Mechanics System
PERT'S philosophy of mechanical engineering training can be summed up in three words: visible and functional. PERT equipment clearly illustrates concepts and provides easy and workable experiments. If you do not see something suitable amongst these pages, please do not hesitate to contact us at pertin@global.co.za for custom build or product modification.
Introductory Mechanics System
This is a versatile lab system for demonstrating the basic concepts of
simple machines, vector forces, torques and more. This introductory system
is designed to eliminate many of the problems that students encounter in statics
experiments. All the Accessories you will ever need including thread,
mass hangers and masses. Magnetic Mountings allow precise repositioning for
constructing accurate vector angles. 
Unique features include: Magnetic Mounting - For quick setup. Special Mass Hangers - Just wrap a few turns of thread around the mass hangers. They'll stay put. Drop-proof Masses - The masses slide over posts. They can't fall off. Accurate, Built-in Scales - For example, a built-in plumb bob and degree scale indicate the angle of inclination of the inclined plane. For small classes it's an excellent demonstration system. You can write on the experiment board with a dry-erase marker. The storage box keeps everything, even the board, in its place.
The Introductory
Mechanics System includes: Experiment board -- 40 x 45 cm; porcelain-coated
steel surface Spring balance -- calibrated in Newtons, g and cm with zero adjust
Three pulleys -- two small, one large Degree scale -- with holding pin and force
ring Torque wheel -- with four torque indicators Balance bar -- with pivot and
two sliding hooks Inclined plane -- with plumb bob and degree scale Rolling
mass -- with two-way bracket Friction block -- variable area, wood and Teflon
surfaces Planar mass -- for center of mass measurements Double pulley block
-- for block and tackle experiments Three mass hangers -- 5 g Brass masses --
2 x 100 g, 2 x 50 g, 4 x 20 g, 2 x 10 g Thread Experiment manual -- fully illustrated
with worksheet-style experiments. Features Formulas and Variables can be written
on the experiment board with a dry-erase marker, then wiped clean. Three Accurate
Scales are provided for measuring forces, angles and loads.
Included are Basic Experiments, Advanced Experiments and Simple Machines:
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