ENERGY PHYSICS
CALORIMETERS continued 1 E XPANDED POLYSTYRENE CUPS 2 INSULATED FOAM CUP
1 E XPANDED POLYSTYRENE CUPS BEST
Conical shape. Complete with lid. Suitable for use as a simple calorimeter. SELLER
Capacity Height Diameter Quantity
CU05395 200 mL 82 mm 75 mm 50 ✓ £4.20 pk
2 INSULATED FOAM CUP
Manufactured from insulated foam, these 200€mL cups allow hot liquids to be
carried safely. Also useful as insulated calorimeters for thermal experiments.
Lids not included.
Quantity
CU150002 50 £1.86 pk
3 P LASTIC CUPS
Conical shape. Suitable for use as a simple, low thermal calorimeter.
Capacity Height Diameter Quantity 3 P LASTIC CUPS 4 IMMERSION HEATER - CUP TOP
CU05396 200 mL 80 mm 70 mm 100 £5.51 pk BEST
BUY
4 IMMERSION HEATER - CUP TOP
A novel design that fits into the top of polystyrene or paper cups. A 2.2Ω
heating element can be powered from a low voltage supply via the 4mm
sockets in the cap. Ideal for energy transfer, power and specific heat
experiments.
HE53600 ✓ £15.75 ea
5 CALORIMETER STIRRERS
Simple hand held calorimeter stirrers, available in thick gauge brass or
stainless steel wire.
Type Diameter Quantity
HE72360 Brass 50 mm 5 £14.05 pk
CA100650 Stainless steel 75 mm 5 £11.64 pk
6 CALORIMETER BLOCKS 5 CALORIMETER STIRRERS 6 CALORIMETER BLOCKS
For experiments on specific heat capacity, cylindrical with central hole to
accept immersion heater and off-set hole for thermometer. Mass of each block
approx. 1kg.
Type
HE18710 Aluminium alloy £24.08 ea
HE18712 Brass £35.54 ea
HE18714 Copper £41.06 ea
HE18716 Steel £13.70 ea
7 IMMERSION HEATER
Suitable for calorimeter blocks. A 50W fully sheathed 12V 5A AC or DC heater
with 4mm sockets. Dimensions (Dia. x L): 12.5 x 100mm.
HE18720 ✓ £34.56 ea
8 F OOD CALORIMETER 7 IMMERSION HEATER 8 F OOD CALORIMETER
Designed specifically to determine the calorific (Joules) value of food products. BEST
This unit works well with nuts, which when placed in the crucible are burnt
using the ignition element to start the combustion process, a supply of oxygen SELLER
ensures efficient oxidation. By measuring the energy required to burn the
peanut and the resulting rise in temperature, the energy differential can be
determined. When in use the unit is connected to a filter pump, which draws
the products of combustion throught the spiral copper tube, which is immersed
in a known quantity of water in the glass jacket. A metal stirring rod passes
through the lid and is used to agitate the water to ensure even heat conduction.
A thermometer is passed through a rubber bung in the lid to measure the
temperature rise. The water acts an an insulator and provides a method by
which the heat exchange can take place. The unit requires a thermometer, filter
pump (optional), power supply unit, voltmeter and ammeter (or low voltage
joulemeter) and a retort stand.
HE82320 ✓ £95.45 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £25.59 ea
EL06734
Nichrome Wire, Bare
BEST
SELLER
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1 JOULEMETER, LOW VOLTAGE JOULEMETERS
BEST 1 J OULEMETER, LOW VOLTAGE
SELLER This updated USB version of the low voltage Joulemeter includes datalogging
and an improved specification and can be used with or without a computer.
Designed to be simple enough to use at KS3, and flexible enough for more
advanced use at KS4 and beyond, the Joulemeter simply requires an input
supply and a load to be plugged in (e.g. a solar panel and a motor) and the
meter will display the values of the power and the energy transferred. For
simplicity, the instrument automatically adjusts the display to show suitable
units and an appropriate number of decimal places, so that it can deal with
a very wide range of values (e.g. for energy, from 100 nanojoules up to
1.75 megajoules).
This version of the Joulemeter functions almost identically to the previous
version but in addition the meter also keeps a log at the chosen sample rate
when the total energy transferred is being measured; the data can then be
loaded on to a PC using free mini-datalogger software. The function button
allows any of four settings to be selected for the required quantity to be
measured (energy and time; power; average power; voltage, current and
power).
Please Note: The new version is suitable for use with immersion heaters
(HE18720), but the old version is not.
• Current range: ±7 A (current can flow in either direction)
• Voltage range: ±25 V
• Log memory: 2500 samples
• Log sample period: 1, 2, or 4 seconds
• Powered via USB or using the 5 V mains adaptor (included)
EL81445 ✓ £82.30 ea
2 JOULEMETER, LOW VOLTAGE, BEST
PREMIUM
SELLER
2 J OULEMETER, LOW VOLTAGE, PREMIUM
This meter is capable of measuring energies from 1 mJ to 9999 J or power
from 1 mW to 200 W in AC or DC circuits. Two ranges selected by a switch
labelled mJ/mW and J/W are available. The auto-ranging four digit display will
give direct readings of energy or power. The maximum current input is 10 A.
All electrical connections are via 4 mm sockets.
• Supply voltage: 20 V DC, 14 V AC (rms)
• Input resistance: (No load) 2MΩ
• Max load current: J/W range - 10 A, mJ/mW range - 10 mA
• Max energies: J range - 9999 J, mJ range - 9999 mJ
• Max power: W range - 200 W
EL81448 ✓ £278.48 ea
3 M AINS POWER/JOULE METER 4 M AINS POWER & ENERGY 3 MAINS POWER/JOULE METER
METER, DIGITAL
A meter for measuring the power consumption of any mains operated
appliance. Rotating disc and digital readout in kWh. 240V, 13A. Please note:
These are re-conditioned meters as new ones are no longer available.
EL71430 £78.73 ea
4 M AINS POWER & ENERGY METER, DIGITAL
This plug-in power meter monitors and measures the energy/power
consumption and running costs of connected electrical appliances.
Measures voltage, current, power, frequency, power factor, usage and costs;
adjustable price per kWh for 2 prices; memory for cumulative energy usage,
total costs and costs by price setting; Large LCD; 12/24 hour clock with day/
hour/minute; Clear function clears all data in memory including current time;
supplied with batteries.
Voltage: 200-276 V AC; Current: 0.02-16 A; Power: 5-3588 W; Frequency:
45-65 Hz; Energy: 0-9999.9 kWh; Power Supply: 230-240 V AC 50 Hz; Max.
load: 13 A, 3120 W; Power: 3 x 1.5 V button cell batteries (supplied).
EN101550 £27.25 ea
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ENERGY PHYSICS
ENERGY CONVERSION 1 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: 2 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
MOTOR/GENERATOR, LARGE MOTOR/GENERATOR, SMALL
This ‘Malvern’ design Energy Transfer System consists
of various separate units designed to demonstrate the 3 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: 4 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
conversion/transfer of energy from one form to another. TURBINE/PUMP UNIT TRIPLE LAMP UNIT
All units are mounted on bases, with 4mm sockets where
appropriate. NEW 6 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
LINE SHAFT UNIT
1 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: MOTOR/GENERATOR, LARGE 5 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
FLY WHEEL 8 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
For use as a driving unit /dynamo. Comprises 2 - 6V D.C. motor provided with HANDWHEEL DRIVE UNIT
15 mm diameter ‘V’ pulley. Base size 15 x 10 cm. 7 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
SPRING UNIT 10 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
EN151960 £22.74 ea SOLAR CELL MOTOR
9 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM:
2 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: MOTOR/GENERATOR, SMALL EDDY CURRENT UNIT
For use with the larger Motor / generator in comparing power input and output
by driving each in turn with the other and metering the voltage and current.
Base size 15 x 10 cm.
EN151961 £15.31 ea
3 ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: TURBINE/PUMP UNIT
Turbine/pump unit for use as a water turbine to drive a generator producing
electricity, or for use as a pump driven by a motor and raising a head of water
to produce potential energy. The rotor has eight ‘bucket’ blades and is housed
in a block turbine chamber 50 x 50 x 25 mm with a clear Perspex front. Two
inlet tubes (for turbine and pump operation) and one outlet tube are provided,
and the shaft has a 15mm diameter pulley attached for use with a driving belt.
Base dimensions: 15 x 10 cm.
EN161900 ✓ £33.71 ea
4 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: TRIPLE LAMP UNIT
For use with motor / generators to give an indication of their output when used
as dynamos. The lamp holders are connected in parallel. Lamps not included.
EN151962 £19.80 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES ✗ £2.15 pk
EL06655
Bulbs, MES Cap, 0.3 A, 3.5 V, x 10
5 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: FLY WHEEL
For use with a large motor / generator and a lamp unit to demonstrate
the conversion of electrical energy to kinetic energy and then back again.
Comprising an iron flywheel 115 mm diameter, mass 1.2 kg mounted in cast
bracket. The shaft has an aluminium ‘V’ pulley of 44 mm diameter. Base size
15 x 10 cm.
EN151963 £38.11 ea
6 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: LINE SHAFT UNIT
For showing the conversion from electrical energy via mechanical to potential
energy by winding up a weight on a cord. One end of the 6 mm steel shaft
carries an aluminium ‘V’ pulley 56 mm diameter and the other end is fitted
with a cord anchoring collar. Base size 15 x 20 cm.
EN151964 £25.56 ea
7 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: SPRING UNIT
For showing potential energy in a wound-up spring and its conversion to
electrical energy by driving a dynamo and lighting a lamp. May also be used
to wind up a weight on a cord showing the change from potential energy to
kinetic and back to potential in the raised weight. The steel shaft carries a clock
spring with a free wheel device and winding ratchet, also an aluminium ‘V’
pulley 56 mm diameter. One end of the shaft overhangs the base for use as
line shaft when winding up a weight. Dimensions 220 x 100 x 100 mm high.
Base size 15 x 20 cm.
EN151965 £37.74 ea
8 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: HANDWHEEL DRIVE UNIT
For use in driving dynamos, line shafts, flywheels, pumps etc. The driving and
output pulleys are both 75 mm diameter and the intermediate pulley is 20 mm
diameter giving a step-up ratio of 3.75. Base size 16 x 16 cm.
EN151966 £27.10 ea
9 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: EDDY CURRENT UNIT
For demonstration of eddy current braking when used in conjunction with the
hand wheel driving unit. The 120 mm diameter aluminium disc has a 20 mm
driving pulley. The powerful circular magnets are carried on a pivoted arm so
that they may be moved over or away from the disc as required. Base size 16 x
16 cm.
EN151967 £34.01 ea
10 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: SOLAR CELL MOTOR
This is a small low consumption electric motor on a base specially designed
to run directly from the output of the solar cell and to illustrate the direct
conversion of light energy to electrical and hence to mechanical.
EN151968 £11.21 ea
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1 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: 2 ENERGY TRANSFER UNIT ENERGY CONVERSION continued
SOLAR CELL, MOUNTED
1 E NERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM: SOLAR CELL, MOUNTED
For use with the motor to demonstrate the production of electrical energy
directly from light energy. The apparatus comprises a selenium photo-voltaic
cell.
EN151969 £15.05 ea
2 E NERGY TRANSFER UNIT
Developed for the Science Enhancement Programme (SEP) this single unit
demonstrates a range of different energy transfers; for example, how energy
is transferred electrically from a hand-turned dynamo to a motor. The unit
is accompanied by a booklet that discusses some of the key teaching and
learning issues that surround the energy concept, and provides a series
of activities that illustrate how the unit can be used to develop simple and
coherent ways of talking about energy.
EN152000 £134.54 ea
3 HERO’S ENGINE 4 DIESEL FOUR STROKE ENGINE CONNECTING BELT FOR PULLEYS
MODEL
A belt for connecting the pulleys on energy transfer units.
EN161999 ✓ £3.75 ea
3 H ERO’S ENGINE
The classic apparatus to demonstrate heat to kinetic energy conversion. The
glass vessel is held on the metal stand to facilitate rotational movement. Water
is passed into the vessel and then heated. The resulting steam is forced out
through the nozzles which in turn causes rotation of the entire vessel.
Manufactured in the UK using high quality borosilicate glass.
HE82375 £47.99 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £35.08 ea
HE92300 Spare Glass Bulb
4 DIESEL FOUR STROKE ENGINE MODEL
5 PETROL FOUR STROKE A model four-stroke water-cooled diesel engine which clearly demonstrates
ENGINE MODEL the functioning of all critical components such as the fuel injection system,
camshaft, rocker arms, tappets etc. Cam operated inlet and exhaust valves are
driven by a gear train from the rear of the main crank. Ignition is simulated by
means of a miniature bulb. Mounted on a stable base, with printed diagram
and key.
EN101570 £91.21 ea
6 STIRLING ENGINE, LOW 5 PETROL FOUR STROKE ENGINE MODEL
TEMPERATURE
A mounted model designed to illustrate the principles of a four stroke engine.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 400 x 230 x 195mm.
HE82365 £72.01 ea
6 STIRLING ENGINE, LOW TEMPERATURE
An affordable Stirling engine which works at very low temperature differences.
A cup of warm water (must be at least 60 °C) can make the motor run, which
means that water heated by sunlight can become hot enough to drive this
motor. Like other Stirling engines, this type works by converting temperature
differences into mechanical energy as warm air expands and cold air contracts.
This is utilized in a closed system where the same air is pumped back and forth
between a cold and a hot engine part.
Illustrates perfectly how Stirling engines operate and can be used with many
different heat sources.
Weight: 330 g. Dimensions (H x W x D): 144 x 90 x 90 mm.
HE150605 £90.19 ea
7 S TIRLING ENGINE 7 STIRLING ENGINE
The Stirling engine is a piston engine in which combustion–in contrast to a
conventional engine– takes place outside the cylinder. The Stirling engine
converts heat into mechanical energy as hot air expands and cold air contracts.
This is utilized in a closed system where the same air is pumped back and forth
between a cold and a hot engine part. A Stirling engine is also called a hot air
engine.
The Stirling engine is again relevant due to issues surrounding fossil fuels as
they can use all kinds of heat sources such as biomass and solar, which is a
renewable form of energy. This model uses alcohol as fuel.
Weight: 270 g. Dimensions (L x W x H): 180 x 90 x 90 mm.
HE150600 £74.41 ea
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ENERGY PHYSICS
ENERGY CONVERSION continued 1 T HERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR 2 PELTIER CELL
1 T HERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR
The Thermoelectric Generator is an experimental apparatus which
demonstrates how heat energy can be converted directly into electrical energy
(without any mechanical movement involved). By placing one of the Aluminium
legs in hot and the other leg in cold water, enough electrical energy is
generated to power the electric motor and turn the propeller. Easy to set up.
EN130520 £63.09 ea
2 P ELTIER CELL
Low-cost, high output Peltier cell. Peltier junctions are thermo-electric heating 3 THERMOCOUPLE
and cooling devices that offer solid-state, reliable temperature control. Uses
include cooling elements for mini fridges, cooling laboratory instruments and
cooling hot running ICs. Peltier cells can also be used to generate electricity
by heating one surface and cooling the other. With a sufficient temperature
differential a cell can output up to 1 amp at 5V - sufficient to drive a small
electric motor.
HE130900 £10.76 ea
3 T HERMOCOUPLE
This item can be used to illustrate the phenomenon of thermo-electricity. It
consists of a piece of copper wire connecting two pieces of constantan wire.
The copper wire is wound and soldered to the constantan wire. If a temperature
difference exists between the two junctions, an electrical potential (of the order 4 HAND POWERED GENERATOR
of millivolts) can be measured between the two constantan wires. (DYNAMO) SET
Supplied with 4€mm safety jack connectors and with a 10€mm support rod.
TH152000 £30.31 ea
4 H AND POWERED GENERATOR (DYNAMO) SET
The generator is mounted in a transparent plastic housing. Using a hand swing
and a gearbox the generator can yield a power output of up to 7.5 watts.
The generator unit is supplied with an E10 socket for small bulbs and leads
with mini crocodile clips for attachment to electrolysis experiments, measuring
instruments, electrical circuits, etc. The set consists of two hand generator units
and includes complete user instructions.
Quantity
EN98100 2 £28.00 set
5 P ELTON TURBINE AND GENERATOR
For demonstration of hydroelectric power generation, converting energy from
the tap up to 6 V AC from the dynamo. The Pelton wheel is mounted in an
acrylic housing. A really effective working model. Requires high pressure water
jet. Dimensions (L x W x H) 195 x 170 x 100mm.
HE53750 £105.00 ea 5 P ELTON TURBINE AND GENERATOR
6 SINGING PIPE
The ‘Singing Pipe’ apparatus is a simple, effective and entertaining way to
demonstrate energy conversion from heat (thermal) to sound energy. Quick
and easy to set up and use, this demonstration rarely fails to impress. The
apparatus consists of a 450 x 28mm copper tube which has a metal gauze
fitted inside, at a pinch point part way up from the base. The tube should be
supported by a retort clamp towards the top, away from the heat, and a blue
Bunsen burner flame directed into the base and onto the gauze for a few
seconds only. Shortly after removing the flame, the tube emits a loud ‘foghorn’
sound as air is drawn up the tube by heat rising from the hot gauze. If the tube
becomes too hot it will stop emitting sound, in which case it should be allowed
to cool before trying again.
HE72400 £42.71 ea
7 G ASOLINE CANNON
This demo illustrates the explosive power of hydrocarbons. The apparatus
consists of a Plexiglas tube in which a piezoelectric spark generator is mounted
in a rubber stopper in the bottom. The inner side of the tube is moistened with
a small amount of gasoline, and the cork stopper at the top is put in place.
When the spark generator is activated the explosive mixture of gasoline fumes
and air is ignited, and the cork stopper is fired from the top of the tube.
Dimensions (Dia.):€710 x 52mm.
HE150007 £46.51 ea
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1 RENEWABLE ENERGY KIT RENEWABLE ENERGY
2 R ENEWABLE ENERGY 1 RENEWABLE ENERGY KIT
EDUCATION KIT
A new resource designed to make the understanding of renewable and
3 K’NEX RENEWABLE ENERGY SET sustainable energy generation an exciting and tactile experience. For indoor
or outdoor use, this wind, solar and water demonstrator comes in a modular
4 E XPLORING WIND & WATER format with 4 interchangeable monitors to show differing ‘outputs’. An ideal
ENERGY resource for the discussion of environmental power issues. Dimensions
(L x W x H): 270 x 200 x 380mm.
EN98105 £78.40 kit
2 R ENEWABLE ENERGY EDUCATION KIT
The Renewable Energy Science Kit demonstrates the workings of a clean energy
technology system on a miniature scale. Power an electrical circuit by solar
panel or a wind turbine with profiled blades based on NASA aeronautics.
Generate hydrogen through water electrolysis and convert it into electricity
using a PEM fuel cell. Whichever combination of technologies you want to
explore, this science kit is a comprehensive introduction to the principles behind
renewable micro-grids.
• Small-scale wind turbine, solar cell, fuel cell, electrolyser and more.
• Enough hardware, software and curriculum content for group work – up to
4 or 5 students.
Experiments covered by the kit: The Effect of Heat on Solar Panels; The Effect
of Shade on Solar Panels; The Effect of Tilt Angle on Solar Panels; Finding the
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Cells; How Many Blades Are Best - 1, 2, 3 ... More?; Using Three Different
Curved Blade Shapes; Using Blades You Make Yourself; Turbine Efficiencies;
Measuring RPM; Tuning For Maximum Power; How Blade Angle or Pitch Affects
Output Power; To Generate Hydrogen
Contents:
Wind turbine body, Rotor head for profiled blades, 9 profiled blades for
turbine, Rotor head adapter for sheet blades, 3 polypropylene sheet blades for
turbine, Rotor unlocking tool, Turbine Support base, Aluminium wind turbine
post, PEM Electrolyser, PEM Electrolyser base’ PEM Fuel cell, PEM Fuel cell base,
Hydrogen tank, Oxygen tank, Inner Gas containers, Circuit board module
base, 100 ohm Variable Resistor module, 1 Watt Solar panel, Adaptors, tubing
clincher & purging valve, Assembly instructions, CD with curriculum manuals,
Water/gas tank module base, Flexible 2€mm banana connecting leads,
Transparent silicon tubing, Plastic plug pins for electrolyser, Battery pack with
connecting leads, Syringe.
EN120110 £171.06 kit
3 K ’NEX RENEWABLE ENERGY SET
This exciting K’Nex Renewable Energy set helps students learn about real-
world issues and concepts that will impact our future. Realistic models and
comprehensive teacher’s guide allow students to compare and contrast the
power and efficiency of three different alternative energy sources. Students can
compare and contrast the power and efficiency that can be realised from wind,
solar and water powered machines while working on projects of real-world
significance.
The set enables 9 models to be built - three from each power source. Complete
with teacher’s guide, which includes lesson plans, background information,
teacher notes and reproducible worksheets.
Concepts:
• Solar, Wind and Hydro Power
• Energy Storage
• Electrical Energy Generation
• Green Energy/Clean Energy
• Force, Motion, Work and Power
KN120100 £210.13 set
4 EXPLORING WIND & WATER ENERGY
Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX® Exploring Wind &
Water Energy Set!
Designed to address critical science, technology and engineering concepts in
the students’ classroom and provide instructional models that will enhance
students’ understanding of these important concepts.
Teaching applications:
• 288 K’NEX® parts.
• Build 6 renewable energy models.
• Two at a time.
• Supports 1-2 students.
• Building instructions & comprehensive teacher’s guide.
• Strong storage tub with snap-on lid.
