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Friction Slide Apparatus
Friction Slide Apparatus (Product Code: SLE/MCE/24) is a bench-top inclined-plane apparatus used to measure the coefficient of friction between pairs of materials in mechanics and theory of machines laboratories. Its ground steel plane locks at any angle within ±45° on a protractor scale, and two composite slider trays let students compare aluminium, steel, nylon and brass surfaces. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Construction | Compact bench-top unit with sturdy aluminium base plate, non-slip feet and central vertical pillar |
| Plane | Ground steel plane pivoting on the base |
| Angle range | Lockable at any angle between ±45° |
| Angle indication | Semi-circular protractor scale |
| Slider trays | Two composite trays: one with aluminium and steel faces, one with nylon and brass faces |
| Loading | Weight hanger with added weights; trays also accept additional weight |
| Cord guidance | Hanger cord passes over a pulley and bearing that reduce friction for accurate results |
| Product code | SLE/MCE/24 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Friction Slide Apparatus Used For?
Each slider tray is tied to a weight hanger by a cord that runs over the pulley, and weights are added until the tray just begins to slide up the steel plane. The hanging load at that moment, compared with the tray's weight and the plane angle, gives the coefficient of static friction for that material pair. Loading extra weight into the tray shows students that friction force rises in proportion to the normal force.
Because the plane locks anywhere within ±45°, the same set-up doubles as an exercise in equilibrium of forces on an inclined plane apparatus, resolving weight into components along and normal to the surface. Keep the steel plane and tray faces clean and dry, start each trial from the same position and repeat readings to average out scatter. It is compact mechanics lab equipment in India that suits both engineering and senior physics classes.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Number of units for your student groups
- Weights for the hanger and trays — confirm with us what is included and what you need added
- Delivery destination in India or abroad
OEM Manufacturer
The Friction Slide Apparatus is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company that trades as ScienceLab and acts as OEM (original equipment manufacturer) for its theory of machines range. Production takes place at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, and units go factory-direct to engineering colleges, polytechnics, schools, dealers and importers.
For institutional buyers completing vendor registration, the company's GSTIN is 06AAECJ8618A1ZT and its LEI is 3358004HRD1JIVXKYX49. Spare slider trays, cords or repeat sets can be requested from the manufacturer directly — ask us. More on the ScienceLab company profile.
Related Theory of Machines Equipment
These items widen a friction practical or continue the mechanics sequence:
- Static and Kinetic Friction Tester — a motor-driven tester that displays static and kinetic friction values.
- Inclined Plane Tester — another inclined-plane approach to friction measurement.
- Friction Demonstration Device (Tribometer) — a simple classroom demonstration of sliding friction.
- Hangers with Slotted Weights — for adding load to the hanger in steps.
See more in Theory of Machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Friction Slide Apparatus measure?
The Friction Slide Apparatus measures the coefficient of friction between a slider tray and a ground steel plane by finding the hanging load that just starts the tray moving. It also works as an exercise in equilibrium of forces on an incline.
Which materials can be compared on the Friction Slide Apparatus?
The Friction Slide Apparatus comes with two composite slider trays, one with aluminium and steel faces and one with nylon and brass faces. Each slides on the ground steel plane, so four material pairings can be compared in one practical.
What angles can the Friction Slide Apparatus plane be set to?
The steel plane of the Friction Slide Apparatus pivots on its base and can be locked at any angle between ±45°. The angle is read on a semi-circular protractor scale mounted on the unit.
How does the Friction Slide Apparatus keep results accurate?
The Friction Slide Apparatus runs the hanger cord over a pulley and bearing that reduce friction in the pulling system, so the hanging load reflects friction at the tray. Its aluminium base with non-slip feet keeps the unit steady on the bench.
Who manufactures the Friction Slide Apparatus?
The Friction Slide Apparatus is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Quotations and after-sales questions go straight to the manufacturer.
Are weights included with the Friction Slide Apparatus?
The listing for the Friction Slide Apparatus confirms a weight hanger system but does not detail the weight set. Ask through the contact page and the quotation will state exactly which weights are supplied.
Request a Quote
Ask the manufacturer directly for a Friction Slide Apparatus quotation through the ScienceLab contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart. Mention quantity, any weights required and the delivery location.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
