Mechanics & Fluids
Mechanics and fluids equipment allows students to explore motion, force, pressure, and fluid dynamics concepts.Built for educational durability, these tools support interactive physics experiments.Suitable for Australian schools and universities, this range enhances hands-on science learning.
12 V DC Electric Kinetic Theory Model Apparatus
- 12 V DC kinetic theory demonstrator, motor-driven vibrating platform inside scaled acrylic tube.
- Uses 100 stainless steel balls on rubber surface, agitation represents molecular motion in a gas.
- Motor speed variation changes ball agitation, models heating effects on particle motion intensity.
- Foam disc floats on agitated balls, height readable on scale, second heavier disc for comparison.
- Shows approximate link between disc weight as pressure model and floating height as volume model.
$356.50 (Ex GST)
Adjustable Inclined Plane with Pulley and Angle Scale
- Adjustable inclined plane for friction, vectors and force experiments
- Plane size is stated as 100 × 500 mm, width × length
- Fully adjustable angle up to 45 degrees for mechanics demonstrations
- Hinged aluminium base also acts as a storage container for kit parts
- Angle scale is positioned on the adjustment bar for protected storage
- Top pulley supports string and load setups in suitable experiments
- Available in melamine coated timber or glass surface versions
From $137.50 (Ex GST)
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Air Track Accessory Kits, Collision Study Set
- Air track accessory kit range for motion, collision and dynamics experiments
- Suitable for compatible 2.0 m and 2.5 m air track systems
- Spark recording kits include insulated electrode and paper tape tracks
- Glider pens transfer sparks to tape for dot spacing measurement
- Air tube assembly kit includes feet, levelling screws, end caps and O-rings
- Operation kit includes gliders, buffers, springs, pulley, magnets and weights
- Photogate kit includes two universal photogates, with timer required separately
From $160.90 (Ex GST)
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Air Track System for Low Friction Linear Motion
- Air track system range for low friction linear motion experiments
- Available in 2.0 m and 2.5 m air track lengths
- Air tubes are supplied drilled and anodised with assembly kit and end seals
- Complete track options include assembly kit and operational experiment kit
- Sub base kits use adjustable screws to help pull the air tube straighter
- 2.5 m sub base uses 12 stud straightening screws, 2.0 m uses 10 studs
- Optional accessories include blower, photogates, timer and spark recording kits
From $249.50 (Ex GST)
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ASEP Powder-Coated Stream Tray
- Steel stream tray, 825 × 370 × 100 mm, strong classroom model surface for erosion studies.
- Powder-coated finish resists corrosion, suitable for repeated wet demonstrations with water flow.
- Fill with sand or similar materials to simulate soil and terrain, shape slopes and channels.
- Introduce water to observe erosion, channel cutting, and stream and river pattern formation.
- Supports hands-on earth science demonstrations of flow effects on landscapes and soil movement.
$266.50 (Ex GST)
Bottle Vortex Connector, Tornado and Fluid Dynamics Demonstration Tool
- Two-bottle vortex connector supports clear classroom demonstration of swirling liquid flow and tornado formation principles
- Useful for teaching vortex effect, rotational motion, and simple fluid dynamics through hands-on observation activities
- Suitable for tornado races and viscosity comparison experiments using different liquids in practical science lessons
- Simple bottle-based setup helps students engage with visible movement and cause-and-effect demonstration outcomes
- Bottles are not included, allowing flexible use with compatible plastic soda bottles already available
$6.50 (Ex GST)
Boyle’s Law Syringe Apparatus
- Syringe type Boyle’s Law apparatus for classroom gas law demonstrations
- Uses a commercial plastic syringe to show pressure and volume relationship
- Weights are placed on the system to compress the gas to selected volumes
- Volume change is observed through plunger movement on the syringe
- Convenient and low-cost apparatus for introductory physics and chemistry lessons
- Approximate results are expected due to friction losses in the syringe system
- Suitable for supervised laboratory and educational use
$68.50 (Ex GST)
Brass Slotted Weights, Mechanics and Force Experiment
- Brass slotted weights for mechanics, force and hanging load experiments
- Available as individual slotted weights, mixed sets and carrier-mounted sets
- 50 g set includes nine 50 g weights on a 50 g carrier, total 500 g
- 100 g set includes nine 100 g weights on a 100 g carrier, total 1000 g
- Individual weights include 5 g, 10 g, 20 g, 25 g, 50 g and 100 g
- Mixed sets include 200 g total at 1% accuracy and 35 g total at 2% accuracy
- Suitable for standard slotted weight carriers and classroom load setups
From $4.90 (Ex GST)
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Cartesian Diver, 100 mm Glass Archimedes Principle Demonstrator
- 100 mm glass Cartesian diver, classic buoyancy experiment for Archimedes principle demonstrations.