EN152010 £83.29 set
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ENERGY PHYSICS
RENEWABLE ENERGY continued 1 POWER HOUSE (V2), ALTERNATIVE ENERGY KIT
1 P OWER HOUSE (V2), ALTERNATIVE ENERGY KIT 2 T HERMAL POWER SCIENCE KIT
T he Power House kit helps to teach about alternative energy and sustainable 3 RENEWABLE ENERGY PACK
living, by conducting up to 100 experiments and building energy-related
models. Build the Power House and then conduct experiments in and around NEW
the house. Learn about energy-efficient construction materials and passive
house design. Experiment with heating, cooling, conduction, convection, and 4 W IND ENERGY SCIENCE KIT
insulation. Investigate Earth’s climate, the water cycle, and that inexhaustible
power plant in the sky: the sun. Test passive solar collection methods with a
solar collector. Hook up a photovoltaic solar panel to generate electricity from
sunlight. Build wind turbines to extract energy from the wind. Construct a
greenhouse and learn about the energy conservation tricks used by plants.
Power House can also be used in conjunction with temperature or voltage
datalogging sensors to measure and record heat gains and losses or voltage
generated.
Power House provides a comprehensive overview of the many forms
of alternative energy and makes environmental protection and energy
conservation issues tangible with hands-on models. Comes complete with a
64-page, full-colour experiment manual which provides instructions, scientific
explanations, and energy-saving tips.
EN130500 £87.96 kit
2 THERMAL POWER SCIENCE KIT
Watch as power is generated as a result of the difference between hot and
cold water on either side of a special conversion cell. As the temperature evens
between the two containers, the power level reduces.
Kit includes: Plastic base with ethanol storage, Rubber tubing, Purging valve,
Electric motor, Wire leads with clips, Fan blade, Direct Ethanol Fuel Cell,
Container for mixing ethanol solution, pH paper measuring strips, Lid for
ethanol storage, Assembly instructions, CD with curriculum manuals.
• Produce power from temperature difference (hot/cold water)
• LED and fan modules show variance in electric power being generated
• Examine the physics of heat exchange and the energy that can be
• captured
Comes with CD, experiments and curriculum, and 2 thermometers
EN140155 £69.53 kit
3 RENEWABLE ENERGY PACK
This Renewable Energy Pack contains one each of the renewable energy kits,
providing a complete solution with a cost advantage. The pack contains the
following kits:
✓ £237.44 ea
• 1 x Wind Turbine Kit
• 1 x Photovoltaic Kit
• 1 x Solar Water Heater Kit
EN160700
WIND ENERGY
4 W IND ENERGY SCIENCE KIT
With the Wind Energy Science Kit you can build a miniature power generation
system that converts wind into electrical energy. Experiment with the pitch
(angle setting) of turbine blades and find out the optimum number of blades
for generating electricity. Nine blades, with three types of profiled blade based
on NASA aeronautics and one type of poly-propylene sheet blade, provide the
opportunity to find the perfect balance of wind resistance, weight and angle.
• Uniquely designed blade profile based on NASA aeronautics
• Most realistic wind turbine experimentation available on the market
• C omplete wind energy curriculum covering vertical and horizontal axis
turbines
• Blade angle adjustable from 0° to 55 degrees ( 3 positions)
Experiments covered by the kit: How Many Blades Are Best - 1, 2, 3 ... More?;
Using Three Different Curved Blade Shapes; Using Blades You Make Yourself;
Turbine Efficiencies; Measuring RPM; Tuning For Maximum Power; How Blade
Angle or Pitch Affects Output Power.
Contents:
Mini wind turbine (wind power generator), Kit for learning about wind power
energy, Special 3 phase alternator for higher output power, LED for output
power demonstration, Complete educational curriculum on wind energy.
EN120125 £77.31 kit
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1 W IND POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY KIT WIND ENERGY continued
2 W IND TURBINE KIT
3 WIND TURBINE KIT 1 W IND POWER RENEWABLE ENERGY KIT
4 M INI WIND TURBINE Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy
available today. Wind energy has been used for centuries to pump water
506 and crush grain in windmills, and is now increasingly being used to generate
electricity to power our modern world. Using this kit you can assemble a wind
turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed
indicator, then conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine.
Experiment with different numbers of rotor blades, different blade angles and
profiles, different wind speeds, different gear ratios etc. Use the wind turbine to
generate mechanical power to lift a heavy weight or generate electricity to light
up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery.
Includes full-colour, 32-page experiment manual with illustrated instructions
and scientific information.
• Build a working wind turbine
• Harness mechanical energy to lift weights
• Generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery
• Learn the physics of wind turbines
• Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a promising energy source
• Learn about the physics of force and motion as it applies to wind power
• technology.
Learn how to measure and calculate the different forces acting on the
• rotor blades by breaking them down into vectors
Discover how the sun makes the wind, providing us with an endless
• source of energy
Read about different types of wind turbines and windmills
EN140125 £40.20 kit
2 W IND TURBINE KIT
This ready-assembled wind turbine can be used to carry out a wide range
of experiments on wind power. The blades of the wind turbine can easily be
attached, removed or adjusted, allowing students to investigate the effects of
changing the number, pitch, size and shape of the blades. Some of the effects
can be quite counter-intuitive and require students to think carefully about the
concepts of energy and power. With terminal posts attached for easy connection
to other equipment, the electrical output is DC. Supplied assembled.
EN130535 £29.30 kit
WIND TURBINE KIT SPARES
A brightly coloured extruded plastic (similar in make-up to corrugated
cardboard), which is suitable for making replacement blades for the wind
turbine and is easily cut to size. Dimensions (L x W x D): 600 x 500 x 3mm.
EN130540 £2.89 ea
3 W IND TURBINE KIT
Developed with the National Energy Foundation, this quality, easy to use
Wind Turbine Kit is a working model of a real wind turbine. Hands-on and
fully interactive, the kit shows how wind power can be harnessed to generate
electricity. The kit can be assembled in minutes, is easy to use and has been
designed for use in schools, colleges and universities.
The wind turbine can be used indoors with a fan, or outdoors in the wind to
power the electric motor, buzzer or LED, or can be connected to the voltmeter to
measure the amount of electricity generated. The rear vane automatically turns
the wind turbine towards the wind, even if the wind changes direction.
The turbine hub offers combinations of two, three or six blades and the blade
angles can be easily adjusted to discover which configuration gives the greatest
electrical output.
The kit includes a set of four gears which can be easily interchanged to test
different gear combinations e.g. ratios of 3:1, 1:1 and 1:3, to discover what
effect this has on the power generated.
Packed weight: 1.29 kg • Buzzer module
• Dual-scale analogue voltmeter
•The kit contains: • Brass-hub gears: 60-tooth, 2 x
Two-part wind turbine (600mm
high) consisting of a nacelle (top), 40-tooth, and 20-tooth with a
• and tower (base) • 1.5mm hex key
Integral clamp to secure the wind Operating and assembly
turbine to a table top or bench etc.
• instructions
• Six turbine blades Cardboard storage case
• Motor module
• LED module £153.55 kit
HE82370
SPARES & ACCESSORIES ✓ £15.85 ea
HE160372 Turbine Blade Pack ✓ £2.39 ea
HE160374 Slide Bearing & Adaptor Pin Pack
4 M INI WIND TURBINE
This mini wind powered generator can be used to demonstrate alternative
(renewable) energy, showing energy transfer from wind to electrical energy.
The apparatus comes ready assembled and consists of a low inertia motor/
generator with plastic impeller, mounted on an acrylic base with 4mm sockets
for output to a voltmeter (or multimeter). The unit can also be used to power
low current devices such as LEDs. The apparatus requires an electric blower
(mains fan, or hair dryer on cool setting) to act as a wind source.
HE72415 £47.09 ea
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WIND ENERGY continued 1 W INDMILL INVESTIGATION 2 S EP MINI WIND TURBINE
1 W INDMILL INVESTIGATION
This model ‘windmill’ with motor/generator allows students to investigate
how different numbers and sizes of vanes affect the energy output generated
by wind. The apparatus requires an electric blower (mains fan, or hair dryer
on cool setting) to act as a wind source and an ammeter and voltmeter (or
multimeters) to measure the current and voltage generated by different vane
numbers, shapes or sizes. Wind strength can also be considered by altering
the distance between the windmill and fan/blower. The windmill comes ready
assembled with a mounted electric motor/generator and 4mm sockets and
includes a rotor bobbin with 12 pre-cut slots for the vanes. Also includes a
selection of card pieces for the vanes, and notes for use. Dimensions: Base
110 x 110 mm; Height 120 mm; Rotor length 190 mm.
HE72420 £68.43 ea
2 S EP MINI WIND TURBINE
The SEP mini-turbine can be used to introduce basic principles of a wind
turbine. It consists of a small electric motor attached to a propeller and
connected to a pair of terminal posts. To demonstrate how the turbine can 3 HORIZON ENERGY MONITOR 4 SOLAR FURNACE
generate an electrical current, it can be connected to an LED or electric motor.
To measure the output, it can be connected to a voltmeter or digital multimeter
- the faster the turbine turns, the higher the voltage reading. The mini-turbine
can be used to carry out simple investigations into the effects of different wind
speeds and angles on output, using a desk fan, for example. The wind speed
can be varied by using the settings on the fan.
The mini-turbine can be held in the hand or, for a more quantitative approach,
held in a clamp stand, which allows distances and angles to be measured
more accurately.
EN130515 £17.83 ea
3 HORIZON ENERGY MONITOR
The Horizon Energy Monitor is an educational evaluation monitoring device
with measurement software for graphical display of performance characteristics
on your PC. It offers a 2 line LCD screen for viewing measurements that you
cycle through at the push of a button. It is designed as an accessory for all kits,
useful in experiments carried out on the experiment manual.
Horizon developed the Renewable Energy Monitor to provide an immediate, 5 SOLAR OVEN 6 CROOKES RADIOMETER
graphical way for recording data directly- with no formulas and nothing to
calculate. Numerous experiments and evaluation activities for hydrogen fuel
cells, miniature wind turbine kits, and solar panels will now be quantifiable in
real time for voltage, current, power, joules, resistance, and even RPM speed.
Kit includes: Energy Monitor (Data Logging Hardware) with LCD readout
screen, LCD screen shows: voltage (V, mV), current (A, mA), power (W, mW),
RPM speed, resistance (Ohm), energy (joules), USB cable - 1 meter length,
CD-ROM with Horizon Data Acquisition software, CD-ROM with complete
renewable energy curriculum, Flexible 2mm banana connecting leads for
connecting to Horizon devices.
• Compatible with any of Horizon’s science education kits
• Compatible on Windows OS, and Mac using Windows Parallel or Boot Camp
• Use indoor or outdoor, with or without a computer!
• Ability to export all data to Excel or CSV format
• Record a video of your experiments for playback and review
Measurements and Specifications
••• ERRnePMseirs:gtay2n:0c00e-:-0625-55093959JΩoules
• Voltage: 0 - 28 VDC
• Current: 0 - 1 Amp DC
• Power: 0 - 28 Watts
EN140150 £100.81 ea
SOLAR ENERGY
4 S OLAR FURNACE
Demonstrate the extraordinary power of the sun by concentrating solar energy 7 H ALOGEN LAMP FOR SOLAR 8 SOLAR CELL MODULE
with this parabolic dish. Using its reflective mirror, the furnace can generate CELLS
extreme temperatures to heat materials placed in the attached copper
receptacle. Dimensions (Dia.) 300mm.
HE63750 £165.70 ea
5 SOLAR OVEN
Gain experience with solar radiation using this solar oven. It has reflective
surfaces that concentrate heat radiation in the central chamber, resulting
in temperatures up to 350ºC. An accompanying Teacher’s Guide gives
suggestions for classroom experiments.
HE63755 £60.75 ea
6 CROOKES RADIOMETER
A glass bulb containing a set of 4 different coloured vanes, which rotate when
exposed to light.
HE18738 £12.43 ea
7 HALOGEN LAMP FOR SOLAR CELLS
Superbright Halogen lamps suitable for use as a general light source and ideal 8 S OLAR CELL MODULE
for use with solar cells and modules as they offer much brighter light than
standard desk lamps. Available as portable units for bench use or mounted on A selenium photo-voltaic cell mounted on metal stand with 2 x 4mm sockets.
a telescopic tripod. Demonstrates the conversion of light energy to electrical energy.
Type Power Voltage
LA130500 Portable 120 W 230 V AC £16.54 ea HE43200 £19.70 ea
LA130505 Portable 500 W 230 V AC £22.15 ea
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1 S OLAR CELLS 2 S OLAR CELL MODULES, SOLAR ENERGY continued
3 S OLAR MOTOR ENCAPSULATED
5 S OLAR INVESTIGATION 1 S OLAR CELLS
4 SOLAR MOTOR
6 S OLAR EDUCATIONAL KIT Fitted with threaded stud terminals. Output 0.45V. May be fitted together for
increased power.
Dimensions Current
HE43100 53 x 36 x 7.5 mm (L x W x H) 200€mA £2.76 ea
HE43105 75 x 45 x 7.5 mm (L x W x H) 400€mA £4.33 ea
HE43110 95 x 65 x 7.5 mm (L x W x H) 800€mA £7.88 ea
HE43115 95 x 65 x 7.5 mm (L x W x H) 1000€mA £8.68 ea
2 S OLAR CELL MODULES, ENCAPSULATED
A range of grade A high efficiency polycrystalline solar cells with outputs
ranging from 1.5V / 400mA to 5.0V / 130mA. Resin encapsulated for a
robust finish and improved longevity, they come fitted with high-temperature
silicon red and black connecting wires, 200mm long. Individual units can be
connected in series or parallel to obtain increased voltage or current output.
Class IP54 protection, CE approved.
Dimensions Current Voltage
EN130545 90 x 60 x 3 mm (L x W x D) 400 mA 1.5 V £5.81 ea
EN130550 120 x 62 x 3 mm (L x W x D) 400 mA 2V £7.48 ea
EN130555 121 x 62 x 3 mm (L x W x D) 130 mA 5V £8.08 ea
3 S OLAR MOTOR
Precision made, robust inertia type motor suitable for solar cells and modules.
Operating voltage 1.5-9V. Starting current approx.10mA. Dimensions
(Dia. x H): 32 x 19.5mm. Shaft Dimensions (L x Dia.): 8.8 x 2.0mm.
EN98115 £1.78 ea
4 S OLAR MOTOR £1.66 ea
1.5 to 6.0V (1800rpm at 1.5V). Axle Dimensions (Dia.): 2mm.
HE43150
5 SOLAR INVESTIGATION
This Solar Investigation Apparatus allows students to investigate the properties
of solar cells. The apparatus consists of a solar cell mounted on an acrylic base
with 4mm sockets for connection to a voltmeter (or multimeter). Power output
can also be measured using a load resistor, ammeter and voltmeter (circuit
provided in the instructions). The unit also incorporates an integral centimetre
scale and a sliding cover to allow the area of the cell exposed to light to be
altered. The slider also has a circular aperture to allow measurements from
different regions of the solar cell. Dimensions of base unit: 140 x 85 x 45 mm
(l x w x h). Supplied with instructions.
HE72300 £49.98 ea
6 SOLAR EDUCATIONAL KIT
An ideal introduction to solar power containing a 400 mA solar module,
low-inertia DC motor; connecting lead, fan impeller and selection of turntable
discs. Supplied complete with booklet explaining the principles and applications
of solar energy.
HE43180 £10.94 kit
7 INVESTIGATING SOLAR ENERGY SET
Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX® Investigating Solar
Energy Set! Learn how to harness the energy of the sun into electricity to power
K’NEX models.
Builds three models and includes 128 K’NEX parts, solar panel and motor.
Building instructions and teacher’s guide aligned to National STEM Standards
included.
Teacher guide provides a program of study that uses hands-on exploration in
conjunction with an engaging inquiry-based approach to learning. Students are
encouraged to build, investigate, and evaluate concepts, ideas and designs.
Explore other Renewable Energy Sources with the Exploring Wind and Water Set
or the Renewable Energy class set.
EN156000 £83.29 set
7 I NVESTIGATING
SOLAR ENERGY SET
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SOLAR ENERGY continued 1 SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC KIT NEW
2 S OLAR WATER HEATING KIT
1 S OLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC KIT 3 SOLAR EDUCATIONAL KIT
Developed with the National Energy Foundation, this quality Solar Photovoltaic
Kit is a durable working model of a real solar photovoltaic panel. Hands-on
and fully-interactive, it demonstrates how the sun’s power can be harnessed to
generate electricity. The easy to use kit is designed for use in schools, colleges
and universities and can be assembled for use in seconds.
The solar photovoltaic panel can be used outdoors in the sun or indoors
with a lamp. Although it will generate some electricity in low light levels, the
solar panel will be particularly effective in bright, sunny conditions and will
power the electric motor, buzzer or LED (which come as part of the kit), or can
be connected to the included digital multimeter to measure the amount of
electricity generated.
Contents include: Solar panel with hinged mounting clip, connecting leads and
two 4mm stackable plugs; Motor module; LED module; Buzzer module ; Pocket
multimeter with connecting leads and two 4mm stackable plugs; Operating
and assembly instructions. Comes complete with cardboard storage case.
Storage case dimensions: 250 x 190 x 60 mm
Packed weight: 400 g
EN160500 ✓ £70.69 kit
2 SOLAR WATER HEATING KIT
Developed with the National Energy Foundation, this quality Solar Water
Heater Kit is a durable working model of a real solar water heating panel. It
shows how the sun’s power can be harnessed to heat water, and allows the
user to fully interact in a hands-on way. The easy to use kit is designed for use
in schools, colleges and universities and can be assembled for use in seconds.
The solar water heater can be used outdoors in the sun, or indoors with a
lamp and although it will heat water even on cloudy days, will be particularly
effective in bright, sunny conditions.
Fill the solar water heating panel with cold water and watch the water
temperature increase as the sun heats the panel. Both the water temperature
and external air temperature are displayed on the digital thermometer and
maximum and minimum temperatures can be measured using the recording
function and programmable alarm.
Contents include: Black solar heating panel; Copper heating tube with two
rubber stoppers; Digital thermometer with remote probe, max/min function,
programmable temperature alarm; 3 V lithium battery; Foam insulating block;
Operating and assembly instructions; Two-part insulating/storage case.
Storage case dimensions: 260 x 210 x 60 mm Packed weight: 565 g
HE82388 £73.09 kit
3 SOLAR EDUCATIONAL KIT
A kit comprising 8 solar modules, low-inertia motor, impeller, connecting lead
and copper links for cell interconnections and housings and brackets to enable
the construction of various solar powered projects. The modular concept of this
kit enables experimentation with differing voltages and currents to produce the
required circuit.
The kit also includes a comprehensive booklet covering principles of solar power,
together with useful connection diagrams and output calculation formulae.
HE92345 £15.43 kit
4 SOLAR HYDROGEN ENERGY KIT
This experimental Solar Hydrogen Education Kit allows students to make clean
energy applications using fuel cells and renewable hydrogen created using
solar energy and water. The set is an optimal tool for inspiration and education
in classrooms, as students get to develop their own applications using a zero-
carbon fuel. The kit comes with a small electric motor and propeller blade as a
starting point for motorized applications which can be built using the futuristic
solar energy storage device.
Kit includes: Solar panel; Electrolyser; Water/gas storage tank; Mini electric
motor and propeller; Tubing and accessories: User manual and experiment
guide; Educational CD with experiments and facts about renewable energy.
EN120115 £46.15 kit
4 S OLAR HYDROGEN ENERGY KIT
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1 S OLAR POWER METER 2 HAND PYRANOMETER WITH SOLAR ENERGY continued
DISPLAY
1 SOLAR POWER METER
This meter is used to measure Solar Power (sunlight). It is an easy to use
instrument which offers a compact design and robust construction. It is
designed for environmental monitoring of sunlight intensity and is particularly
useful to solar power engineers when comparing the intensity of sunlight
compared with the efficiency of solar panels.
•Specifications: • Power: 4 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline
Range: 0 to 1,999 w/m2 or 0 to Batteries (LR-3)
634 BTU/(ft2h)
• Dimensions: 162 x 63 x 28mm
• Resolution: 1 w/m2, 1BTU • Weight: 250g
• Accuracy: ±10 w/m2, ±3 BTU
±5% whichever is greater
•Features:
3 BIO FUEL ENERGY KIT 0 to 1,999w/m2 or 0 to 634BTU/ • Data Hold freezes a displayed value
• Min/Max Hold displays the highest
• (ft2h)
High-accuracy and rapid response and lowest reading since power on
sampling 0.25 times per second
• Low Battery indication
• Sunlight silicon photo diode sensor • Impact-resistant ABS case
• 50mm LCD display with Backlight • Supplied with protective lens cap
and function indicators and battery
EN150500 £57.64 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
2 H AND PYRANOMETER WITH DISPLAY
For field measurements of global solar irradiance. Supplied with a digital display
for direct readout of the irradiance in watts per square metre. An analog output
signal is provided through two 4€mm safety jack terminals if for instance data
logging is wanted. The device is powered by a 9 volt PP3 battery (included).
EN156005 £133.55 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £3.83 ea
BA01970 PP3 Battery
FUEL CELLS
3 BIO FUEL ENERGY KIT
4 H-RACER 2.0 (WITH IR REMOTE Introducing a new power technology using mostly water, and drops of ethanol.
CONTROL) KIT This innovation could soon charge our portable electronics, and all kinds of
remote devices. The Bioenergy educational and discovery kit is the first product
5 H YDROGEN FUEL CELL CAR KIT of its kind, and gives us a close-up view of the possibilities. The direct ethanol
fuel cell is comprised of a small chamber within which the ethanol solution
(90% water, 10% ethanol - similar to wine in alcohol content!) is in contact
with the cell’s membrane on the anode side, while the cathode is open to the
ambient air. Electricity is produced as the wine-like solution slowly turns to
vinegar. Once this process is completed, a purge mechanism allows “fresh”
ethanol to flow into the reaction chamber, simultaneously expelling the used
fuel. Experiment set and desktop fan able to run 8-12 hours with a few drops of
ethanol. It is possible to experiment with any kind of alcohol solution between
10 and15%. Manual included for set up and experiments.
EN120100 £69.23 kit
4 H -RACER 2.0 (WITH IR REMOTE CONTROL) KIT
The H-racer 2.0 allows students of all ages to discover the automotive technology
of the future by building and driving their own palm sized hydrogen fuel cell car.
