IC Chip

Product Code : SCL-449/121

IC Chip (Product Code: SCL-449/121) is a leaded DIP integrated circuit used to build timer, oscillator and pulse circuits in electronics and physics laboratories. It is offered in different configurations and type numbers, including the widely taught 555 timer, and is listed for 5 V operation. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges and project students.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
TypeIntegrated circuit (IC) chip
ConfigurationsDifferent configurations / type numbers
Example IC555 timer, for timer, pulse generation and oscillator applications
Mounting typeDIP
Lead typeLeaded
Voltage5 V
UsageElectronics
ApplicationsPrecision timing, pulse generation, sequential timing, time delay generation, pulse width modulation
555 derivativesUp to four timing circuits in one package
Product codeSCL-449/121
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the IC Chip Used For?

The 555 timer is one of the first integrated circuits students meet, because a few resistors and a capacitor turn it into a working timer. Wired as a monostable it gives a single time delay; as an astable it runs as an oscillator that can flash an LED or sound a buzzer; and it can also act as a flip-flop element. Derivative packages provide up to four timing circuits in one chip.

The DIP (dual in-line package) format fits breadboards and IC sockets, which suits trial-and-error circuit building in class. Insert the chip with its pin-1 notch or dot facing the right way, keep the supply to the 5 V rating, and touch an earthed surface before handling to discharge static. From simple LED flashers, students can progress to pulse width modulation and sequential timing, making the IC a useful piece of science lab equipment for class 12 electronics topics.

What to Specify When Ordering

  • IC type number or configuration, for example the 555 timer or another number from your circuit.
  • Operating voltage: confirm that the 5 V listing fits your circuit.
  • Mounting: check that the leaded DIP format suits your breadboard or circuit board.
  • Quantity per class, with spares for student builds.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited supplies the IC Chip under its ScienceLab trading name from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, engineering colleges, polytechnics, hobby centres and dealers in India and international markets. For purchase and import paperwork, the supplying company's registration details are IEC AAECJ8618A (DGFT) and GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. More background is on the ScienceLab company profile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which IC Chip numbers are available?
The IC Chip (SCL-449/121) is offered in different configurations and type numbers, including the 555 timer described on this page. Tell us the IC number your circuit uses and we will confirm availability before quoting.

What is the 555 timer IC Chip used for?
The 555 timer IC Chip is used for time delays, oscillators, pulse generation, pulse width modulation, sequential timing and as a flip-flop element. It is a standard component for electronics practicals and student projects.

What mounting type is the IC Chip?
The IC Chip is a leaded DIP (dual in-line package) component, so it can be pushed into a breadboard or IC socket, or soldered through the holes of a circuit board for a permanent project.

What voltage does the IC Chip use?
The IC Chip is listed with a voltage of 5 V. Design your supply around this figure and check the datasheet of the specific type number you order before connecting it to any higher-voltage source.

Who supplies the IC Chip?
The IC Chip is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, together with the capacitors, resistors and LEDs that students need to build complete timer circuits.

Can I order IC Chips in bulk for a class?
Bulk quantities of the IC Chip can be quoted for classes, labs and dealers. Send the IC number, quantity and delivery location through the contact page or enquiry cart to receive a quotation.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026

Capacitor

Product Code : SCL-451/122

Capacitor (Product Code: SCL-451/122) is an electronic component that stores electric charge, used in charging and discharging, filtering and timing experiments in physics and electronics labs. It is listed with a 250 V voltage rating, well above the supplies used in typical low-voltage student circuits, together with a 105 °C temperature rating and a tolerance of 20%. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as a regular part of any electricity experiment kit for school labs.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
Voltage250 V
Temperature rating105 °C
Tolerance20%
Product codeSCL-451/122
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Capacitor Used For?

Capacitors store charge and release it again, which puts them at the centre of RC time-constant experiments: students charge a capacitor through a resistor and record how its voltage rises, then discharge it and watch the voltage fall. The same component smooths the output of rectifier circuits, blocks DC while passing AC signals, and sets the timing interval in timer IC circuits.

