Capsule: Indestructible plastic housing with a soft-finish surface. Housing includes a parking position for the crank arm and cable ring. Convertible for left-handers. Frame: Light metal frame with ball-bearing quick winding and reversible crank. Strap: Patented strap start, Flextop fitting. Tape cover made of transparent, highly flexible plastic reliably prevents tape breakage at the start of the tape. Polyamide-coated steel tape measure. Good break resistance and flexibility. Kink-resistant spring band steel. High abrasion resistance, weatherproof, and resistant to many chemicals and oils. With continuous millimeter graduation. Sizes 20 and 30 in straight frame, size 50 in V-frame.