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Friction Rod, Perspex
Friction Rod, Perspex (Product Code: SLE/PHY/180) is a 300 x 12 mm Perspex rod used to build up electric charge by rubbing in static electricity experiments in school and college physics laboratories. Teachers use it to attract paper scraps, charge an electroscope and compare how rods of different materials behave. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India, as part of its physics lab equipment range for schools in India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Perspex (acrylic) |
| Dimensions | 300 x 12 mm |
| Application | Experiments involving static electricity |
| Product code | SLE/PHY/180 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Perspex Friction Rod Used For?
Rubbing the Perspex rod briskly with a dry cloth transfers charge by friction, so the rod can then lift small pieces of paper, bend a thin stream of tap water or make the leaf of an electroscope rise. It is a simple way to show charging by friction, charging by contact and the attraction and repulsion between charged objects in a physics lab equipment school India practical.
Static experiments are most reliable in dry air, because moisture lets the charge leak away within seconds. Hold the rod at one end, keep it free of grease and fingerprints, and wipe it with a clean dry cloth before each lesson. Comparing the Perspex rod with rods of other materials lets students see that the material decides how the rod charges.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The rod material you need — Perspex, or other friction rods for side-by-side comparison.
- Number of rods, for example one per student group.
- Whether friction cloths or an electroscope should be included in the same quotation.
OEM Manufacturer
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, is the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of this Perspex friction rod. It is produced at the company's own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, and supplied factory-direct to schools, colleges, dealers and importers across India and international markets, rather than through a trading intermediary.
Because the rods come straight from the maker, a school that later needs matching replacements for a whole class can ask us for a repeat order of the same item. Read more about the company on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
These items are used alongside a Perspex rod in the same static electricity lessons:
- Friction Rod, Nylon — a second material for comparing how different rods charge.
- Friction Rod, Brass/Ebonite — another classic pair for charging experiments.
- Friction Cloth, Cotton — a cloth for rubbing the rod.
- Electroscope, Gold Leaf — detects the charge carried by the rod.
See the full range in Physics Lab Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is the Friction Rod, Perspex?
The Friction Rod, Perspex measures 300 x 12 mm. That length lets a student hold one end comfortably while the other end is rubbed and brought close to paper scraps, a water stream or an electroscope cap.
What is the Perspex friction rod used to demonstrate?
The Perspex friction rod demonstrates static electricity: charging by friction, transfer of charge by contact, and attraction or repulsion between charged objects. It is used in school and college physics practicals on electrostatics.
Why does the Perspex rod sometimes fail to hold a charge?
A Perspex friction rod loses charge quickly in humid air or when its surface is greasy. Work in a dry room, wipe the rod with a clean dry cloth, and handle it only at one end for more reliable results.
Is a rubbing cloth included with the Friction Rod, Perspex?
The Friction Rod, Perspex is listed as the rod itself. If you also need a rubbing cloth, add the cotton friction cloth to your enquiry and we will confirm the complete contents in the quotation.
Who manufactures the Friction Rod, Perspex?
The Friction Rod, Perspex is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) as the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and is supplied direct from the manufacturer.
Can ScienceLab supply Perspex friction rods in bulk?
Yes, ScienceLab quotes Perspex friction rods for single labs, school groups, dealers and export buyers in India and international markets. Tell us the quantity and delivery location so we can prepare an accurate quotation.
Request a Quote
To price the Friction Rod, Perspex, send your quantity through our contact page or add it to the enquiry cart. Quotations come directly from the manufacturer, so you deal with the people who make the rods.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
