Masonry & Concrete Construction (PLS5)

The PLS5 laser system is a self-leveling, accurate and durable point-to-point layout tool for the professional contractor.  The unique PLS cantilever design allows for easy sight of the opposing reference points.  The PLS5 is designed with advanced dampening, which means that vibrations that occur on the jobsite will not cause the reference points to easily bounce around.  This is especially important when the contractor is moving the PLS tool quickly over points, to transfer around the jobsite.

When constructing footings for a structure, the concrete contractor must build his forms precisely level and at the required angles asked for on the plans.  Most stem-walls, piers, and slab-on-grade foundations will have angles that intersect at 90º to each other.  With and accuracy of an 1/8" at 100', the PLS5 will provide the contractor with precise points to complete the layout of his footings, block and retaining walls.  The 90º points on the PLS5 will be enhanced with the use of the included layout target.  Since the traditional method of ensuring that forms and walls intersect at precise 90º angles is performing a 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 (Pythagoras), using the PLS5 is a one man, time saving task.  The PLS5 system also comes with a magnetic wall bracket.  The contractor can fasten a strap to a stake; attach the PLS5 to the magnetic wall bracket and place on the strap.  Then position the PLS5 over the batter board and swing the PLS5 over the form boards to check for level and true 90º angles.

The PLS5 system includes a layout target that has two valuable uses: 1) establishing horizontal 90º points and 2) transferring vertical points to a wall and/or columns.  For example, when a contractor wants to transfer a control line which is on the slab or building pad to an existing wall or column, the head of the PLS5 can be positioned against the wall with the plumb (down) beam aligned on the existing control line.  Placing the layout target against the wall or column above the laser, the contractor can center the plumb (up) beam through the yellow plastic target, mark the perpendicular pin, and snap a chalk line.  

Glazing Construction (Flat Glass Industry) (PLS3, PLS5)

Both the PLS5 system and the PLS3 laser tool are self-leveling, accurate and durable point-to-point layout tools for the professional contractor.  The unique PLS cantilever design allows for easy sight of the opposing reference points.  Both the PLS5 and the PLS3 are designed with advanced dampening, which means that vibrations that occur on the jobsite will not cause the reference points to easily bounce around.  This is especially important when the contractor is moving the PLS tool quickly along the channel, checking for plumb.

Safety and accuracy are paramount for the glazing contractor.  Often facing windy conditions coupled with heights and heavy materials, the glazier needs fast point-to-point layout of his project.  Swinging a plumb bob in the wind is time consuming and expensive.  Glaziers use PLS laser tools to accurately plumb and level channel and mullions in the most adverse building conditions.  Once the bottom channel is down and fastened, the glazier must attach the top channel plumb to the bottom channel.  The PLS laser can be placed perpendicular to the channel with the plumb (down) beam on the outside bottom edge of the channel.  The point on the ceiling is where the top track must be fastened.

The PLS5 system includes a layout target that has two valuable uses: 1) establishing horizontal 90º points and 2) transferring vertical points to a wall and/or columns.  For example, when a contractor wants to transfer a control line on to an existing wall or column, the nose of the PLS5 can be positioned against the wall with the plumb (down) beam aligned on the existing control line. By placing the layout target against the wall and above the PLS5, the glazing contractor can center the plumb (up) beam through the target’s yellow plastic, mark the perpendicular pin, snap a chalk line and fasten the channel.   

HVAC Construction Installation (PLS3, PLS5)

Both the PLS5 system and the PLS3 laser tool are self-leveling, accurate and durable point-to-point layout tools for the professional contractor.  The unique PLS cantilever design allows for easy sight of the opposing reference points.  Both the PLS5 and the PLS3 are designed with advanced dampening, which means that vibrations that occur on the jobsite will not cause the reference points to easily bounce around.  This is especially important when the contractor is moving the PLS tool quickly over points, to transfer to the ceiling. 

The PLS3 coupled with the optional magnetic wall bracket is a proven solution that HVAC contractors have come to depend on when performing installation of ductwork.  The contractor can layout the design on the slab or sub floor and then attach the PLS3 magnetically to the side of the lift.  This allows the contractor to remain working on installation on the ceiling while shifting the lift over each point on the floor.  This provides time savings and safety benefits that are realized instantaneously.  Because the accuracy of the PLS laser tools is the same on each beam, the contractor could be on a large commercial project, high in the air, assured that he is transferring plumb points at significant distance.  The portability of the PLS laser tools allows the HVAC contractor to level the HVAC system they are installing by placing the PLS laser tools on virtually any surface. 

The PLS5 system includes a layout target that has two valuable uses: 1) establishing horizontal 90º points and 2) transferring vertical points to a wall and/or columns.  For example, when a contractor wants to transfer a control line which is on the slab or sub floor on to an existing wall or column, the nose of the PLS5 can be positioned against the wall with the plumb (down) beam aligned on the existing control line.  By placing the layout target against the wall and above the PLS5, the contractor can center the plumb (up) beam through the target’s yellow plastic, mark the perpendicular pin, snap a chalk line and complete installation.

Steel Stud Framing (PLS3, PLS5)

Both the PLS5 system and the PLS3 laser tool are self-leveling, accurate and durable point-to-point layout tools for the professional contractor. The unique PLS cantilever design allows for easy sight of the opposing reference points.  Both the PLS5 and the PLS3 are designed with advanced dampening which means that any vibrations that occur on the jobsite will not cause the reference points to bounce around.  This is especially important when the contractor is moving the PLS tool quickly along track, checking for plumb.

Before a framing contractor can construct walls, he or she must lay out the job, snap the control lines and fasten the track.  A contractor must perform a 3-4-5 or 6-8-10 (Pythagoras) to ensure that walls intersect at perfect 90º angles.  This is a two-person task but materials and job boxes can get in the way of pulling tape, compromising the accuracy of the payout.  Laying our control lines with the PLS5 system is a fast and accurate task.  Once the bottom track is down and fastened, the contractor must attach the top track plumb to the bottom track.  The PLS laser can be placed perpendicularly to the track with the plumb (down) beam on the outside bottom edge of the track.  The point on the ceiling is where the top track must be fastened.

The PLS5 system includes a layout target that has two valuable uses:  1) establishing horizontal 90º points and 2) transferring vertical points to a wall and/or columns.  For example, when a contractor want to transfer a control line which is on the slab or decking to an existing wall or column, the head of the PLS5 can be positioned against the wall with the plumb (down) beam aligned on the existing control line.  Placing the layout target against the wall above the laser, the contractor can center the plumb (up) beam through the yellow plastic target, mark the perpendicular pin, snap a chalk line and fasten the track.