Overflow Vessel (Eureka Can) Plastic
Product Code : LSK-POM-11182
Overflow Vessel (Eureka Can) Plastic (SKU LSK-POM-11182) is a white polypropylene displacement can with a spout that drains away the liquid pushed out when an object is immersed, so the displaced volume can be measured. Being non-corrosive, it suits repeated use with water and salt solutions in Archimedes and density practicals from middle school to Class 11. Science Lab Supplies makes the vessel at its Saha, Ambala factory, Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, India, for direct supply to schools, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The plastic eureka can is fully described in the rows below. Summarised, it is made of white, non-corrosive polypropylene and has a spout through which overflowing liquid drains out, which is what lets it measure the displacement of liquids in Archimedes experiments without rusting or staining.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-POM-11182 |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Corrosion | Non-corrosive |
| Colour | White |
| Outlet | Spout to drain out overflowing liquids |
| Use | Archimedes experiment; measuring displacement of liquids |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Plastic Eureka Can
The plastic eureka can measures how much liquid an immersed object displaces, which gives its volume and the buoyant force acting on it. Polypropylene does not corrode, so the can is a practical choice of school physics lab equipment in India for salt-water floating tests as well as plain water.
- Class 9 science: Archimedes' principle, collecting the overflow from the spout in a Borosilicate Beaker for weighing.
- Class 6 to 8: volume and density of regular solids such as the 20 mm Metal Density Cubes.
- Lowering hooked spheres from the Pendulum Bobs or Spheres set on a thread to compare equal-sized solids of different metals.
- Class 11 physics: upthrust in fresh and salt water.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each unit is supplied as one white polypropylene overflow vessel with its drainage spout, as described above. Beakers or measuring cylinders for catching the overflow, test solids and a balance are not part of the item; any of them can be added as separate lines on the same quotation.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Quotations are available for a handful of plastic eureka cans or for a full class set across sections. Science Lab Supplies states packing, delivery time and price for the quantity you send, and beakers or density solids can be added so one quotation covers the whole practical.
Science Lab Supplies, which has an Importer-Exporter Code, can ship to buyers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the Philippines, Nepal and Bangladesh. For quantities or delivery questions use the contact page; to bundle items, add them to the enquiry cart; and for tender procedures, visit the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the plastic can differ from the metal one?
This model is white polypropylene, which is non-corrosive, while the standard Overflow Vessel (Eureka Can) is G.I. sheet with a hammer tone finish and a flared top edge. Both are intended for the same Archimedes experiments.
What is the spout for?
The spout drains out the liquid that overflows when an object is lowered in, so the displaced volume can be collected in a beaker or cylinder and measured or weighed.
Can it be used with salt water?
Yes. Polypropylene is non-corrosive, so the can tolerates salt solutions used in floating and upthrust experiments; rinse it with clean water after use to keep the spout clear.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
Science Lab Supplies is the producer: it manufactures this plastic eureka can at its Saha, Ambala site in India and quotes for it itself, so no trading firm adds a margin in between.
Related Displacement and Density Apparatus
These displacement, buoyancy and density items extend the same unit of work as the plastic eureka can, covering solids and liquids, and any of them can be placed on one quotation together with it for a school or college physics laboratory order.
- Overflow Vessel (Eureka Can) — galvanised iron sheet with a hammer tone finish.
- Archimedes' Principal Demonstration Set — includes a triple-beam balance with masses, beakers and an experiment guide.
- Archimedes Bucket — hands-on set for verifying buoyancy and displacement.
- Nicholson Hydrometer — available in medium and large sizes.
- Metal Cylinder — six solid cylinders including aluminium, brass and lead, with turned ends.
- Hare Apparatus — compares liquid densities from the heights of two liquid columns.
- Measuring Cylinder Glass — the 500 mL model has 5 mL graduations.
Browse the full Properties of Matter range, the school Physics Lab range for general apparatus, or all physics lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026