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W o r k Pa n e lMultiposition Work Panel for use with TecQuipment’s Engineering Science kits

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K e y F e at u r e s• Perfect size for both experiments and simple classroom demonstrations

• Supplied with of all teaching material needed for the full Engineering Science range

• Stable and multipositional – can be used in many different ways to suit the experiments or demonstrations

• Solid, thick, perforated metal plate for long life and choice of fixing positions for the experiments

• Simple thumbscrews for safe, quick and easy assembly


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W o r k Pa n e l

D e s c r i p t i o nFor use with TecQuipment’s Engineering Science kits, the Work Panel fits on any standard desk or bench top. Students, teachers or lecturers fit the parts of their kit to the Work Panel (ES1) to study or demonstrate an engineering science topic.

The Work Panel has its main panel and two supports. All are made from thick perforated metal to allow students, teachers or lecturers to fit the parts of the kits and the Work Panel in any position suitable for the experiments.

TecQuipment supplies a CD-ROM with the Work Panel (ES1). This valuable resource includes reproducible worksheets, guidance notes and lecturer notes (with answers) needed for typical experiments with each kit. The selection of parts in the kits and the choice of fixing points on the work panel means that teachers or lecturers may extend the experiments to an even greater range.

O p t i o n a l E x p e r i m e n t K i t s• Forces Kit (ES2)

• Moments Kit (ES3)

• Deflection of Beams Kit (ES4)

• Torsion of Circular Sections Kit (ES5)

• Tensile Tester Kit (ES6)

• Simple Harmonic Motion Kit (ES7)

• Friction and Inclined Plane Kit (ES8)

• Potential and Kinetic Energy Kit (ES9)

• Pulley Kit (ES10)

• Drive Systems Kit (ES11)

• Cam, Crank and Toggle Kit (ES12)

• Gear Trains Kit (ES13)

• Simple Mechanisms Kit (ES14)

• Bar Linkages Kit (ES15)

• Centrifugal Force Kit (ES16)

• Rotational Friction Kit (ES17)

• Additional Mechanisms Kit (ES18)

• Spring Tester Kit (ES19)

Refer to separate datasheets for full details.

S ta n d a r d F e at u r e s• Five-year warranty

• Manufactured in accordance with the latest European Union directives

A lt e r n at i v e A s s e m b l e y

T y p i c a l k i t s h o w n f i t t e d t o a w o r k pa n e l

T y p i c a l g u i d a n c e n o t e s a n d w o r k s h e e t s


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W o r k Pa n e l

O p e r at i n g C o n d i t i o n sF o r u s e i n : Well lit classroom or laboratory

S t o r a g e t e m p e r at u r e r a n g e : –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)

O p e r at i n g t e m p e r at u r e r a n g e :+5°C to +40°C

O p e r at i n g r e l at i v e h u m i d i t y r a n g e : 80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C

E s s e n t i a l S e r v i c e sA level bench or desktop of at least

500 mm wide x 500 mm front to back.

S p e c i f i c at i o n sA s s e m b l e d s i z e ( p o r t r a i t ) :550 mm high x 380 mm wide and 280 front to back

A s s e m b l e d s i z e ( l a n d s c a p e ) :450 mm high x 480 mm wide and 280 front to back

N e t t w e i g h t:5.1 kg

Pa c k e d v o l u m e a n d w e i g h t: Approximately 0.015 m3 and 5.6 kg


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F o r c e s K i tAllows students to understand how to find the centre of gravity of shapes and the relationship between angles and coplanar forces


K e y F e at u r e s• One of a series of 18 kits for experiments in fundamental engineering science topics

• For use on any engineering course from foundation to postgraduate

• Flexible and modular with sensible size parts – each kit fits onto the Work Panel (ES1) for experiments and simple classroom demonstrations

• Supplied in a hard-wearing storage tray with moulded insert to hold parts securely and a graphical list to help check the kit contents

• Rugged and durable parts for safe ‘hands-on’ experiments – allowing better understanding

• Contains all parts needed for experiments with centres of gravity and angles and coplanar forces


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F o r c e s K i t

D e s c r i p t i o nThis versatile kit is part of a series that allows many experiments using different arrangements of their parts. Students, teachers or lecturers fit the parts of the kit to the Work Panel (ES1) (supplied separately) to study or show an engineering science topic.

