Self-leveling Lasers

While construction professionals may be getting accustomed to smart lasers, these high-tech products have evolved slowly in recent years. Manual levels are still popular among builders and contractors who trust their own senses over a self-leveling device. Building professionals may not be aware of other advancements in smart laser technology that prove useful on the job site.

Tracing the Evolution of Smart Levels

Every builder knows the time wasted worrying about the adjustments and levels of a manual level. These problems are nullified with remote controllers that allow horizontal and vertical adjustment from a distance. An excavator with a remote-controlled laser can make subtle level changes from hundreds of feet away.

Another reason why smart levels have become more practical in recent years is the development of better batteries. The first generation of self-leveling devices burned through batteries at a rate that would have been unacceptable for most builders. Most manufacturers package replacement batteries with battery chargers to keep lasers operating longer on the job.

A final concern for builders looking at self-leveling levels was the level of safety in dealing with beams of light. Some builders were skeptical about the potential for eye damage in the initial stages of smart technology. CST/Berger and other manufacturers have answered these criticisms by including tinted glasses with most of their levels.

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