Quick Answer: The Wave Motion Apparatus – 24 Pulleys is a 600mm hand-cranked wave model in which 24 pulleys driven by graduated eccentric cams rise and fall in sequence to show transverse and longitudinal waves.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
24-pulley array driven by graduated eccentric cams
Manual rotary crank with direct drive
Seasoned hardwood base with chrome-plated steel rods
Low-friction synthetic pulleys
Non-slip base keeps the apparatus steady while cranking
Length 600mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Pulleys
24, low-friction synthetic
Drive
Manual rotary crank, graduated eccentric cams
Length
600mm
Base
Seasoned hardwood, non-slip
Rods
Chrome-plated steel
About This Product
Turning the crank sends a wave along the row of pulleys slowly enough to follow by eye, so students can point to a crest, a trough or a compression and see how phase changes from one pulley to the next. It is used to explain wavelength, amplitude and the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves. Educational Instrument can arrange export supply of the Wave Motion Apparatus – 24 Pulleys to Mongolia, Oman, Jordan, Japan and Uzbekistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Wave Motion Apparatus – 24 Pulleys operated?
By a manual rotary crank. The crank turns graduated eccentric cams that move the 24 pulleys in sequence.