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Linear expansion apparatus

Product No: 04231-01

Function and Applications

For the quantitative measurement of the linear expansion of solid bodies depending on material, length and temperature. Metal tubes are fixed on the base plate and heated by hot water or steam flowing through them.

Equipment and technical data

Base plate with fixing holder, leading bearing and measuring unit.
Transmission of linear expansion to a pointer by means of toothed rod and wheel.
Adjustable fixing holder, measuring length: 200 mm, 400 mm, 600 mm.
Diverse materials: brass, iron, glass.
Indication of the measurement value on a large transparent scale.
Possible demonstration with day light projector.
2 tube holders to fasten flow in and flow out tubing.
Measuring range: 0...1 mm.
Displays resolution: 0.05 mm.
Zero correction manual.
Dimensions (mm): base plate: 730 × 50 × 25, scale carrier: 135 × 195 × 3.