Observe polarity if the capacitor has marked positive and negative leads, and never exceed the 250 V rating. A capacitor can hold charge after the supply is removed, so discharge it through a resistor before handling it. The 20% tolerance means the measured capacitance may differ from the marked value, which is worth discussing when students compare calculated and measured time constants.

What to Specify When Ordering

  • Capacitance value(s) required, as these are not stated on this page.
  • Working voltage of your circuit, to confirm the 250 V rating suits it.
  • Quantity per experiment set or bench.
  • Whether a Capacitor Study Kit or charging and discharging apparatus is also needed.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, supplies the Capacitor from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, laboratories and dealers in India and international markets. Physics departments setting up RC and rectifier experiments can combine capacitors with resistors, meters and power supplies in one enquiry. The ScienceLab company profile explains more about the company.

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Use the capacitor with these items for charging, discharging and timing work:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the voltage rating of the Capacitor?
The Capacitor (SCL-451/122) is listed with a voltage rating of 250 V. Keep the working voltage below this figure; in most school and college RC experiments the supply is far lower, leaving a wide margin.

What are the temperature rating and tolerance of the Capacitor?
The Capacitor has a temperature rating of 105 °C and a tolerance of 20%, which means its actual capacitance may differ from the marked value by up to that percentage, so measure it when accuracy matters.

What capacitance values are available?
Capacitance values for the Capacitor are not listed on this page. Send the value your experiment requires through the contact page, and ScienceLab will confirm what can be supplied before sending a quotation.

Is the Capacitor safe to handle after an experiment?
The Capacitor can keep a charge after the supply is disconnected, so discharge it through a resistor before touching the leads. This is good practice for every capacitor used in school and college labs.

Who supplies the Capacitor?
The Capacitor is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, along with the capacitor study kits, resistors and meters that make up a complete RC experiment bench.

What should I include in a Capacitor quotation request?
A quotation request for the Capacitor should include the code SCL-451/122, the capacitance value, quantity and delivery location. Mention any resistors, meters or charging and discharging apparatus you want quoted with it.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026

Electric Tester

Product Code : SCL-455/124

Electric Tester (Product Code: SCL-455/124) is a hand-held voltage tester used to check whether a conductor, socket or terminal is live in electrical workshops and school physics labs. Made of spring steel and acetate in a yellow finish, it is listed for a working voltage of 220 V and described as high-sensitivity and shock-proof. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
TypeElectric tester
Working voltage220 V
MaterialSpring steel and acetate
ColourYellow
SensitivityHigh sensitivity (as listed)
FeatureShock-proof (as listed)
Product codeSCL-455/124
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Electric Tester Used For?

Lab technicians and electrical trainees use the tester to confirm whether mains sockets, switchboards and wiring terminals are live before and after work, and to identify the phase conductor when wiring a plug or lamp holder. In a school lab setup in India it belongs to the basic tool set used when installing demonstration boards and checking the supply points that feed apparatus.

Try the tester on a known live point first so you know it is working, hold it only by the insulated body, and keep fingers away from the metal tip. Use it only within its 220 V working voltage, and treat its indication as a first check rather than proof that a circuit is dead: isolate the supply at the switch or breaker before touching any conductor.

Supplier

The Electric Tester is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, to electrical workshops, school labs, vocational training centres and dealers in India and international markets. Many buyers add testers to tool kits and wiring accessories when fitting out an electricity lab. See the ScienceLab company profile for background on the company.

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Tools and items often used together with an electric tester:

  • Tool Kit — plier, screwdriver, drill machine and other tools for electrical works.
  • Wire Cutter — cuts wire during installation and repair.
  • Electric Switch — a panel switch that is fitted and checked during board wiring.
  • Digital Multimeter — measures actual voltage values rather than just showing presence.
  • Connecting Wire — wiring for lab circuits.

