Tuning Fork Activator
Product Specification Sheet
Tuning Fork Activator
Model Number: MTW-07
The Tuning Fork Activator is a solid rubber striking accessory designed to provide a suitable surface for activating tuning forks without using hard or potentially damaging surfaces. Micro Technologies supplies the activator with a tapered base that is wider at the bottom for improved stability when positioned on a laboratory bench. When a tuning fork is gently struck against the rubber surface, the resilient material helps initiate vibration while reducing the risk of damaging or marking the fork. Its compact, durable, and maintenance-free construction makes it a useful companion accessory for tuning fork experiments involving sound, frequency, vibration, resonance, and acoustics.
Product Specification
The Tuning Fork Activator is a simple yet important acoustics accessory designed specifically for initiating vibration in tuning forks. It provides a resilient striking surface that allows a tuning fork to be activated more safely and consistently than striking it against a hard laboratory surface.
Manufactured from solid rubber, the activator provides enough resistance to set the tuning fork prongs into vibration while cushioning the impact. This helps reduce the possibility of scratches, dents, or other mechanical damage that can occur when a tuning fork is repeatedly struck against hard objects.
Micro Technologies supplies the Tuning Fork Activator with a tapered profile. Its base is wider than the upper striking section, providing greater stability when the activator is placed on a flat laboratory workbench. This stable construction allows convenient one-handed activation of compatible tuning forks.
The activator is straightforward to use. A tuning fork is held securely by its stem and one prong is gently tapped against the rubber surface. The fork then vibrates at its characteristic natural frequency and can immediately be used for sound, resonance, frequency, or vibration experiments.
Because the activator contains no moving parts or electrical components, it requires minimal maintenance. Its solid construction also makes it suitable for repeated use with multiple tuning forks during regular laboratory activities.
The Tuning Fork Activator can be supplied individually or together with compatible tuning forks and acoustics apparatus, making it a practical accessory for complete sound and vibration laboratory procurement.
Features
- Designed specifically for activating tuning forks
- Manufactured from solid rubber
- Resilient striking surface
- Tapered body construction
- Wider base for improved stability
- Helps protect tuning forks during striking
- Compact and lightweight design
- No moving components
- No electrical power required
- Suitable for repeated laboratory use
Benefits
- Provides a safer striking surface for tuning forks
- Helps reduce damage associated with hard surfaces
- Stable base supports convenient bench-top operation
- Solid rubber construction provides long service life
- Simple operation requires no special setup
- Compatible with a variety of tuning fork frequencies
- Low-maintenance accessory for acoustics laboratories
- Economical option for bulk laboratory procurement
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Tuning Fork Activator |
| Internal Model No. | MT-36143 |
| Product Type | Tuning Fork Striking Accessory |
| Material | Solid Rubber |
| Body Design | Tapered |
| Base Design | Wider bottom for stability |
| Primary Function | Activation of tuning fork vibrations |
| Operating Method | Manual striking |
| Power Requirement | None |
| Installation | Free-standing / Bench-top |
| Maintenance | Minimal |
| Usage / Application | Tuning fork, sound, vibration and resonance experiments |
| Compliance Standard | Laboratory-grade accessory construction |
Available Variants
- MT-36143 – Standard Tuning Fork Activator
- Solid Rubber Tuning Fork Striker
- Tapered Rubber Tuning Fork Activator
- Tuning Fork Activator for laboratory sets
- Bulk configuration for acoustics laboratory requirements
SKU System
- MT-TFA-STD – Standard Tuning Fork Activator
- MT-TFA-RUB – Solid Rubber Activator
- MT-TFA-TAP – Tapered Activator
- MT-TFA-LAB – Laboratory Configuration
- MT-TFA-BULK – Bulk Supply Configuration
FAQs
What is a Tuning Fork Activator used for?
A Tuning Fork Activator provides a resilient surface against which a tuning fork can be gently struck to initiate vibration and produce its characteristic sound.
What material is the activator made from?
The activator is manufactured from solid rubber, providing a resilient striking surface suitable for compatible tuning forks.
Why should a tuning fork be struck against rubber?
A resilient rubber surface can activate the fork effectively while reducing the risk of damage that may occur when striking it against a hard metal, stone, or rigid bench surface.
How do you use a Tuning Fork Activator?
Hold the tuning fork securely by its stem and gently tap one prong against the rubber striking surface. Avoid excessive force when activating the fork.
Why does the activator have a tapered design?
The tapered construction provides a wider base, improving stability when the activator is positioned on a flat work surface.
Can it be used with different tuning fork frequencies?
Yes. The activator can be used with a wide range of compatible laboratory tuning forks regardless of their nominal frequency.
Does the activator affect the tuning fork frequency?
The activator is used only to initiate vibration. Once the fork is removed from the striking surface, it vibrates according to its own natural frequency.
Does it require electrical power?
No. The Tuning Fork Activator is completely mechanical and requires no electrical supply.
How should the activator be maintained?
Keep the rubber surface clean and dry. Avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat, oils, aggressive chemicals, or sharp objects that could damage the rubber.
Can it be supplied with tuning fork sets?
Yes. The activator can be supplied as an accessory with compatible tuning fork sets and other acoustics laboratory equipment.
Can Tuning Fork Activators be ordered in bulk?
Yes. Micro Technologies can supply bulk quantities for physics laboratories, acoustics laboratories, universities, colleges, research facilities, distributors, and institutional projects.
Why Choose Our Products
- Solid rubber construction
- Stable tapered base design
- Protects tuning forks from hard striking surfaces
- Simple and maintenance-free operation
- Compatible with multiple tuning fork frequencies
- Bulk supply capability for laboratories and distributors
Call to Action
Equipping an acoustics laboratory with tuning forks and accessories? Contact Micro Technologies for Tuning Fork Activators, individual tuning forks, complete tuning fork sets, bulk quotations, distributor supply, and institutional procurement requirements.