- Shows sink and rise behaviour as pressure changes, links density change to buoyant force effects.
- Demonstrates ideal gas law concept, pressure change affects trapped gas volume inside diver.
- Suitable for fluids lessons on pressure, density, and buoyancy in water-filled container setups.
- Simple classroom demonstrator, supports repeat trials and clear observation of buoyancy response.
$7.50 (Ex GST)
Circular Motion Kit with Speed Control
- Circular motion teaching kit range for centripetal force demonstrations
- Supports classroom experiments on rotation, force, speed and radius
- Mini electric kit provides a compact classroom format with speed control
- Modern electric option is described as safer and more convincing than older methods
- PSSC kit provides the traditional cord, handle and washer-based setup
- PSSC kit includes glass handle, cord, washers and small setup components
- Suitable for supervised secondary and senior physics teaching
From $32.90 (Ex GST)
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Constant-Volume Thermometer for Charles’ Law Demonstrations ,1m
- Constant volume thermometer for Charles’ law practicals, shows pressure–temperature behaviour of trapped air.
- Air sample heated to known temperature points, volume held constant by adjusting mercury column.
- Measures pressure change versus temperature at fixed volume, practical route to gas law relationships.
- Similar in method to Boyle’s law style apparatus, controlled column adjustment supports accuracy.
- Constant-volume approach easier to perform accurately than constant-pressure volume change method.
$267.50 (Ex GST)
Density Cube Sets, Multi Material Sets for Classroom Density Experiments
• Density cube sets for classroom density experiments, supports mass volume density calculations and material comparisons across multiple materials
• Set formats include 1.0 cm set of 6 in plastic box, 2.0 cm and 2.5 cm metal sets of 5 in poly bags, and mixed material sets in plastic case
• Mixed sets listed include 12 piece 2.5 cm with wood, plastics and metals, and 9 piece 2.0 cm with cork, plastic, hardwood and metals
• 2.0 cm set of 7 includes hooks and metals aluminium, iron, zinc, lead, copper, brass and tin for handling and suspension demonstrations
• Rust note provided for cubes, store dry, wipe with cloth and small amount of oil if rust appears, for laboratory or educational use under supervision
From $18.90 (Ex GST)
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Density Cubes, 1 cm Spare Cubes for Density and Buoyancy Experiments
- General purpose density cubes with 1.0 cm edge, supplied as spare cubes for classroom density comparison tasks
- Materials listed aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead, tin, wood and zinc, supports broad density range demonstrations
- Consistent 1 cm cube geometry supports straightforward volume calculation and mass to density conversion exercises
- Useful for buoyancy and material identification activities, compare density changes across metals and wood under the same volume
- Suitable for laboratory or educational settings under supervision, handle heavier metals such as lead with appropriate care and wash hands after handling
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Density Cubes, 2 cm Spare Cubes for Density and Buoyancy Experiments
• General purpose density cubes with 2.0 cm edge, supports mass volume density calculations and material comparison demonstrations
• Materials listed aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead, wood and zinc, provides a wide density spread for classroom learning
• Consistent cube geometry supports clear volume determination, enables direct density calculation from measured mass and known volume
• Useful for physics and materials science topics including density, buoyancy and material properties, compare outcomes across materials
• Suitable for laboratory or educational settings under supervision, handle heavier metals such as lead carefully and wash hands after use
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Density Cubes, 2.5 cm Spare Cubes for Density and Buoyancy Experiments