The H-racer 2.0 is the next edition of futuristic toy cars from Horizon, featuring
a construction kit of a scale model car, as well as remote controlled infrared
steering, and light emitting features within the vehicle. When the on-board
storage tank is empty, simply plug in to the refuelling station and watch as
hydrogen is generated by the process of electrolyzing distilled water. The car will
run faster and longer than the original H-racer. Hydrogen offers many important
advantages: it is non-toxic, renewable, clean to use, and the most abundant
element in our universe - with advances in technology hydrogen is on its way
to becoming the next major fuel. The electricity used to generate the hydrogen
for the H-racer 2.0 is captured from the sun using a solar panel or batteries (for
indoor use). No combustion occurs inside a fuel cell and the only exhaust from a
hydrogen fuel cell is pure water, making the H-Racer clean, green and safe, as
only a small amount of hydrogen is required to power the car.
Kit contains: ••• HIEndysudtrcruaoctgtioieonnnCfmuDealncuealll car
• Solar cell
• Hydrogen refuelling station
• Remote control
EN120105 £77.31 kit
5 H YDROGEN FUEL CELL CAR KIT
Use this kit to construct a hydrogen fuel cell car and teach the principles of fuel
cell technology. Explore how the PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell
converts the chemical energy of hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy to
power the motor. Once constructed, the car uses a steering mechanism to drive
around obstacles. The 14 page user manual provides background information
into fuel cell technology and full assembly instructions.
Kit contains: •••• WGCLEoaaDnstenlcireogvchlletetosscrsteoclarssbles ••• USByasrteitnregrmyeapnaucakl
• Reversible fuel cell £46.15 kit
• Car chassis and
• wElheecetrlisc motor
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FUEL CELLS continued 1 S ALT WATER FUEL CELL KIT 2 E THANOL FUEL CELL
3 HYDROFILL PRO SCIENCE KIT
1 SALT WATER FUEL CELL KIT
4 H YDROSTIK PRO NEW
Use a new fuel cell concept based on salt-water and magnesium plates to 5 H ORIZON ENERGY BOX
produce long-lasting electricity that powers a small load (up to 4 hours per NEW
plate!). You can use the building blocks of this concept to create and power NEW
applications of your own design.
Kit Contents: Plastic base with salt-water fuel cell, Rubber tubing, Purging valve,
Electric motor with fan, Wire leads with plugs, Assembly instructions, CD with
curriculum manuals.
• Produce power from a salt-water fuel cell system
• Fan module serves as a load for electric power being generated
• Examine the chemistry behind a salt-water fuel cell solution
• Comes with CD, experiments and curriculum.
EN140160 £46.15 kit
2 E THANOL FUEL CELL SCIENCE KIT
A miniature power plant where ethanol is the feedstock, the fuel cell uses
hydrogen in the ethanol to produce electricity without combustion.
Kit Contents: Ethanol / Water mix container, Ethanol fuel cell, Silicon tubing,
Electric fan loads, Connector wires.
• Understanding the workings of an ethanol fuel cell
• pH paper shows change of property of the consumed ethanol fuel
• Includes experiment guide on CD, as well complete manual
• Fuel solution can be made with household items
EN140165 £77.31 kit
3 HYDROFILL PRO
Hydrofill Pro is a ‘hydrogen on demand’ desktop refuelling station designed
for easy and automatic refilling of Hydrostik Pro metal hydride cartridges. Add
pure water and connect to the AC grid, DC solar or wind power solutions for
a completely self-sufficient, renewable hydrogen system. Compatible with fuel
cell power devices above 2 W, and up to 30 W, HYDROFILL PRO is particularly
suited for schools, labs and technical learning facilities.
• Input is water and electricity (DC to AC cord supplied)
• Compatible with solar or wind turbines (requires 25W DC power input)
• P roduces and stores hydrogen safely in a non-compressed, solid metallic
form
• P erfect for science kits such as Horizon Energy Box, Electric Mobility and
Micro-Fuel Cell Science Kit
Contents:
Hydrofill Pro unit; AC-DC adapter; User Manual
Please note: Hydrostik Pro is not included.
EN160600 ✓ £610.63 ea
4 H YDROSTIK PRO
Hydrostik Pro is a convenient hydrogen storage solution to fuel hydrogen
powered devices. Hold the latest hydrogen storage technology in the palm
of your hand. Rather than compressing hydrogen gas, the safe and reliable
Hydrostik binds hydrogen with a metal alloy to form a solid metal hydride.
• Stores hydrogen safely in a non-compressed, solid metallic form
• Refillable multiple times using Hydrofill Pro hydrogen station
• Can power Horizon fuel cells up to 30W
• Compatible with a range of Horizon education products (sold separately)
Please note: Requires Hydrofill Pro in order to fill.
EN160930 ✓ £27.94 ea
5 H ORIZON ENERGY BOX
The Horizon Energy Box provides a complete understanding of how fuel
cell technology interacts with renewable energy sources to create an entirely
sustainable power grid: Solar power, wind energy, kinetic energy from a hand
crank and a demonstration of the incredible storage potential of a super
capacitor.
The box includes a range of fuel cells to compare: PEM hydrogen fuel cell, the
salt water fuel cell and a direct ethanol fuel cell, with experiments, scientific
principles at work and scope for creativity.
• F uel cell science from fuel cell experts: PEM, direct ethanol, salt water and
reversible fuel cells in one kit
• Introduction to renewable energy: solar panel, wind turbine, temperature
cell and hand crank
• Includes super capacitor to demonstrate the latest in energy storage
technology
• Includes CD with curriculum content for 40 hours of classroom activities.
Experiments include:
• Mechanical / electrical energy
• Solar energy experiments
• Hydrogen energy experiments experiments
• Wind energy experiments
• Bio-energy experiments • Salt water energy experiments
• Thermal energy experiments • Multi energy powered car
experiments
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1 WIND TO HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS continued
SCIENCE KIT
NEW 1 WIND TO HYDROGEN SCIENCE KIT
2 S UPER CAPACITOR SCIENCE KIT NEW
NEW The Wind to Hydrogen Science Education Kit enables students to invent their
3 ELECTRIC MOBILITY EXPERIMENT KIT own clean energy applications using a small electric motor powered by a fuel
cell. Hydrogen is produced through water electrolysis by a reversible PEM
512 fuel cell that is itself powered by a wind turbine with profiled blades based on
NASA aeronautics. This hydrogen is then converted to electrical energy by the
fuel cell and can be used to power a small fan.
• Turn wind power into hydrogen • Includes Horizon’s complete
• energy. curriculum on renewable energy
Build your own hydrogen fuel cell
• on CD
• powered inventions Demonstrate the principles of
Features revolutionary new wind energy, hydrogen fuel cells,
Horizon wind turbine electrolysis and basic electronics
Experiments: • Using three different curved blade
shapes
• Electrolysis mode generating
• HFu2 ealncdelOl m2 ode generating • Using blades you make yourself
• eDleectetrrimcitiny ifnrgomthHe 2mainndimOum2 water • Turbine efficiencies
• decomposition voltage • Measuring rpm
• Tuning for maximum power
Polarization states for hydrogen • How blade angle or pitch affects
• output power
• fuel cells
How many blades are best? Generate hydrogen
Contents include:
Wind Energy Science Kit (FCJJ-39); LED Module; Reversible PEM fuel cell
module; Water/gas storage tanks module; Tubing, connecting leads, and
accessories; Motor with fan propeller blade; 9 profiled blades for turbine
(3 sets of 3 types); Assembly guide; Renewable Energy Curriculum CD.
EN160620 ✓ £115.00 kit
2 SUPER CAPACITOR SCIENCE KIT
The Super Capacitor Science Kit introduces students to the extraordinary
storage and power potential of the super capacitor. Create energy from the
hand crank and monitor energy storage with a charge level indicator. Then
demonstrate the energy density and power of the capacitor by running a small
fan module. With super capacitors an integral part of the automotive revolution
currently changing the way we think about transport, this is the ideal kit to
explore the principles of high density energy storage.
• Features hand crank, super capacitor, charge level indicator and load
• Super capacitor can be charged by hand crank, then used to power load
• Level indicator shows charge level of the super capacitor
• Comes with CD, experiments and curriculum
Experiments:
• Explore the concept of hand crank energy generation
• Explore the concept of super capacitor energy storage
• Power a fan with electrical energy from the super capacitor
• Power a fan with mechanical energy from the hand crank
Contents include:
Hand crank generator; Potentiometer; Super capacitor; Fan module; Fan
blade; Capacitor base; Capacitor support; Wires; Renewable Energy
Curriculum CD.
EN160900 ✓ £76.40 kit
3 ELECTRIC MOBILITY EXPERIMENT KIT
Experiment with tomorrow’s sustainable transport solutions. Measure the
superior energy density and power of the super capacitor. Compare different
kinds of fuel cell technology, all of which convert elements into electrical
energy: the salt water fuel cell and two types of micro-PEM fuel cells that exploit
the energy efficiency of hydrogen fuel stored in the Hydrostik Pro metal hydride
cartridge. Plus, you can demonstrate the power of sunlight with the solar panel
• •and generate electricity with the hand crank.
Build multiple clean-powered cars Discuss the power sources of the
- 6 different models can be built • future
Design solutions to energy
• with one chassis
Examines the strengths and • problems
Compatible with all other Horizon
• weaknesses of each solution kits, for measurement, data
Hold a high-tech race for distance
• and speed • logging etc.
Compare hydrogen to solar Includes fixed steering function at
power and others front of the vehicle
•Experiments:
Power a car with a hydrogen fuel • Power a car with a super
• capacitor and hand crank
• cell (reversible and mini fuel cell)
Power a car with a salt water Power a car with different forms
of hydrogen (hydrogen gas and
• fuel cell
Power a car with solar energy • hydrogen hydride)
Power a car with a battery
Contents include: Reversible fuel cell; Hand crank generator; Salt water fuel
cell; Mini fuel cell; Battery pack; Solar panel; Super capacitor; Hydrostik Pro,
U fixator & regulator; Solar panel support; Fuel solution container; Water &
hydrogen tank; Water & oxygen tank.
EN160910 ✓ £130.38 kit
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ENERGY PHYSICS
STEAM ENGINES 1 STEAM ENGINE SP2
2 STEAM ENGINE SP4
1 S TEAM ENGINE SP2
A powerful compact engine capable of driving workshop models. Uses solid
fuel tablets.
HE08900 £148.76 ea
2 S TEAM ENGINE SP4
A versatile unit capable of driving larger models. Uses solid fuel tablets.
HE08902 £171.98 ea
3 S TEAM ENGINE SP5D
A twin cylinder stationary engine complete with generator and light.
HE63700 ✓ £260.59 ea
4 S TEAM TRACTION ENGINE £235.60 ea
A classic driven model.
HE82305
5 S OLID FUEL TABLETS ✓ £7.20 pk
Quantity
HE08904 20
6 S TEAM GENERATOR
A cylindrical copper body and conical top fitted with a finger-loop handle. It
has a short neck for a bung, a rifled outlet tube and glass water gauge tube.
Capacity
HE18745 2 litres £31.96 ea
4 S TEAM TRACTION ENGINE
3 S TEAM ENGINE SP5D BEST
SELLER
5 SOLID FUEL TABLETS BEST 6 S TEAM GENERATOR
SELLER
PLEASE NOTE: By the nature of their
design, steam engines will leak steam
and water. This is normal and does not indicate a fault!
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1 WOOD/METAL CYLINDER 2 W OOD/METAL CYLINDER THERMAL CONDUCTION £12.90 ea
4 WAX BURNERS
3 CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS 1 WOOD/METAL CYLINDER
E A value version of HE72450. Dimensions (L x Dia.): 250 x 20mm.
5 I NGENHAUZE’S D HE102304
CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS 8 C ONDUCTIVITY STAR
2 W OOD/METAL CYLINDER
6 C ONDUCTIVITY RODS
C The wood/metal cylinder offers a nice demonstration of conduction and
insulation. The apparatus consist of a copper tube attached to a wooden rod of
AB equal diameter. A piece of paper is wrapped tightly around the central section,
7 CONDUCTIVITY RODS covering the wood and metal parts, then the rod/cylinder is passed through
a Bunsen burner flame for a few seconds, making sure both wood and metal
parts pass through the flame. The metal part conducts heat away so the paper
hardly browns, but because the wood part is an insulator the paper covering
gets scorched by the flame. Dimensions (L x Dia.): 190 x 22 mm.
HE72450 £21.63 ea
3 CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS
Consists of four metal strips (aluminium, brass, copper and iron) mounted on a
wooden ring. The outer end of the strips are formed into a small cup to contain
wax. Suitable for use with a small bunsen flame or tea light/candle.
HE18730 £8.43 ea
4 W AX BURNERS Quantity £3.84 pk
25
Type
BU110320 Night lights
5 INGENHAUZE’S CONDUCTIVITY APPARATUS
Five rods, one of each aluminium, brass, copper, zinc and iron, embedded
along one side of a metal tank. Rates of melting compared by placing wax on
end of rods thus giving rates of conductivity in the different metals. Dimensions
(L x W x H): 150 x 90 x 100mm.
HE43008 £32.00 ea
6 C ONDUCTIVITY RODS
Type Length Diameter Quantity
HE18732 A Aluminium 30 cm 3 mm 10 £2.25 pk
HE18733 3 mm 10 £14.61 pk
HE18734 B Copper 30 cm 3 mm 10
HE102300 3 mm 10 £3.81 pk
HE102315 C Iron 30 cm 3 mm 10 £11.64 pk
D Brass 25 cm
E Glass 30 cm £8.73 pk
7 C ONDUCTIVITY RODS
Set of rods, one each of aluminium, brass, copper, glass and iron. Dimensions
(L x Dia.): 250 x 3mm.
Quantity
HE18735 5 £8.71 set
8 CONDUCTIVITY STAR
Thermal conductivity apparatus for use with a tea light / candle or small
bunsen burner flame. The unit has an integral polished wooden handle and
5 metal rods (aluminium, brass, mild steel, copper and nickel) mounted in a
brass centre block. Students can discover which metals conduct heat the most
efficiently by placing a small amount of wax at the end of each rod and seeing
which melts first when heat is applied to the centre block. Wax not included.
Rod Dimensions (Dia. x L): 4 x 75mm.
HE110110 £8.59 ea
9 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY BARS 9 THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
BARS
BEST
These are safe, clean (no wax) and
SELLER easy to use. The durable liquid crystal
strips embedded in the bars show
how a red zone of 40°C moves up
the bars. The colours give a dramatic
view of conduction and the marked
difference in temperature gradients in
the bars is also visible. By immersing
the heated bars into cold water shows
how conductivity applies to heat leaving
the metal. The tops of the bars are
designed to be touched with a finger tip
to reinforce the colour observations.
HE43005 Single ✓ £41.21 ea
HE43009 Class set ✓ £447.80 set
of 12 in
Gratnells
Tray
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THERMAL CONDUCTION continued 1 D RINKING BIRD 2 ICE MELTING KIT
1 DRINKING BIRD
A classic toy that is really a heat engine! This simple, inexpensive device
demonstrates the cooling effect due to evaporation. Simply duck the
bird’s head into a container filled of water to begin the bobbing motion.
Subsequently, the bird will continue to drink by dipping its head into the water,
so long as there is water in the container. The evaporation of water from the
material on the birds head cools the vapour of the special liquid inside the bird,
which in turn causes a pressure drop in the head allowing liquid to rise from
the base. This alters the balance of the bird on its pivot and the bird dips back
down into the liquid again to repeat the cycle.
HE130505 £6.21 ea
2 ICE MELTING KIT
Demonstrates the difference in conductivity of two different substances.
Comprises two identical looking square blocks but of different materials, one
of thermal conducting material and other of thermal insulating material. On
placing ice on both of them, ice melts faster on one of them showing the
difference in their conductivities.
HE92305 £18.99 kit 3 TEA BAG PAPER
FOR CONVECTION
THERMAL CONVECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
3 T EA BAG PAPER FOR CONVECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
This plain, non heat seal paper is ideal for demonstrating convection
experiments. Simply create a tube structure, by folding the paper, and light
the top. The paper will then rise up to demonstrate convection. It has many
other uses including filtration and use in diffusion experiments. Comes in a roll.
Weight 1.5kg. Paper thickness: 12.7gsm. Dimensions (W): 124mm.
EN140180 £33.60 ea
4 C ONVECTION IN WATER APPARATUS
Consisting of a rectangular glass tubing. Dimensions (W x L x Dia.): 210 x
360 x 22mm.
HE18778 ✓ £28.83 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.99
PO4988
Potassium permanganate LR, 500 g
5 C ONVECTION IN AIR (MINE SHAFT) APPARATUS 4 C ONVECTION IN WATER APPARATUS
Consists of a metal box with a sliding glass front and two detachable glass BEST
chimneys. A lighted tea light (night light) is placed beneath the base of one
chimney to create convection currents. (Tea lights not supplied). Dimensions SELLER
(L x H x D): 240 x 90 x 70mm.
HE18736 £32.09 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £9.83 pr
HE18737 Spare Chimneys £2.68 pk
BU80555 25 Smoke Matches £3.84 pk
BU110320 25 Night lights
THERMAL RADIATION
6 LESLIE’S CUBE
Cube with surfaces: dull black, shiny black, white and copper. Dimensions
(L x W x H): 100 x 100 x 100mm.
HE18740 ✓ £44.08 ea
6 L ESLIE’S CUBE BEST 5 C ONVECTION IN AIR (MINE
SHAFT) APPARATUS
SELLER
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1 T HERMOPILE (HEAT RADIATION THERMAL RADIATION continued
DETECTOR)
1 THERMOPILE (HEAT RADIATION DETECTOR)
This sensor is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength region
from 0.25€µm to 20€µm, i.e. from the ultraviolet through the visible to the far
infrared. Thus it is sensitive to thermal radiation in the near IR (0.3-3€µm) and
far IR (3-20€µm) regions. Because the sensor uses a black absorbing surface
and a thermopile detector, the response of the sensor is uniform over its
wavelength range. The output signal is proportional to the incident power per
unit area striking the detector surface.
The sensor is adjusted so that an output of 4€V corresponds to 1000€W/
m2€±3%. The cable is terminated in a 5 pole male DIN connector compatible
with the power supply / adapter box below, to provide the necessary 5€V€DC
bias voltage. When using the battery box an ordinary digital voltmeter,
multimeter or oscilloscope can be used to read the output signal. Supplied
with a holder with a 10€mm diameter rod for mounting in a squat retort base
(ST96274) or laboratory lamp stand.
HE110100 £301.00 ea
2 P OWER SUPPLY/ADAPTER BOX FOR THERMOPILE
The battery box is designed for use with sensors and microphones which need
+ 5 V DC to operate. The unit is provided with a battery compartment for
a 9 V PP3 battery which, via an electronic regulator, supplies the +5 V DC
supply voltage for connected sensors. The unit has one input terminal with a
5-pole DIN connector (180 degrees) for sensors and two input terminals with
6-pole DIN connectors (270 degrees) for microphones. The output terminals,
for attachment to a voltmeter, datalogger, oscilloscope or other device, are
standard 4 mm sockets. Dimensions (L x W x H): 143 x 84 x 37 mm.
2 POWER SUPPLY/ADAPTER BOX 3 EFFICIENT RADIANT HEAT HE110105 £100.63 ea
FOR THERMOPILE SOURCE
3 E FFICIENT RADIANT HEAT SOURCE
T his ergonomically designed, rugged, and safe radiant heat source has been
introduced to offer a more efficient source of radiant heat. Concentrated by the
special filament to give 90% radiant heat - unlike ceramic type heat sources!
The unit is fully enclosed apart from the safety grill, double insulated and
with a heavy broad base reduces the risk of accidentally tipping this unit over.
An additional safety feature is that the unidirectional source ensures that the
radiant heat is only directed at the point at which it is required.
• Power: 150W
• Mains input: 230V nominal, 50 to 60Hz
• Source: Infrared glass 1000nm lamp
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 200 x 130 x 270mm
• Weight: 1.7kg
• Manufactured within the EEC, CE marked
HE102312 £172.08 ea
4 R ADIANT HEAT SOURCE - ‘NICHOLL’ 4 R ADIANT HEAT SOURCE - ‘NICHOLL’
A ruggedly designed radiant heat source consisting of a quartz glass enclosed
compact 300W element providing a safe unidirectional output, housed in a
steel case with an illuminated on/off switch and detachable IEC mains lead.
HE43010 £240.35 ea
5 R ADIATION ABSORPTION DISC SET
Aluminium discs each with different durable anodised finish-matt black,
mirror black, matt silver and mirror silver. Bonded to the reverse of each disc
is a 30-650°C liquid crystal thermometer. These discs show in a clear and
measurable way how absorption of heat radiation depends on surface colour
and texture. The very low heat capacity gives quick results, meaning that many
more experiments can be completed in each lesson. The discs can be used to
investigate rates of cooling, the effects of filters and reflectors, inverse square
law and equilibrium between absorption and emission. Supplied with holder
and storage box.
Quantity
HE43015 4 £47.34 set
6 HEAT RADIATION PLATE
The plate is used to demonstrate the importance of the surface properties for
heat radiation. The steel plate has one side plain metal and the other side
painted black. It is mounted on a nickel plated shaft with a wooden handle.
5 R ADIATION ABSORPTION DISC SET The plate is first heated (on the plain side), then the temperature of both sides
is compared using, for example, heat radiation discs (HE43015) or an IR digital
thermometer. Mass: 370g. Plate Dimensions (L x W x D): 175 x 175 x 1mm.
Dimensions (L): 370mm.
HE92350 £40.25 ea
6 HEAT RADIATION
PLATE
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THERMAL RADIATION continued 1 H EAT ABSORPTION &
RADIATION APPARATUS
1 HEAT ABSORPTION & RADIATION APPARATUS
This apparatus offers a quick and safe method for demonstrating comparative
heat absorption from a radiated heat source. The apparatus uses a 12 V 24W
bulb as a heat source, with 2 parabolic metal dishes for heat absorption - one
finished in black and one in shiny metal. The dishes include integral holders for
thermometers, to allow comparison of temperature readings (thermometers not
included). Comes complete with instructions.
