[Tape Measure] Weatherford Tubular Service, Mini, Metal Silver, Red Black

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

Side A

Side A

Name/Title

[Tape Measure] Weatherford Tubular Service, Mini, Metal Silver, Red Black

Entry/Object ID

2022.13.39

Tags

Mini Tape Measure, Tape Measure, Measuring Tape, Tool, Metal, Plastic, Silver, Black, Red, Weatherford Tubular Service, Zippo, Ontario, Niagara Falls, Oil, Oil Field, Oil Industry, Oilfield

Description

A mini tape measure, branded to Weatherford Tubular Services. Tape Measure Body: A rectangular miniature tape measure, with a slightly curved top edge. The majority of the body is a silver metal with brushed texture finish, while the base is grey plastic. On Side A is the indented text "Weatherford", with "Tubular Services" in smaller print below. A red, triangular logo is also positioned above the "W". On Side B is the following (centred) text in black "Power Tongs; "Clincher" Tubing Tongs; Integral Hydraulic Back Up Tongs; Casing Jacks; Laydown Machines; Torque Monitoring Computors; Power Thread Washer; Helium Leak Detection; Precision Bucking Machine; "Clincher" Make\Break Tools". The sides are smooth, and tape end is positioned on the Front Edge (left side). Molded into the surface of the plastic base is a 2mm border, and the raised text logo for "Zippo", below which in smaller text is "NIAGRA FALLS, ONTARIO". There are no attachment points for a keychain or similar connection. Tape Measure: Length: 76.75in / 195cm ; Width: 9mm Old Description (Kelsey Steil, 5/24/2022): Small silver tape measure. Black and red logo on one side for Weatherford Tubular Services. On reverse in black is a list of the services offered. Grey plastic base.

Collection

Bob Brooks Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle P. Lane

Category

Tape Measure
Branded Tools, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2022.13

Source or Donor

Bob Brooks

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Zippo

Place

City

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Country

Canada

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Measure, Tape

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Rule, Retractable

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

42 mm

Width

38.5 mm

Depth

13.5 mm

Material

Metal, Plastic

Color

Silver, Black, Red, Gray

Condition

Reason for Exam

Accession

Overall Condition

Very Good

Condition Detail

Scratch

Date Examined

Jul 28, 2023

Examined By

Danielle P. Lane

Surface

Some light scratching on the smooth metal edges.

Notes

A small point of imperfection on the plastic base (bottom of the border), either a gauge or from the molding process during manufacture.

Created By

Danielle P. Lane

Create Date

July 15, 2023

Updated By

Danielle P. Lane

Update Date

March 20, 2025