All Metal Spring Balance
Product Specification Sheet
All Metal Spring Balance
Model Number: MTE-03
The All Metal Spring Balance from Micro Technologies is a robust mechanical measuring instrument designed for force, weight and tension measurement in physics and mechanics laboratories. It features an all-metal construction with a thumb-operated knurled zero adjuster, suspension ring and load hook. Multiple measuring ranges are available in both kilogram and Newton configurations.
Product Specification
The All Metal Spring Balance from Micro Technologies is designed for laboratory applications requiring convenient mechanical measurement of force, weight and tension. Its durable metal construction makes it suitable for repeated use in practical physics and mechanics experiments.
The instrument incorporates an internal spring mechanism that responds to an applied load. When an object or mass is attached to the lower hook, the applied force extends the spring and produces a corresponding indication on the graduated scale.
A key feature of this configuration is its thumb-operated knurled zero adjuster. This allows the initial scale position to be adjusted before measurement, helping users establish a suitable zero reference for consistent experimental readings.
The upper suspension ring provides a convenient mounting point for holding the balance vertically or attaching it to a compatible laboratory stand. A metal load hook at the lower end enables masses, objects and other suitable experimental loads to be attached easily.
The Spring Balance is offered in several measuring capacities to accommodate both light and comparatively higher-load experiments. Available mass-based ranges extend from 0–100 g up to 0–10 kg, while force-based configurations extend from 0–1 N up to 0–50 N.
Different scale graduations are provided according to the measuring range. This allows laboratories to select a configuration appropriate to the expected load and desired scale resolution.
The instrument is suitable for experiments involving force, weight, tension, friction and mechanical equilibrium. It can also be incorporated into pulley arrangements and other mechanics setups where force measurement is required.
For friction experiments, the load hook can be connected to a suitable test object and the pulling force observed as the object moves across a surface. This provides a simple mechanical method for investigating frictional resistance.
The balance can also support suitable experiments related to Hooke's law and spring behaviour, allowing the relationship between applied force and spring response to be discussed within the operating range of the instrument.
Its mechanical operation eliminates the need for batteries, electronic sensors or an external power supply. Measurements can therefore be taken directly through the graduated indication.
The all-metal body provides a robust configuration for regular laboratory handling. The suspension ring and hook arrangement also makes the balance easy to integrate with stands, masses, pulleys and other mechanics laboratory accessories.
For dependable operation, the applied load should remain within the rated capacity of the selected model. Overloading should be avoided because excessive spring extension can affect calibration and measurement performance.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the All Metal Spring Balance is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories and scientific facilities requiring reusable mechanical force-measuring instruments.
Features
- All-metal construction
- Mechanical spring measuring mechanism
- Thumb-operated knurled zero adjuster
- Upper suspension ring
- Lower load hook
- Clearly graduated measuring scale
- Multiple measuring capacities
- Gram and kilogram range options
- Newton range options
- Suitable for force measurement
- Useful for weight and tension measurement
- Convenient vertical suspension
- Robust laboratory configuration
- No battery required
- Suitable for repeated laboratory use
Benefits
- Durable all-metal construction
- Wide selection of measuring ranges
- Zero adjustment supports consistent measurements
- Suitable for both light and higher-load applications
- Provides direct mechanical indication
- Useful for force, tension and friction experiments
- Suspension ring simplifies laboratory mounting
- Load hook provides convenient attachment
- No electrical power supply required
- Suitable for repeated mechanics experiments
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | All Metal Spring Balance |
| Product Type | Mechanical Force Measuring Instrument |
| Construction | All Metal |
| Measuring Mechanism | Spring |
| Zero Adjustment | Thumb-Operated Knurled Adjuster |
| Upper Attachment | Suspension Ring |
| Lower Attachment | Load Hook |
| Measuring Units | g / kg / N, depending on model |
| Minimum Capacity | 100 g / 1 N |
| Maximum Capacity | 10 kg / 50 N |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Mounting | Suspended / Hand Held |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Application | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Available Models
| Model | Measuring Range | Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| MT-SBM-1 | 0–100 g | 1 g |
| MT-SBM-2 | 0–200 g | 2 g |
| MT-SBM-3 | 0–500 g | 5 g |
| MT-SBM-4 | 0–1 kg | 0.01 kg |
| MT-SBM-5 | 0–2 kg | 0.02 kg |
| MT-SBM-6 | 0–5 kg | 0.05 kg |
| MT-SBM-7 | 0–10 kg | 0.1 kg |
| MT-SBN-1 | 0–1 N | 0.01 N |
| MT-SBN-5 | 0–5 N | 0.05 N |
| MT-SBN-10 | 0–10 N | 0.1 N |
| MT-SBN-20 | 0–20 N | 0.2 N |
| MT-SBN-50 | 0–50 N | 0.5 N |
Applications
- Force measurement
- Weight measurement
- Tension measurement
- Friction experiments
- Pulling-force investigations
- Mechanical equilibrium experiments
- Spring force demonstrations
- Hooke's law experiments
- Pulley system experiments
- Mechanics practicals
- Force comparison experiments
- Hanging-load measurements
- Physics laboratory experiments
- Mechanical laboratory demonstrations
Available Variants
100 g × 1 g Spring Balance, 200 g × 2 g Spring Balance, 500 g × 5 g Spring Balance, 1 kg × 0.01 kg Spring Balance, 2 kg × 0.02 kg Spring Balance, 5 kg × 0.05 kg Spring Balance, 10 kg × 0.1 kg Spring Balance, 1 N × 0.01 N Spring Balance, 5 N × 0.05 N Spring Balance, 10 N × 0.1 N Spring Balance, 20 N × 0.2 N Spring Balance, 50 N × 0.5 N Spring Balance
SKU System
MT-SBM-Series / MT-SBN-Series
FAQs
What is an All Metal Spring Balance used for?
It is used for mechanical measurement of force, weight and tension in physics, mechanics and general laboratory experiments.
What measuring ranges are available?
Mass-based versions are available from 100 g to 10 kg, while force-based versions are available from 1 N to 50 N.
What is the purpose of the knurled zero adjuster?
The thumb-operated zero adjuster allows the indicator to be set to the appropriate zero reference before taking measurements.
What is the maximum available capacity?
The highest listed configurations are 10 kg with 0.1 kg graduations and 50 N with 0.5 N graduations.
What is the smallest available graduation?
The available graduation depends on the selected model. The lowest listed values include 1 g for the 100 g model and 0.01 N for the 1 N model.
Can the Spring Balance measure force in Newtons?
Yes. Dedicated Newton configurations are available in 1 N, 5 N, 10 N, 20 N and 50 N capacities.
Can it be used for friction experiments?
Yes. The load hook can be connected to a suitable object for experiments involving pulling force and frictional resistance.
Can it be suspended from a laboratory stand?
Yes. The upper suspension ring allows the balance to be mounted from a compatible stand or support.
Does it require batteries?
No. The instrument uses a mechanical spring mechanism and requires no battery or external electrical supply.
Why should the Spring Balance not be overloaded?
Exceeding its rated capacity can permanently stretch or deform the spring, which may affect subsequent measurement accuracy.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Robust all-metal construction
- Wide range of capacities available
- Gram, kilogram and Newton configurations
- Thumb-operated zero adjustment
- Suspension ring and load hook provided
- Suitable for multiple mechanics experiments
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the All Metal Spring Balance from Micro Technologies for dependable force, weight and tension measurements across a wide range of physics and mechanics experiments. Contact us with your required capacity for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, bulk laboratory supply, OEM orders and customized quotations.