Visit the Physics Lab category for the complete range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the working voltage of the Electric Tester?
The Electric Tester (SCL-455/124) is listed for a working voltage of 220 V. Use it only on supplies within this rating, and ask ScienceLab through the contact page if your installation runs at a different voltage.

What is the Electric Tester made of?
The Electric Tester is made of spring steel and acetate and comes in a yellow colour, which makes it easy to spot in a tool drawer or on a crowded workshop bench.

Is the Electric Tester shock-proof?
The Electric Tester is described as shock-proof. Even so, hold it only by its insulated body, avoid touching the metal tip, and always isolate the supply before handling bare conductors, because a tester is a check, not a safety device.

What is the Electric Tester used for?
The Electric Tester is used to check whether sockets, switchboards and terminals are live and to identify the phase wire before wiring or repairing electrical fittings in labs, workshops and training centres.

Who supplies the Electric Tester?
The Electric Tester is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to vocational training centres, school labs and workshops that also source tool kits and wiring accessories from the company.

Can I order the Electric Tester with a tool kit?
Yes, the Electric Tester can be quoted with the Tool Kit, wire cutters and other wiring accessories. Send the items, quantities and delivery location through the contact page or enquiry cart for a combined quotation.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026

Spirit Level

Product Code : SCL-458/125

Spirit Level (Product Code: SCL-458/125) is a bubble-vial levelling tool used to check that benches, bases and apparatus sit truly level in physics labs and workshops. This compact 4-inch model has an aluminium body, a magnetic base that holds onto steel surfaces, and a yellow finish that is easy to spot on the bench. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
Length4 in (about 10 cm)
MaterialAluminium
BaseMagnetic
ColourYellow
Product codeSCL-458/125
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Spirit Level Used For?

Many physics experiments assume a level surface: an optical bench, a physical balance, a friction table or the base of a Searle's apparatus gives misleading readings if it tilts. The spirit level lets students confirm this in seconds by placing it on the surface and adjusting levelling screws or packing until the bubble settles between the centre marks, making it a small but frequently used item of physics lab equipment in schools across India.

The magnetic base keeps the level in place on steel stands, machine beds and metal frames, leaving both hands free for adjustment. Its 4-inch length fits on small platforms and apparatus bases where a long level cannot sit. To check the level itself, place it on a flat surface, note the bubble, then turn it end-for-end: the bubble should settle in the same place.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited supplies the Spirit Level under its ScienceLab trading name from Ambala, Haryana, to school labs, colleges, workshops and dealers in India and international markets. Institutional buyers who need vendor details for registration can use GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT and LEI 3358004HRD1JIVXKYX49 for the supplying company. Read the ScienceLab company profile for more.

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Apparatus that should be levelled or aligned before readings are taken:

More measuring and mechanics apparatus is listed under Physics Lab.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Spirit Level?
The Spirit Level (SCL-458/125) is 4 inches long, about 10 cm, which makes it compact enough to sit on small apparatus bases, balance platforms and stand bases in a physics lab.

What is the Spirit Level made of?
The Spirit Level has an aluminium body with a magnetic base and a yellow finish. The aluminium keeps it light for everyday bench use, while the yellow colour makes it easy to find among other tools.

What does the magnetic base on the Spirit Level do?
The magnetic base lets the Spirit Level cling to steel surfaces such as iron stands, machine beds and metal frames, so it stays in place while you adjust levelling screws with both hands.

Which experiments need a Spirit Level?
A Spirit Level is used wherever apparatus must be level, such as optical benches, physical balances, friction tables and Searle's apparatus bases, and also when installing or checking lab benches before a new session.

Who supplies the Spirit Level?
The Spirit Level is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which also offers the plumb lines, optical benches and balances that are levelled with it.

