Mechanics Learning Activities
Avantor offers a complete catalogue of instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
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Fire Piston Demonstration Apparatus
Dramatically Demonstrate that Temperature Increases with Pressure
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Projectile Launcher
This launcher is easy to assemble, and it delivers consistent classroom results.
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Inertia Scooter
Students learn about Newton's laws with a fun science ride on this inertia scooter.
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Force Table Pulley with Clamp
This force table pulley includes a heavy-duty clamp and operates smoothly.
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Moment of Force Apparatus
The Moment of Force Apparatus contains everything needed to study principles of mass, levers, moments, forces, and equivalence.
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Newtonian Demonstration
The large size of the Newtonian Demonstration makes a big impression and helps explain the theory.
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American Scientific Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
An interactive way to demonstrate angular momentum with any grade level.
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Hooke’s Law Spring Set
Hooke's Law spring set with variety of spring constants.
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Friction Block with Hook
Friction blocks are useful for teaching the basics of force and motion.
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Supertek® Economy Inertia Balance
The oscillatory platform can carry various masses and is free to oscillate in a horizontal plane under the restoring forces of two straight-blade spring supports.
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Pulley Cords
Ideal for small pulley systems, cord is available in a variety of colors, strengths, and lengths.
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Density Identification Set
The Density Identification Set is ideal for an investigation lab.
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Gyroscope & Gimbal Cradle
This is an excellent, inexpensive apparatus for experiments in precession, inertial guidance, and gyroscopic stabilization.
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Eisco® Quiet Air Source
The Quiet Air Source system powers air tracks and air tables with minimal noise.
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Clear Plastic Overflow Can
This transparent overflow can is graduated to 125 ml and includes an attached spout.

