Centipede

As functional as it is utilitarian, discover the multitude of uses for your Centipede, a metric version of our Inchworm "ruler in the round". Whether you're checking your tire tread depth or measuring the width of a broken fan belt, you'll find yourself reaching for the Centipede more than you ever thought. You'll never get caught unprepared when you have this keychain ruler right at your fingertips. 

Centipede Features:

• 4.76 mm [3/16"] diameter 6Al-4V grade titanium rod
• Grooves cut at 2 mm increments up to 8 cm long
• Bead blasted to a uniform matte finish
• New machined grooves cut every centimeter for ease of reading

What you get:

• (1) Centipede
• (1) 8.6 mm diameter split ring
• (1) Snap clip for attachment to other items
• Packaged in a foam-lined case

Specifications

The Centipede is made of durable 6Al-4V titanium. Known for its corrosion resistance, titanium is a lightweight metal with a very high strength-to-weight ratio. It could be described as having the strength of steel with a weight comparable to aluminum.

• Diameter: 4.76 mm [3/16"]
• Overall Length: 88 mm [3.46"]
• Measuring length: 8 cm
• Weight: 6.5 grams [.23 oz]

Suggested Uses

• Check your tire tread depth
• Check the width of a broken fan belt or hose for replacement
• Checking nail and metric screw sizes and lengths
• Use as a scale for map reading
• Measure thickness of materials
• Comparing different product sizes at the store
• Job-related measurements
• Visualizing the size of a product based on reading product size specifications
• Comparing the physical size of a part with the product packaging specifications at the store (i.e. buying a replacement plumbing fitting)