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Discover the power of precision with our drafting scales. Crafted for architects, engineers and designers alike, our scales ensure every line drawn is a testament to accuracy. Elevate your creations with confidence and trust in the precision of our tools.
Professional Premium Plastic Triangular Scales - Color Coded Premium plastic ore triangular scales provide precise graduation etched on premium white color-coded plastic for exact performance.
The Premium Four-Bevel Flat Scale sets the standard for professional drafting with its premium plastic construction and finely etched graduations. This scale is the preferred choice for professionals seeking precision and accuracy in architectural...
Our 12" mechanical drafting triangular scales are ideal for school and vocational use, blending affordability with durability. Crafted from high-impact plastic with tapered edges and sharp, easy-to-read graduations, they ensure comfort and...
The Professional Premium Plastic Engineer Triangular Scales, crafted in Japan, provide precise graduations on premium white color-coded plastic for accurate performance. With a high-quality plastic core, these scales ensure durability and...
Alvin Drafting offers professional-quality metric drafting scales crafted from durable high-impact plastic. Featuring non-reflective matte faces in white and tapered edges, these scales ensure clarity and precision. The machine-engraved...
The 6" Architect Ruler boasts sharp graduations resistant to wear, ensuring easy readability of both English and metric measurements. Its multipurpose design caters to architects, engineers, and draftsmen, while also being ideal for students and...
Scholastic Metric Triangular Scale - Color-Coded Scholastic triangular scale are color coded for easy use.
Color Coded Drafting Scales are solid aluminum with a different color coded groove on each side (red, green, blue), easily identifying your calibrations. Calibrations are imprinted with Alumicolor's anodizing process. The anodizing process makes...
Thin plastic combination protractor/scale/ruler for fast preliminary layouts.
Alumicolor 6" Pocket Scales are a smaller version of the 12" professional solid scale. The pen-size, lightweight design provides professionals and students with a scale that can be taken anywhere. L2R Architect Scales were developed with...
Alumicolor Joist/Truss Scales are accurate, quality 4 bevel scales, which will be a BIG hit with architects, builders, roofers, framers and lumber yards. The (1", 1/2") scales are frequently used for measuring large scale drafting plans. ...
Alumicolor Triangular Drafting Scales are made of extruded aluminum. Alumicolor's; photo anodizing process makes the calibrations a part of the aluminum, providing a smooth, tick-free finish and markings which are resistant to cleaners and...
Alumicolor Architect and Engineer Four Bevel Scales are precision measuring and drawing devices. Alumicolor's� photo anodizing process make the calibrations a part of the aluminum providing a smooth, tick-free finish and markings that will resist...
The 12" Architect Scale Ruler features sharp graduations that resist wear, ensuring effortless readability of English and metric measurements. Its versatile design serves architects, engineers, draftsmen, students, and professionals alike. Crafted...
Alumicolor triangular Drafting Scales are made of extruded aluminum. Alumicolor's photo anodizing process makes the calibrations a part of the aluminum, providing a smooth, tick-free finish and markings which are resistant to cleaners and...
The 12" color-coded Metric Engineer solid triangular scale, crafted from premium extruded aluminum, features exceptionally smooth edges. Each side is distinguished by a unique color-coded groove, facilitating easy identification of your...
The 4" color-coded solid triangular engineer scale, crafted from premium extruded aluminum, features exceptionally smooth edges. Each side is distinguished by a unique color-coded groove, facilitating easy identification of your calibrations. &...
The ideal gift for architects, drafting professionals and students, as well as any Frank Lloyd Wright fan. This gift set includes: 6" Aluminum Architect Pocket Scale with a pocket clip, inscribed with an inspirational Wright quoteCalibrations: ...
Alumicolor Architect and Engineer Four Bevel Scales are precision measuring and drawing devices. Alumicolor's photo anodizing process make the calibrations a part of the aluminum providing a smooth, tick-free finish and markings that will resist...
Alumicolor Joist/Truss Scales are accurate, quality 4 bevel scales, which will be a BIG hit with architects, builders, roofers, framers and lumber yards. The (3/16", 3/32") scales are used frequently for measuring reduced plans.
The 12" Engineer Scale Ruler boasts sharp graduations designed to withstand wear, guaranteeing clear readability of both English and metric measurements. Its adaptable design caters to architects, engineers, draftsmen, students, and professionals....
The Professional Premium Plastic Triangular Scales boast precision and convenience with their color-coded design and premium plastic core. Etched graduations on the white plastic surface ensure accurate measurements for architectural and drafting...
The 6" Engineer Scale Ruler boasts sharp graduations designed to withstand wear, guaranteeing clear readability of both English and metric measurements. Its adaptable design caters to architects, engineers, draftsmen, students, and professionals....
Alumicolor's Drafting Sets combine key products in one easy-to-purchase, cost-effective package. All products are made from solid aluminum and calibrations are photo anodized. The anodizing process makes all markings a permanent part of the...
While all drafting scales serve the purpose of accurately scaling down measurements for drafting work, the differences lie in their intended use, the units of measurement they employ, and the specific ratios they utilize to achieve scaled representations. Each type of scale is tailored to meet the needs of professionals in different industries and disciplines, providing the precision and accuracy required for their specific drafting tasks.
Architect Scales:
These scales are primarily used by architects and designers for architectural drafting work. They typically employ ratios such as 1/4 inch = 1 foot (1:48) or 1/2 inch = 1 foot (1:24), where inches on the scale represent scaled-down measurements of feet in real life.
Engineer Scales:
Engineer scales are tailored for technical drawings and engineering projects. They often feature ratios like 1:10, 1:20, and 1:30, where each unit on the scale represents a specific measurement, such as inches or millimeters, at a scaled-down ratio.
Combination Scales:
Combination scales merge multiple scales into a single tool, offering versatility and convenience for professionals across various disciplines. These scales may include architectural, engineering, metric, and other scales, allowing users to switch between different units and ratios as needed.
Metric Scales:
Metric scales are designed for use with the metric system of measurement, including units such as millimeters and centimeters. These scales provide precise measurements in metric units and are commonly used in countries where the metric system is standard.
Mechanical Scales:
Mechanical scales are specialized drafting tools tailored for engineers and designers working on mechanical drawings and schematics. They offer precision measurements for machinery, mechanical components, and infrastructure, often featuring ratios similar to engineer scales but with a focus on mechanical engineering applications.