HE150000 £25.56 ea
2 H EAT SENSITIVE PAPER
A novel way to investigate temperature, insulation, and body temperature.
Heat sensitive thermochromic paper changes colour as the temperature rises,
even from the heat of your hand. The paper is supplied in four colours - blue/
white, purple/pink, pink/white and green/yellow. Dimensions (L x W): 297 x
210mm.
Quantity
HE92352 40 £34.24 pk
THERMAL REACTION
3 P OCKET WARMER 2 HEAT SENSITIVE PAPER 3 POCKET WARMER
This demonstrates exothermic crystallisation of supersaturated solutions,
which generate heat to warm hands. It is reusable and can be recharged by
immersing the hand-warmer in very hot water until the contents are uniformly
fluid and then allowing it to cool. Weight: 66g. Dimensions (L x W): 98 x
87mm.
HE140100 £3.74 ea
4 F LIR EX-SERIES THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGERS
FLIR Ex-Series cameras are point-and-shoot thermal imaging cameras that give
you access to a new dimension in inspection capability. A FLIR Ex-Series camera
is an affordable replacement for a spot pyrometer. It provides a thermal image
with temperature information on every pixel. The combined image storage of
the new MSX®, thermal and visual formats make the cameras incomparably
easy to use.
Kit contents: FLIR thermal imaging camera, hard transport case, FLIR Tools™ 4 F LIR EX-SERIES THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGERS
download card, user documentation CD-ROM, printed documentation, battery,
power supply/charger with EU, UK, US and Australian plugs, USB cable.
Outstanding ease-of-use - the cameras are extremely easy to understand and
operate, designed for entry-level users. The cameras are intuitive and come
with a full manual.
Fully automatic - FLIR Ex-Series produce instant, point-and-shoot JPEG thermal
imagery with all required temperature data included.
Focus free - the fixed focus-free lens makes using the FLIR Ex-Series a snap.
Compact and lightweight - FLIR Ex-Series weighs only 575g, and is easy to
store in a belt pouch.
Visual camera - visible light camera makes observing and inspecting faster and
easier.
Reporting and analysis software included - FLIR Tools software is available for
free download for all Ex-Series users.
Measure temperatures - measures temperatures up to +250°C and detects
temperature differences as small as 0.06°C (FLIR E6 / FLIR E8).
Measurement functions- spot meter, area with max./min.,
Multi Spectral Dynamic Imaging (MSX®) - the innovative MSX® feature produces
an image richer in every detail than ever before.
Multi Spectral Image storage - combined image storage including MSX®,
thermal, PiP and visual.
• Image modes: IR image, visual image, MSX®, thumbnail gallery IR image,
visual image, MSX®, thumbnail gallery
• Field of view/min focus distance: 45º x 34º / 0.5 m
• Focus: Focus free
• Display: 3’ 320 x 240 colour LCD
• Object temperature range: -20°C to +250°C
• Accuracy: ±2 °C or ±2% of reading , for ambient temperature 10°C to
35°C and object temperature above + 0°C
• Spot meter: Centre spot
• Image storage capacity: Internal memory store at least 500 sets of
• images
Image storage mode: Simultaneous storage of images in IR, visual and
MSX
• File formats: Standard JPEG - 14 bit measurement data included
• Interfaces: USB Micro: Data transfer to and from PC and Mac device
• Battery: 3.7 V Li-lon rechargeable
• Battery operating time: Approx. 4 hours in typical use
• Charging time: 2 hours in charger
• Power management: Automatic shutdown
• Operating temperature range -15°C to +50°C
• Dimensions (L x W x D): 244 x 95 x 140mm
• Weight: 575 g, including battery
Model IR resolution MSX Thermal
E4 80 x 60 pixels resolution sensitivity
HE140120 E5 120 x 90 pixels 320 x 0.15 °C £903.75 ea
HE140125 240 pixels £1,540.00 ea
320 x 0.10 °C
240 pixels
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1 NEWTON’S CRADLE (COLLISION APPARATUS) DYNAMICS & COLLISIONS
1 NEWTON’S CRADLE (COLLISION APPARATUS)
This apparatus is designed to illustrate Newton’s third law of motion: action
and reaction forces act upon different bodies and are oppositely directed. The
apparatus is also suitable for the demonstration of momentum conservation.
The collision apparatus is supplied with five 25.4mm diameter nickel coated
steel balls suspended by double strings in a robust wooden frame. Mass: 700g.
Dimensions (L x W x H): 227 x 183 x 222mm.
FO91700 £67.38 ea
2 N EWTON’S CRADLE, ECONOMY
Apparatus for demonstration of Newton’s 3rd law of motion which says that
action and reaction are equal and opposite.
The device is suitable for demonstration of momentum conservation.
FO151642 £10.66 ea
3 DYNAMICS TRACK
2 NEWTON’S CRADLE, 3 D YNAMICS TRACK Designed to provide a smooth flat easily inclinable surface for dynamics
ECONOMY experiments using trolleys. Complete with wooden side rails and plastic feet.
BEST
Length Width
SELLER
FO91714 30 cm 150 cm ✓ £114.60 ea
FO91712 30 cm 240 cm £144.16 ea
4 D YNAMICS TRACK, TRACK SUPPORT ✓ £61.24 ea
Track support, for use with dynamic tracks.
FO71706
5 FLEXIRAMP
This flexible plastic ramp can be used to create slopes and curved tracks for
use in dynamics experiments. Designed for use with small vehicles, the ramp
comes with side rails to contain the vehicles. Tracks can be connected together
by unscrewing an endplate and joining to another track. Dimensions: Track
runway length 1.2 metres; Usable width of track 95 mm.
4 D YNAMICS TRACK, TRACK FO71710 £68.74 ea
SUPPORT
5 FLEXIRAMP
NEW
NEWTON’S LAWS 1st Law 1st Law 2nd Law
Inertia Special F = ma
Newton’s laws of motion are three physical laws that together
laid the foundation for classical mechanics. They describe the Case
relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and All
its motion in response to said forces. They have been expressed
in several different ways over nearly three centuries, and can be Matter
summarised as follows.
First law: When viewed in an inertial reference frame, an object FDt = -mDv F1 = -F2
either remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity,
unless acted upon by an external force. 3rd Law
Second law: The vector sum of the forces F on an object is Equal &
equal to the mass m of that object multiplied by the acceleration Opposite
vector a of the object: F = ma.
Third law: When one body exerts a force on a second body, the NEWTON’S LAWS
second body simultaneously exerts a force equal in magnitude
and opposite in direction on the first body.
The three laws of motion were first compiled by Isaac Newton in
his Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical
Principles of Natural Philosophy), first published in 1687.
Newton used them to explain and investigate the motion of many
physical objects and systems. For example, in the third volume
of the text, Newton showed that these laws of motion, combined
with his law of universal gravitation, explained Kepler’s laws of
planetary motion.
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DYNAMICS & COLLISIONS continued 1 D YNAMICS TROLLEY, WOODEN 2 DYNAMICS TROLLEY, WOODEN
1 DYNAMICS TROLLEY, WOODEN BEST BEST
This high quality wooden trolley has three low-friction wheels, a strong spring SELLER SELLER
plunger and three dowel pegs.
Several trolleys may be stacked on top of each other and are held in position
using the dowel rods which fit into holes in the top & bottom of the trolleys.
This allows the effective trolley mass to be doubled or tripled. Alternatively,
masses may be placed on the flat surface on top of the trolleys. Mass: 870g.
Dimensions (L x W x D): 290 x 140 x 90mm.
FO91710 ✓ £84.10 ea
2 DYNAMICS TROLLEY, WOODEN
A pair of identical wooden trolleys mounted on 3 low-friction wheels with
spring plungers. The trolleys may be stacked on top of each other by the use of
pins (supplied). Dimensions (L): 300mm.
TI30150 ✓ £62.38 pr
3 D YNAMICS TROLLEY, PLASTIC 3 DYNAMICS TROLLEY, PLASTIC
4 TICKER TAPE TIMER
These unique precision Dynamics Carts are ideal for all basic dynamics 5 TICKER TAPE TIMER
experiments. Strong and rigid, they can take the weight of an adult without
bending or breaking. They can be loaded with house bricks or similar weights
for velocity, acceleration and collision experiments.
Each cart is complete with a firing button and a 2 position spring loaded firing
shaft with a safety locking device to prevent accidental firing.
These carts run straight and true and the wheels are of low mass and low
friction. Each is accurately calibrated to be 600€g and are stackable. The
approximate dimensions of the body are (LxWxH)€300€x€130€x€90€mm.
Supplied as a pair.
TI58710 £62.74 pr
4 TICKER TAPE TIMER
Operates at 6 V AC and produces dots on the tape using a carbon paper
disc at an electronically controlled frequency of 50 Hz. The unit is housed in a
rugged ABS case. Supplied with 40mm carbon paper discs and 15mm wide
ticker tape.
FO81625 Ticker Tape Timer £61.04 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES Width
Type Length 15 mm Quantity
5
FO81626 Ticker Tape 30 metre £14.94 pk
5 TICKER TAPE TIMER BEST
This timer is very robust and features an adjustable spring loading mechanism SELLER
to ensure suitable ticker tape markings. Operates at 12 V AC. providing 50 Hz.
Uses 50mm dia. carbon discs and 9.5mm wide tape.
FO81650 Ticker Tape Timer ✓ £74.18 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES Length Width Quantity
Type
9.5 mm 5
FO81651 Ticker Tape 30 metre 50 mm 100 £26.85 pk
FO81652 Carbon 50 mm £8.31 pk
paper Discs
FORCEMETERS
6 S PRING BALANCE SALTER MODEL 12
A durable, robust spring balance housed in a tough ABS plastic case with
bottom hooks and zero adjuster.
Capacity Readability 6 S PRING BALANCE 7 S PRING BALANCES -
SALTER MODEL 12 TRANSPARENT BODY
BA01350 1N 0.01 N £9.40 ea
BA01351 10 N 0.1 N ✓ £9.40 ea
BA01352 30 N 0.5 N
BA01353 100 N 1N £9.40 ea
£9.93 ea
7 SPRING BALANCES - TRANSPARENT BODY
A range of colour coded tubular spring balances that can be used for both
force and mass measurements, calibrated in both newtons and grams.
Capacity Readability
BA013570 250 g (2.5 N) 5 g (0.05 N) £1.60 ea
BA013571 500 g (5 N) 5 g (0.05 N) £1.60 ea
BA013572 1 kg (10 N) 20 g (0.2 N) £1.60 ea
BA013573 2 kg (20 N) 40 g (0.4 N) £1.60 ea
BA013574 3 kg (30 N) 100 g (1 N) £1.60 ea
BA013575 5 kg (50 N) 100 g (1 N) £1.60 ea
BA013576 Set of all 6 Balances £9.36 set
8 P USH/PULL SPRING BALANCES 8 PUSH/PULL SPRING BALANCES
A range of colour coded spring balances to investigate measurement of force
involving either a push or pull action. Calibrated in grams and newtons.
Capacity Readability
BA50648 250 g (2.5 N) 5 g (0.05 N) £4.75 ea
BA50650 £4.75 ea
BA50652 500 g (5 N) 10 g (0.1 N) £4.75 ea
BA50654 £4.75 ea
BA50658 1 kg (10 N) 20 g (0.2 N) £4.75 ea
BA50660 £4.75 ea
BA50662 2 kg (20 N) 40 g (0.4 N) £28.18 set
3 kg (30 N) 100 g (1 N)
5 kg (50 N) 100 g (1 N)
Set of 6 Push/Pull Balances
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1 INCLINED PLANE AND 2 B UBBLE CYLINDER FRICTION
FRICTION BOARD
1 INCLINED PLANE AND FRICTION BOARD
For demonstrating the composition of a force and for determining the
coefficients of friction between different materials. Comprising of a wooden
base, hinged inclined plane and pulley. Angles can be set between 24 and
45 degrees approx. Supplied with cylindrical metal roller and scale pan.
Dimensions (L x W x H): 600 x 75 x 19mm.
TI58760 £50.85 ea
2 B UBBLE CYLINDER
This bubble cylinder offers a compact and low-cost version of a tank filled with
liquid to observe and measure the behaviour of air bubbles injected at the base
(or bubbles of other gases). Useful for investigating viscosity of fluids - liquids
of differing viscosity can be placed in the tube and the speed and behaviour of
air/gas bubbles can be measured and observed. Bubbles are injected at the
base from a syringe connected via a flexible tube.
FO130505 £37.59 ea
3 PENDULUM BALLS GRAVITY
AB
C 3 P ENDULUM BALLS
A solid metal sphere with small hook.
Type Diameter Quantity
TI15770 A Lead 13 mm 10 £13.45 pk
TI15771 B Lead 19 mm 10 £20.73 pk
TI15772 C Lead 25 mm 10 £23.35 pk
TI15773 D Brass 13 mm 1
TI15774 E Brass 19 mm 1 £1.30 ea
TI15775 F Brass 25 mm 1 £2.14 ea
£7.15 ea
DE F 4 B ALANCING BIRD
4 B ALANCING BIRD 5 C ENTRE OF GRAVITY
The balancing bird which appears to defy gravity! A useful and fun introduction
APPARATUS KIT to centre of gravity, the bird balances on its beak but can still move on the pivot
point.
FO130500 £7.71 ea
5 CENTRE OF GRAVITY APPARATUS KIT
A simple and economical way to demonstrate the geometrical centre of gravity
of two-dimensional objects, this apparatus comprises a clear Perspex rod
mounted on a base, with a suspension screw at the top and four clear acrylic
shapes - circular, triangular, square and trapezoid. Each shape has suspension
holes at various points around the edges. The point of intersection of lines
drawn vertically down from the suspension point of 2 or more holes gives the
centre of gravity for each shape. For non-permanent markings, lines can be
drawn using dry-wipe pens or similar.
FO130515 £26.31 kit
6 G BY FREEFALL APPARATUS KIT
6 G BY FREEFALL APPARATUS KIT This premium apparatus, from Frederiksen, allows accurate and reproducable
7 G BY FREEFALL free fall experiments to be carried out. The release mechanism at the top
sends a start pulse to the timer when the ball is released, and a stop pulse is
TIMER generated when the ball hits the contact plate at the bottom.
• Connections via standard 4 mm safety connectors
• No external power supply required so no risk of overheated coils
• Four gold-plated steel balls and a ping-pong ball with metal thumb tacks
• included
Includes a mirror to minimize parallax errors
Requires separate timer (FO140110), stand and cables (not included).
FO140105 £127.36 kit
7 G BY FREEFALL TIMER
This high quality timer, from Frederiksen, is particularly suitable for experiments
such as ‘g’ by free fall and speed of sound, as well as other experiments
where accurate timing is required. Inputs are via DIN 6 pole connectors (for
Frederiksen photocells and microphones) or 4 mm safety sockets (for free fall
experiments or other equipment).
• Simple operation - excellent for student experiments
• Time measurements from 0.03 ms to 27 hours
• Measurement precision / resolution 0.01 ms
• 5 digit LED display with floating decimal point
• Manually controlled stopwatch option
• Accepts start and stop signals from microphones, photocells or any on/off
• switch connected to the 4 mm sockets
Power: 6 x AA batteries or mains adapter (included)
FO140110 £272.65 ea
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GRAVITY continued 1 G BY FREE FALL, 2 G BALL
PREMIUM SYSTEM
1 G BY FREE FALL, PREMIUM SYSTEM BEST
BEST
A highly reliable system that provides reproducible results. Comes complete SELLER
with magnetic release mechanism and electronic timer. This one really works! SELLER
PLEASE NOTE: Leads and retort stand not included. 4 MONKEY & HUNTER
5 PROJECTILE LAUNCHER KIT,
FO71755 ✓ £411.11 kit
ADVANCED
2 G BALL
6 VACUUM BAZOOKA
The simplest way possible to measure ‘g’ by Free Fall! This innovative
‘baseball’ allows easy measurement of the acceleration due to gravity - at a
very cost effective price.
The ball contains an integral digital timer, which can display times between
0.01 to 29.99 seconds. Simply hold down the button to zero the display then
release the ball from your hand at a known height above the ground. Timing
starts when the ball is released and stops when it hits the floor. Although the
mechanism is well protected it is advisable to drop the ball onto a soft surface,
such as a grassed area or carpeted floor. Maximum vertical drop is about
12 metres, depending on the landing surface. 3 G UINEA AND FEATHER
APPARATUS
The ‘g’ ball timer is powered by 2 x SR54 button cells, which are replaceable.
Comes complete with batteries. Dimensions (Dia.): 100mm.
Examples of experiments using the ‘g’-ball:
1. Determine the acceleration due to gravity.
2. How high is this ceiling/stairway/ building
3. Release the ball from a certain height. Repeat the experiment from the same
height but now throw the ball sideways and compare the results.
FO120900 ✓ £25.56 ea
3 GUINEA AND FEATHER APPARATUS
To demonstrate that in a vacuum bodies of different density or mass fall at the
same speed. Consisting of a tube fitted with rubber stoppers and a 8mm tube
for connection to a vacuum pump. Dimensions (L x Dia.): 600 x 50mm.
TI15788 £35.34 ea
4 M ONKEY & HUNTER
This fun and useful apparatus helps to demonstrate the ‘Monkey and Hunter’
experiment, to show how gravity affects projectile motion. The apparatus
consists of a projectile ‘gun’ which fires a ping pong ball (‘bullet’) and a model
animal (‘monkey’) on an electromagnet release mechanism. The monkey is
released at exactly the same time as the ball is fired, so should the gun be
aimed directly at the monkey or just below it to allow for the distance it falls?
Theory and practice will show that the gun should be aimed directly at the
monkey, as both ball and monkey will fall at the same rate due to gravitational
force.
FO71860 £155.68 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £10.89 ea
FO71862 Spare Monkey £26.28 ea
FO71864 Solenoid & PCB
PROJECTILES
5 PROJECTILE LAUNCHER KIT, ADVANCED
This durable Projectile Launcher, of aluminium construction with hardened steel
latches, has a string release trigger mechanism with 2 bore sights and pivots
from horizontal to 90°. It comes with a 19mm diameter ball which is easy to
place in the launch position. Trajectories vary less than 1 cm because the ball
does not spin when launched. The apparatus includes an assembled spring
loaded gun, two balls of aluminium, an integral protractor and plumb line and
comes complete with operating instructions.
Weight: 1.74kg. Dimensions (L x W x H): 40 x 10 x 18cm.
FO130520 £55.61 kit
6 VACUUM BAZOOKA
This ‘Vacuum Bazooka’ offers a fun way to demonstrate air pressure and
projectile velocity. The apparatus consists of a clear acrylic tube which is open
at both ends but has a paper ‘seal’ in place at one end (e.g. a post-it note),
and a vacuum cleaner hose attached via a side opening. Once switched
on, the vacuum cleaner creates a reduction in air pressure at that end of the
tube and a lightweight projectile can be released at the other end. Due to
the difference in air pressure at each end of the tube, when the projectile is
released it accelerates towards the paper seal. The momentum created allows
it to burst through the seal and out the end of the tube at quite high velocity -
travelling for 5 metres or more. Altering the mass of the projectile allows further
study of acceleration, momentum etc. Apparatus includes 50 cm x 50 mm
acrylic tube with tapered vacuum hose adapter and customised projectiles.
The paper seal is held in place simply by placing over the tube end, once the
vacuum cleaner is switched. Apparatus requires a vacuum cleaner with hose.
FO71875 £67.34 ea
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1 B ALANCING BEAM KIT LEVERS & MOMENTS
2 L EVERS KIT
1 B ALANCING BEAM KIT
5 K ’NEX FORCES, ENERGY &
MOTION SET The balancing beam kit contains 5 sets of pre-drilled wooden beams with a
central pivot and brass hooks to slot into the holes. The brass hooks are used
to support slotted masses (not included) and the pivot is clamped into a retort
boss head for support. Contents: 5 each of balance beams and pivots plus
10 brass hooks; enough for 5 groups or individual students.
FO71800 £61.11 kit
2 L EVERS KIT
This levers kit contains 5 sets of levers and accessories for students to
investigate levers and moments. Each set includes a lever with precisely placed
pre-drilled holes mounted on a plastic saddle, pivot rod and mounting base,
along with 10 g mass carriers which slot into the lever holes. Each set requires
a set of 10g slotted masses (not included). Contents: 5 x lever kits.
FO71805 £66.30 kit
3 L EVERS KIT 3 L EVERS KIT
4 FORCE & NEWTON’S LAWS SET
This kit allows students to investigate levers and how they work. Five graduated
beams, each 600mm long, are grooved across the centre of one side, at the
fulcrum point, and also at regular intervals along the other side. Includes
4 fulcrums and 40 25 x 25mm metal squares to act as weights for balancing.
FO91722 £66.94 kit
K’NEX
4 FORCE & NEWTON’S LAWS SET
The K’NEX® Forces and Newton’s Laws Building Set has been designed for
students to investigate a variety of concepts related to forces, energy, and motion.
Teaching applications:
These concepts are fashioned around rigorous STEM content and national
standards in science, technology, engineering and maths. As students engage
in the activities, they will be learning, practicing, and applying integrated
process skills. Students will be expected to craft fair test procedures, create
meaningful data displays, make reasonable and data supported reports, and
analyse their collected data in light of the problem at hand. These are just
some of the process skills that students must employ as they use the K’NEX®
Education Forces, Energy, and Motion Set.
Set includes: • Supports 1-2 students.
• Building instructions.
• 115K’NEX® parts. • Teacher’s guide.
• Battery. • Strong storage tub with snap-on lid.
• Spring.
• Fly wheel motor.
• Build 11 vehicles, one at a time.
FO152000 £62.79 set
5 K ’NEX FORCES, ENERGY & MOTION SET
The Forces, Energy and Motion set offers an exciting, hands on opportunity
to address fundamental physical science concepts. The set includes 4 spring
motors, plus instructions to build 4 of any one of these models simultaneously:
rubber band roller, rubber band racer, spring motor turbo.