How can I request a quote for the Spirit Level?
To request a quote for the Spirit Level, send the code SCL-458/125, the quantity and delivery location through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with other physics lab items.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026

Tool Kit

Product Code : SCL-461/126

Tool Kit (Product Code: SCL-461/126) is a set of hand tools and a drill machine used for electrical works such as installing, wiring and repairing apparatus in school physics labs and workshops. The kit consists of a plier, a screwdriver and a drill machine together with other essential tools, so a lab technician has the basics for routine electrical jobs in one place. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.

Key Details

ParameterDetail
ApplicationElectrical works
ContentsPlier, screwdriver, drill machine and other essential tools
Product codeSCL-461/126
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Tool Kit Used For?

In a school or college lab, a tool kit is needed whenever apparatus is installed, repaired or rewired. Technicians use the plier to grip, bend and twist conductors, the screwdriver to fix terminals, switches and panels, and the drill machine to make mounting holes for switches, boards and brackets. Keeping these tools together is a basic part of lab equipment maintenance in India's schools and colleges, and avoids searching for tools during practical sessions.

Before any electrical work, switch off and isolate the supply, and confirm with an electric tester that the circuit is dead. Wear eye protection when drilling, clamp small workpieces rather than holding them by hand, and return each tool to the kit after use so nothing goes missing between sessions.

What to Specify When Ordering

  • Number of kits, for example one per lab or one per technician.
  • A request for the full contents list, since the kit includes other essential tools beyond the plier, screwdriver and drill machine.
  • Any extra items, such as an electric tester or wire cutter, to be quoted with the kit.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, supplies the Tool Kit from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, ITIs, training workshops and dealers in India and international markets. Maintenance kits are often ordered at the same time as new apparatus, so the technician can install and look after it from day one. Details of the company are on the ScienceLab company profile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Tool Kit contain?
The Tool Kit (SCL-461/126) contains a plier, a screwdriver and a drill machine along with other essential tools for electrical works. Ask ScienceLab through the contact page for the complete contents list before ordering.

What is the Tool Kit used for?
The Tool Kit is used for electrical works in labs and workshops, including fitting switches and boards, tightening terminals, drilling mounting holes and carrying out routine repairs on laboratory apparatus.

Who is the Tool Kit suitable for?
The Tool Kit suits lab technicians, physics teachers, electrical trainees and maintenance staff who install and look after apparatus in schools, colleges, ITIs and training workshops.

What safety steps apply when using the Tool Kit?
When using the Tool Kit, isolate the electrical supply, confirm the circuit is dead with a tester, wear eye protection while drilling and clamp small parts. Keep the tools clean and dry and return them to the kit after use.

Who supplies the Tool Kit?
The Tool Kit is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, to institutions that want maintenance tools delivered alongside the physics apparatus, testers and wiring they are buying.

How do I get a quotation for the Tool Kit?
For a Tool Kit quotation, send the code SCL-461/126, the number of kits and your delivery location through the contact page or enquiry cart, and mention any testers or wire cutters to include.

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Tell us how many Tool Kits you need through the contact page, or add the kit to the enquiry cart together with testers and wiring items.

Last updated: 24 September 2026

Crocodile Clip For Connections

Product Code : SCL-468/129

Crocodile Clip For Connections (Product Code: SCL-468/129) is a pair of insulated test leads used to connect multimeters and other banana-socket instruments to components and terminals in physics and electronics labs. Each set has a red and a black 50 cm flexible lead, with a banana plug at one end and a 38 mm plated crocodile clip at the other. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.

Specifications

ParameterDetail
Clip size38 mm
Clip finishPlated
LeadStandard flexible wire, 50 cm long, insulated
TerminationsBanana plug at one end, crocodile clip at the other
SetTwo wires per set, red and black pair
UseBanana pin to crocodile clip test lead for multimeters
Product codeSCL-468/129
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Are Crocodile Clip Leads Used For?

Crocodile clip leads free the hands during measurement: the banana plug goes into the multimeter or instrument socket and the spring clip grips a resistor lead, terminal post or wire. Students use them to connect meters across components in Ohm's law, diode and transistor practicals, and teachers use them for quick temporary connections during demonstrations.

