged, accurate and easy to use, the CR600 provides high, low or on-grade information for all your grading and excavation applications.

360 Degree Site Display Machine Control Receiver with MD360R Wireless Remote Cab Display

I run a very safe working environment, when I operate construction sights. I double check on every possible danger before I allow my team to enter the site and work. Even with all the extra trouble I go through to prevent and hinder accidents, they still occur.

One of the members of my team was lightly injured the other day, when checking the grade on a job site. He had walked over to one of the lasers to have a look at the grade level and to make sure everything was running smoothly. The driver of the crane did not see the fellow walk across the sight, so he went on digging. And when he pulled the crane up to check on the level himself he saw the other guy standing there. But it was too late the crane had already flung the dirt and rocks in his direction. My colleague stumbled and hit the ground hard. He ended up in the hospital for a couple of days while they monitored his health. There was no permanent or lasting damage.

This got me thinking. I have a very safe work environment and yet one of my workers still got hurt. I had just bought a Pipe Locator the other week to ensure the safety of my team, was there anything else I was missing? I searched the web and found exactly what I was missing.

I found the AGATEC 11-0348. It is a MR360R Machine Control Receiver with the MD360R Wireless Remote Cab Display. The MR306R is mounted to the machine via rare earth magnets providing stability and accuracy when digging in rough terrain. The MR360R features full 360 degree coverage with a 9.75" capture window allowing user to have coverage virtually everywhere on the job site within 650ft from the laser transmitter. The wireless MD360R provides the operator with an in-cab display of what is showing on the MR360R laser receiver. This allows the operator to continue working from the cab and eliminates the need for co-workers to be in harm's way on the job site to check grade.

The MR360R sensor and the MD360R display communication via radio communication so there are no cables running from the receiver to the display. The MD360R display is also clear so that the operator can see through the display eliminating viewing obstacles in the cab when using the display. MD360R mounts to a machine cab via suction cup mount and is powered by machine's 12V source. It also has a 5 degree plumb indicator which ensures user of plumb when checking grade. Wireless radio cab display allows user to see grade results from the cab of the machine providing quick response time to grade changes.

In addition it offers accurate grade control information for all visual machine control applications. The large 360 degree detection windows pick up any rotating laser from any angle and ensure coverage on any job site. The MR360R's built in vertical indicator monitors angle of the excavator dipper stick, signaling if it is plumb or under or over extended. The MR360R receiver has a plumb LED indicator to indicate plumb. LED indicators show position of the cutting edge in relation to the laser reference beam. The MR360R's memory stores the last signal received and LED arrows will indicate which direction to move to get back in contact with laser reference beam.

Calculated Industries

Tiger Supplies is continuously looking for new products that will empower our customers to succeed at their jobs and hobbies. Tiger Supplies only promotes products that are proven to be reliable, accurate and efficient. That is why Tiger Supplies is delighted to be a Calculated Industries distributer.

Calculated Industries is a leading manufacturer for specialty calculators and digital measuring tools. Their products help professionals work better, faster and more efficiently. They design, develop and deliver high quality, easy-to-use digital calculating products that allow customers to accomplish their task competently and knowledgably.

Tiger Supplies has all of the Calculated Industries products listed on their webpage such as the Digi Roller Plus II Distance Measuring Wheel. This instrument can calculate measurements for on site-linear, area and volume estimates. The Digi Roller Plus II has built in functions that automatically calculates and stores square footage, volume and more. It even works in and converts in U.S. and Metric units.

The Calculated Industries Prexiso X2 Laser Distance Measurer is a one person laser measuring tool for distances, areas and volumes and it measures with a one-eighth of an inch accuracy at one hundred feet. It is an ideal tool for real estate agents and brokers, contractors and builders, remodelers and designers, carpenters and painters and anyone else who needs laser accurate measurements.

The Scale Master Classic II made by Calculated Industries, provides transfer capabilities from plans, blueprints, and maps as well as out of scale drawings. Utilize the ninety-one built in scales (fifty scales in feet and inches and 41 scales in metric) and eight custom scales for maximum versatility with architectural, engineering and civil scales. A PC interface is an available option to transfer rolled values from the Scale Master II directly into commonly used spreadsheets or estimating programs saving time and reducing the potential for costly transcribing errors.

Unlike expensive digitizers, the Calculated Industries Ultra Scale Master Pro allows you to measure plans at your office or on the job site without the need for additional computing devices or software. The ergonomic design with a large targeting window allows you to accurately measure and compute areas, segment lengths, perimeters and volumes for simple or complex polygons, irregular shapes and circles.

Calculated Industries just released two new calculators that would make a Pipefitter’s, Welder’s or Plumber’s job much easier. The two calculators are the Pipe Trades Pro Cal4095 and the Pluming Calc Pro Cal4094.

