Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11576
The StemAids Bicycle Wheel Gyroscope is a high-utility physics apparatus designed for the empirical study of angular momentum, gyroscopic precession, and rotational stability. Optimized for Secondary and University-level science laboratories, it provides a large-scale, tactile platform for demonstrating how spinning bodies resist changes in their orientation. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards this durable system ensures standardized instructional delivery for classical mechanics and STEM curricula.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Wheel Dimensions |
Standard 20” x 1.75” Bicycle Wheel with Rubber Tire |
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Mechanical System |
Axle-mounted Dual Handles for manual spinning and manipulation |
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Support Structure |
36” L-shaped Metal Stand for hanging demonstrations |
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Base Construction |
Heavy-Duty Sturdy Wooden Foundation for stability |
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Demonstration Kit |
Includes Hooked Rope for vertical suspension/precession experiments |
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Functional Principles |
Angular Momentum, Torque, Precession, and Inertia |
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Assembly Mode |
Pre-Configured, ready for classroom/laboratory rollout |
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ISO Compliance Code |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Educational/Demonstrational Physics Apparatus) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Angular Momentum Interface -> Facilitates student visualization of the "gyroscopic effect" where a rotating body maintains its orientation, supporting Mechanics Module 101 (Understanding).
- Precession Dynamics Modeling -> Enables the physical study of how a wheel suspended by one side of its axle will process (rotate horizontally) rather than fall, demonstrating the vector nature of torque (Applying).
- Rotational Stability Analysis -> Supports the Analysis of how variables like rotational velocity (ω) impact the resistance to tilting and the period of precession.
- Real-World Application Benchmarking -> Allows students to Evaluate the principles of balance in bicycles/motorcycles and the operational mechanics of navigation systems in aircraft and satellites (Evaluating).
International Logistics & Compliance
- Packaging: Export-grade ISPM-15 compliant protective packaging with internal stabilization for the wheel axle and stand.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and English Technical User Guides.
- Durability: Tropicalized design with anti-corrosion treatments for the metal stand and high-tensile handles to ensure long-term operational stability.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
- Vertical Integration: Total control over wheel balance and handle ergonomics ensures smooth, high-speed manual rotation across bulk institutional rollouts.
- Reliability Protocols: Batch-tested for structural integrity of the L-shaped stand and axle-to-handle connection under rotational load.
- Institutional Support: Guaranteed direct factory availability for replacement tires, handles, and suspension ropes ensures maximized asset lifecycle and superior long-term ROI.