Keep the red lead for positive and the black for negative or common so polarity is always clear. Clip only onto clean, bare metal, open the clip rather than pulling on the wire to remove it, and coil the leads loosely after use to protect the insulation. Spare sets are everyday lab equipment accessories for school electricity benches.

What to Specify When Ordering

  • Number of sets required (each set is two leads, one red and one black).
  • Confirmation that the 50 cm lead length suits your bench layout.
  • Confirmation that the banana plugs fit the sockets on your meters.
  • Whether banana plug connector leads are also needed for socket-to-socket wiring.

Supplier

The Crocodile Clip For Connections set is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, repair workshops and dealers in India and international markets. Replacement leads are often ordered when multimeters and meters are restocked, so both can arrive together. For more about the company, see the ScienceLab company profile.

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The full Physics Lab range includes more electricity apparatus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in one Crocodile Clip For Connections set?
Each Crocodile Clip For Connections set (SCL-468/129) contains two insulated flexible leads, one red and one black, each with a banana plug at one end and a crocodile clip at the other.

How long are the leads and how big are the clips?
The leads in the Crocodile Clip For Connections set are standard flexible wire 50 cm long, and the crocodile clips are 38 mm plated clips that grip terminals, component leads and wires.

Can the Crocodile Clip For Connections be used with a multimeter?
Yes, the Crocodile Clip For Connections is a banana pin to crocodile clip test lead intended for use with a multimeter. Check that your meter takes banana plugs before ordering.

Why are the leads red and black?
The red and black pair in the Crocodile Clip For Connections set makes polarity easy to follow: red is normally used for positive and black for negative or common, which reduces wiring mistakes in student circuits.

Who supplies the Crocodile Clip For Connections?
The Crocodile Clip For Connections set is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which also supplies the multimeters, voltmeters and connecting leads it is used with.

How do I order Crocodile Clip For Connections sets in bulk?
To order Crocodile Clip For Connections sets in bulk, send the code SCL-468/129, the number of sets and your delivery location through the contact page or enquiry cart for a quotation.

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Send the number of test lead sets you need through the contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart with your meters and wiring.

Last updated: 24 September 2026

Board Pin Packet

Product Code : SCL-470/130

Board Pin Packet (Product Code: SCL-470/130) is a pack of brass drawing pins used to fix paper to drawing boards and pin-boards in physics practicals, classrooms and offices. In the physics lab the pins hold a sheet of paper flat on a drawing board for ray-tracing experiments with mirrors, prisms and glass slabs. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for school, office and home use.

Key Details

ParameterDetail
ItemBoard pins (drawing pins), packet
MaterialBrass
UsePin-boards; holding papers in place
Suitable forSchool, office and home
Product codeSCL-470/130
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Board Pin Packet Used For?

Optics practicals such as refraction through a glass slab or prism and reflection from a plane mirror are drawn on paper fixed to a soft drawing board. Board pins at the corners stop the sheet shifting while students mark rays and object pins, which keeps angle measurements consistent. The same pins hold charts, timetables and notices on classroom pin-boards.

Press each pin in straight with the thumb, lift it out with a fingernail or pin lifter rather than prising with a scale, and keep the packet closed and away from young children. Brass pins are a simple stationery item that completes any school lab setup in India where optics experiments are drawn on paper.

Supplier

The Board Pin Packet is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, from Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, offices and dealers in India and international markets. Schools often add stationery items like board pins to their optics orders so drawing boards are ready for use on arrival. Company information is on the ScienceLab company profile.

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Optics apparatus used with paper pinned to a drawing board:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the pins in the Board Pin Packet made of?
The pins in the Board Pin Packet (SCL-470/130) are made of brass. Brass does not rust the way plain steel can, so the pins stay clean on paper and can be reused across many practical sessions.