This kit includes a set of different plastic shapes for experiments in centres of gravity of two-dimensional objects. It also includes pulleys, weights and a magnetic protractor for experiments in concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar forces and angles.

The selection of pulleys and weights allows you to create force triangles, polygons and linked polygons. The guidance notes show how to analyse and predict forces using Bow’s Notation and the parallelogram of forces.

TecQuipment supply a CD-ROM with the Work Panel (ES1). It includes all the worksheets, guidance notes and lecturer notes (with answers) needed for typical experiments with each kit. The selection of parts in the kits and the choice of fixing points on the work panel means that teachers or lecturers may extend the experiments to an even greater range.

N o t e : The kit is for use with the ES1 Work Panel (supplied separately).



E x p e r i m e n t s• Centres of gravity

• Force triangles

• Force polygons and Bow’s Notation

• Linked polygons (non-concurrent forces)





E s s e n t i a l S e r v i c e sA level bench or desktop of at least

500 mm wide x 500 mm front to back.

E s s e n t i a l B a s e U n i tWork Panel (ES1)

S p e c i f i c at i o n sS t o r a g e t r ay ( w i t h c l i p - o n l i d ) :450 mm x 320 mm x 85 mm

N e t t w e i g h t: 4.5 kg

Packed volume and weight:

Approximately 0.015 m3 and 5 kg

M a i n pa r t s :• Plastic shapes (two-dimensional)

• Marker pen

• Pulleys

• Weight hangers and weights

• Cord and rings

• Magnetic protractor


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M o m e n t s K i tDemonstrates the relationship between distances and forces in rigid beams and levers







• Provides experiment capabilities into the principles of moments, beam reactions, beam balances and levers


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M o m e n t s K i t


This kit includes a rigid beam for experiments in the principle of moments, extending to levers and beams. It shows the three main lever types (1st, 2nd and 3rd order) and includes an ‘L’ shape plate for experiments in bell crank levers. A pulley allows extra experiments with moments caused by oblique forces.

The rigid beam allows experiments that show the use of moments to find unknown weights, creating simple beam balances. It also works with spring balances to show reaction forces on beams with point loads and uniformly distributed loads (UDLs).





E x p e r i m e n t s• Principle of moments

• Beam balances

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd order levers

• Bell crank lever

• Beam reactions





E s s e n t i a l S e r v i c e sA level bench or desktop of at least 500 mm wide x 500 mm front to back.




Pa c k e d v o l u m e a n d w e i g h t: Approximately 0.015 m3 and 5 kg

M a i n pa r t s :• Rigid beam with hook points

• Bell crank lever with hook points

• Spring balances

• Pulley


• Cord and hooks


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D e f l e c t i o n o f B e a m s a n d C a n t i l e v e r s K i tDemonstrates the deflection of beams of different material and dimensions, held on different supports




• Flexible and modular – each kit fits onto the Work Panel (ES1) for experiments and classroom demonstrations



• Contains all parts needed for experiments showing the deflection of beams with different supports


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D e f l e c t i o n o f B e a m s a n d C a n t i l e v e r s K i t


This kit includes different beams and fixing blocks. The fixing blocks work as clamps or knife-edge supports. They hold the beams in different ways, such as a cantilever, simply supported, fixed (encastre) and a propped cantilever.

Students set up a beam on the supports and add weights to deflect the beams. An accurate dial indicator measures the deflection at the point of loading.

The choice of different beams allow extra experiments, showing the relationships between beam deflection and ‘I’ (second moment of area) value. They also allow comparisons of different beam material and how it affects deflection, introducing Young’s Modulus.

Students also use the cantilever for easy experiments showing the relationship between beam length and deflection.


N o t e : the kit is for use with the ES1 Work Panel (supplied separately).



E x p e r i m e n t s• Beam length and deflection

• Beam material and deflection (Young’s Modulus)

• Beam ‘I’ value and deflection

• Beam supports (cantilever, propped cantilever, fixed beam and simply supported) and deflection










M a i n pa r t s :• Choice of beams

• Dial indicator

• Dial caliper

• Fixing blocks

• Rule


• Hexagon tool


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T o r s i o n o f C i r c u l a r S e c t i o n s K i tDemonstrations the torsion in circular section specimens of different material and length







• Contains all parts needed for experiments showing the torsion in circular section specimens of different material and length


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T o r s i o n o f C i r c u l a r S e c t i o n s K i t


This kit includes different circular section specimens and adjustable chucks for experiments in torsion.