Includes an 80-page educator guide with 8 extensive lesson plans. Supports
12-16 students working in teams of 3-4. Kit contains 442 pieces.
DE71020 £119.71 set
6 K’NEX ROLLER COASTER PHYSICS SET
2,037 piece set to build 11 different classic roller coaster designs, including:
A large roller coaster with Clothoid loop; Half pipes (with loops); Inclined
planes (with curves and loops); Ball ramps. Build two large models
simultaneously. One motor Included.
A 59-page teacher’s guide includes 9 full lesson plans. Supports up to
8 students. All stored in 1 large tray.
KN93330 £235.35 set
6 K’NEX ROLLER COASTER
PHYSICS SET
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BEST
2 AIR TRACK BLOWER
SELLER
5 L INEAR AIR TRACK,
1 LINEAR AIR TRACK KIT PREMIUM
3 LINEAR AIR TRACK, COMPACT A
4 AIR TRACK BLOWER
6 AIR TRACK BLOWER BEST BEST
SELLER SELLER
B
LINEAR AIR TRACKS 4 A IR TRACK BLOWER
Air track blower suitable for use with the compact linear air track.
1 L INEAR AIR TRACK KIT FO150715 £319.04 ea
An economical but highly effective Linear Air Track ideal for laws of motion 5 L INEAR AIR TRACK, PREMIUM
investigations. This Air Track is made from triangular section aluminium
extrusion. Two rows of fine air holes run along either side of the track and for A superb quality air track made from a square section aluminium extrusion
an air cushion that ensures a friction free surface for the riders to operate on. with supporting “U” channel. Linearity is +/- 0.03mm. Suitable for elastic and
inelastic collisions, momentum, speed and acceleration measurement. The
A cm/mm scale is screen printed along the length of the Air Track to allow for easy track rests on three rubber feet, two of which can be adjusted. Each side has
measurements to be taken. Dimensions (W x H x L): 60 x 60mm x 2.1 metres. a scale graduated in mm. The track is supplied with two carts and a standard
accessory set. Additional accessories available on request. Dimensions (L):
The apparatus comes complete with instructions and accessories as follows: 2 metres.
• 3 riders (2 heavy, 1 light) Standard Accessory Set contains:
• 3 buffers for elastic collisions
• 1 attachment and buffers for inelastic collisions • Fork with plug connectors (3)
• 2 Magnadur magnets and counter balances • Holder with plate and plug connectors (3)
• 3 black masks for timing experiments • Holder with needle and plug connector (1)
FO101610 ✓ £240.13 kit • Tube with wax and plug connector (1)
• Holder with hook and plug connections (1)
2 AIR TRACK BLOWER • 25 and 100mm Apertures with plug connectors (1)
• Weights 50g for carts (4)
A low cost, high-powered blower, the hose can be cut to fit a range of air • Pulley with connectors (1) and carts (2).
tracks.
FO71835 £145.50 ea
3 LINEAR AIR TRACK, COMPACT TI68740 A ✓ £531.13 kit
This mini linear air track is provides a more cost-effective and convenient SPARES & ACCESSORIES £105.00 set
means of studying all aspects of dynamics in a virtually friction-free FO110105 B Air track accessory set £25.38 ea
environment. The air track kit contains everything required for an array of
experiments covering: velocity; force and acceleration; potential energy; kinetic FO130510 Spare cart
energy; conservation of energy; SHM; motion on level and inclined planes and
more. The air track itself measures 1.2 metres overall and is made from high 6 A IR TRACK BLOWER
strength 56 x 56 mm extruded aluminium. The tracks gliders are designed to
accept standard slotted masses for additional loads and are supplied along Extremely quiet air blower with continuously adjustable speed for use with the
with a comprehensive accessory pack to enable every type of interaction. premium air track TI68740. Complete with 1.7 metre hose. Mains supply:
Includes instruction manual and accessory kit. 220-240 V AC. Mass: 5.7 kg. Dimensions (L x W x H): 280 x 250 x 210mm.
FO150710 £200.95 ea TI68742 ✓ £404.25 ea
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1 STEEL MASSES, SLOTTED SET 2 ALLOY MASSES, MASSES
SLOTTED SET
1 S TEEL MASSES, SLOTTED SET
Economical but good quality slotted mass set made from coated steel alloy. Set
comprises 1 x 100g mass hanger plus 9 x 100g masses. Tolerance ±5%.
Type Mass Quantity
MA104056 Steel Masses Set 1 kg 1 £12.34 set
MA104058 Steel Masses Set 1 kg (per set) 10 ✓ £108.00 set
SPARES & ACCESSORIES 100 g 5 £5.96 pk
MA104050 Masses 100 g 5 £7.36 pk
MA104052 Mass hangers
2 A LLOY MASSES, SLOTTED SET
Comprising 9 x 100g alloy masses and 1 x 100g alloy hanger. Tolerance ±2%.
Type Mass Quantity
MA65110 Alloy Masses Set 1 kg 1 £14.71 set
MA65111 Alloy Masses Set 1 kg (per set) 10 ✓ £147.19 set
3 A LLOY MASSES, SLOTTED 4 BRASS MASS SETS SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.24 pk
MA65112 Masses £11.96 pk
MA65114 Hangers 100 g 5
100 g 5
3 A LLOY MASSES, SLOTTED
Large central hole and small slot. In packs of 3.
Type Mass Quantity
MA65106 Hanger 50 g 3 £8.89 pk
MA65100 Mass 10 g 3 £2.18 pk
MA65102 Mass 20 g 3 £1.50 pk
MA65104 Mass 50 g 3 ✓ £6.54 pk
4 BRASS MASS SETS
Slotted. Circular with hole and slot 1% tolerance.
Mass
5 SEPARATE BRASS SLOTTED MA18830 5, 10, 20, 50 & 200 g £17.84 set
MASSES AND HANGERS MA18832 9€x€10 g + 1€x€10 g€hanger £9.01 set
MA18834 9 x 100 g + 1 x 100 g hanger
£22.68 set
5 SEPARATE BRASS SLOTTED MASSES AND HANGERS
Brass masses and hangers made to 1% tolerance.
Type Mass
MA18840 Hanger 10 g £2.10 ea
MA18842 Hanger 20 g £1.26 ea
MA18844 Hanger 50 g £3.09 ea
MA18846 Hanger 100 g £4.33 ea
MA18848 Mass 5g £0.70 ea
MA18850 Mass 10 g £1.10 ea
MA18852 Mass 20 g £1.43 ea
MA18854 Mass 50 g £2.31 ea
MA18856 Mass 100 g £3.59 ea
6 S LOTTED MASSES AND HANGERS - IRON
Each hanger will hold up to 17 masses of 1kg.
6 SLOTTED MASSES AND 7 H EXAGONAL MASSES Type Mass
HANGERS - IRON
MA18880 Hanger 1 kg £11.95 ea
MA18882 Mass 500 g £6.90 ea
MA18884 Mass 1 kg
MA18886 Mass 2 kg £11.20 ea
MA18888 Mass 5 kg £15.24 ea
£26.65 ea
7 HEXAGONAL MASSES
Iron, with ring.
Type Mass
MA18810 Mass 50 g £4.78 ea
MA18812 Mass 100 g £4.08 ea
MA18814 Mass 200 g £5.66 ea
MA18816 Mass 500 g £7.81 ea
MA18818 Mass 1 kg £9.73 ea
MA18820 Mass 2 kg £30.84 ea
MASS CONVERSIONS
UNIT CONVERT TO (MULTIPLY BY)
CONVERT FROM Kilogram (kg) Kilogram (kg) Gram (g) Hundredweight Stone (st) Pound (lb) Ounce (oz)
Gram (g) (cwt) 0.1575
Hundredweight (cwt) 1 1000 2.2046 35.274
Stone (st) 0.001 1 0.01968 0.002205 0.035274
Pound (lb) 50.80235
Ounce (oz) 6.3503 50802.35 0.0000196 0.000157 112 1792
0.4536 6350.3 14 224
0.02835 453.6 18 1 16
28.3 0.0625
0.125 1 1
0.008929 0.4536
0.000558 0.00446
Weight (N) = mass (kg) x gravitational field strength (9.81m sec-2) mass = Weight ÷ g
An object with mass 1kg weighs approx. 10 Newtons (actually 9.81 N) at the Earth’s surface. 1 litre of water has a mass of 1kg
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PULLEYS 1 PULLEYS, 2 B ENCH PULLEY -
1 PULLEYS, PREMIUM A PREMIUM CLAMP FITTING
50 mm diameter aluminium wheels in metal frames, accurately centred.
Type
PU12700 A Single £1.89 ea B
PU12705 B Double £3.53 ea
PU12710 C Triple £4.83 ea
2 B ENCH PULLEY - CLAMP FITTING
Aluminium pulley, cone bearing, mounted in metal frame clamping to table or
board up to 25mm thick. Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm
PU12716 £14.34 ea C
3 R OD MOUNTING PULLEY
3 ROD MOUNTING PULLEY
Cone bearing pulley mounted in an aluminium boss and clamping screw. Fits
all standard retort rods. Pulley Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm. Boss Dimensions:
(L x W x D): 100 x 20 x 20mm.
PU12718 £13.79 ea
4 R OD AND BENCH MOUNTING PULLEY
Pulley mounted in a robust frame with two clamping screws for mounting onto
a bench up to 38mm thick or a standard retort rod. Dimensions (Dia.): 70mm.
PU12720 ✓ £10.89 ea BEST
5 BENCH MOUNTING PULLEY SELLER
Pulley mounted in a metal frame. Suitable for clamping to bench, table etc. up 4 R OD AND BENCH
to approx. 30mm thick. Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm. MOUNTING PULLEY
PU12722 £21.08 ea 6 TWINE,
COTTON
6 TWINE, COTTON 5 BENCH MOUNTING PULLEY
Red cotton thread suitable for pulleys, pendulum bobs etc. 125g spool.
ST96250 £5.68 ea
7 TWINE, COTTON £1.45 ea 7 T WINE,
Hard laid cotton line. Dimensions (L): 18 metres. COTTON
ST96254
8 T WINE, BRAIDED NYLON £1.40 ea
Braided nylon line. Dimensions (L): 18 metres.
ST96258
ROCKETS
9 S TARCHASER ROCKET SCIENCE WORKSHOP KIT 8 TWINE,
BRAIDED NYLON
The Starchaser Rocket Workshop is an exciting kit that gives high school
students the opportunity to take on the role of rocket scientist for the day. Rocket 9 S TARCHASER ROCKET SCIENCE WORKSHOP KIT
Workshop provides students with the necessary materials and resources to build
and safely launch 10 flying model rockets that are powered by real rocket fuel.
This activity can be carried out either in groups (working in pairs is ideal) or by
individual students to create a truly unique learning experience. The rockets are
launched electronically via remote control, travel hundreds of metres into the
air and then return safely via parachute.
Should attain heights of around 400 feet / 122 metres. Includes full risk
assessment and Mylar parachute to return the rocket to the user! Spare
replenishment kit available to allow rockets to be re-used - see below. All parts
are replaceable if required. Please contact customer services for details and
prices.
Also required but not included: 4 x AA alternative batteries, PVA glue and
sandpaper.
•Kit includes:
10 x Starchaser Star Voyager™ rocket kits (each assembled rocket
measures 500mm tall x 62mm diameter with a fin span of 177mm)
• 10 x “D Power” rocket motors
• 10 x rocket motor igniters
• 1 x large pack recovery wadding
• 1 x multiple use launch pad
• 1 x electronic launch controller
• Full instructions
RO110900 £503.26 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
STARCHASER ROCKET REPLENISHMENT KIT
K it of replacement consumables for the Starchaser rocket kits to enable the
rockets to be re-used. Contents include rocket motors, igniters and recovery
wadding. Enough for 10 rockets.
RO120100 £121.09 kit
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1 W ATER ROCKET KIT 2 ROCKET FACTORY KIT ROCKETS continued
(ROKIT)
1 WATER ROCKET KIT (ROKIT)
The kit makes use of an empty 1 or 1.5 L lemonade or cola plastic bottle. The
special cap, nozzle and fins supplies are attached to the bottle. An air tube and
adapter are supplied to connect the bottle to a cycle pump. The bottle is part
filled with water and air pumped into the bottle. The pump connector on the
bottle releases at a set pressure and the rocket is then launched. The rocket will
BEST reach a height of approximately 20 metres. The bottle and cycle pump are not
supplied, all spares available. Complete with full instructions.
SELLER
RO12950 ✓ £11.18 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £5.10 ea
RO12951 Experimental Booklet (18 pages) £2.09 ea
RO110100 White cap and ‘O’ ring £1.14 ea
RO110105 Red fin (1 only) £2.05 ea
RO110110 Black nozzle
2 ROCKET FACTORY KIT
Design and make your own realistic rockets and launch them safely to
heights of up to 100 metres. The rockets are made by rolling paper around
a plastic tube and attaching a plastic nose cone. They are propelled using
an electrically-controlled compressed air launcher which gives near-chemical
performance but at zero cost per launch. Provides opportunities for exploring
basic rocket science - enhancing subject teaching in design and technology,
science and maths.
3 GYROSCOPE 4 EULER’S DISC Contains launcher and key switch ‘firing’ unit. Uses any cycle or car foot pump
(not supplied) and requires 2 alkaline PP3 batteries.
Please note: packs of plastic nose cones are available separately.
RO95655 £274.30 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £3.83 ea
BA01970 PP3 Battery
ROCKET SPARES, NOSE CONES
A pack of assorted coloured soft plastic nose cones to fit rockets made with the
21.5mm diameter mandrels.
Quantity
RO95658 30 £11.81 pk
5 ROTARY INVESTIGATION 6 S MOKE RING LAUNCHER ROCKET SPARES, ROLLING MANDREL £2.19 ea
To fit the 21.5mm dia. launch tube of the Rocket Factory. £12.28 ea
RO95660
ROTATIONAL FORCES
3 GYROSCOPE
Original all metal Gyroscope complete with pull cord and stand.
TI15760
4 E ULER’S DISC
Euler’s Disc (pronounced ‘Oiler’) is a fascinating physics ‘toy’ that is
mesmerising to watch. It can be used as an example of a dynamic system and
has similar physics to that of a gyroscope.
6 S MOKE RING LAUNCHER The set consists of a base, which is a slightly concave mirror, and a heavy,
chromed, 8cm diameter metal disc which is spun on the base. Also included
The ‘Smoke’ Ring Launcher launches 50 to 150mm diameter non-toxic smoke are a number of magnetic holographic decals which can be attached to the
rings that sail up to four metres through the air. Easy to use, the Launcher also disc to enhance the effect of the spinning action. When the disc is set spinning
provides a fascinating insight into the principles of physics. The fog ring is a on the base (like spinning a coin) it both spins and rolls (spolls), gradually
rotating toroidal (donut shaped) vortex (whirling motion of liquid or air with a changing in motion until it finally comes to an abrupt stop - known as a finite-
time singularity. This is accompanied by a whirring sound of rapidly increasing
frequency and is quite spectacular! The disc has a precision polished, slightly
rounded edge to maximize the spinning/rolling time. A coin spun on a table
will not spin for all that long whereas Euler’s Disc, by contrast, spins for a long
time before coming to rest.
low pressure area in the centre). It uses the same liquid that is used in film sets To get a better understanding and appreciation of the effect, watch one of the
to make special effects smoke. Like a snowflake, each smoke ring is unique, videos on YouTube!
expanding at its own rate and traveling at its own speed. With practice you will
be able to create bigger and better rings! FO120110 £27.40 ea
The rings created may look like smoke rings but they are actually very different. 5 ROTARY INVESTIGATION
The Launcher creates a ‘fog’, a relatively cool cloud that quickly disappears at This rotary investigation apparatus allows students to explore all aspects of
room temperature, leaving no trace behind. rotary motion in a simple but effective way. The apparatus can be used to
demonstrate: rotary motion; centripetal force; orbits and satellite motion.
The Launcher comes complete with full instructions and a bottle of fluid for Investigate: how force varies with speed; how speed varies with radius; how
creating the rings. One bottle of fluid is enough for over 20,000 smoke rings! speed varies with mass. Supplied with full instructions.
To see the Ring Launcher in action, type in Zero Toys Zero Blaster on YouTube! FO71885 £44.78 ea
FO120115 £24.69 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £6.09 ea
FO140100 Replacement fluid, 100ml £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
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ROTATIONAL FORCES continued 1 T ORNADO IN A BOTTLE 2 TABLE TENNIS BALLS
1 TORNADO IN A BOTTLE NEW
These fizzy drinks bottle connectors, consisting of a simple plug-in plastic joiner, B
enable water to pour from one bottle into another - creating an impressive 5 POLYSTYRENE SPHERES
vortex if the top bottle is shaken with an orbital movement (bottles not 7 S TYROCELL BEADS
supplied).
9 M ARBLES
Quantity
LP93700 5 £1.90 pk
SPHERES
2 TABLE TENNIS BALLS
Diameter Quantity
6
SP13853 38 mm £3.20 pk
3 T ABLE TENNIS BALLS
Tub of 72 table tennis balls.
Colour Quantity
SP160700 A White 72 ✓ £13.09 pk 3 T ABLE TENNIS BALLS
SP160705 B Orange 72 ✓ £13.09 pk A
4 TENNIS BALLS
Green tennis balls. Suitable for investigating elastic collisions.
SP160400 ✓ £2.44 ea
5 P OLYSTYRENE SPHERES
Diameter Quantity
SP30852 25 mm 100 £35.94 pk
SP30853 25 £10.68 pk
SP30854 32 mm 25 £10.79 pk
38 mm
6 P OLYSTYRENE SPHERES Quantity £1.48 pk
10
A range of polystyrene spheres.
Diameter
SP158000 30 mm
7 STYROCELL BEADS 4 TENNIS BALLS NEW
Sspherical polystyrene beads are the ‘raw’ material for expanded polystyrene
(when heated to the correct temperature they expand to about 40 times their
size). Useful for ‘frictionless’ experiments (best contained within a tray!) or for
simulating fluids and fluid behaviour. Supplied in a tub.
Diameter Mass
SP96220 0.5 mm 500 g £14.31 ea
8 G LASS SPHERES
Supplied in a bottle. Quantities will vary dependent on diameter of sphere.
Diameter Quantity
SP13840 3 mm 500 g £10.14 ea
SP13842 5 mm 500 g £10.14 ea
SP13844 8 mm 500 g £10.14 ea
9 M ARBLES 6 P OLYSTYRENE SPHERES
Coloured glass. Contains 18 standard 17mm marbles and one large 25mm
marble.
Quantity
SP13850 19 £1.58 pk
10 B ALL BEARINGS
Chrome plated steel.
Diameter Quantity
SP13854 6 mm 100 £8.50 pk
SP13855 12 mm 10 £4.41 pk
SP13856 16 mm 10 £6.29 pk
SP13857 20 mm 5 £8.89 pk
SP13858 25 mm 5 £12.44 pk
10 BALL BEARINGS 8 G LASS SPHERES
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1 E XTENSION SPRING, EXTRA LONG SPRINGS
1 EXTENSION SPRING, EXTRA LONG
This extra long spring is a great tool for demonstrating transverse and
longitudinal waves, reflection of pulses, standing waves, etc. The demonstration
can be done by hand or the spring can be attached to a vibration generator.
Closed Dimensions (L x Dia.): 3 metres x 14mm. Extended Dimensions
(L x Dia.): 10 metres x 14mm.
SP130500 £18.04 ea
2 E XTENSION SPRINGS, STEEL
Closely wound steel springs with loops at each end.
Diameter Quantity
SP13860 6 mm 10 £13.45 pk
3 E XTENSION SPRINGS, STEEL
For demonstrating Hooke’s Law. 20€x€16€mm, approximately 30€N/m.
2 E XTENSION SPRINGS, STEEL 3 E XTENSION SPRINGS, STEEL Quantity
BEST SP13863 100 ✓ £9.73 pk
SELLER 4 W IRE HELIX, (SLINKY)
Flat section steel wire in helical coil.
Length Diameter
SP13866 50 mm 75 mm £5.76 ea
SP13867 100 mm 75 mm £7.14 ea
SO120115 165 mm 75 mm £9.26 ea
5 S LINKY SPRING ON WOODEN STAND
A Slinky-type spring for wave demonstration, with wooden storage stand. Stand
helps protect spring in storage and keep in good condition. Closed Spring
Dimensions (Dia. x L): 72 x 220mm. Base Dimensions (L x W x H): 150 x 150 x
355mm.
SO110125 £20.63 ea
4 W IRE HELIX, (SLINKY) 5 SLINKY SPRING ON TIMERS
WOODEN STAND
6 MILLISECOND TIMER
This timer is most suited for an investigational approach for students to gain a
sound understanding of the concepts of time and motion. Two pairs of sockets
alternately start and stop the timer, one pair operating in make mode, the other
in break mode. The start/stop switches can be either mechanical or electronic.
The timer is auto-ranging for ease of use and has a clear 13mm digital display
and has a robust metal case with a durable powder coat finish. An illuminated
on/off switch is mounted on the rear panel adjacent to a fused appliance inlet.
• Electrical Supply: 220-240V AC 50-60Hz
• Dimensions (W x L x H): 179 x 190 x 85mm
• Mass: 1.6kg
• Ranges: 0 to 9.999s; 10 to 99.99s; 100 to 999.9s; 1000 to 9999s
• Accuracy: ±0.01%
TI110900 £140.83 ea
6 MILLISECOND TIMER 7 LIGHT GATE (PHOTO TIMING GATE)
For use as a light operated timing gate. Comprises photodetector and light
source each housed in a robust ABS case spaced 40mm apart on a plastic rod.
Light source housing has battery compartment and on/off switch. Photodetector
housing is fitted with a pair of 4mm sockets to allow connection to electronic
timers. When the timing gate is switched on it creates a short circuit between
the two output sockets, this then becomes an open circuit each time the light
beam is interrupted. Consequently the timing gate can be used as a remote
switching device in a wide range of dynamics experiments.
