The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-528 Journal Bearing Friction Apparatus is a motorised tribology unit for the experimental investigation of hydrodynamic lubrication and friction in radial journal bearings. A 40 mm stainless steel shaft journal operates within interchangeable bearing shells of sintered bronze, cast iron, and PTFE, driven by a 750 W three-phase AC motor with variable frequency drive providing continuously adjustable speed up to 9,999 rpm. Bearing load up to 200 N is applied via a lever arm and weights, and friction moment (30–750 Nmm) is measured simultaneously using a second lever and spring balance. Digital displays show both shaft speed and lubricant temperature in real time. A drip-feed lubricator supplies ISO VG 100 oil continuously through a dedicated lubrication channel, with excess oil collected in the drip tray. Students investigate friction as a function of speed, load, bearing material, and lubricant temperature — including Stribeck curve behaviour. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate tribology and machine elements laboratories. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-527 Dry Friction Apparatus is a motorised experimental unit for the systematic investigation of static and dynamic friction between solid bodies under controlled surface, material, velocity, and normal force conditions. A synchronous motor drives a support friction surface carriage at two selectable constant velocities — 23.5 cm/min and 47 cm/min — beneath a stationary friction body connected to a height-adjustable force gauge (0–10 N, 0.05 N graduation). Four friction bodies — smooth and rough aluminium, smooth and rough brass — and four interchangeable support friction surfaces allow material pairing and surface condition to be varied independently. Normal force is adjusted using 10 x 0.5 N calibrated weights. The gauge mounting ensures parallelism of force lines of action, and the gauge design compensates for stick-slip effects to display a stable mean friction force. Suitable for undergraduate tribology, applied mechanics, and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-527 is supplied complete with friction bodies, support surfaces, and weight set. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-524 Dry, Rough and Lubricated Friction Apparatus is a wall or frame-mounted experimental unit for the systematic determination of sliding friction coefficients across three disc surface conditions — dry fine-machined, rough, and lubricated — using five interchangeable sliding material samples (steel, brass, nylon, brake lining, rubber) and a roller bearing. A repositionable braking lever presses the selected sample against any of the three discs on the common shaft, and dead weights are added to an effort pulley hanger until the shaft rotates at constant speed, establishing the friction force at that braking load. Results are calculated as friction coefficients or presented graphically as friction force versus braking load curves. The roller bearing test case provides a direct comparison of sliding versus rolling friction under identical conditions. Suitable for undergraduate tribology, machine elements, and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-524 is supplied complete with five material samples, weight sets, thread, and instructional manual with example results. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-523 Clutch Plate Friction Apparatus is a bench-top experimental unit for the investigation of friction torque transmission in flat disc clutch systems. Four interchangeable friction discs — galvanised steel, clutch lining, loose friction disc, and ring disc (outer 250 mm, inner 150 mm) — are pressed against a flat leather driving disc by a loading arm acting through a thrust bearing, with axial clamping load controlled by calibrated dead weights. Torque is applied to the clutch plate via dual 25 mm effort pulleys and load cords, and the slip threshold is identified by incremental weight addition. Results are compared against both uniform pressure and uniform wear theoretical calculation methods, reinforcing analytical understanding alongside experimental measurement. Suitable for undergraduate machine elements, tribology, and mechanical engineering design laboratories, the FX-523 is supplied complete with four friction discs, weight sets, additional 30 N weights, thread, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-530 Cord Friction Apparatus is a wall-mounted experimental unit for the investigation of rope friction across four steel pulley profiles — flat rim, 120°, 90°, and 60° V-groove — and across variable lap angles. A continuous cotton rope loop passes over a fixed primary pulley and an interchangeable second pulley, with two load hangers at its lower ends. The onset-of-slip condition is established by incrementally loading one hanger until the rope just slides, yielding the tight-side to slack-side tension ratio from which the coefficient of friction is calculated. The lap angle is varied using alternative bracket mounting positions for the second pulley, and the V-groove angle effect on effective friction is compared by substituting each of the four pulleys in turn. Suitable for undergraduate machine elements, tribology, and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-530 is supplied complete with four pulleys, cotton rope, load hangers, weight set, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-520 Drum Friction Apparatus is a bench-top experimental unit for the investigation of drum brake friction using a single pivoted shoe inside a plain aluminium drum of 130 mm internal diameter. Calibrated dead weights applied to two independent cord-and-hanger systems control the braking load on the shoe and the torque applied to the drum separately. Students record the torque hanger load required to rotate the drum at near-constant speed across a range of braking load increments, construct a tangential force versus braking load graph, and derive the coefficient of friction directly from its slope. Leading shoe and trailing shoe behaviours are compared by reversing the direction of drum rotation — requiring no component changes. The apparatus directly simulates the operating principle of a real single-shoe drum brake system. Supplied complete with brake drum, brake shoe, two weight sets, two hangers, and thread. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-517 Work Done by Variable Force Apparatus is a bench-top mechanics unit that gives students a direct, measurable demonstration of the principle that work done by a variable force equals the area under the force-distance graph. Two experiment modes are supported: a vertical force mode in which a loaded trolley is lifted via a ball bearing pulley system as the effort load is increased, and a tangential force mode in which a pivoted arm is restrained at variable angles by a spring balance perpendicular to the arm. Both modes produce nonlinear force-distance relationships requiring graphical integration, with results comparable against theoretical potential energy change for energy balance verification. A spring balance (0–100 N, 0.5 N graduation) and integrated protractor scale support both modes without additional instrumentation. Suitable for undergraduate mechanics and energy methods laboratories, the FX-517 is supplied complete with spring balance, weight sets, hangers, pulleys, and thread. