Stabila Type 196-2 K Masons Level

Stabila Type 196-2 K Masons Level – 81cm & 122cm

Engineered for Precision and Durability in Bricklaying and Masonry Applications

Product Overview:

The Stabila Type 196-2 K Masons Level is a robust, high-performance spirit level designed specifically for the demands of bricklaying, masonry, and structural construction work. With its ultra-rigid aluminium profile, integrated impact protection zones, and precision-milled measuring surface, this tool ensures exceptional accuracy, durability, and workflow efficiency for professional tradespeople.

Offered in both 81cm and 122cm lengths, the Type 196-2 K is trusted for its shock-resistant construction, multiple vials, and ergonomic design features. Whether you're working on fair-faced brickwork, block walls, or concrete alignments, this level enables pinpoint alignment and correction with minimal disruption.

Key Features and Benefits:

1. Integrated STABILA Impact Protection Zones

• Built-in impact protection areas allow the user to gently tap materials into alignment using the level itself, eliminating the need to switch tools.

• Ideal for brickwork or blockwork adjustments, ensuring efficiency without compromising the tool’s accuracy.

2. Precision-Milled Measuring Surface

• Features a single milled surface, providing a perfectly flat and accurate contact area.

• The surface is engineered to avoid marking or staining, especially useful on fair-faced bricks or decorative surfaces.

3. Three Vials for Comprehensive Reading

• Equipped with one horizontal vial and two vertical vials for quick and reliable level/plumb checks.

• The second vertical vial is offset toward the centre, improving visibility and ease of use in any position or orientation.

4. Ultra-Rigid Aluminium Rectangular Profile

• Constructed from thick-wall aluminium with reinforcing ribs, the body offers exceptional strength and torsional rigidity, even under demanding site conditions.

• Built to resist flexing or bending, ensuring repeatable accuracy across the full tool length.

5. Shock-Absorbing, Removable End Caps

• Fitted with removable two-component end caps that protect the profile from accidental drops or impact damage.

• These end caps also provide a degree of cushioning when aligning bricks or materials.

6. Electrostatic Powder Coating for Easy Maintenance

• The powder-coated finish ensures a durable, dirt-resistant surface that can be easily wiped clean, even after contact with cement, dust, or debris.

7. Ergonomic Design Enhancements (122cm only)

• The 122cm model includes two integrated finger-grip openings, ensuring a secure and comfortable hold during extended use or when moving around a job site.

8. STABILA Vial Installation Technology

• All vials are permanently bonded into the frame, maintaining long-term accuracy even under harsh site conditions or heavy handling.

• Provides measuring accuracy of ± 0.5 mm/m in normal position, and ± 0.75 mm/m in reverse (for 81cm); ± 0.5 mm/m both ways for the 122cm model.

Technical Specifications:

Stabila Type 196-2 K – 81cm:

Stabila Type 196-2 K – 122cm:

Application Areas:

• Masonry and bricklaying

• Fair-faced block and brick alignment

• Concrete structure layout

• Plasterboard and drywall vertical checks

• Framing and formwork installation

• General construction and building site levelling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q1: Can I use this level to tap bricks into place directly?
A: Yes. The integrated impact protection zones allow for light tapping to align bricks or blocks without damaging the level or affecting accuracy.

Q2: What’s the difference between the 81cm and 122cm versions?
A: Both offer the same high-precision features, but the 122cm version includes two finger-grip openings for improved ergonomics and offers a longer reach, ideal for larger wall sections.

Q3: Will the milled surface leave marks on decorative brick?
A: No. The precision-milled measuring surface is designed to prevent staining or discoloration, even on fair-faced or decorative masonry.

Q4: Are the end caps replaceable?
A: Yes. The two-component shock-absorbing end caps are removable and replaceable, providing ongoing protection for the level body.

Customer Reviews:

“This is my go-to level on masonry sites – tough as nails, accurate, and I can tap blocks into place without switching tools.”
— Steve M., Master Bricklayer

“The 122cm model’s grip handles are a lifesaver. Comfortable to use all day and easy to clean after a dusty shift.”
— Rachel F., General Contractor

Conclusion:

The Stabila Type 196-2 K Masons Levels are built to handle the rigours of professional masonry and construction. With reinforced structural strength, precise measurement capabilities, and practical design enhancements like impact protection and milled surfaces, these levels offer unmatched durability and performance on the job site. Whether you choose the 81cm version for compact precision or the 122cm model for larger surfaces and added grip, the 196-2 K is a reliable investment for serious tradespeople.