TI96420 £71.65 ea
7 LIGHT GATE (PHOTO TIMING GATE)
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DRY ICE 1 DRY ICE MAKER BEST
2 BROWNIAN MOTION KIT
1 D RY ICE MAKER SELLER
The Dry Ice maker produces individual pellets of dry ice from a Carbon dioxide LEATHER
syphon cylinder which has an internal dip tube. Small pellets of dry ice can GLOVES
be made whenever and wherever they are required. The unit is screwed onto
the outlet oOf naceCOth2e syphon cylinder and is operated by opening and closing
the valve. pellet is made and the cylinder valve is closed, the nylon
wrapper is peeled back revealing the dry ice pellet, which can be removed
wearing protective gloves. Takes approx. 1 minute for the production of one
30g pellet.
Specification: ✓ £145.94 ea
• Pellet size formed approx (Dia. X H): 50 x 25mm
• Weight approx: 30 grams.
• CO2 cylinder not included.
RA85635
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.25 pr
SA13455
Leather Gloves
BROWNIAN MOTION APPARATUS
2 BROWNIAN MOTION KIT
This kit provides the means for observation of Brownian Motion and requires only
a microscope (x200 magnification) and microscope slide with cavity (cavity slide).
Background information, details of experimental protocols and video clips are
contained on the two CD-ROMs included. Also included are micro-spheres
(1.0 micron diameter polystyrene beads) suspended in deionised water. Placed
in the well of a microscope cavity slide, these micro-spheres can be seen to
exhibit the same ‘jiggling’ motion originally observed in the movement of
pollen grain fragments by Robert Brown in 1827.
• Brownian motion fluid
• 2 x CD ROMs
• Information booklet.
GA92030 £12.73 kit
3 B ROWNIAN MOTION APPARATUS
For the observation of Brownian Motion in smoke particles through a
microscope. Two types are available; the standard Smoke Cell, which has a
convex side window to focus the light into the centre of the cell and the Laser
Smoke Cell where a laser beam is passed through the cell and light reflected
from smoke cell particles is reflected into the field of view. The base units have
a velvet cover to protect the microscope stage.
Suitable microscopes are the Motic SFC-3A range (MI10434 and MI10436)
Dimensions:€(W€x€H€x€D):€100€x€24€x€25€mm
Type
HE53650 Smoke Cell £63.00 ea
HE53652 Laser Smoke Cell £63.00 ea
4 W HITLEY BAY SMOKE CELL
For demonstrating Brownian Motion. To be used with a microscope, a clear
plastic cell contains the smoke by use of a cover slip, and illumination is
provided by a filament lamp which is an integral part of the unit. Requires a
12€V power supply.
Suitable microscopes are the Motic SFC-3A range (MI10434 and MI10436)
Dimensions€(W€x€D€x€H):€100€x€60€x€24€mm
HE18760 £35.88 ea
4 W HITLEY BAY SMOKE CELL 3 B ROWNIAN MOTION
APPARATUS
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CONVECTION
1 T EA BAG PAPER FOR CONVECTION DEMONSTRATIONS
1 T EA BAG PAPER This plain, non heat seal paper is ideal for demonstrating convection
FOR CONVECTION experiments. Simply create a tube structure, by folding the paper, and light the
DEMONSTRATIONS top. The paper will then rise up to demonstrate convection. It has many other
uses including filtration and use in diffusion experiments. Comes in a roll.
Weight 1.5kg. Paper thickness: 12.7gsm. Dimensions (W): 124mm.
EN140180 £33.60 ea
2 CONVECTION IN WATER APPARATUS
Consisting of a rectangular glass tubing. Dimensions (W x L x Dia.): 210 x
360 x 22mm.
HE18778 ✓ £28.83 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.99
PO4988
Potassium permanganate LR, 500 g
3 CONVECTION IN AIR (MINE SHAFT) APPARATUS
Consists of a metal box with a sliding glass front and two detachable glass
chimneys. A lighted tea light (night light) is placed beneath the base of one
chimney to create convection currents. (Tea lights not supplied). Dimensions
(L x H x D): 240 x 90 x 70mm.
HE18736 £32.09 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £9.83 pr
HE18737 Spare Chimneys £2.68 pk
BU80555 25 Smoke Matches £3.84 pk
BU110320 25 Night lights
2 C ONVECTION IN BEST 3 C ONVECTION IN AIR (MINE GAS LAWS
WATER APPARATUS SHAFT) APPARATUS
SELLER
4 BOYLE’S LAW INDICATOR
This simple low-cost apparatus provides a means of demonstrating Boyle’s law.
It is not 100 % accurate but it is adequate for demonstrations giving students
literally a ‘feel’ for increase in pressure against volume.
PR95264 £13.85 ea
5 B OYLE’S LAW APPARATUS
This apparatus is designed for class-demonstration use. Comprising of an
upright extruded aluminium column and reservoir with Bourdon gauge
mounted on a heavy base. A wide bore vertical tube and graduated scale
on a white background is mounted to the aluminium column. The scale is in
arbitrary units. Supplied with 1 x 250ml oil, funnel and valve accessory kit.
HE63640 ✓ £164.59 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £14.36 ea
HE63641 Spare Oil, Red, 250ml
6 J OLY’S BULB & GAUGE
A glass bulb connected to a Bourdon gauge. By placing the bulb into either hot
or cold water the effects of changes in pressure within the sealed unit can be
measured using the gauge. Dimensions (Dia.) 60mm.
HE18753 £49.98 ea
4 BOYLE’S LAW INDICATOR 5 B OYLE’S LAW APPARATUS 7 C HARLES’ LAW TUBE
BEST Capillary tube, sealed at one end, designed for Charles’ Law experiments. Tube
dimensions: 6mm o/d x 1.5mm bore with graduated scale in mm to 200mm.
SELLER
HE152014 £16.40 ea
6 JOLY’S BULB & GAUGE 7 CHARLES’ LAW TUBE
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GAS LAWS continued 1 H YMAN FIRE 3 KINETIC THEORY MODEL
PISTON 5 L EIDENFROST DISH
1 HYMAN FIRE PISTON
2 C ARTESIAN DEVIL (DIVER)
This apparatus vividly demonstrates the rise in temperature that occurs when a
fixed mass of air in a transparent cylinder is compressed by a hand operated
piston. A piece of tinder, which is provided, ignites in the transparent cylinder:
much as a diesel engine obtains ignition. The cylinder and piston can also
be used to demonstrate the effect of decompression, being the immediate
lowering of temperature and the consequent condensation of water vapour
inside the cylinder - the cloud formed can easily be seen.
HE43250 £37.10 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.40 ea
HE43252 Spare Cylinder £5.63 ea
HE43254 Tinder £1.80 ea
HE43256 Lubricant
2 CARTESIAN DEVIL (DIVER) £13.83 ea
Used to demonstrate liquid pressure. Hollow glass figure.
Dimensions€(H):€45€mm.
PR95260
KINETIC THEORY MODELS
3 KINETIC THEORY MODEL
Visualising random motion in gases is a difficult concept to imagine. This
Kinetic Motion apparatus enables students to see this phenomenon. In a clear
plexi glass quantitive demonstration. Variable speed. Requires a 6V DC. power
supply, capable of providing 2.5A current.
HE18755 £88.26 ea
4 K INETIC THEORY PROJECTION MODEL
For use with Vibration Generator SI30825. Ball bearings in motion represent
gas molecules which lift a plastic piston due to repeated collisions. The model
is supplied with the piston, ball bearings and a metal angle support for placing
the apparatus on an overhead projector. The projected view gives the best
possible display of kinetic theory and a model of Brownian Motion using the
small alloy discs is included.
SI68190 £72.75 ea
LINKED To help you with your ordering, see also…
PRODUCTS Vibration & Waves (page 557-567)
LEIDENFROST DISHES 4 K INETIC THEORY PROJECTION
MODEL
5 LEIDENFROST DISH
6 F ORCES & PRESSURE
The apparatus consists of a dish made of steel. The dish is heated up to several BALLOON KIT
hundred degrees Centigrade, and a few drops of water are added to the dish.
Some of the water remains liquid even though the boiling point of water is
exceeded. The liquid forms a small sphere which moves about on a pillow of
steam. The experiment demonstrates the poor conductivity of steam and also
the high surface tension of water. Dimensions (Dia. x H): 56 x 6mm.
HE152000 £3.90 ea
PRESSURE
6 FORCES & PRESSURE BALLOON KIT
Learn about air pressure and force by doing lively experiments with air, water,
and rubber balloons. Kit comes complete with instructions.
• See how air is not just emptiness, but has volume and takes up space.
• Try blowing up a balloon in a bottle.
• Make a simple water fountain to learn about air pressure.
• Race a jet-propelled balloon rocket to investigate forces.
• Lift a pile of books with your breath.
• Blow up a balloon with a simple chemical reaction.
BA140200 £15.08 kit
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1 BALLOON HOVERCRAFT 2 MINI MAGDEBURGS 3 MAGDEBURG HEMISPHERES 6 BOURDON GAUGE,
MOUNTED
5 COLLAPSING CAN
4 MAGDEBURG HEMISPHERES
7 LIQUID LEVEL APPARATUS
PRESSURE continued
1 B ALLOON HOVERCRAFT
Air cushion disc with balloon. For demonstrating the influence of frictional
forces. The disc consists of a circular plastic plate with an air hole and with a
fitting for a rubber stopper with a hole for mounting a balloon. Air from the
balloon passes through the hole in the plate, causing the disc to hover on a
cushion of air. Dimensions (Acrylic Plate Dia.): 115mm.
BA90380 £11.38 ea
2 MINI MAGDEBURGS
A pair of rubber “suckers” that can be used alone to lift quite heavy objects or
together like Magdeburg hemispheres. The force required to separate them is
astonishing. Releasing lugs allows them to be separated easily.
HE63645 £39.21 pr
3 M AGDEBURG HEMISPHERES 6 B OURDON GAUGE, MOUNTED
Consisting of two plastic cups fitted with handles and one with a stopcock. Cup Comprising of a large Bourdon gauge. The dial reads 0 to 50 psi x 1 and 0 to
Dimensions (Dia.): 130mm. 3.5 kg/cm2 x 0.1 actual (total) pressure and the case has a clear perspex back
so that the workings can be observed. Dimensions (W x H): 100 x 40mm.
HE18758 £50.58 ea
HE53630 £87.14 ea
4 MAGDEBURG HEMISPHERES
For demonstration of the pressure exerted by the atmosphere. Made of chrome 7 L IQUID LEVEL APPARATUS
plated brass with rubber gasket. Provided with venting screw and connector
with non-return valve. Mass: 711€g. Dimensions (Dia.): 110€mm. To show that the level of liquid in connected vessels is constant irrespective of
the vessel size or shape. Consists of four different glass vessels connected by
GA92000 £192.50 ea a common base tube and mounted on a base. Dimensions (L x W x H): 230 x
100 x 160mm.
5 COLLAPSING CAN
A 1 litre capacity round can with screw cap. HE18780 Liquid level apparatus £36.69 ea
HE18725
£3.34 ea SPARES & ACCESSORIES £21.75 ea
HE18781 Glassware only
PRESSURE UNIT CONVERSION TABLE
CONVERT TO (MULTIPLY BY)
PRESSURE UNIT pascals atmospheres bars Millibars mm inches microns pounds per
CONVERSIONS (Pa) (atm) (bar) (mbar) mercury mercury (in. mercury square inch
(mmHg)
pascals (Pa) 1 0.00000987 0.00001 Hg) (μHg) (psi)
atmospheres (atm) 101325 1 1.01325 7.5006 0.000145
bars (bar) 100000 0.01 0.0075 0.0002953 760000
millibars (mbar) 0.987 1 750062 14.696
mm mercury (mm Hg) 100 0.000987 0.001 1013.25 760 29.92 14.504
inches mercury (in.Hg) 133.32 0.00132 0.00133 750 0.0145
CONVERT FROM microns mercury (μHg) 3386.4 0.03386 1000 750 29.53 1000 0.01934
pounds per square 0.1333224 0.0334 0.00000133 25400 0.491154
inch (psi) 0.00000132 1 0.750 0.02953 0.00001934
1
1.333 1 0.03937 1
51715
33.864 25.4 1
0.001333 0.001 0.0000394
6895 0.0681 0.06895 68.95 51.715 2.036
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PRESSURE continued 1 D ISPLACEMENT VESSEL, 2 D ISPLACEMENT VESSEL
ALUMINIUM (EUREKA)
1 DISPLACEMENT VESSEL, ALUMINIUM
3 F LUID PRESSURE APPARATUS 4 F LUID PRESSURE APPARATUS,
Height Diameter (SPOUTING CYLINDER) CLEAR
LP93705 100 mm 50 mm £11.64 ea 5 E VESHAM PRESSURE APPARATUS 7 BALL AND RING
LP93708 180 mm 110 mm £20.39 ea 8 B AR & GAUGE KIT
BEST6 H YDRAULIC PRESS 9 B AR BREAKING APPARATUS
2 D ISPLACEMENT VESSEL (EUREKA) £9.40 ea
Tin plate with overflow. Dimensions (L x Dia.): 100 x 50mm. SELLER
HE18782
3 F LUID PRESSURE APPARATUS (SPOUTING CYLINDER)
For demonstrating how pressure increases with depth. Consisting of a metal
cylinder with three identical sized outlets at different levels down one side.
Dimensions (H x Dia): 400 x 70mm.
HE18792 £25.65 ea
4 FLUID PRESSURE APPARATUS, CLEAR
For demonstrating the principle that pressure increases with depth. Consisting
of a perspex pipe with 3 openings of the same size, at different heights down
one side. The clear perspex construction allows easy visibility of variation in
liquid height. Dimensions (H x Dia): 400 x 60mm.
LP93712 £41.13 ea
5 EVESHAM PRESSURE APPARATUS
This classic piece of apparatus helps to demonstrate the relationship between
pressure, force and area. The apparatus consists of a rectangular box made
from melamine covered board, containing a flexible air bag within (which is
replaceable should the need arise) and two liftable platforms giving a 1:4 area
ratio. Suitable for demonstrating the relationship of pressure = force ÷ unit
area.
Platform Dimensions (L x W): 100 x 100mm and 200 x 200mm. Dimensions
(W x D x H): 570 x 440 x 60mm.
PR130500 £114.06 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £8.09 ea
PR130505 Replacement air bag
6 H YDRAULIC PRESS
Simple construction permits the use of water or even air for demonstration
of the concepts involved. Comprises a pair of graduated glass syringes of
capacities 50 and 20cm3, both having finely ground pistons and providing a
cross-sectional area ratio of 3:1 respectively. Both the syringes mounted on a
stable, non-skid sheet metal base with loading platform at their top and their
nozzles linked to each other through a 3-position valve, by means of which they
may be opened to the atmosphere, isolated or interconnected as desired. Both
the pistons are provided with limit-stop to prevent their complete ejection from
the barrels. The thick wall of syringes makes them capable of withstanding the
pressures involved. The graduated syringe barrels also permit simple Boyle’s
Law experiments to be performed.
PR95268 ✓ £137.75 ea
THERMAL EXPANSION
7 B ALL AND RING
Two-piece set. Brass ring and brass ball mounted in wooden handles.
Dimensions (L): 260mm.
HE08895 £7.05 kit
8 B AR & GAUGE KIT
To demonstrate the expansion of material when heated. Comprising of a ‘T’-
Shape metal bar fitted with a wooden handle and a brass gauge to check the
length and diameter of the bar when cold and hot.
HE08897 £10.13 kit
9 BAR BREAKING APPARATUS
A heavy cast iron frame with stout iron bar. One end is fitted with a nut to take
up slack and the other is drilled to accept a cast iron breaking bar.
HE18700 £38.41 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES Diameter Quantity £9.40 pk
Type £2.05 pk
5 mm 10
HE18702 Spare bars 6 mm 10
HE18703 Spare bars
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1 IRON FLASK (BURSTING BOTTLE) THERMAL EXPANSION continued
2 BIMETALLIC COMPOUND BAR
1 IRON FLASK (BURSTING BOTTLE)
3 B IMETALLIC COMPOUND BAR
A cast iron tube open at one end and threaded to accept a bolt. The principle
4 BIMETALLIC STRIPS KIT of expansion of water when frozen can be clearly demonstrated. Often referred
to as “The Bursting Bottle”.
HE82325 Flask & Plug £10.58 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £7.00 ea
HE82327 Flask Only
2 B IMETALLIC COMPOUND BAR
To demonstrate the unequal expansion of two metals by the curvature produced
when the bar is gently heated. Comprising two metal bars, steel and brass,
riveted together with brass rivets. Fitted with a wooden handle. Not intended for
intensive heating. Dimensions (L x W): 200 x 15mm.
HE08896 £7.05 ea
3 B IMETALLIC COMPOUND BAR
“An improvement on the riveted version, this bonded copper and steel
bimetallic strip comes mounted in a wooden handle for ease of use. Heating
on either side causes the strip to bend as the two metals expand by different
amounts. Comes with instructions.
Dimensions (L incl. handle): 300mm); Bimetallic Strip (L x W) 200 x 13 mm.
HE72460 £27.81 ea
4 BIMETALLIC STRIPS KIT
A class pack of 10 bi-metal strips, each securely attached to a wooden support,
ideal for student use in practical work. Use to investigate bending action as
they are heated, to show how bimetallic strips can be used in applications such
as thermostats, fire alarms, frost alarms, etc. Each strip measures 85 x 8 mm.
Complete with instructions.
HE72465 £60.15 kit
5 DEMONSTRATION BIMETALLIC STRIP
T his Demonstration Bimetallic Strip consists of a bimetallic strip fixed to a
base, with a 12V halogen bulb mounted below the strip. When the power
is switched on, the heat produced by the bulb will heat the bimetallic strip
causing it to bend upwards, which breaks the circuit and the bulb switches
off. As the bimetallic strip cools down it returns to its original shape, thereby
completing the circuit again, which switches the bulb back on and the sequence
repeats over and over until the power is disconnected. A miniature version of
this concept is used in flashing bulbs and Christmas lights. Base Dimensions
(L x W x H): 130 x 80 x 30 mm.
HE130500 £20.91 ea
6 BIMETALLIC STRIP WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
This simple device to demonstrate thermal expansion shows how we can use
two different metals joined together to produce a bimetallic strip thermostat.
The apparatus consists of a bimetal strip that expands at different rates on each
side, due to the differing thermal properties of the two materials. When the
metal strip is heated it will bend in one direction, away from the top contact,
therefore breaking the electrical circuit, due to one of the metals expanding
faster than the other. Comes mounted on base with 4mm sockets. Weight:
0.2 kg. Dimensions (W x L x H): 150 x 150 x 150mm.
HE102320 £8.33 ea
OHM’S LAW & RESISTANCE
7 TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF RESISTANCE APPARATUS
These immersible resistors are used to determine the resistance temperature
coefficient for various materials. They consist of resistance wire (diameter
0.25 mm) wound on Plexiglas cores with safety jack connectors. The
resistance wire is immersed in a non-conductive liquid (e.g. demineralised
water, kerosene or mineral oil). By measuring the resistance as a function of
temperature the temperature coefficients of the materials can be found. Size
180 mm x 20 mm diameter. The specified resistance values are for 20 °C.
Type Resistance
EL110302 Copper 1.8 Ω £60.38 ea
EL110303 Constantan 46.7 Ω £60.38 ea
EL110304 Nickel 8.7 Ω £60.38 ea
5 D EMONSTRATION BIMETALLIC 6 BIMETALLIC STRIP WITH 7 T EMPERATURE COEFFICIENT
STRIP ELECTRICAL CONTACTS OF RESISTANCE APPARATUS
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OPTICS PHYSICS
COLOUR MIXING 1 COLOUR MIXING APPARATUS
1 C OLOUR MIXING APPARATUS BEST
An upright case contains three, high powered, accurately colour matched LEDs, SELLER
each of which has infinitely adjustable brightness. Also supplied is a large, free
standing, primary colour shadow mask, a hand held secondary colour mask 2 STUDENT COLOUR
and a 12 V plug top power supply. The system allows the teacher to project MIXING APPARATUS
large primary and secondary colour mixing disks onto any vertical surface and
to adjust the colour saturation to mix virtually any colour (how do you produce
brown). Unlike other systems the purity of the resulting white is outstanding.
The unit is extremely easy to use, is easily transportable and comes with full
instructions. The only other requirements are a white wall and a darkened/
blacked out room. The system may be used to demonstrate both secondary
and primary colour mixing, colour shadows and colour reflection/absorption.
OP84760 ✓ £80.60 ea
2 STUDENT COLOUR MIXING APPARATUS
A compact unit for student investigation into what happens when coloured light
is mixed. Complete with power supply.
OP74605 £44.53 ea
3 COLOUR MIXING BOX
This unit contains three coloured light sources (red, green and blue) projected 3 COLOUR MIXING BOX 4 LED LIGHT COLOUR
onto a screen in overlapping circles. The unit is self-contained, meaning no & RAY BOXES SET
setup is required, and can be used comfortably by 2-3 pupils at a time.
The brightness of each light can be controlled independently, allowing any
combination of the three. This allows the demonstration of composition of any
colour using just the primary colours.
Requires 3x AA batteries.
OP155050 £17.70 ea
4 LED LIGHT COLOUR & RAY BOXES SET
Three colour set of LED light source devices in red, blue and green. They can
be used for a variety of experiments, as well as together for colour mixing.
With a magnetic back, the light sources can be attached to a whiteboard for
demonstration purposes. Each device requires 2 x AA batteries.
OP155060 £20.88 set
5 NEWTON’S COLOUR DISC
This Newton’s Disc consists of an aluminium plate with coloured segments 5 NEWTON’S COLOUR DISC 6 N EWTON’S COLOUR WHEEL
printed on it. The colours represent the colours of the visible spectrum (red,
orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet). When the disc is rotated and
the speed increased, the colours start to blur and fuse together and then mix
so that the eye, unable to respond rapidly enough, sees this effect as white
light. Mounted on base with handle at rear to turn the disc. Weight: 0.8 kg.
