Compression of Spring Apparatus | FortiTestX 02
The Compression of Spring Apparatus is a wall-mounted experimental unit designed to demonstrate Hooke’s Law and determine spring stiffness through direct load application. Made by Scientico India, ISO 9001:2015 certified, and supplied with a calibration certificate and operation manual.
The FortiTestX 02 Compression of Spring Apparatus is a wall-mounted experimental unit designed to demonstrate Hooke’s Law and determine spring stiffness through direct load application. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, this apparatus is developed for use in strength of materials and mechanics of solids laboratory programmes across engineering colleges, polytechnics, and technical training institutes. It provides students with both experimental and numerical methods for calculating the spring constant, supported by a full set of compression springs, calibrated weights, and a built-in vernier measurement scale.
Product Overview
Springs are fundamental mechanical components used in energy storage, force transmission, and vibration absorption. In automotive suspensions, springs absorb road impact; in spring balances, deflection measurements are used to determine applied loads. Both applications rely on the same foundational principle, Hooke’s Law, which states that within the limit of proportionality, the deflection of a spring is directly proportional to the applied load.
The FortiTestX 02 provides a controlled platform for students to verify this relationship experimentally. A compression spring is seated on the lower inner surface of an anodized aluminum wall-mounting housing. A profiled boss, connected to the load hanger, rests on top of the spring. The chamfered design of this boss centers the load on the spring and accommodates springs of varying diameters. As calibrated weights are added to the load hanger, the spring compresses. A compression indicator mounted on the hanger shaft, aligned with a horizontal reference line, allows the compression value to be read directly from the integral vernier scale.
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| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | FortiTestX 02 |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted, anodized aluminum housing |
| Measurement Scale | Integral vernier scale with adjustable compression indicator |
| Number of Helical Springs Supplied | 9 |
| Spring Outer Diameters | 1 x 24 mm, 2 x 25 mm, 2 x 34 mm, 1 x 35 mm, 2 x 44 mm, 1 x 46 mm |
| Wire Diameters | 3 different wire diameters included |
| Calibrated Weights Supplied | 1 x 1 N hanger, 2 x 1 N, 4 x 2 N, 6 x 5 N |
| Scope of Delivery | 1 experimental module, 1 set of springs, 1 set of weights, 1 instruction manual |
Key Features
- Wall-mounted compact design suitable for permanent laboratory installation
- Anodized aluminum housing for durability and resistance to corrosion
- Profiled boss with chamfered face accommodates springs of varying outer diameters
- Integral vernier scale provides precise compression readings
- Adjustable compression indicator compatible with springs of different free lengths
- Supplied with 9 helical springs covering a range of diameters and wire thicknesses
- Calibrated weight set and hanger included for direct load application
- Comprehensive experimental manual with reference data and calculation formulae
Applications
- Verification of Hooke’s Law through load-deflection experimentation
- Determination of spring stiffness using experimental data and graphical methods
- Numerical calculation of spring constant from physical spring dimensions
- Comparative study of spring stiffness as a function of wire diameter, coil diameter, free length, number of turns, and material
- Plotting and analysis of load versus compression graphs
- Comparison of experimental results with theoretical estimates and manufacturer data
- Introduction to spring applications in automotive suspensions and load measurement devices
Construction and System Design
The housing is fabricated from anodized aluminum, providing a rigid, corrosion-resistant mounting frame. The spring seating surface is flat and horizontal to ensure consistent load application. The profiled boss is precision-machined with a chamfered face to self-center springs and maintain axial loading regardless of spring diameter. The load hanger incorporates a solid base platform for safe suspension of calibrated weights. The vernier scale is integrated into the wall housing and provides fine measurement resolution. The adjustable compression indicator can be repositioned along the hanger shaft to zero the reading at the free length of each spring in the supplied set.
Export and Supply Capability
SCIENTICO manufactures and supplies the FortiTestX 02 Compression of Spring Apparatus to engineering institutions and laboratory equipment distributors internationally. The unit is packaged for safe transit and is suitable for supply to universities, technical colleges, and vocational training institutes across export markets. Customization of spring sets or weight configurations is available upon inquiry.
1. What is the purpose of the Compression of Spring Apparatus FortiTestX 02?
The FortiTestX 02 is designed to allow students to experimentally verify Hooke’s Law by measuring the compression of helical springs under incrementally applied loads. It also enables calculation of the spring constant through both graphical and numerical methods.
2. How many springs are supplied with the FortiTestX 02?
The apparatus is supplied with 9 helical compression springs with outer diameters ranging from 24 mm to 46 mm and 3 different wire diameters, allowing comparative stiffness studies across varying spring parameters.
3. What measurements can be taken with this apparatus?
Students can measure spring compression at each load increment using the integral vernier scale, plot load versus compression graphs, and calculate the spring constant. Physical spring dimensions can also be measured to compute the spring constant numerically using provided formulae.
4. What is the weight set included with the FortiTestX 02?
The supplied calibrated weight set consists of 1 x 1 N hanger, 2 x 1 N weights, 4 x 2 N weights, and 6 x 5 N weights, providing a range of load increments for progressive testing.
5. Is the FortiTestX 02 suitable for permanent laboratory installation?
Yes. The unit is designed for wall-mounting using an anodized aluminum housing, making it suitable for fixed installation in strength of materials or mechanics of solids laboratories in engineering colleges and technical institutes.
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