Description and Specification for Lab Tenders
Spring Testing Apparatus.
Tests extension springs to find their properties. Proves Hooke’s Law and the basic rules of spring design.
Experiments
ï‚· Spring rate and Hooke’s law
ï‚· To prove the basic rules of spring design
ï‚· A simple spring scale
ï‚· Springs in series
ï‚· Springs in parallel Specifications
ï‚· A 730 x 310 mm sturdy metal frame with adjustable feet and a 500 mm metric measuring scale to support spring experiments and to allow for storage of unused springs and masses ï‚· A transparent pointer to allow for accurate extension measurement To include:
ï‚· Set of 21 different springs o Two identical springs for parallel tests o a range of springs with rates of 20 N/m to 140 N/m ï‚· Set of masses o One set of 10 g masses to give 10 g to 500 g (including the 10 g hanger) o One set of 100 g masses to give 100 g to 1 kg (including the 100 g hanger) ï‚· Five hooks
ï‚· Two parallel hanger brackets Nett dimensions and weight: 730 mm high x 310 mm wide x 250 mm front to back, 9 kg