Students fix the specimens in the chucks and apply weights to a lever arm. The arm applies a moment (torque) to one end of the specimen. A scale on the arm shows the angle of twist.

Standard tests show the relationship between torsion and ‘J’ (polar second moment of area) value. Students use this to predict the twist angle for any given specimen.

The choice of different specimens allows comparisons of different specimen material and how it affects torsion, introducing the Modulus of Rigidity.

Students also move the chuck positions for easy experiments showing the relationship between specimen length and angle of twist.

TecQuipment supplies a CD-ROM with the Work Panel (ES1). It includes all the worksheets, guidance notes and lecturer notes (with answers) needed for typical experiments with each kit. The selection of parts in the kits and the choice of fixing points on the work panel means that teachers or lecturers may extend the experiments to an even greater range.




E x p e r i m e n t s• Specimen length and angle of twist

• Specimen material and angle of twist (Modulus of Rigidity)

• Specimen ‘J’ value and angle of twist










M a i n pa r t s :• Choice of specimens

• Rotating and fixed chucks

• Dial caliper

• Rule


• Hexagon tool


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T e n s i l e T e s t e r K i tDemonstrates the principles of tensile tests on specimens of different material







• Contains all parts needed for experiments in tensile testing of different materials


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T e n s i l e T e s t e r K i t


This kit includes specimens of different materials to show students the principles of tensile tests.

Students use the tensile tester to stretch the specimens to destruction, while measuring the extension and force. The tests introduce students to tensile test terms including:

• overall stress and strain

• yeild properties

• tensile strength

• elongation

The choice of different specimens allows comparisons of different specimen material and how it affects its tensile properties.

TecQuipment supplies a CD-ROM with the Work Panel (ES1). It includes all the worksheets, guidance notes and lecturer notes (with answers) needed for typical experiments with each kit. The selection of parts in the kits and the choice of fixing points on the Work Panel means that teachers or lecturers may extend the experiments to an even greater range.




E x p e r i m e n t s• Tensile tests (to destruction) of different materials

• Finding the tensile strength of a material

• Material behaviour in the elastic and plastic region

• Creating a force and extension chart







R e c o m m e n d e d A n c i l l a r i e sA d d i t i o n a l t e n s i l e t e s t s p e c i m e n s :• Aluminium (MTTA)

• Duralumin (MTTD)

• Steel (MTTS)

• PVC (MTTP)




M a x i m u m F o r c e C a pa c i t y: 1000 N

M a i n pa r t s :• Tensile tester

• Dial caliper

• Set of specimens – 10 x steel, 10 x aluminium, 10 x duralumin and 10 x PVC

• Hexagon tool


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S i m p l e H a r m o n i c M o t i o n K i tDemonstrates simple harmonic motion (oscillation) in springs and pendulums, and its usefulness







• Contains all parts needed for experiments in simple harmonic motion


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S i m p l e H a r m o n i c M o t i o n K i t


This kit includes different pendulums and a spring to show students the principles and use of simple harmonic motion.

Students test different pendulums and a spring to see how different factors, such as mass or pendulum length affect simple harmonic motion and the period of oscillation. The theory shows how to predict the period of oscillation for a given pendulum or spring for comparison with actual results. The kit includes an experiment with the Kater’s pendulum that shows the relationship between simple harmonic motion and gravity, for prediction of gravity to a reasonable accuracy.

The kit also has introduces students to a simple ‘spring rate’ test, and key scientific terms such as

• moments of inertia

• parallel axis theorem





E x p e r i m e n t s• Simple harmonic motion of simple, bifilar and trifilar

pendulums of different length and mass

• Simple harmonic motion of a spring with different masses, and a simple spring rate test

• Simple harmonic motion of a compound pendulum

• Simple harmonic motion and gravity using a Kater’s pendulum










M a i n pa r t s :• Top plate (supports the pendulums)

• Kater/compound pendulum

• 2 x simple pendulums (aluminium and brass)

• Bifilar suspension bar

• Trifilar plate

• Spring

• Weight hanger and weights

• Stopwatch


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F r i c t i o n a n d I n c l i n e d P l a n e K i tDemonstrates the frictional and other forces on bodies and between different surfaces on a flat or inclined plane







• Contains an inclinable flat metal plate for experiments in frictional forces and the classic ‘forces on an inclined plane’ experiment


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F r i c t i o n a n d I n c l i n e d P l a n e K i t


This kit includes parts for experiments in friction and forces on a flat or inclined plane. The plane has an inclinometer and adjustment to allow the student to set the plane to any angle between zero and 90 degrees. The parts include different friction surfaces, a roller set, a rolling car or sled with adjustable mass and a simple roller.

