Friction Cloth, Cotton Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Friction Cloth, Cotton (Product Code: SLE/PHY/177) is a square cotton rubbing cloth used to charge friction rods in static electricity experiments in school physics labs. Each 300 x 300 mm cloth gives enough area to grip a rod and rub it firmly along its length before bringing it near an electroscope or pith ball. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as an accessory for electrostatics work.

Specifications

What Is the Cotton Friction Cloth Used For?

Rubbing a rod with the cloth transfers electrons between the two surfaces, leaving the rod charged and ready to deflect an electroscope, lift small scraps of paper or swing a pith ball. Using the same cotton cloth with rods of different materials lets students compare which pairings charge most strongly, so it earns a place in the consumables drawer of any school physics lab in India.

Keep cloths dry and clean, because moisture or grease reduces charging. Store them in a closed bag between lessons, and give each student group its own cloth so that rubbing conditions stay consistent across the class.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies this cotton friction cloth from Ambala, Haryana, alongside the electrostatics apparatus in its catalogue, so a school can source rods, cloths and electroscopes in a single order. Learn more about the company on our profile page.

Related Physics Lab Equipment

Friction rods to use with the cloth, and a complete starter kit:

• Friction Rod, Brass/Ebonite — 300 x 12 mm rod for static electricity experiments.
• Friction Rod, Nylon — synthetic rod for comparing charging behaviour.
• Friction Rod, Perspex — acrylic option for the same rubbing tests.
• Friction Rod, Glass/Brass, 300mm — glass/brass rod to widen the comparison.
• Electrostatic Investigation — kit of rods, fabrics and a suspended pith ball.

Visit our Physics Lab Equipment category for more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Friction Cloth, Cotton?
The Friction Cloth, Cotton is a square cloth measuring 300 x 300 mm, large enough to wrap around a friction rod and rub it firmly along its length during static electricity experiments.

What is the Friction Cloth, Cotton used for?
The Friction Cloth, Cotton is used for producing friction with friction rods. Rubbing a rod with the cloth charges it, so the rod can then be used with an electroscope, a pith ball or small paper pieces.

Which rods work with the Friction Cloth, Cotton?
The Friction Cloth, Cotton can be used with the friction rods in our physics range, such as brass/ebonite, nylon, Perspex and glass/brass rods. Different pairings charge differently, which is useful for comparative student work.

Who supplies the Friction Cloth, Cotton?
The Friction Cloth, Cotton is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which can include it in the same quotation as friction rods, electroscopes and other electrostatics apparatus.

How should the Friction Cloth, Cotton be stored?
Store the Friction Cloth, Cotton clean and dry, ideally in a closed bag or box. Damp or greasy cloth reduces the charge produced on friction rods, so replace any cloth that becomes soiled.

Can the Friction Cloth, Cotton be ordered in bulk?
Yes, the Friction Cloth, Cotton can be quoted in quantity for schools, colleges and distributors in India and international markets. Tell us how many cloths you need and your delivery location through the contact page.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026