Dimensions (L x W x H): 250 x 150 x 250mm.
OP110930 £26.14 ea
6 N EWTON’S COLOUR WHEEL
This motorized Newton’s colour wheel is useful for demonstrating that white
light is composed of a combination of different spectral colours. Comprises a
disc with different coloured sectors mounted on a low voltage (6V DC) motor
box with integral 4mm sockets. When the disc is rotated at a fast enough
speed the colours merge to form white (usually off-white). Requires a standard
variable laboratory power supply (1-6 V DC).
OP74610 £37.48 ea
PRIMARY & SECONDARY COLOURS IN OPTICS RED
In Optics (and science in general), Primary and Secondary colours are the colours & colour YELLOW MAGENTA
combinations resulting from emitted light.
The Primary Colours (known as ‘Additive’ Primary colours) consist of: Red, Green, and Blue (RGB). GREEN WHITE BLUE
The Secondary Colours resulting from combining the Primary colours are: Yellow, Magenta and Cyan. LIGHT
When R+G+B are combined in the correct proportions or intensities, white light should result – CYAN
although in practice this often appears ‘off-white’.
Red + Green = Yellow
Red + Blue = Magenta
Blue + Green = Cyan
Red + Green + Blue = White
For information:
In Art or Painting, ‘Primary’ and ‘Secondary’ colours are historically different and refer to colours and colour combinations from reflected light.
These are:
Primary Colours (known as ‘Subtractive’ primary colours): Red, Yellow and Blue (RYB)
Secondary Colours: Green, Purple and Orange
In the printing industry, the Primary Ink Colours are Cyan, Magenta and Yellow. Along with black, these give the CMYK colour system (‘K’
referring to black or ‘Key’ colour).
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1 MAGIC BLACKOUT BLIND BLACKOUT
2 C OLOUR ACETATE FILTER 1 M AGIC BLACKOUT BLIND
SHEET SET
Following the success of Magic Whiteboard on Dragons Den is the introduction
4 COLOUR FILTER SHEETS of Magic Blackout Blind - it allows you to blackout windows, anywhere, in
6 ‘NUFFIELD’ COLOUR FILTERS seconds. Magic Blackout Blind is a temporary blackout blind window covering
7 INFRARED FILTER SHEET that allows you to quickly and easily blackout light and is made of a new type
of blackout material. No tools are required. Ideal for blacking out light from
any room where dark conditions are required, including classrooms, nurseries
and offices, Magic Blackout offers an easy and cheap alternative to blackout
blinds.
• Use with or without blinds or curtains
• Sticks to windows without tack, tape or glue
• Leaves no marks on glass
• Simple to fit, peel-off and re-use
• Dimensions: 8 metre roll, 10 perforated sheets (600 x 800mm)
Quantity
ST130605 10 perforated sheets (600 x 800 mm) £53.61 ea
COLOUR FILTERS
2 C OLOUR ACETATE FILTER SHEET SET
3 C OLOUR ACETATE FILTERS SET Flexible acetate transmission filter material suitable for making slides for colour
5 C OLOUR MIXING SWATCH SET mixing experiments or any work involving coloured light. Each set contains
sheets: Primary Red, Primary Blue, Primary Green, Magenta, Cyan, Yellow and
NEW Neutral Density. The neutral density material gives 50% light transmission with
no colour change. Dimensions (L x W): 210 x 148mm.
Quantity
OP104600 7 £14.06 set
3 C OLOUR ACETATE FILTERS SET
Supplied in sheets and colours of: red, blue, yellow, green and orange.
Dimensions (L x W): 304 x 254mm.
Quantity
OP11872 5 £9.51 set
4 C OLOUR FILTER SHEETS
Acetate colour filter sheets for general colour optics applications, colour
mixing etc. Each sheet is supplied with a graph of its spectral absorption
characteristics. Available in six colours - 3 primary and 3 secondary.
Dimensions (L x W): 535 x 310mm.
Colour
OP94660 Blue £10.04 ea
OP94664 Green £10.04 ea
OP94670 Red £10.04 ea
OP94662 Cyan £10.04 ea
OP94666 Yellow £10.04 ea
OP94668 Magenta £10.04 ea
5 COLOUR MIXING SWATCH SET
Laminated transparent plastic colour sheets, one each of the primary colours -
red, blue and green - and one each of the secondary colours - yellow, cyan and
magenta. The sheets are joined at one corner so that different combinations can
be overlapped for colour mixing. Dimensions (L x W): 73 x 50mm.
Quantity
OP94608 6 £7.75 set
6 ‘NUFFIELD’ COLOUR FILTERS
Mounted 35mm slides, available in 3 primary colours, 3 secondary colours and
a tricolour slide.
Colour
OP104612 Red £7.35 ea
OP104614 Green £7.35 ea
OP104616 Blue £7.35 ea
OP104618 Yellow £7.35 ea
OP104620 Magenta £7.35 ea
OP104622 Cyan £7.35 ea
OP104624 RGB £10.08 ea
7 INFRARED FILTER SHEET
This small filter can be placed in front of a webcam (with IR filter removed) or
light sensor, allowing only infrared radiation to pass through. Dimensions 30 x
30 x 3mm (approx.).
OP161120 ✓ £8.06 ea
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OPTICS PHYSICS
1 A CRYLIC BLOCKS 2 A CRYLIC BLOCKS
A
D
B C
E
F
3 RECTANGULAR GLASS BLOCK 4 S -SHAPE BLOCK 5 G IANT 6 HOLLOW GLASS PRISM
ACRYLIC
PRISMS
BEST
SELLER
ACRYLIC BLOCKS 7 EQUILATERAL PRISMS 8 RIGHT ANGLED PRISMS
B B
1 ACRYLIC BLOCKS
Clear acrylic blocks with all round polished surfaces.
Type Dimensions
OP11810 A Rectangular 115 x 65 x 18 mm (L x W x D) £7.33 ea
OP11815 £1.39 ea
OP11820 B Biconvex Lens 75 x 115 x 10 mm (L x Radius x D) £5.05 ea
OP11825 £1.80 ea
OP11835 C Biconcave Lens 75 x 115 x 10 mm (L x Radius x D) £2.01 ea
OP11840 £2.28 ea
OP11845 D Semi-circular 75 x 10 mm (Dia. x D) £15.53 set
E Equilateral Prism 75 x 10 mm (L of all sides x D)
F Triangular Prism 108 x 75 mm x 10 (L of 90˚ x L
of 45˚ x D)
Set of the above 6 lenses
2 A CRYLIC BLOCKS
Clear acrylic blocks. BEST
Type Dimensions SELLER
OP11860 Rectangle 75 x 50 x 25 mm (L x W x Depth) £4.45 ea A A
OP11861 £6.69 ea
OP11862 Biconcave 75 x 115 25 mm (L x Radius x Depth) £6.69 ea
OP11863 £3.48 ea
OP11864 Biconvex 25 mm (Depth) £2.84 ea
OP11865 £2.50 ea
OP11866 Semi-circular 75 x 25 mm (Dia. x Depth) £6.69 ea
OP11867 £46.94 set
Equilateral 57 x 25 mm (L of all sides x Depth)
Triangular 90° x 45° x 45° x 75 mm x 25 (L of
Angle x L of Hypotenuse x Depth)
Triangular 90° x 60° x 30° x 75 x 25 mm (L of
Angle x L of Hypotenuse x Depth) 6 HOLLOW GLASS PRISM
Box set of the above 7 blocks Hollow glass prism with 50mm equilateral sides, useful for filling with specific
liquids for refraction experiments, such as Ethyl cinnamate (ET2680).
3 RECTANGULAR GLASS BLOCK OP104664 £5.14 ea
Optical quality glass block for refractive experiments. Dimensions (L x W x D): 7 E QUILATERAL PRISMS
114 x 63 x 18mm.
Clear white glass. 60° x 60° x 60°.
OP11785 ✓ £9.59 ea
Dimensions
4 S -SHAPE BLOCK OP11740 A 38 x 38 mm (L of side x H) ✓ £4.66 ea
OP11750 B 50 x 50 mm (L of side x H) £20.80 ea
Acrylic block in the form of a shallow S-Shape, ideal for demonstrating total
internal reflection. Dimensions (L x W x D): 220 x 20 x 20mm. 8 RIGHT ANGLED PRISMS
OP11870 £10.86 ea Clear white glass. 90° x 45° x 45°.
PRISMS Dimensions
5 G IANT ACRYLIC PRISMS OP11756 A 38 x 38 mm (L of side x H) £4.73 ea
OP11758 B 50 x 50 mm (L of side x H) £20.80 ea
Ideal for both experimentation and demonstration. Precision made from optical
grade acrylic. GLASS PRISMS
Type Dimensions Type
OP11876 Equilateral Prism 180x 25 mm (L of all sides x D) £22.81 ea SP13820 Crown glass prism, 32mm aperture £16.01 ea
OP11877 Isosceles Prism 180 x 25 mm (L of Hypotenuse x D) £8.59 ea SP13821 Extra dense flint glass prism, Face 32 x 32mm £16.46 ea
OP11878 Rectangular Prism 180 x 125x 25 mm (L x W x D) £9.26 ea
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1 A DJUSTABLE LENS HOLDER 2 LENS HOLDER LENSES
1 ADJUSTABLE LENS HOLDER
A versatile, adjustable, ABS lens holder with ‘V’ slot for use with round lenses
or mirrors up to 75mm in diameter. The holder has a graduated vertical height
adjustment to allow lenses or mirrors to be set at different heights, while the
base has 2 slots to accept a metre rule, to allow more accurate measurement
of distance from lens to object or light source.
OP110130 £8.43 ea
2 L ENS HOLDER £2.76 ea
Wood with ‘V’ slot to hold lenses up to 80mm diameter.
OP11620
3 LENS & MIRROR HOLDER
Metal spring clip holder with grooves to hold 50mm round lenses or mirrors,
mounted on base with a slot cut out to accommodate a metre or half metre
rule.
OP140120 £4.23 ea
4 BICONCAVE LENSES
3 L ENS & MIRROR HOLDER Double concave. Optically worked glass with ground edges.
Dimensions€(Dia.):€38€mm.
Focal length Power
OP11405 100 mm -10D £0.98 ea
OP11410 150 mm -6.67D £1.63 ea
OP11415 200 mm -5D £1.63 ea
OP11425 300 mm -3.3D £1.63 ea
OP11427 500 mm -2D £1.63 ea
5 B ICONCAVE LENSES
Double concave. Optically worked glass with ground edges.
Dimensions€(Dia.):€50€mm.
Focal length Power
4 BICONCAVE LENSES 5 BICONCAVE LENSES OP11435 50 mm -20D £3.18 ea
OP11440 100 mm -10D £2.05 ea
OP11445 150 mm -6.7D £1.76 ea
OP11450 200 mm -5D £1.63 ea
OP11455 250 mm -4D £0.98 ea
OP11460 300 mm -3.3D £1.66 ea
OP11465 500 mm -2D £1.63 ea
OP110110 750 mm -1.3D £1.56 ea
OP110115 1000 mm -1D £1.59 ea
6 BICONVEX LENSES
Double convex. Optically worked glass with ground edges.
Dimensions€(Dia.):€38€mm.
Focal length Power
OP11505 100 mm +10D £0.98 ea
OP11510 150 mm +6.7D £1.63 ea
OP11515 200 mm +5D £1.41 ea
OP11525 300 mm +3.3D £1.41 ea
OP11530 500 mm +2D £1.44 ea
7 B ICONVEX LENSES
Double convex. Optically worked glass with ground edges.
Dimensions€(Dia.):€50€mm.
Focal length Power
LENSES Power (=1/f [metres] = Dioptre) OP11540 50 mm +20D £1.68 ea
OP11545 100 mm +10D £1.09 ea
Focal length (f) Convex Concave OP11550 150 mm +6.7D £1.09 ea
in m/cm/mm (converging) (diverging) OP11555 200 mm +5D £0.98 ea
OP11560 250 mm +4D £0.83 ea
0.05 / 5 / 50 OP11565 300 mm +3.3D £0.83 ea
0.10 / 10 / 100 OP11570 500 mm +2D £0.83 ea
0.15 / 15 / 150 OP110120 750 mm +1.3D £0.83 ea
0.20 / 20 / 200 OP110125 1000 mm +1D £0.83 ea
0.25 / 25 / 250
0.30 / 30 / 300 +20D -20D 6 B ICONVEX LENSES 7 B ICONVEX LENSES
0.50 / 50 / 500
1.00 / 100 / 1000 +10D -10D
+6.6D -6.6D
+5D -5D
+4D -4D
+3.3D -3.3D
+2D -2D
+1D -1D
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LENSES continued 1 C YLINDRICAL LENSES
1 CYLINDRICAL LENSES
Clear glass with polished faces and ground edges. Dimensions (H x W): 50 x
45mm.
Type Focal length Power
OP11600 A Biconvex 75 mm +13.3D £5.23 ea
OP11605 B Biconcave 75 mm -13.3D £5.64 ea
OP11608 C Planoconvex 60 mm +16.7D £9.41 ea
2 TELESCOPE MODEL
This telescope model is a great way to demonstrate the principles of a working
telescope. Consists of two PVC tubes, mounted co-axially, giving adjustable
lengths by sliding one within the other. Dia. 50 mm, x5 magnification. ABC
OP152000 £20.44 ea
LENS WIPES
3 LENS CLEANING TISSUES, ‘WHATMAN 105’ 2 T ELESCOPE MODEL 3 L ENS CLEANING TISSUES,
‘WHATMAN 105’
Dimensions Quantity
CL04270 15 x 10 cm 25 sheets £5.35 pk
CL04280 30 x 20 cm 100 sheets £48.64 pk
MIRRORS
4 L ENS & MIRROR HOLDER
Metal spring clip holder with grooves to hold 50mm round lenses or mirrors,
mounted on base with a slot cut out to accommodate a metre or half metre
rule.
OP140120 £4.23 ea
5 CONCAVE MIRROR
These round, unmounted, optically worked glass mirrors are premium quality, 4 LENS & MIRROR HOLDER 5 CONCAVE MIRROR
incorporating vacuum coated silver reflective backing with protective coating,
for a superior finish. Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm.
Focal length
OP11625 75 mm £2.28 ea
OP11630 100 mm £1.88 ea
OP11635 150 mm £2.36 ea
OP11640 200 mm £1.85 ea
OP11645 300 mm £1.88 ea
6 C ONVEX MIRROR
These round, unmounted, optically worked glass mirrors are premium quality,
incorporating vacuum coated silver reflective backing with protective coating,
for a superior finish. Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm.
Focal length
OP11650 75 mm £1.89 ea 6 C ONVEX MIRROR 7 STAINLESS STEEL MIRRORS
OP11655 100 mm £1.89 ea
OP11660 150 mm £1.83 ea
OP11665 200 mm £2.36 ea
OP11670 300 mm £1.89 ea
7 S TAINLESS STEEL MIRRORS
Semi-circular mirrors. Dimensions (L x H): 150 x 75mm.
Type
OP11735 Concave £12.18 ea
OP11736 Convex £11.55 ea
8 P LAIN MIRRORS
Glass, unmounted. Silvered back with protective coating.
Dimensions Quantity
OP11700 A 75 x 25 mm 10 £1.43 pk
OP11702 75 x 50 mm 10 £5.05 pk
OP11704 10 £2.20 pk
OP11710 B 100 x 50 mm 10 £2.95 pk
OP11715 150 x 50 mm 10 £2.95 pk
OP11720 100 x 75 mm 10 £5.11 pk
150 x 100 mm
8 PLAIN MIRRORS B
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1 M IRROR BLOCKS MIRRORS continued
B
1 M IRROR BLOCKS
A pack of wooden blocks with 3mm slot for supporting plane mirrors during
optical experiments on reflection.
Quantity
OP74620 10 £20.83 pk
2 PLASTIC MIRRORS
Flexible. Can be cut with scissors or a sharp knife.
Type Dimensions Quantity
OP11724 A Double sided 75 x 25 x 1 mm 10 £1.55 pk
(L x W x D) £7.10 ea
OP11726 B Double sided 300 x 200 x 1 mm 1 £11.51 pk
(L x W x D) £5.58 pk
OP11729 C Double sided 150 x 100 x 1 mm 10 £4.58 pk
(L x W x D) £4.58 pk
OP160110 Double Sided 100 x 100 mm 10 ✓ £4.58 pk
OP160112 ✓ £5.60 pk
OP160114 Double Sided 100 x 75 mm 10 ✓
✓
OP160116 Double Sided 127 x 51 mm 10
Double Sided 95 x 65 mm 10
OP11730 D Concave/
100 x 100 x 10
convex 0.65 mm (L x W x D)
2 P LASTIC MIRRORS
A C SELF ADHESIVE PLASTIC MIRRORS
Ideal for all kinds of optical experiments. High quality mirror finish, protected
by a peel off film. These mirrors can be bent and easily cut with scissors.
Dimensions (L x W): 297 x 210mm.
Quantity
OP11732 10 £33.06 pk
3 MIRAGE® PARABOLIC MIRROR HOLOGRAM MAKER
D Made by Opti-Gone in America, this is the original (and best) hologram
3 M IRAGE® PARABOLIC MIRROR maker. Don’t be fooled by cheaper imitations, with inferior optical qualities!
The Mirage® produces a small, full-colour hologram of natural, life-like
HOLOGRAM MAKER appearance, allowing 360-degree viewing and is fully functional in ambient
light. Place an object into the Mirage®, for example the small plastic pig
provided, and it looks solid enough, but when you try and touch it, your fingers
find that it is just an illusion - there is nothing there! Mirage® utilizes a patented
technology of two concealed, opposing parabolic mirrors, one of which has a
circular opening in the top. The physical object to be converted to a hologram
is placed in the concave centre of the bottom mirror and a hologram instantly
projects up through this aperture, appearing to the viewer as a truly solid object.
Any small objects can be used e.g. a coin, marble, sweets, etc. Although fun,
Mirage® should not be regarded as a toy, but a precision optical device, and is
an ideal way to demonstrate and teach the concept of real images - in this case
a three-dimensional real image - (as opposed to a virtual image, as seen in a
flat mirror or concave lens). Comes complete with plastic pig! Weight: 0.45kg.
Dimensions (Dia. x H): 230 x 60mm. Aperture Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm.
OP120130 £41.14 ea
4 INFINITY CANDLE
The infinity candleholder has three tea lights but there appear to be many,
many more! This decorative candle holder uses mirrored glass in front of and
behind the candles so that when lit, the flames are reflected over and over, into
the distance, appearing to go on into infinity. Provides an interesting discussion
point for optics and reflections. Dimensions (L x W x D): 160 x 110 x 70mm.
OP130500 £49.54 ea
5 M INI PERISCOPES £20.44 pk
Periscopes made from strong cardboard. Dimensions (H): 300mm.
Quantity
OP20524 10
4 I NFINITY CANDLE 5 MINI PERISCOPES
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RAY BOXES 1 R AYMOND RAY BOX 2 R AY BOX, MULTI SLIT
1 RAYMOND RAY BOX 3 RAY BOX BEST
4 LED RAY BOX
An inexpensive raybox designed specifically for primary and lower secondary SELLER
use. The raybox is housed in an ABS case with fixed slits - one single slit and
one set of triple slits allowing two groups to work simultaneously. Raymond
also has in-built primary colour filters which, with the use of two plane mirrors,
allow the overlapping colour mixing discs to be projected. Operates on 6 V AC
or DC Comes complete with two plane mirrors and a spare lamp.
OP11802 £22.98 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £0.19 ea
OP11803 Spare bulb
2 RAY BOX, MULTI SLIT
A robust ray box, featuring a ventilated metal lamp housing manufactured
from 20swg, powder coated steel. The unit comes complete with fixed slits
- one single slit and two sets of triple slits, allowing three groups to work
simultaneously. The light source comprises a 12V/21W SBC lamp with a
vertical filament. Fitted with 1m of cable terminated with 4mm plugs.
OP11806 £30.78 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £1.13 ea
OP11807 Spare Bulb
3 RAY BOX
A ventilated metal lamp house having an open front with extended finned sides
and vertical internal grooves. The light source comprises a 12 V S.B.C. lamp in
holder with 1 m of twin flex. Complete with metal plate having single and triple
slits, one side matt black, the other white.
Takes 45 mm wide accessories.
OP11808 ✓ £15.81 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.24 ea
OP110950 Spare bulb 12 V 24 W axial filament £15.00 pk
OP120135 Lenses: focal length 100mm, pack of 5
OP11809 Slit Plate, 3 & 1 narrow slit £4.03 ea
EL06563 £4.00 ea
Cord Grip, Brass
4 LED RAY BOX
No more burnt fingers! This LED Ray Optics Box, housed in a traditional diecast
enclosure, uses the latest cool ultra bright LED technology giving a superior
white light with a 10000 hour life. Supplied complete with slit plate, collimating
lens, and mains power adapter.
Features: Ultra cool - temperature. Long life LED - rated 10000 hours. White
light closer to real sunlight. Equal in power to most conventional 24 W Ray
Optic Boxes. Rays are more continuous and of uniform intensity. Complete with
Power Adapter, Lens and Slit Plate.
Takes 45 mm wide accessories.
OP74660 ✓ £58.15 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £15.00 pk
OP120135 Lenses: focal length 100mm, pack of 5 £4.03 ea
OP11809 Slit Plate, 3 & 1 narrow slit
5 L ED RAY BOX - 4MM SOCKETS & BATTERY PACK
This economical LED Ray Box, housed in a traditional die cast enclosure,
delivers white light rays but runs much cooler than conventional incandescent
lamp models. It uses the latest cool ultra-bright LED technology, which gives
a superior white light. The unit comes supplied with a slit plate and its own
battery pack as a power source, which requires 2 AA batteries (not included).
However, the battery pack plugs into 4mm sockets mounted on the Ray Box, so
for those wishing to use a conventional lab power supply with 4mm leads, the
power pack can be simply removed.
Takes 45 mm wide accessories.