• General purpose density cubes with 2.5 cm edge, supports density comparison and material properties demonstrations in physics classes
• Materials listed aluminium, brass, copper, iron, lead and wood, provides a broad density spread for observation and calculation work
• Consistent cube geometry supports simple volume determination, enables direct density calculation from measured mass and known volume
• Useful for buoyancy and relative density discussions, compare how mass changes with material while volume stays constant
• Suitable for laboratory or educational settings under supervision, handle heavy metals such as lead carefully and wash hands after handling
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Displacement and Spouting Vessels, Liquid Behaviour Demonstration Range
- Includes displacement and spouting vessel formats for liquid behaviour demonstrations
- Metal vessel supports density, specific gravity, and Archimedes' principle work
- Spouted design assists volumetric displacement experiments with liquid overflow
- Plastic Pascal’s Vase demonstrates increasing water pressure with depth
- Suitable for supervised laboratory and educational physics practical use
From $10.90 (Ex GST)
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Dynamics Carts, Laboratory Collision and Motion Kit
- Dynamics carts supplied as pairs for mechanics experiments, choose with firing pin facility or without firing pin
- Hyper Fire version: 600 g each, firing pin on each cart, safety catch locks pin to prevent firing when secured
- Inboard wheel design helps reduce tangles during runs and collisions on benches or tracks
- Supplier identification notes include IEC hexagon logo and precision wheels on underside before purchasing
- Non firing version: 450 g each pair, listed without firing pin, other specifications not provided in supplied text
From $179.50 (Ex GST)
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Free Fall Apparatus, Mechanical and Solenoid Release
- Free fall apparatus range for timing falling motion experiments
- Adjustable upper platform allows variable drop distance setup
- Available with 1 m or 1.5 m vertical rail height options
- Mechanical release models use ball contact to start timing
- Solenoid release models automatically release the ball when timing starts
- Lower impact platform stops timing when the ball strikes the plate
- Timer may be included or required separately depending on model
From $355.50 (Ex GST)
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High Pressure Boyle’s Law Apparatus with Air Pump, Non-Mercury
- High-pressure Boyle’s Law apparatus for pressure and volume demonstrations
- Non-mercury design uses a coloured fluid in the pressure container
- Air pump raises pressure so pressure can be read on the gauge
- Heavy-walled glass tube shows reduced air volume as pressure increases
- Adjustable pointer can be clamped to indicate starting volume
- Complete kit includes air pump and coloured fluid as supplied
- Suitable for supervised laboratory and educational gas law experiments
$387.90 (Ex GST)
Hooke’s Law Tension Spring Sets, Variable Spring Constant Type
- Tension spring sets for Hooke’s Law mass and extension experiments
- Suitable for mechanics, force and elasticity demonstrations
- Available as non-proportional 5-spring or proportional 6-spring sets
- Non-proportional set includes mixed spring lengths, diameters and wire sizes
- Proportional set is designed with related spring dimensions and wire diameters
- Proportional springs include an eye at each end for hanging load setups
- Suitable for supervised physics laboratory and classroom use
From $28.90 (Ex GST)
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I-Gauge Mechanics Demonstrator, Height and Speed Measurement Teaching Set
- Narika I-Gauge mechanics demonstrator, links drop height changes to measured speed outcomes.
- Includes 1 Beespi V photogate, supports velocity measurement for quantitative comparisons.
- Height versus speed relationship focus, suitable for energy and motion discussion activities.
- Impact force explored through observed impact outcomes, supports classroom mechanics interpretation.
- Educational laboratory use item, designed for supervised student practical measurements.
