Laboratory Slotted Masses, 2.5 kg

Product Code : SCL-AM-12096

The Laboratory Slotted Masses, 2.5 kg is a precision mechanics apparatus used for establishing static loads and testing force distribution in physics laboratories. Designed for university physics educators and lab technicians, this heavy-duty mass set provides dependable calibration benchmarks to verify mechanical principles safely and accurately.

Product Description

This premium mechanical loading system is engineered specifically for structural weight applications, tension testing, and balancing calibration in advanced educational environments. Fabricated from structural carbon steel and finished with a durable, scratch-resistant enamel coating, each individual weight disc is machined to exact geometric tolerances to prevent mass variation. The flat, interlocking profile design ensures that the discs stack compactly onto the included hanger rod without wobbling or sliding during dynamic testing.

For university departments looking to expand their baseline collection of physics lab equipment, these slotted masses provide exceptional experimental utility. The hardware assembly features a uniform central slot configuration that allows users to slip individual masses on or off the carrier rod effortlessly. Adding this system to your standard array of mechanics apparatus ensures that student groups can confidently compute force values with high repeatability.

Key Features

• Precision-Machined Interlocking Steps: Engineered with recessed top and bottom steps to ensure perfectly vertical, non-slip stacking on the hanger plate.
• High-Durability Carbon Steel Construction: Manufactured from dense, solid carbon steel to provide high volume-to-weight consistency and structural longevity.
• Corrosion-Resistant Hammered Finish: Coated with a specialized baked enamel layer that resists impact chips, peeling, and routine atmospheric oxidation.
• Standardized 5.5mm Insertion Slots: Features precisely cut, smooth insertion guides that slide freely onto the structural carrier post.
• High Accuracy Mass Tolerances: Calibrated within tight operational margins to ensure absolute data validity during quantitative verification labs.
• Heavy-Duty Hanger Hook: Supplied with a solid steel carrier rod featuring an oversized base plate and a reinforced top hooking loop.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 1 x 500 g Steel hanger carrier rod with anchoring base plate
• 4 x 500 g Slotted steel weight disc modules
• 1 x Heavy-duty polymer protective storage container
• 1 x Calibration data certificate detailing factory mass accuracy indices

• Calibrating mechanical force sensors, industrial spring scales, and analog string balances inside university science workshops.
• Integrating seamlessly alongside modular force and motion kits to evaluate mechanical advantage across complex pulley rigs.

How to Use the Laboratory Slotted Masses, 2.5 kg

1. Suspend the 500 g steel hanger hook vertically from a secure laboratory stand clamp or structural cross-bar matrix.
2. Confirm that the hanger base platform hangs level and completely free from ambient friction boundaries.
3. Slide an individual 500 g slotted mass disc horizontally onto the hanger post via its machined center slot guide channel.
4. Lower the disc slowly until its interlocking base step aligns securely over the hanger base plate or the underlying mass element.
5. Add subsequent 500 g increments progressively to alter the downward mechanical load up to the maximum 2.5 kg structural capacity.
6. Record the resulting spring expansion or structural load displacement values inside your physical laboratory notebook logs.

Safety Note: Never stand directly underneath the suspended loading platform during high-capacity tension tests to prevent impact injuries to feet if structural lines part.

Care & Maintenance

• Cleaning: Wipe down the steel mass discs periodically with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to remove skin oils, sweat micro-residues, and dust accumulation.
• Storage: Keep all the components nested flatly inside the provided hard-shell polymer container when not active on a rail to prevent ambient moisture oxidation.
• Handling: Avoid dropping the heavy weights onto stone laboratory benchtops to protect the precision-machined interlocking step borders from scoring.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies is a premier international manufacturer and global exporter of industrial-grade laboratory instruments and classroom educational assemblies. Drawing on decades of specialized production experience, we configure rugged physical apparatuses engineered specifically to withstand the severe workloads of daily academic environments. Our manufacturing lines apply rigorous factory tolerances to ensure complete dimensional and mass tracking accuracy across every batch shipped. With our highly optimized global distribution channels, we guarantee prompt, dependable delivery to academic networks worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the specific weight breakdown of this 2.5 kg mass assembly?

The system consists of a centralized 500 g carrier hook rod paired with four independent 500 g slotted disc elements, allowing you to scale the load easily from 500 g up to 2.5 kg.

Are these slotted weights compatible with carriers from other educational brands?

Yes, the weights feature standard 5.5 mm wide slot pathways that fit comfortably over universal 5 mm diameter weight hanger shafts used across standard laboratory classrooms.

Will the enamel surface coating chip away after years of student usage?

Our weights undergo an industrial baking process to cure the protective enamel layer, producing a highly durable finish that resists scratching and chipping under typical institutional use.

Can these masses be deployed safely inside horizontal dynamics cart setups?

Yes, the secure interlocking step profile keeps the stacked discs tightly nested together horizontally, preventing individual weights from sliding loose during low-acceleration track tests.

Does the 2.5 kg kit configuration require an electrical connection?

No, the Laboratory Slotted Masses, 2.5 kg operates entirely as a passive, non-electric mechanical tool that relies on standard gravitational fields to apply target forces.

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