Tubular Spring Balance
Product Specification Sheet
Tubular Spring Balance
Model Number: MTE-02
The Tubular Spring Balance from Micro Technologies is a compact mechanical measuring instrument designed for force and weight measurement in laboratory experiments. It incorporates a graduated scale, upper suspension ring and lower load hook in a convenient tubular body, with multiple measuring capacities available for different experimental requirements.
Product Specification
The Tubular Spring Balance from Micro Technologies is designed for convenient force and weight measurements in physics and mechanics laboratory applications. Its compact mechanical construction provides direct readings without requiring batteries, sensors or an external electrical supply.
The instrument incorporates an internal spring mechanism housed within a tubular body. When a load is suspended from the lower hook, the applied force causes the spring to extend, producing a corresponding movement along the graduated scale.
The scale provides a direct reference for determining the applied load. Different capacity and graduation combinations are available, allowing a suitable Spring Balance to be selected according to the measurement range and resolution required for a particular experiment.
An upper metal suspension ring allows the instrument to be conveniently held or suspended from a compatible laboratory stand. The lower metal hook provides a secure attachment point for masses and other suitable experimental loads.
The Spring Balance is particularly useful for fundamental experiments involving force, weight, tension and spring behaviour. Its straightforward construction allows changes in applied load to be observed directly on the graduated scale.
It can also support practical investigations related to Hooke's law, where the behaviour of a spring under increasing load can be discussed and compared within its appropriate elastic operating range.
For mechanics experiments, the balance can be used to measure pulling forces and tension in suitable experimental arrangements. It can also be incorporated into friction experiments where the force required to move an object across a surface is investigated.
The mechanical measuring arrangement provides immediate readings and is convenient for repeated measurements. Unlike electronic force gauges, no battery charging, electrical connection or electronic configuration is necessary.
The tubular housing helps keep the spring and indicating mechanism aligned while maintaining a lightweight, easy-to-handle laboratory configuration.
For dependable measurements, the selected Spring Balance should always have a rated capacity greater than or equal to the expected applied load. Loads exceeding the rated range should be avoided because excessive extension may permanently affect the spring characteristics.
The instrument can be used independently or combined with laboratory stands, slotted masses, friction blocks, pulleys and other compatible mechanics apparatus for broader experimental setups.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Tubular Spring Balance is suitable for physics laboratories, mechanics laboratories and scientific facilities requiring simple and reusable force-measuring instruments.
Features
- Tubular spring balance construction
- Mechanical force measurement
- Clearly graduated scale
- Multiple measuring ranges
- Different scale graduations available
- Upper metal suspension ring
- Lower load hook
- Internal spring mechanism
- Direct measurement indication
- Compact laboratory configuration
- Lightweight and convenient to handle
- Suitable for hanging-load experiments
- Useful for force and tension measurement
- No batteries required
- Suitable for repeated laboratory measurements
Benefits
- Provides direct mechanical force measurement
- Multiple capacities support different laboratory requirements
- Fine graduation options enable convenient scale reading
- Suspension ring simplifies mounting
- Lower hook provides easy load attachment
- Useful for mechanics and force experiments
- Supports friction and tension investigations
- Suitable for spring-behaviour demonstrations
- Requires no electrical power
- Compact design simplifies handling and storage
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tubular Spring Balance |
| Product Type | Mechanical Force Measuring Instrument |
| Construction | Tubular |
| Measuring Mechanism | Spring |
| Scale | Graduated |
| Upper Attachment | Suspension Ring |
| Lower Attachment | Load Hook |
| Measurement | Force / Weight |
| Operation | Mechanical |
| Mounting | Hand Held / Suspended |
| Power Requirement | Not Required |
| Application | Physics / Mechanics Laboratory |
Available Models
| Model | Capacity | Graduation |
|---|---|---|
| MT-SB-25 | 250 g | 5 g |
| MT-SB-50 | 500 g | 10 g |
| MT-SB-100 | 1000 g | 20 g |
| MT-SB-200 | 2000 g | 40 g |
| MT-SB-500 | 5000 g | 100 g |
Applications
- Force measurement
- Weight measurement
- Tension measurement
- Spring force experiments
- Hooke's law demonstrations
- Friction experiments
- Pulling-force measurements
- Hanging-load experiments
- Mechanics experiments
- Force comparison studies
- Equilibrium investigations
- Pulley experiments
- Laboratory stand experiments
- Physics laboratory practicals
- Mechanics laboratory demonstrations
Available Variants
250 g × 5 g Spring Balance, 500 g × 10 g Spring Balance, 1000 g × 20 g Spring Balance, 2000 g × 40 g Spring Balance, 5000 g × 100 g Spring Balance, Tubular Spring Balance, Newton Spring Balance, Laboratory Spring Balance, Mechanical Spring Balance
SKU System
MT-TSB-Series
FAQs
What is a Tubular Spring Balance used for?
A Tubular Spring Balance is used for measuring force, weight and tension in physics and mechanics laboratory experiments.
What capacities are available?
The series is available in 250 g, 500 g, 1000 g, 2000 g and 5000 g capacities, with different scale graduations.
What does the graduation of a Spring Balance mean?
Graduation indicates the value represented by the scale divisions. For example, a 500 g × 10 g configuration has a 500 g capacity with 10 g graduations.
How is a load attached to the instrument?
The object or experimental load is attached to the lower metal hook.
What is the upper ring used for?
The suspension ring allows the balance to be held or mounted from a suitable laboratory support while a load is applied to the lower hook.
Can it be used for force experiments?
Yes. It is suitable for a variety of force, tension, friction and mechanics experiments within its rated measuring capacity.
Can it be used in Hooke's law demonstrations?
Yes. The spring mechanism makes the apparatus useful for suitable demonstrations involving spring response and applied force.
Can it be used with pulley experiments?
Yes. The balance can be incorporated into compatible pulley and mechanics setups where force or tension needs to be observed.
Does the Spring Balance require a battery?
No. It is completely mechanical in operation and does not require batteries or an external power supply.
Why are different capacities available?
Different capacities allow laboratories to select an instrument appropriate to the expected force or load while maintaining a suitable measurement range.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Multiple capacities available
- Clearly graduated measuring scale
- Convenient suspension ring and load hook
- Suitable for force, tension and mechanics experiments
- Compact mechanical configuration
- No external power requirement
- Institutional and bulk procurement available
- OEM supply requirements supported
Call to Action
Choose the Tubular Spring Balance from Micro Technologies for dependable force, weight and tension measurements in physics and mechanics laboratories. Contact us for required measuring ranges, competitive pricing, institutional procurement, bulk laboratory supply, OEM orders and customized quotations.