Students fit the different parts to the plane and apply masses. They learn how different surface finishes and mass affect friction and how surface angles and mass affect forces around a body on a plane.

The experiments introduce students to important engineering and scientific terms, such as the coefficient of friction, sliding friction and kinetic friction.

The inclinable plane allows students to do the classic ‘forces on an inclined plane experiments’. It also shows the relationship between frictional forces and angles other than horizontal.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Forces on an Inclined Plane

• Rolling and Sliding Friction on different surfaces

• Kinetic and Static Sliding Friction between different surfaces

• Surface angle and friction between different surfaces










M a i n pa r t s :• Inclinable plane

• Car or sled

• Different surfaces


• Roller Set


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P o t e n t i a l a n d K i n e t i c E n e r g y K i tDemonstrates the difference between potential and kinetic energy and how it can change from one to the other







• Contains all parts needed for experiments in potential and kinetic energy


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P o t e n t i a l a n d K i n e t i c E n e r g y K i t


This kit includes a pendulum, a spring and a flywheel for experiments in potential and kinetic energy.

Students test each part to discover the difference between potential and kinetic energy and the transfer of energy from one form to another.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as ‘moment of inertia’ and ‘elastic potential energy’.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Kinetic and potential energy in a pendulum

• Elastic potential energy in a spring

• Kinetic energy in a flywheel










M a i n pa r t s :• Pendulum

• Flywheel

• Spring



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P u l l e y K i tDemonstrates the mechanical advantage of different combinations of pulleys and a simple wheel and axle







• Contains all parts needed for experiments in pulleys


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P u l l e y K i t


This kit includes a wheel and axle with single, double and triple wheel or ‘sheave’ pulleys for experiments in mechanical advantage.

Students test fixed, movable and compound pulleys attached to load and effort weights to test their mechanical advantage.

The kit includes a unique pulley - the Weston Differential pulley to show how two different size sheaves on one pulley has a dramatic effect on mechanical advantage.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as machine efficiency, velocity ratio and ‘work done’.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Simple Pulleys - fixed, movable and compound

• The Wheel and Axle

• The Weston Differential Pulley










M a i n pa r t s :• Single, double and triple wheel (sheave) pulleys

• Weston differential pulley

• Wheel and axle



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D r i v e S y s t e m s K i tDemonstrates the advantages and disadvantages of three popular drive systems – belt, chain and a universal coupling







• Contains all parts needed for experiments with three popular drive systems


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D r i v e S y s t e m s K i t


This kit includes three different drive systems to show their relative advantages and disadvantages.

Students test a universal coupling, a belt drive and a chain drive to see how they work and how they differ in the way they transfer motion (power).

The kit includes extra parts to help show the importance of the angle of lap around a pulley and its relationship with friction.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as gear ratio, pulley ratio and efficiency.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Power transfer, efficiency and direction in a belt drive

• Power transfer and efficiency in a chain drive

• Input and output relationships of a universal coupling

• Friction and angle of lap on a pulley










M a i n pa r t s :• Chain drive

• Belt drive

• Universal coupling



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C a m , C r a n k a n d T o g g l e K i tDemonstrates the characteristics of a mechanical toggle, crank motion and the most popular shaped cams







• Contains all parts needed for experiments with a mechanical toggle, crank motion and four popular shapes of cam


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C a m , C r a n k a n d T o g g l e K i t


This kit includes a crank and slider to show the relative forces during crank motion. It also includes four popular cam shapes to show their different characteristics. Another set of parts in the kit shows the characteristics of a mechanical toggle.

Students fit the crank and slider with weights and a spring balance to see the change in linear and rotational forces (moments) as the crank turns. They also use the slider with different followers on a set of four popular shape cams -heart, pear, spiral and round. This gives several cam and follower combinations to help students understand the different characteristics of each cam and why engineers choose between them for different applications.