The Pipe Trades Pro is a powerful, rugged calculator that is easy to use in the field, office or truck. It gives you instant answers for your entire pipe layout and design problems, including complex rolling offsets, parallel pipe cutbacks, weight and volume conversions, flow rates, pressures, and areas. The Pipe Trades Pro’s built in functions also solve easily for right angles, fitting angles, bends, slopes, percent grades, drops, feet-inch fractions, Trigonometry, pipe areas, velocity, force, pressure loss, type or distance and has a building, plumbing and metric unit conversion.

With the Pipe Trades Pro you’ll spend less time calculating and looking at charts, and more time cutting, welding and placing pipe which will reduce costly material waste and increase your hourly productivity and profits on every job. Choose a pipe material, type, and enter the size and get diameters, wall thickness, filled weight and foot, internal area and more.

The Plumbing Clac Pro gives you instant answers for your layout and design problems whether you’re working on a commercial or residential project, building or remodeling, just enter the known variables and let the Plumbing Calc Pro crunch the numbers for you. With the Plumbing Calc Pro you always have the most needed pipe data at your fingertips; from 1/8" to 42" diameters in all the common arterials and schedules.
The Plumbing Clac Pro functions include flow rates, velocity, force, volumes, pipe area, fill weights, angles, slopes, percent grades, drops, pressure Loss for any pipe size, type or distance, right angle Math, 90° and 45° Offsets, calculate offset pipe length, feet-Inch fractions and much more. This Calculator will increase your productivity and accuracy on all your plumbing jobs.

Sokkia LP30A Construction Laser Level Planer

The Stadium that was contracted to my company to be built was going to a huge project. The architects spent months on the design of the stadium and finally released the plans over to the contractors. I called my team together for a meeting to discuss and decide what tools we would need in order to complete the project. As we started listing the items, one of my co-workers announced that we need the Sokkia LP30A Construction Laser Level Planer.

I have never heard of the item and asked him what exactly the Sokkia LP30A Construction Laser Level Planer does and why we would need that specific item. So my colleague started to explain that the Sokkia LP30A was an electronically self leveling machine that can be used indoors or outdoors for a wide range of needs in construction, civil engineering and interior finishing.

What I learned was that the Sokkia LP30A employs a precision pendulum compensator to ensure horizontal accuracy. The compensator is activated by gravity and is unaffected by temperature variations. Accurate measurement is therefore possible in a variety of measuring environments. The air damping system ensures laser beam stability even in locations subject to vibration. The reliability and durability of the compensator system has been proven at jobs sites all over the world.

The Sokkia LP30A is also very easy to work. Simply place the LP30A on a tripod or level arm, and set it approximately level. The built-in compensator then automatically sets the horizontal plane and the laser rotor starts revolving immediately. If the unit is tilted or jarred beyond its self-leveling range, the rotation and laser beam stop automatically and a warning lamp flashes.

My colleague continued to clarify that the Sokkia LP30A is a highly water-resistant unit which is protected from splash water from any direction in compliance with IPX4. If caught in a sudden shower, just wipe off the water. The rotor assembly is fully enclosed in a reinforced glass housing protecting it from water and dust.

The Sokkia LP30A also has a variation of power packages. It can be powered by four D (R20) size batteries or a rechargeable Ni-Cd battery. Both models operate for 90 hours with alkaline batteries and 40 hours with Ni-Cd battery BDC39A. The optional AC adapter EDC79 (plus adapter EDC74) enabled use with AC power (1000V to 240V).

The Sokkia LP30A’s rugged design withstands the stresses of construction sites with reinforced glass to protect from water and dust. The instruments’ accuracy and extended battery life offers a higher standard for leveling tools. As my colleague finished listing all the details of the products, I found that I was impressed. I took a vote among the team that was assembled to see if we should purchase the Sokkia LP30A. The vote turned out to be unanimous.

Topcon laser diode Theodolite DT-209L

One of the only Theodolites to have a laser pointer has now been added to TigerSupplies.com. It is the Topcon DT-209L waterproof, digital theodolite. The Topcon DT-209L features first-rate, advanced absolute circle reading technology and delivers the highest quality optics and electronics you expect to find in theodolites.

The Topcon DT-209L has many functions that are simple to utilize. This instrument is equipped with a laser diode that’s perfect for easy, one person alignment jobs, which can be seen up to fifty meters away in broad daylight. Now you can accurately place anchor bolts at regular intervals on a line, set an angle and use the beam to verify your tape measure is properly aligned for the next stake. You can also “sight in” footers, frames and tilt up walls.

The Topcon DT-209L can stand up to the toughest conditions so that you do not have to worry about downtime. It can be operated in -20 to +50 degrees Celsius weather and is waterproof and dustproof. It has a long battery life of up to one hundred and forty hours when using the theodolite only, eighty hours when using the laser pointer only or forty five hours when using both.

You’ll be working fast in no time with the Topcon DT-209L Theodolite. It has a simple interface system along with an optical plummet that makes set up over a control point easy. Its tilt sensor provides minute angle correction so that there are no mistakes in your work. The Topcon DT-209L provides precise measurements in a functional, hassle-free package.