Slinky Spring
Product Specification Sheet
Slinky Spring
Model Number: MT-1167
The Slinky Spring from Micro Technologies is a flexible coiled laboratory apparatus designed for practical demonstrations of wave motion, longitudinal waves, transverse disturbances, compression, rarefaction, vibration, and wave propagation. The MT-1167 features a closely wound metallic spring construction that can be extended and disturbed to produce clearly observable mechanical wave patterns.
Product Specification
The Slinky Spring from Micro Technologies is a simple and effective laboratory apparatus designed for practical investigations involving mechanical waves and vibration. Its flexible coiled construction allows different types of disturbances to travel along the length of the spring, making wave behavior directly observable.
The MT-1167 consists of a closely wound metallic helical spring that can be extended between two points for experimental use. Once extended, different movements can be applied at one end to generate disturbances that propagate through the spring.
The apparatus is particularly useful for demonstrating longitudinal wave behavior. A push-and-pull motion along the direction of the spring can produce regions of compression and rarefaction, providing a clear mechanical representation of longitudinal wave propagation.
Suitable sideways disturbances can also be introduced to demonstrate aspects of transverse wave motion, where the displacement of the spring elements is perpendicular to the general direction in which the disturbance travels.
The Slinky Spring can additionally be used for experiments involving wave pulses, reflection of waves, wavelength, frequency, amplitude, standing-wave patterns, and mechanical vibration under appropriate experimental conditions.
Because the wave motion is physically visible along the spring, the MT-1167 provides a convenient apparatus for investigating relationships between different wave parameters and comparing various forms of mechanical disturbance.
Its flexible construction allows the spring to be compressed into a compact form when not in use, making it easy to handle and store within the laboratory.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Slinky Spring is suitable for physics laboratories, wave laboratories, mechanics laboratories, research and demonstration facilities, and other environments conducting practical wave-motion investigations.
Features
- Flexible helical spring construction
- Closely wound metallic coils
- Extendable experimental arrangement
- Suitable for longitudinal wave demonstrations
- Supports transverse disturbance experiments
- Demonstrates compression and rarefaction
- Suitable for wave-pulse investigations
- Useful for vibration studies
- Compact when compressed
- Simple manual operation
- Reusable laboratory apparatus
Benefits
- Makes mechanical wave propagation directly observable
- Clearly demonstrates compression and rarefaction
- Supports multiple wave experiments with one apparatus
- Useful for comparing longitudinal and transverse disturbances
- Simple setup requires no electrical power
- Flexible construction simplifies experimental handling
- Compact design provides convenient storage
- Suitable for repeated laboratory investigations
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Slinky Spring |
| Model No. | MT-1167 |
| Product Type | Wave Motion Apparatus |
| Construction | Helical Coil Spring |
| Material | Metal |
| Configuration | Flexible / Extendable |
| Wave Demonstration | Longitudinal & Transverse |
| Phenomena | Compression & Rarefaction |
| Operation | Manual |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Primary Application | Mechanical Wave Experiments |
Available Model
| Model No. | Product |
|---|---|
| MT-1167 | Slinky Spring |
Applications
- Longitudinal wave experiments
- Transverse disturbance demonstrations
- Compression and rarefaction studies
- Mechanical wave propagation
- Wave pulse experiments
- Wave reflection investigations
- Wavelength demonstrations
- Frequency and amplitude studies
- Standing-wave investigations
- Mechanical vibration experiments
- General wave-motion studies
Available Variants
Slinky Spring, Laboratory Slinky Spring, Physics Slinky Spring, Wave Motion Spring, Mechanical Wave Spring, Longitudinal Wave Spring, Coil Spring Wave Apparatus, Wave Demonstration Spring
SKU System
MT-SS-1167
FAQs
What is the MT-1167 Slinky Spring used for?
The MT-1167 is used for practical demonstrations involving mechanical waves, longitudinal waves, transverse disturbances, compression, rarefaction, vibration, and wave propagation.
What is the model number of this Slinky Spring?
The Micro Technologies model number is MT-1167.
Can longitudinal waves be demonstrated using the Slinky Spring?
Yes. Compressing and releasing sections of the extended spring can demonstrate compressions and rarefactions associated with longitudinal wave motion.
Can transverse wave motion also be demonstrated?
Yes. Suitable sideways disturbances applied to an extended spring can be used to demonstrate transverse wave behavior.
Does the MT-1167 require electricity?
No. The Slinky Spring is a completely manual mechanical apparatus and does not require an electrical power supply.
Can the Slinky Spring be used for standing-wave experiments?
Under a suitable experimental arrangement, the spring can be used to investigate standing-wave patterns and related wave behavior.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Model MT-1167
- Flexible metallic spring construction
- Suitable for multiple wave-motion investigations
- Simple manual operation
- Compact and reusable apparatus
- Bulk, OEM, institutional, and distributor supply available
Call to Action
Demonstrate mechanical wave phenomena effectively with the Slinky Spring – MT-1167 from Micro Technologies. Contact us for competitive pricing, bulk laboratory procurement, institutional requirements, OEM orders, distributor supply, and customized quotations.
