Proof Plane – 20 mm Metal Disc with Insulating Handle
Product Specification Sheet
Proof Plane – 20 mm Metal Disc with Insulating Handle
Model Number: MT-1052
The Proof Plane from Micro Technologies is a compact electrostatics laboratory accessory designed for sampling and investigating electric charge on conductive surfaces. The MT-1052 incorporates a 20 mm diameter metal disc with an insulating handle, allowing the conducting disc to be positioned on or near charged surfaces while minimizing direct electrical influence from the user's hand.
Product Specification
The Proof Plane from Micro Technologies is designed for electrostatics experiments involving the investigation and comparison of electric charge present at different locations on a conductive surface. It provides a simple mechanical means of sampling charge for subsequent observation using compatible electrostatic apparatus.
The MT-1052 consists of a 20 mm diameter metal disc mounted on an insulating handle. The conducting disc provides the charge-contacting surface, while the insulating handle allows the instrument to be held and positioned during electrostatic experiments.
The apparatus is particularly useful for investigations involving surface charge distribution. The metal disc can be brought into appropriate contact with a selected region of a charged conductor so that a representative charge can be transferred for qualitative comparison.
After sampling, the Proof Plane may be brought to a compatible electroscope or other suitable charge-detection apparatus. The resulting response can be compared with observations obtained from other regions of the conductor.
This method makes it possible to investigate how electric charge is distributed over conducting surfaces. For example, suitable experiments can compare charge conditions at different points on conductors having different geometries.
The insulating handle is an important feature of the apparatus because direct handling of the metal disc could provide an unwanted path for charge transfer. Holding the device by its insulated section helps reduce this influence during normal experimental use.
The Proof Plane can be used alongside an electroscope, Faraday pail, electrostatic generator and other electrostatics apparatus to conduct broader investigations of charge transfer and distribution.
Its compact design allows precise positioning during laboratory experiments. The relatively small metal disc is convenient for sampling localized regions of a conductor where comparative observations are required.
The apparatus operates without an electrical power supply and contains no complex electronic components. This makes it suitable for repeated demonstrations and conventional electrostatics laboratory practicals.
Care should be taken to keep the insulating portion clean and dry during sensitive electrostatic experiments, since surface contamination or moisture may affect charge retention and experimental observations.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Proof Plane is suitable for physics laboratories, electrostatics laboratories, research facilities and scientific demonstration applications involving electric charge and conductive surfaces.
Features
- 20 mm diameter metal disc
- Insulating handle
- Compact proof-plane configuration
- Conductive charge-sampling surface
- Suitable for electrostatic experiments
- Useful for surface charge investigations
- Supports charge-distribution demonstrations
- Convenient hand-held configuration
- Suitable for localized charge sampling
- Compatible with suitable electroscopes
- Useful with electrostatic demonstration apparatus
- Simple mechanical construction
- No electrical power required
- Suitable for repeated laboratory use
Benefits
- Allows charge to be sampled from selected conductor regions
- Helps investigate electrostatic charge distribution
- Insulating handle minimizes direct influence from handling
- Small disc facilitates localized measurements
- Supports comparative electrostatic observations
- Useful for demonstrating surface charge behaviour
- Simple construction makes laboratory operation convenient
- Can complement a wide range of electrostatics equipment
- Compact design simplifies handling and storage
- Requires no external electrical power
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Proof Plane |
| Model No. | MT-1052 |
| Product Type | Electrostatics Laboratory Accessory |
| Disc Diameter | 20 mm |
| Disc Material | Metal |
| Handle | Insulating |
| Primary Function | Electrostatic Charge Sampling |
| Main Study | Surface Charge Distribution |
| Contact Element | Conductive Disc |
| Handling | Manual |
| Related Equipment | Electroscope / Electrostatics Apparatus |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Use | Physics / Electrostatics Laboratory |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1052 | Proof Plane – 20 mm Metal Disc with Insulating Handle |
Applications
- Electrostatic charge experiments
- Surface charge distribution studies
- Charge sampling from conductors
- Electrostatic induction experiments
- Charge transfer demonstrations
- Comparative charge investigations
- Electroscope experiments
- Conductive surface investigations
- Electrostatics demonstrations
- Electric charge practicals
- Physics laboratory experiments
- Scientific demonstration applications
Available Variants
Proof Plane, Electrostatic Proof Plane, Metal Disc Proof Plane, Proof Plane with Insulating Handle, 20 mm Proof Plane, Charge Sampling Proof Plane, Electrostatics Proof Plane Apparatus, Laboratory Proof Plane
SKU System
MT-PP-1052
FAQs
What is a Proof Plane used for?
A Proof Plane is used for sampling electric charge from selected regions of a conductor so that charge distribution can be investigated using suitable electrostatic detection equipment.
What is the Micro Technologies model number?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1052.
What is the diameter of the metal disc?
The Proof Plane is provided with a 20 mm diameter metal disc.
Why is the handle insulated?
The insulating handle helps reduce unwanted charge transfer between the conducting disc and the user's hand during electrostatic experiments.
Can it be used to investigate charge distribution?
Yes. The Proof Plane can sample different regions of a charged conductor, allowing their electrostatic conditions to be compared.
Can the Proof Plane be used with an electroscope?
Yes. After suitable charge sampling, the Proof Plane can be used with a compatible electroscope for qualitative charge observations.
Can it be used with a Faraday pail?
Yes. A Proof Plane can be incorporated into suitable experiments involving a Faraday pail or other compatible electrostatic charge-detection arrangement.
Is the disc conductive?
Yes. The disc is made from metal, providing the conductive surface required for electrostatic charge sampling.
Does the Proof Plane require electricity?
No. The MT-1052 is a passive electrostatics laboratory accessory and does not require an electrical power supply.
Where can the Proof Plane be used?
It is suitable for physics laboratories, electrostatics laboratories, research facilities and scientific demonstration environments.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- 20 mm metal sampling disc
- Insulating handle configuration
- Suitable for electrostatic charge investigations
- Useful for surface charge distribution experiments
- Compact and reusable laboratory accessory
- Suitable for institutional and bulk procurement
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Proof Plane – MT-1052 from Micro Technologies for reliable electrostatic charge sampling and surface charge distribution experiments. Contact us for competitive pricing, institutional procurement, physics laboratory equipment supply, bulk requirements, OEM orders and customized quotations.