$610.50 (Ex GST)
Laboratory Pulleys, Bench Clamp and Rod Mounting Physics Type
- Laboratory pulleys for physics experiments, supports force, motion and mechanical advantage demonstrations
- Available in bench clamp, rod mount and G clamp configurations, supports flexible experimental setup options
- Plastic and aluminium pulley options listed, supports different durability and demonstration requirements
- Single, double and triple pulley arrangements listed, supports varied mechanical system configurations
- Pulley sizes listed 50 mm and 70 mm, suitable for classroom demonstrations and laboratory mechanics setups
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Large Demonstration Manometer, ±300 mm Range
- Large U-tube water manometer, ±300 mm range, mm water height demonstration
- 100 × 560 mm panel with wall-hanging ring, clear classroom visibility
- 12 mm clear PVC hose U-formed, durable, easy to fill and observe levels
- 400 mm scale between legs, quick reading of level difference and direction
- Top tube ends accessible for gentle blowing or low-pressure connections, gas pressure demos
$156.90 (Ex GST)
Lever and Fulcrum Apparatus, Basic Mechanics and Lever Principle Demonstrator
- Lever and fulcrum apparatus for simple machine demonstrations, shows mechanical advantage and force direction change.
- Fulcrum position change alters lever arm distance, demonstrates moments and turning effect relationships clearly.
- Supports equilibrium experiments, balance conditions and rotational motion concepts using a pivoted rigid bar.
- Useful for force transfer demonstrations, compare load and effort placement along the lever.
- Classroom and laboratory teaching tool for practical understanding of levers, moments and basic mechanics.
$80.90 (Ex GST)
Lever and Fulcrum Set with Weights and Hangers Included 1 m long
- 1 m lever and fulcrum apparatus, metre rule balances at midpoint to demonstrate moments and equilibrium.
- Knife-edge pivot at centre with V-bearing support, consistent fulcrum seating for repeatable balance tests.
- Shows moment law, weight × distance equality on both sides, clear torque comparison along the rule.
- Includes two 50 g slotted weight carriers, hook over rule edge and slide to any marked position.
- Standard slotted masses not supplied, designed to use existing school weights with supplied carriers.
$211.90 (Ex GST)
Magdeburg Hemispheres, 75 mm Atmospheric Pressure Demonstration Apparatus
- Metal Magdeburg hemispheres, 75 mm diameter, classic atmospheric pressure demonstration apparatus.
- Valve allows sealing and evacuation, supports comparison of separation force with air inside versus reduced pressure.
- Uses two spring scales, measure pull force when separating hemispheres under different internal pressure states.
- Vacuum pump step increases holding force, shows atmospheric pressure effect through larger force readings.
- Laboratory or educational use only, supervise vacuum handling and secure grip during pull-apart demonstration.
$72.50 (Ex GST)
Micrometer, 0 to 25 mm Precision Thickness and Diameter Measurement Type
• 0–25 mm micrometer, 0.01 mm division, precision measurement tool for thickness and diameter checks. • Steel screw with 0.5 mm pitch, controlled spindle movement supports repeatable fine measurements. • Stainless steel body with chrome finish, durable instrument suitable for lab and workshop use. • Used for small object measurement in physics, engineering, and materials work requiring higher precision. • Supplied in protective plastic case, supports storage, transport, and instrument protection between classes.
$33.90 (Ex GST)
Mini Projectile Launcher, Student Mechanics Experiment with Protractor
- Mini projectile launcher for trajectory and projectile motion experiments, classroom mechanics practical tool.
- Adjustable release latch locks to set launch condition, supports repeatable launches for comparisons.
- Attached protractor for angle setting, plumb bob included for inclination reference and alignment.
- Two drilled balls supplied, consistent projectiles for repeated trials and group activity use.
- Tabletop clamp and instructions included, stable mounting and guided setup for student demonstrations.
$136.90 (Ex GST)
Newton’s Cradle Collision Demonstrator, Momentum and Energy Transfer Teaching Model
- Newton’s cradle collision demonstrator, 120 × 110 × 150 mm, stainless steel balls 20 mm diameter.
- Demonstrates momentum conservation through successive collisions, one ball released gives one ball output.
- Shows energy transfer as kinetic energy passes through the line, supports classroom collision discussion.
