Split Cork Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India

Split Cork (Product Code: SCL-314/055) is a cork cut into two halves, used to grip a thread or thin rod in the jaws of a clamp stand in school physics laboratories. Its common use is the simple pendulum experiment, where the thread is held between the halves so the point of suspension stays fixed. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, for schools assembling simple pendulum apparatus in India.

Key Details

What Is the Split Cork Used For?

In the simple pendulum experiment, the thread from the bob is passed between the two halves of the split cork and the cork is tightened in the jaws of a clamp stand. The flat faces pinch the thread so the length from the point of suspension to the bob stays constant and the thread does not slip or twist while oscillations are timed.

The same approach holds a thin wire or glass tube gently in a clamp where bare metal jaws would grip too hard. Keep the two halves together as a pair, clamp firmly but not so hard that the thread is cut, and measure the pendulum length from the lower face of the cork.

Supplier

Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, supplies split corks from Ambala, Haryana, for schools and colleges putting together pendulum and clamp-stand set-ups. Size details are not given on this listing, so the exact item is confirmed with each quotation. See the ScienceLab company profile for company details.

Related Physics Lab Equipment

The other parts of a simple pendulum set-up:

• Bob/Metallic Sphere (Small) With Hooks — the bob hung from the thread
• Cotton Thread Roll — thread for the pendulum
• Vertical Stand With 3 Clamps — the stand and clamp that hold the split cork
• Stop Clock — timing the oscillations
• Meter Scale 100 cm — measuring the pendulum length

All pendulum and mechanics items are in the Physics Lab category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Split Cork used for in physics?
A Split Cork holds a pendulum thread firmly in a clamp stand. The thread passes between the two halves of the cork, which are then clamped, fixing the point of suspension so the length stays constant while oscillations are timed.

Why use a Split Cork instead of tying the thread to the clamp?
A Split Cork gives a sharp, fixed point of suspension, whereas thread tied around a clamp can slip, twist or swing about a blurred pivot. The fixed point makes the measured length and timed period more consistent between trials.

What size is the Split Cork?
Size details for the Split Cork are not listed on this page. Please ask through the ScienceLab contact page for the dimensions of the current supply, and mention the clamp you use so the cork suits its jaws.

How tightly should the Split Cork be clamped?
Clamp the Split Cork firmly enough that the thread cannot slide, but not so tightly that the cork crumbles or cuts the thread. Then measure the pendulum length from the lower face of the cork to the centre of the bob.

Who supplies the Split Cork?
ScienceLab, the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd in Ambala, Haryana, India, supplies the Split Cork. Schools and dealers in India and international markets usually order it with bobs, thread, stands and stop clocks so the pendulum set-up arrives together.

What does a quotation for the Split Cork need?
A quotation for the Split Cork needs the product code SCL-314/055, the quantity and your delivery location. Adding the other pendulum items you need, such as bob, thread, stand and stop clock, lets ScienceLab quote the complete set together.

Request a Quote

Request split corks through the ScienceLab contact page or add them to the enquiry cart along with the rest of your pendulum set-up.

Last updated: 24 September 2026