Optical Bench Full Shaper 1 Meter

Product Code : SCL-LAO-12085

The Optical Bench Full Shaper 1 Meter is a high-precision dual-rail optical tracking system used for conducting advanced geometric optics and wave mechanics experiments. Engineered for university physics laboratories and research educators, this apparatus provides dual-scale metric calibration and multi-axis alignment to ensure perfect cross-axial component tracking.

Product Description

This heavy-duty dual-rod optical bench provides ultimate mechanical rigidity for advanced optical research and university training modules. Fabricated with two precision-ground, parallel stainless steel rods mounted on reinforced cast-iron supports, the system effectively dampens micro-vibrations and eliminates structural sagging. Unlike single-scale alternatives, this "Full Shaper" design integrates permanent laser-engraved millimeter markings along both parallel tracks, enabling multi-angle, parallax-free data reading.

Every sliding carrier included in the setup features slow-motion transverse alignment dials, giving students full mechanical control over horizontal positioning. This allows for seamless execution of delicate experiments involving lasers, mirrors, and complex lens arrays. Adding this to your institution's core inventory of provides immense pedagogical value by transforming complex mathematical wave equations into highly repeatable laboratory observations.

Key Features

• Dual-Scale Metric Rails: Equipped with permanently laser-etched millimeter scales on both parallel rods to completely eliminate optical parallax reading errors.
• Full Transverse Adjustment: Features specialized sliding carriers with micro-screw horizontal adjustments for high-accuracy optical centering.
• Vibration-Dampening Cast Iron: Heavy structural end supports lower the system's center of gravity and isolate delicate lens layouts from ambient floor vibrations.
• Precision-Ground Stainless Steel: The heavy 1-meter parallel rods resist deflection and environmental corrosion over years of intensive student handling.
• Universal Accessory Sockets: All included riders feature standard 10 mm collar mounts to integrate seamlessly with universal optical bench accessories.
• Non-Slip Leveling System: Base feet are equipped with threaded steel adjustments to ensure a perfectly level horizontal plane on uneven lab workbenches.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 1 x Optical Bench Full Shaper 1 Meter dual-rod assembly
• 2 x Heavy cast-iron leveling base support feet
• 4 x Full-shaper precision metal riders with built-in transverse control knobs
• 2 x Universal adjustable lens holder mounts
• 1 x Ground-glass projection screen with lateral alignment guides
• 1 x Centralized object needle assembly
• 1 x Detailed instructor manual with mathematical analysis templates

Applications / Uses

• Conducting precision diffraction and interference studies using advanced undergraduate optics experiment kits.
• Measuring exact focal lengths of complex multi-element lens systems by solving the thin lens equation:

• Determining the nodal points and principal focal lines of thick optical systems using nodal slide attachments.
• Mapping precise beam divergence profiles and analyzing light polarization thresholds in physics labs.

How to Use the Optical Bench Full Shaper 1 Meter

1. Assemble the two heavy cast-iron feet on a flat, unyielding physics laboratory workbench matrix.
2. Mount the 1-meter parallel stainless steel rods into the foot support clamps and secure the structural locking bolts.
3. Turn the manual leveling screws on the support bases until the built-in leveling indicators show the track is horizontal.
4. Slide the four full-shaper metal riders carefully onto the parallel dual rails from the open ends.
5. Position your light source, lens holders, and viewing screens by securing their 10 mm stems inside the rider collar mounts.
6. Utilize the integrated transverse micro-screws to perfectly center all components along the primary optical path axis.
7. Slide the elements horizontally to observe image convergence and log values directly from the dual metric scales.

Safety Note: Never overtighten the lateral slider lock screws past their natural mechanical stopping points to protect the calibrated stainless steel rails from surface scoring.

Care & Maintenance

• Cleaning: Regularly clean the parallel stainless steel rods using a dry, lint-free microfiber cloth to remove dust and skin oil micro-residues.
• Storage: Keep the bench parts lightly coated with a thin layer of machine oil and store flat in a dry instrument locker to prevent atmospheric oxidation.
• Handling: Always lift the entire instrument by gripping the heavy cast-iron base supports to protect the parallel rod alignment from bending strain.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies is an established manufacturer and global exporter of industrial-grade laboratory instruments and didactic setups. With decades of continuous engineering experience, we construct classroom-resilient tools that combine premium raw materials with absolute geometric accuracy. Our manufacturing operations enforce rigid ISO quality audits to ensure predictable, long-term performance out of the crate. Backed by fully integrated international logistics matrices, we reliably deliver scientific equipment to schools, universities, and commercial supply vendors worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the "Full Shaper" model different from a "Half Shaper" bench?

The Full Shaper configuration features calibrated metric millimeter scales laser-engraved on both parallel rails, and all included riders are equipped with micrometer-style transverse cross-alignment dials for complete multi-axis tracking control.

Can this 1-meter bench accommodate lenses from other manufacturers?

Yes, the integrated rider mounts feature universal 10 mm diameter collar sockets that accept standard mounting stems from most common physics laboratory instruments.

Is the stainless steel rail structure prone to bowing under heavy setups?

No, the 1-meter rails are manufactured from heavy-gauge, solid precision-ground stainless steel designed to resist mechanical deflection under standard institutional workloads.

Does the kit include an active light source or laser module?

The standard layout includes the calibrated bench frame, screen, and holders; light sources and lasers are supplied separately or as part of our specialized optics kits.

How accurate are the transverse micro-screw adjustments?

The transverse control knobs feature a precision thread pitch that allows student lab groups to execute lateral horizontal tracking adjustments down to 0.1 mm increments.

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