Viscosity Apparatus Stokes Method
Product Code : SCL-MH-11962
Engineered for the empirical quantification of dynamic viscosity in Newtonian fluids, this Stokes’ Method apparatus facilitates terminal velocity analysis for university and vocational laboratory settings. Calibrated for high-accuracy measurement of drag coefficients, the system adheres to international scientific standards for fluid mechanics instruction. It serves as a critical instrument for STEM curricula requiring repeatable, high-precision viscosity data in various thermal environments.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Material Grade |
Laboratory-grade Borosilicate 3.3 Glass (Heat and Chemical Resistant) |
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Tube Dimensions |
1000mm length; approx. 35mm diameter |
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Graduation Range |
Linear scale 0–100 cm with permanent high-contrast markings |
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Support Structure |
Heavy-duty, powder-coated cast iron tripod base with vertical alignment bars |
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Ball Specifications |
Precision-machined steel spheres; assorted diameters for variable Reynolds numbers |
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Alignment Clamps |
Adjustable chrome-plated metallic clamps for absolute verticality |
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Accuracy Rating |
±0.01 cm/sec terminal velocity resolution |
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ISO Compliance Code |
ISO 9001:2015 Manufacturing Standards |
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HS Code |
9027.80.10 (Instruments for measuring viscosity) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Feature: 100cm Precision-Graduated Borosilicate Tube.1
Outcome: Enables students to measure displacement over time with high resolution, facilitating the calculation of terminal velocity in viscous media.
Feature: Multiple Steel Sphere Diameters.
Outcome: Allows for the comparative analysis of radius-dependent drag forces, supporting advanced mastery of Stokes' Law and Fluid Mechanics Module 3.2.
Feature: Integrated Vertical Alignment System.
Outcome: Minimizes parallax error and wall-effect variables, ensuring data integrity for peer-reviewed undergraduate research projects.
Feature: Funnel-guided Spherical Release.
Outcome: Standardizes the initial entry velocity of the test object, isolating the acceleration phase from terminal velocity measurement.
International Logistics & Compliance
This educational instrument is secured for global transit using export-grade seaworthy crating (ISPM-15 compliant) to ensure structural integrity across multimodal transport routes. Standard procurement documentation included with every unit comprises a Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), optional IQ/OQ/PQ certification for institutional quality audits, and technical manuals in English. The apparatus features a tropicalized, corrosion-resistant finish tested for long-term operational stability in temperatures up to 45°C and 90% relative humidity.
Why Source from the OEM?
Direct procurement from the OEM ensures total vertical integration of the production cycle, from the precision drawing of borosilicate glass to the casting of the vibration-dampening tripod base. Every unit undergoes rigorous batch-testing for uniformity in graduation accuracy and mechanical tolerance. Unlike third-party traders, we provide direct factory spares availability—including calibrated steel balls and replacement cylinders—ensuring that laboratory infrastructure remains operational without the lag of external sourcing.