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-516 Polygon of Forces Apparatus is a self-contained bench-mounted statics unit for the experimental investigation and graphical verification of coplanar force equilibrium. Up to five calibrated loads are applied via pulleys clamped at adjustable angular positions around a circular disc fitted with a 360° protractor. Equilibrium is confirmed when a central ring centres over the disc’s central pin, and force lines are traced onto paper for construction of the triangle of forces, polygon of forces, or link polygon. Both concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar force systems can be investigated, including forces applied to a circular disc or rectangular lamina. A calibrated weight set with increments down to 0.1 N provides precise load variation. Suitable for undergraduate statics and applied mechanics laboratories, the FX-516 is supplied complete with five pulleys, five weight sets, ring, thread, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-513 Fundamentals of Statics Apparatus is a modular, panel-based laboratory unit covering the essential principles of statics including force resolution, equilibrium, law of levers, moment determination, and pulley systems. The 600 x 700 mm upright panel features a 50 mm imprinted line grid, a writeable surface for erasable annotations, and an aluminium rail system for rapid attachment and reconfiguration of lever rods, pulleys, torque discs, pivot bearings, and cables. Integrated ball bearings at pivot mounts ensure low-friction rotation for accurate torque and moment experiments. Two spring balances, two weight sets, and two torque discs are included as standard. Three optional supplementary sets extend the programme to friction, pulley blocks, and gear wheels. Suitable for undergraduate statics and applied mechanics laboratory courses, the FX-513 is a long-term, multipurpose platform supplied complete with all mountings, thread, measuring tape, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-512 Forces in Simple Bar Structure Apparatus is a bench-top structural mechanics unit for the measurement and analysis of internal forces in a three-bar, pin-jointed roof truss. Three individual force gauges (0–100 N, 0.5 N graduation) measure compressive forces in the two fixed-length rafter bars and tensile force in the adjustable tie bar simultaneously under applied apex loading. The adjustable tie (440 / 622 / 762 mm) enables four distinct angle configurations — 60°-60°-60°, 45°-90°-45°, 30°-120°-30°, and 30°-30°-120° — allowing systematic investigation of how truss geometry affects force distribution. Quick-lock node disc connections allow rapid reconfiguration, and the aluminium base frame with integrated 1 m scale supports precise geometry recording for method of joints and graphical force polygon analysis. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate structural mechanics and civil and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-512 is supplied complete with bars, node discs, force gauges, weight set, measuring tape, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-509 Friction on Inclined Plane Apparatus is a bench-mounted unit for the quantitative determination of static and dynamic friction coefficients across multiple material pairings. An 800 mm inclined plane, adjustable from 0° to 45° and fitted with a pointer and protractor scale, supports two experimental methods: the angle-of-sliding method for static friction and the tensile force method for dynamic friction. Four sample blocks — steel, polypropylene, aluminium, and brass — each measuring 80 x 60 x 22 mm, allow direct comparison of friction behaviour across different material combinations. A ball bearing-mounted deflection roller minimises pulley friction for accurate force transmission, and a graduated weight set with increments down to 0.1 N enables precise loading control. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate applied mechanics and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-509 is supplied complete with samples, weight set, thread, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-508 Conservation of Angular Momentum Apparatus is a bench-mounted demonstration unit that provides a clear, visually immediate illustration of angular momentum conservation in rotating systems. Two sliding dead weights are mounted symmetrically on a bearing-supported rotating arm and can be drawn radially inward or outward via a pull cord. When the arm is spun manually and the weights are pulled toward the centre, the reduction in moment of inertia produces a sharp, visible increase in rotational speed — directly demonstrating the conservation principle without any measurement instrumentation. The unit is intended for qualitative demonstration only and requires no power supply, making it quick to deploy in lecture theatres, laboratory induction sessions, and introductory mechanics practicals. Supplied complete with thread and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-505 Gyroscope Apparatus is a motorised, table-top laboratory unit for the experimental study of gyroscopic precession and the moments generated by a spinning flywheel under controlled frame rotation. Two independently regulated electric motors govern the flywheel speed (1,000–6,000 rpm) and frame precession speed (0–100 rpm), with both values displayed digitally on the control panel. The gyroscopic moment is varied by repositioning a counterweight at radii from 0 to 95 mm, enabling systematic investigation of the relationship between speed, radius, and moment. A transparent plastic cover allows full observation of the mechanism during operation. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate dynamics and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-505 requires only a standard power supply and is supplied complete with protective cover, power cord, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-502 Roof Truss Apparatus is a single-plane, statically determinate pin-jointed truss trainer for structural mechanics laboratories. Students apply nodal loads and measure the resulting bar forces directly — compression forces via integrated force gauges on the two rafter members, and tension force via a spring balance on the adjustable tie. Results can be verified using the method of joints and graphical force resolution, giving students a three-way comparison between measurement, calculation, and graphics. The adjustable tie member and chain mechanism allow the truss geometry to be reconfigured across a wide range of angles, extending the experimental scope beyond a single configuration. Designed for civil and mechanical engineering departments, the FX-502 is supplied complete with weight set, metre tape, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-501 Rubber Shear (Radial) Apparatus enables students to study the torsional shear behaviour of a rubber cylinder under incrementally applied torque. A graduated round plate (0°–360°) with pointer provides direct angular deformation readings, allowing users to determine the modulus of rigidity, investigate the shear stress–shear strain relationship, and observe hysteresis under cyclic torsional loading. The radial loading mode distinguishes the FX-501 from linear shear units, making it particularly relevant to the study of torsional vibration dampers, flexible couplings, and rotary engine mounting systems. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate mechanical engineering laboratories, the unit is supplied complete with thread, calibrated weight set, and instructional manual. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.