The SCIENTICO FrixoDynamics FX-529 Pressure Distribution in Journal Bearings Apparatus is a tribology unit for the direct visualisation and measurement of the circumferential pressure profile in a hydrodynamically lubricated journal bearing. A 50 mm stainless steel shaft runs within a 52.5 mm transparent open bearing shell, driven by a 200 W geared motor at continuously variable speeds from 0 to 200 rpm. Thirteen radial pressure tapping points around the bearing shell each connect to an individual tube manometer, displaying the full pressure distribution simultaneously as oil column heights up to 360 mm. The bearing gap is set precisely from 0 to 2.5 mm using a micrometer screw (0.01 mm graduation), and the spring plate shell mounting replicates self-aligning bearing behaviour. Students investigate pressure distribution as a function of speed, gap width, and load — including the bearing stability limit. Supplied with 0.5 L lubricating oil and comprehensive instructional material. Manufactured by SCIENTICO, available for institutional supply and international distribution.

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-525 Equilibrium of Parallel Forces Apparatus is a frame-mounted statics unit for the experimental verification of parallel coplanar force equilibrium conditions — ΣFv = 0 and ΣM = 0 — using two acrylic truss models and a 12-point Perspex circular disc. Warren and N-truss acrylic models, each counterbalanced to eliminate self-weight, accept vertical loads and reactions applied through nylon cords, hanging weights, and double pulleys. Force lines are recorded on A1 paper clipped to the force board for graphical link polygon construction and moment equilibrium verification. The circular disc provides 12 attachment points for couple equilibrium experiments across a range of couple arm positions. A comprehensive weight set — 10 pieces each of 5 N, 2 N, 1 N, and 0.5 N — supports a wide range of loading configurations. Suitable for undergraduate statics, structural mechanics, and applied mechanics laboratories, the FX-525 is supplied complete with all models, weights, rings, thread, and instructional manual. 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-521 Bearing Friction Apparatus is a wall-mounted experimental unit for the determination and comparison of friction torque in plain sliding bearings and rolling bearings under identical loading conditions. A 300 mm galvanised steel flywheel of 22.2 kg provides the bearing load through its own dead weight, eliminating the need for a separate loading mechanism. Three sets of interchangeable sliding bearing shells — gun metal, cast iron, and PTFE — and a Type 6203 grooved ball bearing allow four bearing configurations to be tested on the same stainless steel shaft. Friction torque is determined by adding dead weights via a cable drum and hanger until the flywheel just begins to rotate, with the onset-of-motion load directly corresponding to the bearing’s frictional torque. With rolling bearings installed, the flywheel additionally supports fundamental rotational dynamics experiments. Suitable for undergraduate machine elements, tribology, and mechanical engineering laboratories, the FX-521 is supplied complete with all bearing sets, weight set, hanger, 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-518 Coriolis Force Apparatus is a self-contained bench-top unit for the direct visualisation of the Coriolis effect in a rotating reference frame. A submersible pump mounted in a transparent water tank on a rotating arm projects a radial water jet at up to 2 L/min. When the arm is stationary the jet travels in a straight radial line; when the arm rotates at speeds up to 60 rpm, the jet deflects from this reference path in a direction and magnitude dependent on the rotation speed and direction — directly observable on the graduated scale on the tank. Reversing the rotation direction reverses the deflection, demonstrating the vector nature of the Coriolis force. A closed water circuit eliminates the need for an external supply, and a digital speed sensor confirms the arm rotation rate throughout the experiment. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate dynamics, rotational mechanics, and geophysics laboratories, the FX-518 requires only a standard power supply and is supplied complete with power cord and instructional manual. 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-514 Forces in Truss Apparatus is a fully instrumented structural mechanics unit for the experimental measurement of bar forces in single-plane statically determinate trusses. Bars in six lengths — from 150 mm to 520 mm — are assembled using pin-jointed node discs within a rigid support frame, allowing three distinct truss configurations to be constructed. Each bar carries an individual strain gauge load cell, and all 12 channels are acquired simultaneously by the measurement amplifier and processed by dedicated LabVIEW-based DAQ software, which displays bar forces graphically in real time. A load application device (−500 to +500 N, 0.01 N graduation) applies a controlled external force at any node disc, and its position and direction can be varied to investigate load dependency. Measured results are compared directly against the method of joints and Ritter’s method of sections. All components are housed in a dedicated storage system. 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-510 Forces in a Jib Crane Apparatus is a wall-mounted structural mechanics unit for the experimental determination of compressive and tensile forces in a two-member crane structure. A force gauge integrated into the jib (0–100 N, 0.5 N graduation) and a spring balance integrated into the tie (0–10 kg, 50 g graduation) provide direct force readings under applied dead loads. Students compare measured results against theoretical values derived from the triangle of forces and polygon of forces methods, verifying static equilibrium principles in a physically clear and historically relevant structural form. Both the jib overhang and tie inclination are adjustable, enabling experiments across multiple geometric configurations. The unit folds flat when not in use and is supplied complete with weight set, hanger, chain, 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-506 Rolling Disc on Inclined Plane is a bench-top dynamics apparatus for the experimental determination of moment of inertia through both rolling and pendulum test methods. Two steel discs — 380 g at 70 mm diameter and 650 g at 100 mm diameter — are rolled down a precision-aligned inclined track of up to 1000 mm, with inclination adjustable from 0° to 10° and confirmed by a built-in inclinometer. Integrated spirit levels, a three-point support system, and self-centering conical disc pins ensure consistent, repeatable experimental conditions. The unit covers a broad range of rotational dynamics experiments including the law of gravity on an inclined plane, influence of mass on acceleration, and proof of the law of falling bodies. Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate mechanical engineering and physics laboratories, the FX-506 is supplied complete with stopwatch, lock pin, 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-503 Three Wire Suspension Apparatus enables students to study force equilibrium in two-wire and three-wire suspension systems. Known loads are applied to a common node ring from which three wires radiate at angles of approximately 45°, 60°, and 90° to the horizontal. The tension in each wire is read directly from integrated linear spring balances, and students verify that the resolved horizontal and vertical force components sum to zero under each applied load. The apparatus also supports investigation of the redundant vertical tie — introducing students to statical indeterminacy in a clear, measurable context. Wire lengths are individually adjustable via threaded rods, allowing accurate geometry setting before each experiment. Designed for statics and structural mechanics laboratories, the FX-503 is supplied complete with three spring balances, node disk, calibrated weight set, 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.