Ring and Ball Apparatus
Product Code : JL-LEP-10422
The Ring and Ball Apparatus from Jaincolab is used to demonstrate thermal expansion and contraction of a metal. As a school laboratory equipment manufacturer, Jaincolab supplies this ring and ball set as part of a wider range of physics lab equipment used for teaching heat concepts in schools and colleges across India. It comprises a captive brass ball secured to a mounted brass ring by a chain, so students can see the ball pass through the ring at room temperature and fail to pass through once heated.
Specification Detail
| Product Name | Ring and Ball Apparatus |
| Product Code / SKU | JL-LEP-10422 |
| Purpose | Demonstrates thermal expansion and contraction of a metal |
| Construction | Captive brass ball secured to a mounted brass ring by a chain |
| Ball Diameter | 25.00mm ±0.01mm, smooth surface |
| Ring Inside Diameter | 25.04mm ±0.01mm, smooth surface |
| Ring Outside Diameter | Minimum 38mm |
| Ring Thickness | 6 mm minimum |
| Brass Stem Diameter | 5mm |
| Handle | Wooden handle for the brass ring |
| Chain | Stainless steel, with a 3-turn stainless wire ring to keep the ball secured during heating |
| Standard | As per DEPED Guidelines (manufacturer-stated) |
Key Features
- Classic ring and ball design for a clear, visual demonstration of thermal expansion
- Precision-matched ball and ring diameters (25.00mm and 25.04mm) with tight ±0.01mm tolerance
- Smooth-surfaced brass ball and ring for a fair before-and-after fit comparison
- Stainless steel chain with a 3-turn wire ring keeps the ball secured to the assembly, even while heated
- Wooden handle allows the ring to be held safely away from the heat source
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is a school laboratory equipment manufacturer and exporter supplying schools, colleges and institutions across India and internationally. Every Ring and Ball Apparatus is checked for a precise ball-to-ring fit before dispatch. As specialists in physics lab equipment for heat and thermal expansion, we supply this apparatus alongside related classroom resources including the Multimeter Digital and the Pair of Bar Magnets, so schools can standardise on one trusted source of science teaching equipment. Browse our full Laboratory Equipment Products collection for the complete range.
Certifications: manufacturer-stated ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 — verify before publishing.
Applications
| Application | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Thermal Expansion Demonstrations | Showing the heated ball no longer passes through the ring due to expansion |
| Thermal Contraction Demonstrations | Showing the ball fits through the ring again once it cools and contracts |
| Metal Properties Investigations | Comparing the behaviour of metals under heating and cooling |
| Heat and Temperature Curriculum | Supporting curriculum topics on heat, temperature and expansion of solids |
| Safe Classroom Handling Practice | Teaching safe handling of heated apparatus using the wooden handle |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Ring and Ball Apparatus used for?
A1: It is used to demonstrate thermal expansion and contraction of a metal.
Q2: What is the ball diameter?
A2: The ball is 25.00mm ±0.01mm in diameter with a smooth surface.
Q3: What keeps the ball secured while heating?
A3: A stainless steel chain with a 3-turn stainless wire ring keeps the ball secured to the assembly.
Q4: What is the ring made of?
A4: The ring is brass, with a minimum outside diameter of 38mm and a wooden handle.
Q5: Does it meet an educational standard?
A5: Yes, it is supplied as per DEPED Guidelines (manufacturer-stated).
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