Friction Demonstration Device (Tribometer)
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Product Code : SCL-PL-11806
Friction Demonstration Device (Tribometer) (SKU SCL-PL-11806) is an adjustable wooden plane with a loaded carriage for measuring friction between surfaces, either by pulling with hanging masses or by tilting the plane until the carriage starts to slide. It supports friction lessons from middle school to Class 11 and introductory college mechanics. The tribometer comes from Science Lab Supplies' own production unit at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, which supplies schools, colleges, tender contractors and distributors directly.
Specifications
The friction plane is a wooden base of 81.5 x 10 x 2 cm that can rest at angles from 0 to 45 degrees on a standard metal rack with a 50 cm base. A 200 g carriage of 10 x 8 x 4 cm is pulled or released on the plane, and loads come from a set of 10–100 g masses.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-PL-11806 |
| Wooden base (plane) | 81.5 x 10 x 2 cm |
| Angle range | 0–45 degrees |
| Carriage | 10 x 8 x 4 cm, 200 g |
| Friction roller | Small roller fixed at one end |
| Rack | Standard metal rack, 50 cm base |
| Masses | Scales with masses, 10–100 g; S-shaped holder |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Tribometer
The tribometer is used to measure static and sliding friction and to find the coefficient of friction, either from the load needed to move the carriage or from the angle at which it begins to slide, where μ = tan θ. It is useful mechanics lab equipment in India for school and college labs.
- NCERT Class 8 science (Friction): factors that affect friction between surfaces.
- NCERT Class 11 physics (Laws of Motion): static and kinetic friction and the coefficient of friction.
- Angle of repose: tilting the plane until the carriage just slides.
- Showing how friction changes as masses are added to the carriage.
Standard Scope of Supply
The device is supplied with the 81.5 x 10 x 2 cm wooden base, the 200 g carriage with its small friction roller, the metal rack with 50 cm base, the scales with 10–100 g masses and the S-shaped holder. Any additional items you request appear separately on the quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Request a price for one tribometer or for a set per student group; the quotation will show the packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. Other friction and inclined-plane apparatus can be quoted alongside it.
Because it holds an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in South Africa, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia and Peru. Use the enquiry cart to list the items you need, reach the team through the contact page, or check the lab tender page for tender enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a tribometer used for?
A tribometer measures friction between two surfaces. With this device students find the coefficient of friction from the pulling load or from the angle at which the carriage starts to slide.
What angle range does the plane cover?
The wooden plane can rest at any angle from 0 to 45 degrees on its standard metal rack with a 50 cm base.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
It manufactures the device. Production takes place at the Science Lab Supplies factory in Saha, Ambala, India, and the factory itself prepares each quotation.
Can the tribometer be quoted for a tender?
Yes. Provide the quantity, delivery location and tender specification, and an item-wise quotation will be prepared using the dimensions and parts listed here.
Related Friction and Motion Apparatus
Friction is taught with inclined planes, force measurement and moving carts, so these four items from the Physics Lab range support the practicals around the tribometer. They cover sloping planes, spring balances and acceleration studies, and can share one quotation.
- Slope Plane Body Demonstration Apparatus — motion of a body on a sloping wooden plane.
- Set of Dynamometers — spring balances for reading pulling forces in newtons.
- Wooden Dynamics Trolley — for motion experiments on a runway.
- Acceleration and Force Apparatus — carts and tracks for the second law.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
