Electromagnet 'U' shape
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11765
Quick Answer: The Electromagnet ‘U’ shape is a horseshoe electromagnet with a soft-iron core and two wound bobbins, run from 4–12 V DC. A soft-iron keeper with a hook lets students test how much load it will hold.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Soft-iron core with low remanence and high flux.
- Two bobbins wound with heavy-gauge enamelled copper wire.
- Both poles in one plane, giving more pull than a bar electromagnet.
- Precision-ground flat pole faces for full contact with the keeper.
- Soft-iron keeper with an integrated hook for load testing.
- Colour-coded 4 mm safety-shrouded binding posts.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Core | High-permeability soft iron |
| Coils | Two bobbins, heavy-gauge enamelled copper wire |
| Operating voltage | 4–12 V DC |
| Pole faces | Precision-ground, flat |
| Armature | Soft-iron keeper with hook |
| Terminals | 4 mm colour-coded safety-shrouded binding posts |
How It Is Used
The coils are connected to a battery eliminator at 4–12 V DC, magnetising the core so that the keeper is held across the poles. Weights hung from the keeper hook show the holding force, and changing the current shows how the strength depends on the ampere-turns. Because soft iron keeps little magnetism, the keeper drops away when the current is switched off.
Frequently Asked Questions
What voltage does the Electromagnet ‘U’ shape run on?
4–12 V DC, normally from a battery eliminator.
Is a keeper supplied with the Electromagnet ‘U’ shape?
Yes. A matching soft-iron keeper with an integrated hook is included for load testing.
Related Physics Lab Equipment
See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related electromagnetism items:
- Magnet, Electromagnet,110x9mm dia.with keeper
- Electromagnet Kit
- Battery Eliminator
- Horseshoe Magnet
- DCC Copper Wire (100gm)
JLab India quotes the Electromagnet 'U' shape for export buyers in Moldova, Cyprus, Australia, Georgia and Turkey.
For a quotation on the Electromagnet 'U' shape, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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