- Two balls released produces two on far side, repeatable pattern for qualitative mechanics lessons.
- Wooden base with synthetic polymer suspension cords, durable bench-top apparatus for teaching use.
$37.50 (Ex GST)
Nylon Pulleys for Bench Clamp and Rod Mounting, 50 mm
- 50 mm nylon pulley range for bench clamp and rod-mounted mechanics setups
- Bench mounted pulley clamps to flat surfaces up to 25 mm thick
- Protective clamp pad helps reduce damage to bench surfaces
- Vertical adjustable pulley can be raised, lowered and pointed as required
- Universal bench clamp opens to 40 mm and holds devices up to 12.5 mm diameter
- Straight and bent rod pulleys use 8 mm × 200 mm anodised aluminium rods
- Suitable for supervised force, tension and cord-routing demonstrations
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Pascal’s Vase Apparatus, Hydrostatic Pressure and Liquid Level Demonstrator
• Pascal’s vase liquid level apparatus, four different tube sizes on stand for hydrostatic pressure lessons. • Demonstrates pressure depends on depth not vessel shape, same head gives same pressure at level. • Connected tube display shows equal liquid levels across different diameters, clear visual comparison. • Supports teaching of communicating vessels and liquid head concepts in fluids and pressure topics. • Educational lab demonstrator, use under supervision, stable stand keeps tubes aligned for repeat trials.
$18.90 (Ex GST)
Pendulum Bobs, Assorted Size Laboratory Set
- Pendulum bobs for mechanics experiments, available as brass, steel and plastic options plus a brass set of three
- Diameter options include 25 mm brass, 20 mm brass, 12.5 mm brass, 20 mm steel and 20 mm plastic as listed
- Brass set includes 25 mm, 20 mm and 12.5 mm bobs for comparing mass and damping effects
- Each bob has through hole plus counterbored hole, knot hidden inside for tamper-proof string attachment
- Designed for repeatable pendulum length setups, supports timing and oscillation investigations in classroom use
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Mechanics and Fluids form a core part of physics education, focusing on motion, forces, energy, pressure, and the behaviour of liquids and gases. Laboratory experiments in this field help students understand fundamental principles such as Newton’s laws of motion, momentum, friction, pressure, buoyancy, viscosity, and fluid dynamics. These concepts are essential for studying engineering, physics, environmental science, and many applied scientific disciplines.
Mechanics and fluids apparatus allow students and researchers to observe how forces influence motion and how fluids behave under different physical conditions. Typical laboratory equipment used in this area may include force meters, pulleys, inclined plane apparatus, friction demonstration systems, density measurement tools, pressure demonstration equipment, hydraulic models, and fluid flow apparatus. These instruments enable practical investigation of mechanical principles such as acceleration, equilibrium, and energy transfer, as well as fluid behaviour including pressure variation, flow resistance, and buoyancy.
Where laboratory glass components are used in fluid experiments, borosilicate glass such as BORO 3.3 is commonly preferred due to its strong chemical resistance and thermal stability. Relevant standards for laboratory glass materials may include ISO 3585 for borosilicate glass 3.3 properties and ASTM E438, which specifies requirements for glass used in laboratory apparatus. In experiments that require volumetric measurement of liquids, ASTM E694 may also apply for volumetric laboratory glassware.
Some mechanics and fluid experiments may involve electrically powered measuring instruments or sensors, which covers safety requirements for electrical equipment used in laboratory measurement and testing environments. Manufacturing and product quality systems for laboratory apparatus are also commonly aligned with ISO 9001 quality management standards.
At LabChoice Australia, we supply mechanics and fluids laboratory equipment designed for school science laboratories, university teaching environments, and educational demonstration setups. Our range supports clear visualisation of physical principles while providing durable and reliable apparatus suitable for repeated classroom use.
Practical experiments in mechanics and fluid dynamics help students connect theoretical physics concepts with real-world observations. By measuring motion, forces, pressure, and fluid behaviour directly in the laboratory, learners develop a deeper understanding of the physical laws that govern movement and the behaviour of liquids and gases.