Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Power Tape
- Tape Measure
- More reviewed than 90%
A dependable general-purpose 25 foot tape, with the self-lock and stud markings aimed squarely at framing work.
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How it ranks among the 10 tape measures we track
4.7★ across 18,900 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
18,900 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
2,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
The Komelon SL2825 is a 25 foot power tape with a push-button self-lock, a nylon coated steel blade and stud markings printed every 16 inches for framing layout.
The self-lock is the feature to notice here: pull the blade to length and it locks in place at the push of a button, instead of relying on a manual slide switch that can be bumped loose. Paired with stud markings every 16 inches, it is built with framing and general carpentry layout in mind rather than fine finish work.
- Push-button automatic self-lock
- Nylon coated high carbon steel blade
- Stud markings every 16 inches
- Impact-resistant ABS case with rubber over mold
Who it's for
Suits framers and general contractors who need the blade to hold a length reliably while marking, and who lay out studs on standard 16 inch centers. Less of a fit for anyone needing a specialty scale like diameter or metric-only markings.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Push-button self-lock holds blade length reliably
- Stud markings every 16 inches speed framing layout
- Nylon coated blade resists wear
- Impact-resistant case with rubber over mold
- No standout or reach spec given for one-person long measurements
Performance notes
The self-locking mechanism holds the blade at whatever length it is pulled to until the button is pressed again, avoiding the accidental retraction that a slide-lock tape can suffer mid-measurement. The nylon coating over the high carbon steel blade is meant to resist the surface wear and rust that comes from repeated dragging across framing lumber and concrete, while the stud markings every 16 inches speed up marking layout without separate calculations.
Specifications
| Brand | Komelon |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in tape measures.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Power TapeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 18,900 | 2.7 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN 25-Ft Tape Measure with Fraction MarkingsCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Retractable Tape Measure with Metric and SAE MeasurementsAmazon Basics | 4.8 / 5 | 7,800 | 4.7 / 5 |
| FastCap ProCarpenter Standard Reverse Measuring TapeFastCap | 4.7 / 5 | 8,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein Tools 9225 Tape MeasureKlein | 4.6 / 5 | 3,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Komelon tape measures
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How does the self-lock work on the Komelon SL2825?
The blade locks automatically at whatever length it is pulled to, and a push of the button releases it to retract.
Does the SL2825 have stud markings?
Yes, stud markings are printed every 16 inches along the blade.
How long is the Komelon SL2825 tape?
It is a 25 foot power tape.