Fundamentals of Statics Apparatus | FrixoDynamics FX-513
Product Overview
A CE-certified precision laboratory apparatus for engineering experimentation and technical education, manufactured by Scientico India to ISO 9001:2015 standards. Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and complete export documentation. Designed for Forces and Friction laboratories in engineering colleges and technical institutions.
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Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FrixoDynamics FX-513 |
| Panel Dimensions (W x H) | 600 x 700 mm |
| Panel Orientation | Upright, portrait |
| Line Grid | 50 mm imprinted grid |
| Panel Surface | Writeable with erasable markers |
| Lever Rod Lengths | 600 mm and 400 mm (50 mm grid marked) |
| Pivot Bearings | Ball bearing-integrated for low-friction torque experiments |
| Mounting System | Aluminium rail around panel edges |
| Spring Balance Range | 0 – 10 kg |
| Spring Balance Graduation | 50 g |
| Weight Set | 2 x 0.5 N hangers, 6 x 5 N, 2 x 2 N, 1 x 1 N, 2 x 0.5 N |
| Optional Supplementary Sets | Inclined plane/friction, pulley blocks, gear wheels |
| Scope of Delivery | 1 experimental unit, 2 spring balances, 2 weight sets, 2 torque discs, 1 pulley, 1 set of mountings, 1 thread, 1 measuring tape/steel rule, 1 instructional manual |
Key Features
Key Features
- Modular aluminium rail system accepts the full range of mountings, cables, rods, pulleys, pivot bearings, and torque discs, with rapid attachment and reconfiguration
- 50 mm imprinted line grid on panel surface enables direct angle identification and graphical force construction without additional instruments
- Writeable panel surface allows erasable annotations, vector diagrams, and calculations to be added directly during experiments
- Integrated ball bearings at pivot points ensure low-friction rotation for accurate lever and torque experiments
- Two lever rods (600 mm and 400 mm, 50 mm grid marked) for a range of lever arm length configurations
- Two spring balances (0–10 kg, 50 g graduation) and two weight sets for simultaneous multi-point force measurement
- Two torque discs included for moment and rotational equilibrium experiments
- Three optional supplementary sets available for extended laboratory programmes covering friction, pulley blocks, and gear wheels
- Bench-top, free-standing design with stabilising feet, no wall mounting required
Applications
- Composition and resolution of forces using the force parallelogram method
- Equilibrium of concurrent coplanar forces
- Law of levers, determination of moments and verification of moment equilibrium
- Deflection and resolution of force using fixed and free pulleys
- Low-friction torque experiments using integrated ball bearing pivot mounts
- Combined lever system experiments
- Graphical force analysis directly on the panel surface using erasable markers
- Undergraduate laboratory practicals in statics, applied mechanics, structural mechanics, and engineering physics
- Extended experiments on inclined plane friction, pulley block mechanical advantage, and gear wheel force transmission (with optional supplementary sets)
Construction and System Design
The FX-513 panel is a rigid, upright board of 600 x 700 mm, finished with an imprinted 50 mm line grid and a writeable surface coating compatible with standard erasable markers. Stabilising feet at the base of the panel hold it in a consistent upright position on any standard laboratory bench without clamping or additional support. The aluminium rails running around the panel perimeter provide a continuous, universal mounting track into which all experiment components slot securely and can be repositioned along the full rail length.
Lever rods are marked at 50 mm intervals, matching the panel grid, so that lever arm lengths can be read directly from the rod scale against the grid background. Pivot bearings incorporate ball bearing assemblies that allow the rods to rotate with minimal friction, ensuring that spring balance readings during moment experiments reflect the applied forces accurately rather than being influenced by bearing resistance.
Two torque discs are included for experiments involving rotational equilibrium and moment arms at varying radii. The two spring balances enable simultaneous measurement of two forces in multi-point equilibrium setups. The full weight set, including fine 0.5 N increments, provides sufficient resolution for precise load variation across all standard experiments. Thread and measuring tape are included to support cord-based force application and geometric measurement tasks.
Export and Supply Capability
The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-513 is available for supply to engineering colleges, technical universities, mechanical and civil engineering departments, research institutions, and industrial training centres. SCIENTICO manufactures and exports laboratory equipment to institutions and distributors across multiple regions. Standard packaging is suitable for international shipment. Bulk orders, customised configurations, optional supplementary sets, and institutional procurement enquiries are welcomed. Please contact SCIENTICO directly for pricing, lead times, and shipping terms.
Standards & Compliance
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
- CE Marking - European Conformity where applicable
- Supplied with calibration certificate, operation manual, and experiment guide
- 12-month manufacturer's warranty (parts & labour from installation)
Ordering & Delivery
- Incoterms: CIF to destination seaport, FOB Mundra/Nhava Sheva, or Ex-Works Ambala
- Lead time: 3–5 weeks production + sea transit to destination
- Payment: LC (Letter of Credit) or T/T bank transfer against proforma invoice
- Documentation: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, insurance certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What experiments can be performed with the FX-513 Fundamentals of Statics Apparatus?
The standard FX-513 unit supports experiments on force composition and resolution using the force parallelogram, equilibrium of concurrent forces, the law of levers, moment determination, equilibrium of moments, and fixed and free pulley systems. With the three optional supplementary sets, the experimental programme extends to friction on an inclined plane, pulley block mechanical advantage, and gear wheel force transmission. The writeable panel surface also allows graphical force analysis to be conducted directly alongside the physical experiments.
Q2: How does the 50 mm line grid assist in statics experiments?
The imprinted 50 mm grid serves as a direct geometric reference on the panel surface. It allows students to identify angles, measure lever arm lengths, and construct force vector diagrams, including force parallelograms and resolution diagrams, without separate drawing instruments. Since the lever rods are also marked at 50 mm intervals, the grid and rod scales are directly compatible, simplifying the recording of experimental geometry.
Q3: Can the panel surface be written on during experiments?
Yes. The panel surface accepts standard erasable markers, allowing instructors and students to draw force vectors, annotate experiment setups, label dimensions, and sketch resolution diagrams directly on the panel during the session. Annotations are fully erasable, leaving the panel clean for the next experiment or group.
Q4: What are the optional supplementary sets available for the FX-513?
Three optional supplementary sets are available: an inclined plane and friction set for experiments on friction coefficients and static equilibrium on inclined surfaces; a pulley blocks set for experiments on mechanical advantage and force transmission through multiple pulleys; and a gear wheels set for force and torque transmission experiments through meshing gear pairs. Each set mounts directly onto the existing FX-513 panel rail system.
Q5: What is included in the scope of delivery for the FX-513?
The FX-513 is supplied as a complete experimental kit including: one statics panel unit (600 x 700 mm) with aluminium rail, imprinted grid, and integrated ball bearing pivots; two spring balances (0–10 kg, 50 g graduation); two weight sets (2 x 0.5 N hangers, 6 x 5 N, 2 x 2 N, 1 x 1 N, 2 x 0.5 N); two torque discs; one pulley; one complete set of mountings (cables, rods, pivot bearings, and accessories); one thread; one measuring tape/steel rule; and one comprehensive instructional manual.