The last set of parts in the kit has a simple linkage that allows students to see the characteristics of a toggle mechanism. Its shows the relative forces and angular conditions of the toggle in its initial state and how they affect the point at which it locks or ‘snaps’ into a horizontal state.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as a ‘flat follower’, a ‘roller follower’ and ‘toggle action’.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Displacement and angle characteristics of pear, heart,

round and spiral cams

• Characteristics of a mechanical toggle

• Turning moments and forces during crank motion










M a i n pa r t s :• Pear, round, heart and spiral cams

• Set of followers

• Toggle linkage

• Crank and slider

• Masses


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G e a r T r a i n s K i tDemonstrates the characteristics of the most popular gear sets







• Contains a selection of the most popular gears and arrangements to show the efficiencies, advantages and disadvantages of each type of gear


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G e a r T r a i n s K i t


This kit includes a selection of different gears for experiments to find their unique characteristics.

The gears include Spur Gears, a Bevel Gear and a Worm Drive. The spur gears have two sets of teeth on the same shaft, allowing extra experiments in compound gear trains.

Students test each set of gears to see how it works and note the differences in characteristics (such as efficiency, gear ratio and mechanical advantage) of each set.

The gear sets are a selection of the most common sets similar to those used in real applications, such as automobile gear boxes, domestic and industrial hand tools and clockwork instruments. Each has advantages and disadvantages that make them suitable for a particular job.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as gear ratio, efficiency, mechanical advantage and velocity ratio.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Characteristics of Spur Gears, including single and

compound gear trains and the ‘idler’ gear

• Characteristics of a Bevel Gear

• Characteristics of a Worm Drive










M a i n pa r t s :• Four spur gears of different teeth ratio

• Worm Drive set

• Bevel Gear set



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S i m p l e M e c h a n i s m s K i tDemonstrates how three popular mechanisms convert motion







• Contains three popular mechanisms that show how they can usefully convert motion from one form or direction to another


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S i m p l e M e c h a n i s m s K i t


This kit includes three popular mechanisms for experiments in conversion of motion from linear to rotary or rotary to linear. These include the Scotch Yoke (sometimes called ‘donkey crosshead’ or ‘slotted link’), the Crank and Slider, and the Quick Return mechanisms.

Students test each mechanism to see how it works and note the differences in the way that each mechanism converts the motion.

The three mechanisms are the same as those used in real applications, such as combustion engines, power assisted valves or fluid pumping systems. Each has a unique way of converting motion, shown by the experiments.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as reciprocating motion, rotary to linear motion and linear to rotary motion.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Conversion of motion using the ‘Scotch yoke’ (or ‘slotted

link’)

• Conversion of motion using the Quick Return mechanism

• Conversion of motion using the Crank and Slider










M a i n pa r t s :• Scotch yoke

• Crank and slider

• Quick return mechanism


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B a r L i n k a g e s K i tFor students to assemble and understand different bar linkage mechanisms







• Contains an assortment of different length bar ‘links’ and joints needed for over 10 suggested experiments in bar linkages


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B a r L i n k a g e s K i t


This kit includes a selection of over 20 perforated bars of different lengths and pivots or ‘joints’ to allow students to create an unlimited choice of linkages.

Students assemble the bars and joints in any arrangement and note how the linkage converts movement from one form to another (for example; rotary motion to linear motion). Bar linkages are one of the most basic mechanisms used in mechanical engineering.

The kit includes magnetic ‘wipeable’ sheets and holders for non-permanent markers so the student can trace the relative movements of the linkages or joints.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as four-bar linkages, rotary and linear movement, and planar linkages.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Four-bar linkages – crank rocker, double rocker, drag

link and parallelogram

• Straight line linkages – Watt’s straight line, Chebyshev, Peaucellier-Lipkin, Hart’s inversor, Robert’s and Hoeken’s

• Pantograph

• Ackermann steering










M a i n pa r t s :• 4 bars with 17 holes

• 6 bars with 13 holes



• Joints and pen holders

• Magnetic wipeable sheets

• Non-permanent markers

• Screwdriver and spanner


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C e n t r i f u g a l F o r c e K i tDemonstrates the relationship between centripetal force, radius and velocity of rotating masses







• Contains a manually-rotated frame that shows the relationship between centripetal force, radius and velocity of different rotating masses


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C e n t r i f u g a l F o r c e K i t


This kit includes a manually rotated frame with a low-friction cantilever linkage. The frame has mounting positions for adjustable masses and a spring that applies a fixed frictional force value to a rotating drum. The range of mounting positions and masses allows many variations of the experiment to help students understand the relationships between the variables of speed, mass and radial position.

