Educational Optical Bench System

Product Code : SCL-LAO-11285

The Educational Optical Bench System is a physics laboratory apparatus used for aligning light sources, objects, lenses, mirrors and projection screens along a common optical axis. It helps students and teachers perform controlled focal-length, lens-formula, mirror-formula, magnification and image-formation experiments.

Product Description

The Educational Optical Bench System provides a straight rail on which compatible carriers and optical holders can be positioned. Moving these components changes the object distance and image distance while maintaining the alignment required for geometrical-optics experiments.

A graduated bench can also provide direct position readings for calculating experimental distances. The exact rail construction, working length, scale range, least count, carrier design and supplied accessories must be confirmed from the current product specification.

Key Features

• Common optical axis: Aligns objects, lenses, mirrors and screens along one controlled light path.
• Adjustable carriers: Allows optical components to be moved for focusing and distance measurement.
• Graduated measurement: Supports position readings when the supplied rail includes a measuring scale.
• Stable component support: Helps reduce movement while students obtain and measure a focused image.
• Multiple experiment capability: Supports lens, mirror, focal-length and magnification activities.
• Reusable laboratory system: Suitable for repeated demonstrations and supervised practical sessions.
• Modular arrangement: Accepts compatible holders and optical components according to the supplied configuration.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• Optical bench rail with end supports
• Sliding carriers
• Lens holder
• Object or light-source holder
• Projection screen and holder
• Lenses, mirrors and illumination unit

Applications and Uses

• Determining the focal length of a convex lens.
• Studying object distance, image distance and image size.
• Verifying the thin-lens relationship.
• Observing real, inverted, magnified and diminished images.
• Determining the focal length of a concave mirror with suitable accessories.
• Comparing lenses or mirrors with different focal properties.

Institutions can combine the bench with the Light and Optics equipment range, broader Physics Laboratory Equipment, the Ray Optics Kit and the Acrylic Lens and Prism set.

How to Use the Educational Optical Bench System

1. Place the bench on a stable and level laboratory table.
2. Check that the rail is straight and each carrier moves smoothly.
3. Fit the object, optical element and screen into compatible holders.
4. Align the centres of all components along the same optical axis.
5. Illuminate the object with a suitable classroom light source.
6. Move the lens, mirror or screen until a sharp image appears.
7. Lock the carriers and record their scale positions.
8. Calculate the required distances, focal length or magnification.

Safety note: Secure each carrier before recording a measurement. Handle glass components by their edges and never direct lasers or intense light toward the eyes.

Care & Maintenance

• Keep the rail clean and dry so carriers move without sticking.
• Do not force carriers or overtighten their locking screws.
• Clean lenses and mirrors with a soft optical-grade cloth.
• Store the bench horizontally with adequate support to prevent bending.

Why Choose Lab Equipments Ambala

Lab Equipments Ambala manufactures and supplies scientific instruments, physics apparatus, educational models and experiment kits from Ambala, India. Its optics range includes optical benches, lenses, mirrors, prisms, holders and light sources for institutional teaching laboratories. The company supplies schools, colleges, universities and international buyers. Purchasers should request the current dimensional drawing, carrier list, scale specification and pre-dispatch inspection details before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Educational Optical Bench System used for?

It is used to align optical components and measure their positions during focal-length, lens, mirror and image-formation experiments.

Does the bench include a graduated scale?

A graduated rail is typical for this application, but its range and least count must be confirmed for the supplied model.

Are lenses and mirrors included?

The included optical components are not confirmed. Request an itemised packing list before purchase.

How long is the optical bench?

The total rail length and usable carrier travel are not published for this exact system. Both measurements should be verified.

Can the carriers be locked?

Optical-bench carriers normally require a locking arrangement, but the specific mechanism must be confirmed.

Is it suitable for school laboratories?

Yes. It is suitable for supervised school and college experiments when its scale, working length and accessories match the required syllabus.

Request the confirmed working length, scale resolution, carrier quantity and accessory list, or explore the Light and Optics laboratory equipment category for compatible components.