OP130515 ✓ £23.70 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £15.00 pk
OP120135 Lenses: focal length 100mm, pack of 5 £4.03 ea
OP11809 Slit Plate, 3 & 1 narrow slit £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
5 LED RAY BOX - 4MM SOCKETS
& BATTERY PACK
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1 RAY BOX RAY BOXES continued
2 RAY BOX
BEST 1 R AY BOX
3 R AY BOX & OPTICS KIT
SELLER Students can carry out a wide range of optics experiments with this high quality,
4 H ALOGEN LAMPS, robust ray box. Designed with two slots to hold blanking plates, seven grooves
LOW VOLTAGE BEST for lenses. Supplied with 12 V, 24 W, bulb, holder, slit plates, blanking plates
and instructions.
SELLER
Takes 50 mm wide accessories.
BEST
OP94745 ✓ £34.96 ea
SELLER
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £3.40 pk
5 L ASER RAY BOX, 3 BEAM OP104670 Spare Blanking Plates, pack of 2
OP150200 Spare Slit Plate, Single & Triple, Width 50 mm £2.50 ea
OP160181 Spare Single and Double Slit ✓ £3.69 pk
OP110170 Spare slit plates, pack of 2 £4.93 pk
OP104672 Spare Collimating Lenses: Plano-Convex, f.l. £7.80 pk
75 mm, pack of 5
OP110950 Spare bulb 12 V 24 W axial filament £2.24 ea
2 RAY BOX
An exceptional value metal cased ray box with the light source mounted under
an adjustable, plastic, sliding lid. Requires 12 V (AC or DC) power supply which
is connected to two 4 mm sockets on the raybox. Light source: 12 V 10 W line-
filament bulb, length 43 mm. Includes: Plano-convex lens, single and double
slits, triple slit and broad slit, 7 coloured filters and 1 tri-colour filter, mounted
in 50 x 50 mm plastic frames, 1 spare 12 V 10 W bulb. Requires 4 mm plug
leads (not supplied). Dimensions (L x W x H): 180 x 65 x 75 mm.
Takes 50 mm wide accessories.
OP94740 ✓ £26.20 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES ✓ £1.31 ea
OP120140 Spare single/double slit plate £1.29 ea
OP120145 Spare triple/wide slit plate £4.93 pk
OP110170 Spare slit plates, pack of 2 £2.50 ea
OP150200 Spare Slit Plate, Single & Triple, Width 50 mm £3.69 pk
OP160181 Spare Single and Double Slit £1.46 ea
OP120150 Spare lens: plano-convex, focal length 100mm £3.04 set
OP120155 Spare colour filter set £1.74 ea
OP20555 Spare bulb
3 R AY BOX & OPTICS KIT
An excellent light source and kit of lenses, prisms, mirrors, and filters for teaching
reflection, refraction and colour mixing. All the acrylic lenses and prisms have a
small handle to avoid touching and smearing the optical surfaces. All packed in
a foam lined box. Requires a 12 V DC 2 A power supply.
Kit contains: 6 assorted perspex blocks (prisms), 3 cylindrical perspex lenses,
3 mirrors, 2 black plastic slit plates, set of 8 colour filters and a set of 8 colour
cards.
OP56520 ✓ £72.05 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES ✗ £1.04 ea
OP130510 Halogen Lamps, Low Voltage
OP110170 Spare slit plates, pack of 2 £4.93 pk
4 H ALOGEN LAMPS, LOW VOLTAGE
Low voltage halogen lamps, suitable for use in appropriate ray boxes. Distance
between pins: 4mm.
Power Voltage
OP130505 10 W 12 V ✗ £1.06 ea
OP130510 20 W 12 V ✗ £1.04 ea
5 L ASER RAY BOX, 3 BEAM
This 3-beam Laser Ray Box is a more economic version of the 5-beam
Laser Ray Box. It is possible to switch the beams electronically for different
combinations. Includes: Battery box (2 x 1.5V, AA size).
Laser type: Diode. Wavelength: 635 nm. Output Power/laser class:
Pmax < 1 mW / II. Ray distance: 24 mm. Electrical Requirements:
3 V DC/300 mA. Dimensions (L x W x D): 112 x 63 x 23 mm.
OP94728 £173.84 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
NON All bulbs are non returnable
RETURNABLE
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RAY BOXES continued 1 LASER RAY BOX, 5 BEAM BEST
2 L ASER OPTICS DEMONSTRATION KIT
1 LASER RAY BOX, 5 BEAM SELLER
3 L ED LIGHT BOX & OPTICAL SET
The 5-beam Laser Ray Box consists of five independent laser modules. Lasers
are very effective light sources for the demonstration of light traces and
effectively demonstrate the transmission of rays through a combination of
optical elements. Five clearly visible parallel light traces can be seen, and
using the ‘on/mode/off’ switch allows switching between different beam
combinations. The Laser Ray Box base is magnetised which enables it to be
used in conjunction with the board, sheets and optical blocks from the Ray
Optics Demonstration set. Includes: Battery box (2 x 1.5V, AA size) and Power
Supply.
Laser type: Diode. Wavelength: 635 nm. Output Power/laser class:
Pmax < 1 mW / II. Ray distance: 18 mm. Electrical Requirements:
3 V DC/300 mA. Dimensions (L x W x D): 112 x 63 x 23mm.
OP94725 £267.14 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £1.95 pk
BA01983 2 x AA Batteries
2 L ASER OPTICS DEMONSTRATION KIT
This kit has been designed for simple and clear demonstration of the basic
principles of geometrical optics. Laser diodes, which are highly collimated light
sources, are used as the basic elements of the Laser Ray Box (not supplied),
offering improved and clearer teaching compared with using ordinary light
sources. Moreover the demonstration of rays passing through a combination
of several optical elements is possible, enabling the effective demonstration
and modelling of basic optical devices. A standard light source cannot easily
be used for such a range of experiments. The Ray Optics Demonstration Set,
using a Laser Ray Box, can be used in most classroom situations without any
additional room darkening.
Contents: Magnetic board; Optical components (blocks) - 14 pieces.
Demonstration sheets of: A - model of the human eye; B - photo camera;
C - Galileian telescope; D - Keplerian telescope; E - effect of the spherical
aberration of a lens, and its correction; F - refraction and reflection
demonstration sheet.
The bottom of the optical elements and example sheets are magnetic.
Also requires a Laser Ray Box.
OP94720 ✓ £315.10 kit
3 L ED LIGHT BOX & OPTICAL SET
This comprehensive light and optics set includes a 3 beam LED Ray Box -
each beam has an option of white or red beam - and a selection of lenses
and prisms, comprehensive teacher’s notes and 9 pupil work cards. The set
is an ideal accompaniment to any advanced study of light and optics with
experiments to show refraction and reflection through various shaped prisms
and lenses, the splitting of light into the rainbow colours, how internal reflection
is used in fibre optic cables and the appropriate lenses to use to correct long
and short sightedness.
OP150110 £93.21 set
4 O PTICAL KIT WITH 5 BEAM LASER RAY BOX
This laser optics kit can be used in bright light conditions thanks to the multi-
beam red laser light source. The kit comes complete with Plexiglass (Acrylic)
optical accessories and the laser is switchable between 1, 3 or 5 beams, which
are all parallel to each other. Comes complete with aluminium storage case.
Kit components: Laser class II (1 mW): 1, 3 or 5 laser beams Power supply for
laser: 6.3V mains adaptor mat with a disc graduated in degrees and a rule
graduated in mm, 210 x 380mm 150mm diameter graduated disc Flexible
mirror (plane, concave or convex) Optical blocks/prisms: rectangular; parallel
faced; semi-circular; biconvex; biconcave lens; semi-circular tank; trapezoid.
OP120110 ✓ £155.98 kit
4 O PTICAL KIT WITH
5 BEAM LASER
RAY BOX
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1 P INHOLE CAMERAS KIT PINHOLE CAMERAS
2 C AMERA OBSCURA 1 PINHOLE CAMERAS KIT
3 FILAMENT LAMP FOR OPTICS This pinhole camera class kit contains enough components to make 10 pinhole
EXPERIMENTS cameras. The kit includes 10 square section black plastic tubes, 200 x 60 x
60 mm each, pre-cut black card and translucent paper for mounting on either
NEW end of the tubes. A small pin-hole in the black card will then project an image
onto the translucent paper at the opposite end of the tube. Requires a bright
light source (e.g. carbon filament or antique lamp) or desk lamp with suitable
object to project an image.
OP74670 £72.85 kit
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £11.96 pk
OP74672 Spare Film Sheets, pack of 10 £11.50 pk
ST120105 A4 Card, Black
2 C AMERA OBSCURA
The ancestor of all cameras, this hand-held camera obscura projects an image
onto a screen inside the box. The wooden camera is supplied in kit form and
has an authentic look and feel when assembled. Supplied as a kit in a gift box
or as an unboxed pack of 10 kits.
Quantity
OP160010 1 ✓ £9.66 ea
OP160012 10 ✓ £37.44 pk
NEW SPARES & ACCESSORIES £11.50 pk
ST120105 A4 Card, Black
4 C ARBON FILAMENT LAMP
REPLACEMENTS 3 FILAMENT LAMP FOR OPTICS EXPERIMENTS
Antique style mains bulbs, useful for optics experiments as the low brightness
filament makes a useful object for projection of an image, determining focal
length etc. They have the added bonus of being an attractive form of mains
lighting! Voltage: 230 V AC. Power rating: 60W.
Fitting
OP160180 BC ✓ £9.94 ea
OP160182 ES ✓ £9.94 ea
4 C ARBON FILAMENT LAMP REPLACEMENTS
Rough Service lamp which adequately replaces the traditional Carbon filament
lamp but has the added benefit of being more robust. Suitable for use in optics
experiments such as pinhole cameras, projection of an image, determining
focal length of a lens etc.
OP110155 £17.88 ea
5 LED MATRIX
The LED Matrix acts as a great multipurpose LED light source for optics
experiments in the laboratory. The apparatus acts as a source for pinhole
camera experiments and other optics experiments and is a much safer
substitute than traditional sources such as a filament lamp. This apparatus,
which has an array of 15 LEDs, has been programmed to display a series
of characters which can be selected at a turn of a button and is excellent for
showing the effects of lenses in image projection.
This new apparatus features: robust case; easily mountable onto optical bench,
retort stand or can simply be used free-standing on bench-top; 8 selectable
letters and shapes; a comprehensive accessories kit; ideal for teaching optics at
KS4 and A level. Comes complete with power supply and instructions for use.
OP104604 £27.83 ea
5 LED MATRIX
LED MATRIX IN USE
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1 STANDARD OPTICAL BENCH KIT, 1M BEST
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2 S TANDARD OPTICAL BENCH KIT, 2M
3 P REMIUM OPTICAL BENCH KIT
4 O PTICAL BENCH EXTENSION
5 J OINT LINK
STANDARD OPTICAL BENCHES
1 STANDARD OPTICAL BENCH KIT, 1M
This compact Optical Bench with an LED light source offers excellent support OPTICAL BENCH & ACCESSORIES
and alignment of the optical elements. Ideal for use where space is at a
premium or as an economical alternative to a full length optical bench, the
light source is a bright LED which does not get hot and should give thousands
of hours use without replacement and, of course, electricity consumption is very
low. The lenses and the objects (Ø50 mm) are held tight in the lens holder with
a ring which can be tightened to ensure precise positioning and prevent risk of
damage.
Contents include: A 1-metre rail, graduated in mm, 1 LED light source on a 3 PREMIUM OPTICAL BENCH KIT
support 4 sliders / lens holder & 2 lens holders, 1 white screen, 1 F-letter, set
of 3 diaphragms (Ø3, 5 and 8 mm), 1 set of lenses - (F -100, +50, +100, Made from black-anodised aluminium with mm scale. 1m long, cross section
+250). 26 x 82mm. Supplied with 2 adjustable levelling feet with rubber pads,
2 sliding saddles with 10mm bore fixings to accept accessories, 1 sliding
OP110210 ✓ £122.96 kit saddle for optical disc and 10mm hole.
2 S TANDARD OPTICAL BENCH KIT, 2M OP66520 £199.50 kit
This full length Optical Bench is a more comprehensive version of the 1 metre SPARES & ACCESSORIES £3.73 ea
bench and includes a powerful LED light source with adjustable condenser. The OP110900 Replacement lamp
LED light source, which does not get hot, should give thousands of hours use 4 O PTICAL BENCH EXTENSION
without replacement and the electricity consumption is very low. The rail offers
excellent support and alignment of the optical elements. The lenses and the A 600mm extension for use with the Joint link for aligning with refracted or
objects (Ø 50 mm) are held tight in the lens holder with a ring which can be
tightened to ensure precise positioning and prevent risk of damage. diffracted beams.
Contents include: A 2-metre rail, graduated in mm, 1 LED light source with OP66522 £73.85 ea
adjustable condenser and support, 8 sliders / lens holder + 4 lens holders,
1 prism + 1 prism holder, 1 white screen + 1 ground glass screen, 1 F-letter, 5 J OINT LINK
set of 3 diaphragms (Ø3, 5 and 8 mm), 1 set of lenses - (F -100, -50, +50,
+100, +200, +500), 1 concave mirror + 1 convex mirror + 1 plane mirror. For coupling of the Optical Bench to the extension section, with graduated
angle disc for measuring deflection angles.
OP110215 £362.03 kit
OP66524 £73.13 ea
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1 LIGHT SOURCE OPTICAL BENCH & ACCESSORIES continued
2 P ARALLEL BEAM 1 LIGHT SOURCE
LIGHT SOURCE
This simple, high intensity light is extremely suitable for experiments with lenses,
3 APERTURE & SLIDE HOLDER prisms and optical gratings. The light source itself is a small, long-filament
lamp with the filament aligned along the supporting rod, making it easy to
5 LENSES position on the optical bench. The long narrow filament is ideal for performing
experiments with lenses and gratings. The lamp housing contains a fan to keep
6 A DJUSTABLE SLIT the housing cool to touch. The lamp is rated 12V/35W.
OP66534 £98.88 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £3.73 ea
OP110900 Replacement lamp
2 PARALLEL BEAM LIGHT SOURCE
This lamp emits a bright, straight beam of light which is ideal for many types
of experiments and demonstrations. Both focus adjustment and the horizontal
placement of the lamp socket within the lamp housing can be done by
displacing or turning the handle at the back of the lamp. The Reuter Lamp is
supplied with a bayonet socket for standard, clear, incandescent 12V/35W
lamps and a two pole socket for halogen lamps rated at 12V/50W. During
operation the lamp housing is ventilated by means of a built-in ventilator, so
that the surface temperature of the housing does not get too hot. The unit is
supplied with safety jack connectors for attaching the power supply, which
should be 12V AC/DC 4.2 A, and comes with a 10mm diameter mounting tap
appropriate for use with an optical bench or with a laboratory stand. A 50W
halogen lamp is supplied. Mass: 1.2 kg. Dimensions (L x W x H): 310 x 76 x
105 mm (excluding mounting tap).
OP110160 £289.63 ea
3 APERTURE & SLIDE HOLDER
Holder for apertures, colour filters, etc. The aperture holder can be mounted on
the lens mount and is rotatable and suitable for apertures or filters mounted in
standard 35mm slide frames. Suitable for use with parallel beam light source.
OP110165 £19.95 ea
4 L ENS AND SLIDE HOLDER 4 LENS AND SLIDE HOLDER
7 S LITS AND FILTER HOLDER
A versatile holder on a 10mm diameter steel rod made to hold slides up to
50 x 50mm and 50mm diameter lenses up to 16mm thick.
OP66536 £27.13 ea
5 LENSES
Set of lenses, supplied in a storage box containing: Biconcave -100mm,
Biconcave -50mm, Biconvex +50mm, Biconvex +100mm, Biconvex
+1000 and Biconvex +2000mm. Dimensions (Dia.): 50mm.
Quantity
OP66538 6 £30.63 set
6 A DJUSTABLE SLIT
A 42mm continuously adjustable slit. Max 9mm. The precision sprung
mechanism and slit in black coloured brass is mounted on a black anodised
aluminium square with lugs for horizontal and vertical mounting. Dimensions
(W x L): 150 x 150mm.
OP66544 £119.29 ea
7 S LITS AND FILTER HOLDER
Designed to accept optical filters, slits etc in standard 35mm slide mounts (50 x
50mm). With 10mm fixing rod.
OP66542 £32.55 ea
8 Y OUNG’S SLITS
These come mounted in a 35mm slide holder. Three slit spacings are available.
Slit distance
OP104636 0.1 mm £17.83 ea
OP104638 0.5 mm £17.83 ea
OP104640 1.0 mm £17.83 ea
8 Y OUNG’S SLITS
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OPTICS PHYSICS
OPTICAL BENCH & ACCESSORIES continued 1 WHITE SCREEN 4 OPTICS SCREEN
2 P ROFILED RAIL
1 WHITE SCREEN 3 S LIDING SADDLE
5 OPTICS BOARD
In laminated plastic with white surface with 10mm fixing rod. Dimensions
(H x W): 250 x 250mm.
OP104660 £30.63 ea
2 PROFILED RAIL
A profiled rail designed for mounting and aligning optics equipment relative to
each other. To be used with one or more sliding saddles with 10mm diameter
hole and thumb screws. Dimensions (L): 370mm.
Please note: Sliding Saddles NOT included.
OP104652 £40.78 ea
3 S LIDING SADDLE
For fixing of optical equipment with max. 10mm diameter fixing rod. Made of
black-anodised Aluminium with thumb screw and measuring line. Dimensions
(W x H x L): 35 x 50 x 84mm.
OP104656 £31.50 ea
OPTICAL SCREENS & BOARDS
4 OPTICS SCREEN
A white acrylic screen mounted in a wooden base, suitable for image projection
in optics experiments. Dimensions (H x W): 190 x 120.
OP74805 £17.75 ea
5 OPTICS BOARD
This quality optics board is designed to take optical pins where there is a
need for pins to be held in place, or for mounting white paper or card for
optics experiments. The board is made from 9 mm thick fibreboard bonded to
11 mm MDF. Dimensions (L x W x D): 390 x 300 x 20 mm.
OP74810 £22.65 ea
6 PHOSPHORESCENT PLATE
This phosphorescent screen will exhibit light emission for some time after it has
been illuminated. This effect depends upon the light source containing some
ultraviolet light. The screen can thus be used to confirm that UV light is present
in a light source.
Dimensions (L x W): 70 x 90€mm.
OP110140 £10.50 ea
7 F LUORESCENT PLATE
This plate exhibits fluorescence when exposed to ultraviolet light. (In contrast
to phosphorescent materials, where visible light emission persists some time
after exposure to the UV, fluorescent materials re-emit visible light only during
exposure.) It can be used to demonstrate this phenomenon and to show how
some materials (e.g. UV film in Accessory Kit) filter out UV light. Supplied
unmounted. Dimensions (L x W): 70 x 95 mm.
OP110145 £12.25 ea
8 ULTRAVIOLET (UVA) ACCESSORIES SET
UVA accessories set consisting of standard glass plate, fluorescent plate,
phosphorescent plate, UVA-filter, UVA plastic film and normal plastic film. For
experimenting with ultraviolet light.
OP110150 £91.00 set
8 U LTRAVIOLET (UVA)
ACCESSORIES SET
6 PHOSPHORESCENT PLATE 7 F LUORESCENT PLATE
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PHYSICS OPTICS
1 RED LASER POINTER 2 VIOLET LASER POINTER LASERS
BEST NEW 1 RED LASER POINTER
BUY
6 R ED/GREEN LASER POINTER A Class II laser pointer for lectures and demonstrations. Powered by 2 x
3 R ED/ORANGE LASER AAA batteries (Not Supplied).
POINTER, 635NM BEST
OP11882 ✓ £12.94 ea
4 GREEN LASER POINTER SELLER
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
5 BLUE LASER POINTER BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
NEW 2 V IOLET LASER POINTER
A class 2 (< 1mW) laser emitting purple/violet light at 405nm. Great for
demonstrating Total Internal Reflection in a bottle of tonic water!
OP150100 £33.31 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
3 RED/ORANGE LASER POINTER, 635NM
This class II (≤1 mW) red/orange laser pointer, emitting light at a wavelength of
635 nm, provides a higher visibility (brighter) light than standard 650 nm red
lasers for the same power output.
OP161465 ✓ £20.44 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
4 G REEN LASER POINTER
An extremely vivid class II green laser pointer with quality slim and
compact construction. Ideal for presentations and highlighting etc. Green
laser specification: 532nm, <1mW. Weight: 70g. Dimensions (L x Dia.):
138mm x 13.5mm.
OP120120 £41.55 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
5 B LUE LASER POINTER
Superb class II (≤1 mW) laser pointer emitting true blue laser light, at a
wavelength of 445 nm. An excellent addition to the laser range for diffraction
experiments etc.
OP161445 ✓ £85.78 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
6 R ED/GREEN LASER POINTER
This quality combination class II laser pointer has options for both red and
green lasers and is deal for highlighting and presentations or for comparing
the properties of red and green laser light. The unit has a chrome finish exterior
and comes complete with 2 x AAA batteries. Red laser specification: 650nm,
<1mW. Ultra bright green laser specification: 532nm, <1mW.
OP120125 ✓ £48.98 ea
SPARES & ACCESSORIES £2.05 pk
BA01984 2 x AAA Batteries
7 LASER
This laser emits an intense monochromatic red beam of wavelength
630 - 640nm at 0.9mW (Class II operation). Typical beam divergence is
approximately 1 millirad. The laser beam can be modulated by applying an
external digital or analogue waveform to the 3.5mm jack socket on the rear
panel. Alternatively the beam can be modulated by the internal generator
which produces 0.1µs pulses at approximately 1MHz. This allows speed of light
experiments to be easily performed. The passage of light through light guides
and optical fibres can be demonstrated by filling a glass or plastic tube or
U-tube with very dilute milk.
OP84740 £270.70 ea
7 L ASER
Red/Orange 635nm
Light Yellow 578nm
Amplification by
Stimulated Green 532nm
Emission of
Radiation Red 650nm Blue 450nm
Violet 405nm
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