Students fit the chosen masses to one side of the frame and an equal counterbalance to the opposite side of the frame. They rotate the assembly which will overcome the spring frictional force at a given speed, working as centrifugal clutch that regulates its own speed. The frame has a durable ‘clicking’ tab that students use with a stopwatch (supplied) to measure the speed. They use their measurements to calculate the forces due to the rotating masses and compare them with the opposing force from the spring.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as centrifugal and centripetal force, while explaining the fictitious term ‘centrifugal’ force and its accepted use. It also shows the use of ‘radians’ in rotational velocity measurement.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Relationship between centripetal force, radius and

velocity of different rotating masses










M a i n pa r t s :• Rotating frame

• Weight hanger and masses

• Stopwatch


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R o tat i o n a l F r i c t i o n K i tDemonstrates how rotational friction affects the efficiency of popular machine elements







• Contains all parts needed for experiments in rotational friction


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R o tat i o n a l F r i c t i o n K i t


This kit includes a screw jack (or ‘jackscrew’), a wedge and different bearings. It helps students understand how rotational friction affects the efficiency of popular machine elements and bearing materials. It shows why engineers choose some materials and devices above others for any given application.

Students fit the parts to the Work Panel and apply effort and load weights to find their relative mechanical advantage and efficiency.

The kit introduces students to key engineering terms such as:

• Mechanical advantage

• Velocity ratio

• Efficiency

• ‘Overhaul’





E x p e r i m e n t s• Efficiency of a screw jack

• Efficiency of a wedge

• Efficiency of different bearings








N e t t w e i g h t: 4 kg


M a i n pa r t s :• A Screw Jack

• Four different bearings

• Two wedges of different angle

• Weight hanger and masses


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A d d i t i o n a l M e c h a n i s m s K i tDemonstrates how two popular mechanisms convert motion







• Contains two popular mechanisms that show how they can usefully convert motion from one form or direction to another


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A d d i t i o n a l M e c h a n i s m s K i t

D e s c r i p t i o nThis kit offers additional mechanisms, supplementary to those of the Simple Mechanisms Kit (ES14). Students, teachers or lecturers fit the parts of the kit to the Work Panel (ES1) (supplied separately) to study or demonstrate an engineering science topic.

This kit includes two popular mechanisms for experiments in conversion of motion from one form to another. These include the Geneva mechanism (sometimes called the Maltese Cross mechanism or crank and star), and a ratchet mechanism.

Students test each mechanism to see how it works and note the differences in the way that each mechanism converts the motion.

The two mechanisms are the same as those used in real applications, such CNC machines, hand tools, turnstiles and lifting hoists. Each has a unique way of converting motion, shown by the experiments.





E x p e r i m e n t s• Conversion of motion using the Geneva mechanism

• Conversion of motion using a ratchet










M a i n pa r t s :• Geneva mechanism

• Ratchet mechanism


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S p r i n g T e s t e r K i tDemonstrates the characteristics of coiled springs and how to test them







• Contains all parts needed for tests of coiled extension and compression springs, showing the use of ‘Hookes law’


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S p r i n g T e s t e r K i t

D e s c r i p t i o nThis versatile kit allows many experiments using different arrangements of its parts. Students, teachers or lecturers fit the parts of the kit to the Work Panel (ES1) (supplied separately) to study or demonstrate an engineering science topic.

This kit includes different coiled springs for experiments in spring testing. These include extension springs, compression springs, parallel springs and springs that can connect in series.

Students test the springs to prove Hooke’s Law and find their spring rate, comparing it with given manufacturer’s values. They also test springs in parallel and series to see how this affects the overall spring rate.

The kit helps students to understand the link between spring rate, spring extension and the design and construction of springs. It introduces students to key engineering terms such as:

• Spring rate

• Hooke’s Law

• Spring pretension





E x p e r i m e n t s• Hooke’s Law and compression spring tests

• Hooke’s Law and extension spring tests

• Parallel and series spring tests










M a i n pa r t s :• Compression spring tester

• Dial caliper

• Assorted coiled springs

• Rule

• Masses

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