How many pins are in one Board Pin Packet?
The number of pins in each Board Pin Packet is not listed on this page. Ask ScienceLab through the contact page for the packet quantity and pin details before placing your order.

Why are board pins needed in physics practicals?
Pins from the Board Pin Packet hold paper flat on a drawing board during ray-diagram experiments with glass slabs, prisms and mirrors, stopping the sheet from moving while students trace rays and measure angles.

Can the Board Pin Packet be used outside the lab?
Yes, the Board Pin Packet suits school, office and home use, including pinning notices, charts and papers to pin-boards so that everything stays exactly where you want it.

Who supplies the Board Pin Packet?
The Board Pin Packet is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, which also offers the drawing boards, glass slabs, prisms and mirrors used in pinned-paper optics practicals.

How can I order the Board Pin Packet?
Order the Board Pin Packet by sending the code SCL-470/130, the number of packets and your delivery location through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with your optics apparatus.

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Last updated: 24 September 2026

Cotton Thread Roll

Product Code : SCL-472/131

Cotton Thread Roll (Product Code: SCL-472/131) is a roll of white cotton thread used to suspend pendulum bobs, tie loads and set up pulley and string experiments in school physics labs. Physics teachers keep it on hand for the simple pendulum practical and other mechanics activities where a light, flexible thread is needed. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, a lab consumables supplier to schools and colleges.

Key Details

ParameterDetail
MaterialCotton
ColourWhite
FormRoll
Product codeSCL-472/131
Supplied byJain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India

What Is the Cotton Thread Used For?

In the simple pendulum experiment a length of thread is tied to the hook of a metal bob and clamped through a split cork, and students time the oscillations for different lengths. Cotton thread is also used to hang masses from spring balances, to pass over bench pulleys, and to tie light objects for centre-of-gravity and moment experiments.

Cut a fresh length for each set-up and check it for fraying, because a worn thread can snap and drop the bob. Measure pendulum length from the point of suspension to the centre of the bob, and tie firm knots that do not slip. White thread shows up clearly against dark stands and backgrounds, which makes length marks easy to read.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, supplies the Cotton Thread Roll from Ambala, Haryana, along with the bobs, stands and pulleys it is used with, to schools, colleges and dealers in India and international markets. Tender and purchase departments can register the supplier using CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597 and GSTIN 06AAECJ8618A1ZT. More about the company is on the ScienceLab company profile.

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Apparatus used with cotton thread in mechanics practicals:

The Physics Lab category lists more mechanics apparatus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cotton Thread Roll made of?
The Cotton Thread Roll (SCL-472/131) is made of cotton and is white in colour. Cotton thread is flexible and easy to knot, which suits pendulum suspensions and string experiments in school physics labs.

How long is the thread on each Cotton Thread Roll?
The thread length on each Cotton Thread Roll is not listed on this page. Contact ScienceLab through the contact page for the roll length and the quantity per pack before placing an order.

Which experiments use the Cotton Thread Roll?
The Cotton Thread Roll is used for the simple pendulum practical, hanging masses from spring balances, pulley and friction set-ups, and centre-of-gravity or moment experiments where a light string is needed.

How should the thread be used in a pendulum experiment?
When using the Cotton Thread Roll for a pendulum, cut a fresh length, tie it firmly to the bob's hook, clamp it at the suspension point and measure length to the centre of the bob. Replace frayed thread promptly.

Who supplies the Cotton Thread Roll?
The Cotton Thread Roll is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India, so schools can source the thread with the bobs, split corks and stands of a complete pendulum set-up.

Can I order the Cotton Thread Roll with pendulum apparatus?
Yes, the Cotton Thread Roll can be quoted together with bobs, stands, split corks and stop clocks. List each item and quantity in one enquiry through the contact page or enquiry cart.

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Ask for Cotton Thread Rolls through the contact page, or add them to the enquiry cart with your pendulum and mechanics apparatus.

Last updated: 24 September 2026

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