Choosing the Right Construction Grade Laser

Choosing the right Construction Grade Laser can be hard and confusing with such a wide offering, how do you know which one to choose for your job? In this article, we’ll dive into each type of laser and for which applications each is most commonly used. We’ll also outline the additional features these few Construction Grade Lasers offer which may sway your decision depending on your application.

Who Needs a Rotary Laser

Rotating Construction Lasers are used to kick off almost every professional construction job these days. There are a variety of different applications they are used for such as;

• Grade Work
• Level Checks
• Transferring Levels
• Grading Applications
• Excavation Work
• Water Run Offs
• Pipe Laying
• Water Table Matching

and much more.

Construction Grade Applications

When it comes to finding the right Grade Laser for your application it all depends on what job you are looking to complete. If its Pipelaying, Trenching, Excavation or Grading applications these all have different requirements and different Grade Lasers are built for these purposes. Below we will break down the best Construction Grade Lasers for each application to make it easy for you to decide which is the one you require.

Spectra Precision GL412N Single Grade Laser

For all those single grade applications the Spectra Precision GL412N Single Grade Laser is perfect.

Applications GL412N is Built For:

• Trenching
• Runoffs
• Water Table Matching
• Pipe Laying
• Single Grade Excavation
• and more

The Spectra Precision GL412N Single Grade Laser offers a massive selection of features and the highest end specifications.

GL412N Single Grade Laser Specifications

• Accuracy: 1.5mm @ 30M
• Grade Range: -10% to +15%
• IP 66 Rated
• 35 Hours Recharge Battery Life
• Self Levelling range: 5 Degrees
• Range: 800M
• Laser Class: Class 2 Laser Beam
• 1.5M Drop Proof

Features

• Grade Matching – for the applications where you are requiring to match a fall to a specific point (Water Table, existing Driveway, existing runoff, ect) the Grade Matching application makes this super easy. Simply enter into the grade match setting within the GL412N menu and set your receiver to the point where you are wanting to match. Let the Laser complete the grade match application and you will have the desired grade for your application. Below is a quick video explaining what grade matching is.

• PlaneLok – When you are undertaking those high accuracy jobs and you require it to be as error free as possible the Spectra Precision PlaneLok additional feature becomes highly valuable. Being able to accurately find the centre of the receiver in Vertical and Horizonal applications enables the GL412N to be produce even more accurate results than other lasers on the market. Below is a video explaining this application.

For more information on the GL412N Check out our product page here (GL412N Single Grade Laser) and download the Spectra precision GL412N brochure.

Spectra Precision GL422N Dual Grade Laser

For all those dual grade applications the Spectra Precision GL422N Dual Grade Laser is perfect.

Applications GL422N is Built For:

• Dual Trenching
• Runoffs
• Water Table Matching
• Pipe Laying
• Dual / Single Grade Excavation
• Grading
• and more

The Spectra Precision GL422N Dual Grade Laser offers a massive selection of features and the highest end specifications.

GL422N Dual Grade Laser Specifications

• Accuracy: 1.5mm @ 30M
• Grade Range: -10% to +15% in both axis’s
• IP 66 Rated
• 35 Hours Recharge Battery Life
• Self Levelling range: 5 Degrees
• Range: 800M
• Laser Class: Class 2 Laser Beam
• 1.5M Drop Proof

Features

Very much like the GL412N the Spectra Precision GL422N Dual grade Laser has very similar Specifications and Features. The only massive change is the GL422n has the Dual Grade function ability. The GL422N offers the same additional features previously mentioned with the GL412N, these are below.

1. Grade Matching – for the applications where you are requiring to match a fall to a specific point (Water Table, existing Driveway, existing runoff, ect) the Grade Matching application makes this super easy. Simply enter into the grade match setting within the GL422N menu and set your receiver to the point where you are wanting to match. Let the Laser complete the grade match application and you will have the desired grade for your application. Below is a quick video explaining what grade matching is.
2. PlaneLok – When you are undertaking those high accuracy jobs and you require it to be as error free as possible the Spectra Precision PlaneLok additional feature becomes highly valuable. Being able to accurately find the centre of the receiver in Vertical and Horizonal applications enables the GL422N Single Grade Laser to be produce even more accurate results than other lasers on the market. Below is a video explaining this application.

For more information on the GL422N Check out our product page here (GL422N Dual Grade Laser) and download the Spectra precision GL422N brochure.

Spectra Precision GL622N Dual Grade Laser

The Spectra Precision GL622N Dual Grade Laser is the top end civil dual grade laser available. Built for the most heavy duty job, civil and mining sites and rugged to protect itself whilst on these sites.

Applications GL622N is Built For:

• Long Range Grading
• Deep Cut Excavations
• Civil Site Use
• Long Range Pipe Laying
• high accuracy Slope Work
• and more

The Spectra Precision GL622N Dual Grade Laser offers a massive selection of features and the highest end specifications.

GL622N Dual Grade Laser Specifications

• Accuracy: 1.5mm @ 30M
• Grade Range: -25% to +25% in both axis’s
• IP 67 Rated
• 40 Hours Recharge Battery Life
• Self Levelling range: 14 Degrees
• Range: 1200M
• Laser Class: Class 2 Laser Beam
• 2.5M Drop Proof

Features

The Spectra precision GL622N Dual Grade Laser has the complete range of Features offered by Spectra Precision, these features are as follows:

1. 90 Degree Layout –  90 Degree Layout provides all the references required for a wide variety of interior applications including wall layout and installation, acoustic ceiling installation, point transfer, and tile layout.
2. Active temperature Compensation – Active Temperature Compensation gives accurate, stable results regardless of temperature changes. This makes the GL622N perfect for open Mine Sites, Huge Civil Projects and reliable during the hottest of days.
3. Grade Matching – for the applications where you are requiring to match a fall to a specific point (Water Table, existing Driveway, existing runoff, ect) the Grade Matching application makes this super easy. Simply enter into the grade match setting within the GL622N menu and set your receiver to the point where you are wanting to match. Let the Laser complete the grade match application and you will have the desired grade for your application. Below is a quick video explaining what grade matching is.
4. PlaneLok – When you are undertaking those high accuracy jobs and you require it to be as error free as possible the Spectra Precision PlaneLok additional feature becomes highly valuable. Being able to accurately find the centre of the receiver in Vertical and Horizonal applications enables the GL412N Single Grade Laser to be produce even more accurate results than other lasers on the market. Below is a video explaining this application.

For more information on the GL622N Check out our product page here (GL622N Dual Grade Laser) and download the Spectra precision GL622N brochure.