Stop Clock (Product Code: SCL236/018) is a spring-wound mechanical stop clock used to time pendulum swings, cooling curves and other intervals in student labs and classroom demonstrations. Its dial is about 100 mm across with big pointer hands that can be read from a distance, and one complete winding runs it for about 30 hours. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as part of its physics lab equipment for schools.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Spring-wound mechanical stop clock |
| Dial | About 100 mm diameter, big pointer hands |
| Main dial | Large sweep hand reading seconds in 1 s divisions |
| Small dial | 0–60 minutes in 1 min divisions |
| Controls | Start/stop lever on the left side, zero reset lever on the right side |
| Running time | About 30 hours per complete winding |
| Casing | Durable, lightweight |
| Product code | SCL236/018 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
The classic use is the simple pendulum: students release the bob, start the clock on a chosen swing, count twenty oscillations and stop it, then divide to get the period. It is equally useful for taking a temperature reading every minute in a cooling experiment, timing a trolley or ball, and pacing any demonstration where the whole class needs to see the elapsed time.
Wind the clock fully before the lesson so it runs through the day, stop it before pressing the reset lever, and let the sweep hand pass zero before starting the first reading. Because it needs no batteries, it is a reliable standby even where power is uncertain. Keep it upright on the bench and away from water.
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which trades as ScienceLab, supplies this Stop Clock to schools, colleges, dealers and importers alongside the pendulum and heat apparatus it is used with. The company sources the clock and quotes, packs and dispatches it from Ambala, Haryana, India.
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Does the Stop Clock need batteries?
No. The Stop Clock is spring-wound, so it needs no batteries or power supply. One complete winding runs it for about 30 hours, enough for a full day of practicals with plenty to spare.
How is the time read on the Stop Clock?
The Stop Clock has a main dial about 100 mm across with a large sweep hand reading seconds in 1 s divisions, and a smaller dial reading 0–60 minutes in 1 min divisions. The big pointer hands can be read from a distance.
How are start, stop and reset operated on the Stop Clock?
On the Stop Clock, a lever on the left side starts and stops timing and a separate lever on the right side resets the hands to zero. Stop the clock before resetting to protect the movement.
Who supplies the Stop Clock?
The Stop Clock is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, to schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets. Ask through the contact page if you need details of the maker.
Is a calibration certificate available for the Stop Clock?
Calibration-certificate availability for the Stop Clock should be discussed with ScienceLab before ordering. Mention the requirement in your enquiry through https://scilabexport.com/contact and the team will confirm what documents can be provided.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026