Ranging Rod Metal Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-MLK-1929
Jlab Export is a leading Ranging Rod Metal Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Ranging Rod Metal (code EL-MLK-1929) is a surveying rod made from 25 mm diameter steel conduit pipe, painted alternately in international orange and white and fitted with a strong iron shoe at the bottom. It is used to mark points and range straight lines on the ground in field surveying and outdoor maths work, and comes in 2 m and 3 m lengths, single or folding. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel conduit pipe |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Finish | Painted alternately in international orange and white |
| Foot | Strong iron shoe at the bottom |
| Sizes available | 2 m single; 3 m single; 2 m, 2-fold; 3 m, 3-fold |
| Quality check | Each rod is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-MLK-1929 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is a Metal Ranging Rod Used For?
In chain and tape surveying, ranging rods are set up at stations and intermediate points so that a straight survey line can be lined up by eye between them. The alternate orange and white bands make each rod stand out against grass, soil and sky from a distance, and the iron shoe is the end that goes into the ground.
Ranging rods are standard kit for surveying practicals in civil engineering colleges, polytechnics and ITI courses, for geography fieldwork, and for outdoor maths activities on measuring distances in school grounds.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Length and type — 2 m or 3 m single rods, the 2 m 2-fold rod or the 3 m 3-fold rod.
- Quantity per size — ranging a line uses several rods at a time, so plan rods for each survey group.
- Other field instruments — a cross staff or optical square, linked below, can be quoted on the same enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a ranging rod used for?
It marks stations and points on the ground so that straight survey lines can be ranged and measured between them in chain or tape surveying.
What is this ranging rod made of?
Steel conduit pipe of 25 mm diameter, painted alternately in international orange and white, with a strong iron shoe fitted at the bottom.
Which sizes are available?
Four: 2 m single, 3 m single, 2 m 2-fold and 3 m 3-fold. State the size and number of each in your enquiry.
Why is it painted orange and white?
The alternate bands of contrasting colour make the rod easy to pick out from a distance, which helps the surveyor line up points accurately.
What details are needed for an export quotation?
Send the sizes and quantities, the destination country and port or city, your preferred delivery terms (for example FOB or CIF), any packing or marking needs, and the tender reference where relevant.
Who manufactures this ranging rod?
JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd) makes it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a manufacturer of maths lab equipment, surveying aids and school laboratory apparatus in India, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. These rods are fabricated and painted at JLab’s own works rather than bought from a trader, so colleges, schools, dealers and importers buy direct from the factory, and repeat orders in matching sizes come from the same maker. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example Sudan in North Africa, Namibia in Southern Africa, Panama in Central America and the Caribbean, Mexico in North America and Iceland in Northern Europe. Tender information is on the JLab lab tenders page.
Related Field Surveying Items
- Ranging Rod — coloured poles used for tracing out lines on the ground.
- Cross Staff Metal — a metallic head with four metal arms giving two lines of sight at right angles.
- Optical Square Metal — a metal optical square for surveying activities.
See the full Maths Lab Kit range and the wider Maths Lab Equipment section.
Request a Quote
To get a quotation, click Add To Cart on this page or write through the contact page, listing the sizes, the quantity of each and where the rods are to be delivered.
Last updated: 16 October 2026
