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A range of products that fit onto asturdy steel frame. The range givesdifferent experiments in vibrations,oscillations and simple harmonic motion.

Cost-effective range of precision-engineered products for experiments in vibration in differentmechanical systems

Economical modular system - you only need to buy the products that match your course

The frame is fully mobile for easy use and includes a storage cupboard to store your additionalproducts

Only needs a few simple tools (included) to set up each experiment

Optional products accurately locate in fixing positions on the frame for easy setup

Gives experiments with many different systems, including pendulums, mass-spring systems, beamsand shafts

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Picture shows the Frame andCupboard (TM16a) and theforced vibration experiment

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Description - OverviewThe TM16 series is a range of products that teach differentaspects of vibrations and oscillations in mechanicalsystems. These include pendulums, mass-springs systemsand shafts and beams. The TM16 series is a modularsystem, based around a Frame and Cupboard (TM16a).

TecQuipment supply the products as packages that matcha range of experiments. Refer to the selection matrix tochoose the correct product packages to match theexperiment you need.

You need the Frame and Cupboard (TM16a) for allexperiments, then you choose the other products youneed. Alternatively, you may select the complete package(TM16), which includes everything you need (except thestroboscope) to do all the experiments.

Standard Features Supplied with comprehensive user guide

Three-year warranty

Manufactured in accordance with the latest EuropeanUnion directives

Essential Ancillary Stroboscope (ST1) - needed for some experiments

Experiments (with the optional products)

Simple pendulum

Compound pendulum

Centre of percussion

Determination of the acceleration due to gravity bymeans of a Kater (reversible) pendulum

Bifilar suspension

Mass-spring systems

Torsional oscillations of a single rotor

Torsional oscillations of a single rotor with viscousdamping

Torsional oscillations of a two rotor system

Transverse vibration of a beam with one or more bodiesattached

Undamped vibration absorber

Forced vibration of a rigid body-spring system withnegligible damping

Free damped vibrations of a rigid body-spring system

Forced damped vibration of a rigid body-spring system

Products Needed

Experiments

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Note: The TM16 (Complete Package) includes the TM16a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h/i and k, but not the ST1

Simple pendulum Compound pendulum Centre of percussion Determination of the acceleration due to gravity

by means of a Kater (reversible) pendulum Bifilar suspension

Mass-spring systems

Undamped Vibration Absorber

Forced vibration of a rigid body-spring systemwith negligible dampingFree damped vibrations of a rigid body-spring systemForced damped vibration of a rigid body-spring system

Transverse vibration of a beamwith one or more bodies attached

Torsional oscillations of a single rotorTorsional oscillations of a two rotor system

Torsional oscillations of a single rotorwith viscous damping

Selection Matrix

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Description - Products

Frame and Cupboard (TM16a)A heavy and sturdy steel frame with small wheels and auseful cupboard to store your optional products. The topof the cupboard is a useful work area. The bottom of theframe has adjustable feet to help you level and steady theframe.

The upper part of the frame is the window, where you fitmost of the other (optional) experiments. Someexperiments fit to the side of the frame.

Includes a stopwatch and a rule.

Pendulum Experiments (TM16b)Fits in the window of the frame. Studies differentpendulums, their characteristics and behaviour. Includes:

Simple wooden and steel pendulums.

A Bob pendulum and a Kater pendulum

A wooden compound pendulum

A bifilar suspension bar

Mass-Spring System (TM16c)Fits in the window of the frame. Studies different springswith different loads to find periodic time and deflectionand spring stiffness. Includes masses and three differentsprings.

Free and Forced Vibrations (TM16d)Fits in the window of the frame. Studies free and forcedvibrations in a beam and spring system. Includes:

A long steel beam and supports

Different springs and masses

A damping dashpot and a drum recorder

Lateral Vibrations (TM16e)Fits in the window of the frame. Studies lateral (transverse)vibrations in a beam. Includes:

A long steel beam and supports

A spring and masses

A damping dashpot

Motor and Speed Control (TM16f)The motor fits onto other ancillaries to give controlled,forced vibrations at a known frequency. The Speed Controlsits on the top of the cupboard. The Speed Control adjuststhe speed of the motor and gives power for the drumrecorder of the TM16d. It also gives an output to helptrigger the optional stroboscope.

Vibration Absorber (TM16g)Fits under the motor of the Motor and Speed Control, andonto the beam of the Lateral Vibrations ancillary (TM16e)to study how to tune two bodies to absorb vibrations. Itis two masses fitted at equal distances on a leaf springassembly.

Torsional Oscillations (TM16h/i)Fits in the window of the frame. Studies oscillations (simpleharmonic angular motion) in a twisting shaft. Includes:

Three different shafts

Two different flywheels and inertia weights

Shaft clamps

Damped Torsional Oscillations (TM16k)Fits on the side of the frame. Studies how oil can dampenthe angular oscillations of a twisting shaft (viscousdamping). Includes:

A pen recorder and dashpot

Three different shafts

An oil reservoir assembly and oil

Clamps to hold the parts to the frame

A typicalpendulumexperiment

A typicaldampedtorsionaloscillationsexperiment

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Essential Services

Electrical supply (for the optional TM16f Motor and SpeedControl):Single-phase, 230 V/110 V, 50/60 Hz (specify on order)

Floor space needed for the frame and cupboard:3 m x 3 m of solid, level floor

Operating Conditions

Operating environment:Laboratory environment

Storage temperature range:25C to +55C (when packed for transport)

Operating temperature range:+5C to +40C

Operating relative humidity range:80% at temperatures < 31C decreasing linearly to 50% at40C

Sound Levels (all products)Less than 70 dB(A)

Specifications Frame and Cupboard(TM16A)

Nett dimensions and weight:1120 mm x 960 mm x 1830 mm and 280 kg

Packed dimensions and weight:3 m3 and 300 kg

Cupboard:Hinged doors and shelf. Total size approximately 355 mm x 700 mm x 1060 mm.

Tools included:Metric allen keys (hexagon tools)

Metric spanners

Ancillaries Included:A stopwatch and a rule.

Specifications Other Products

TM16b:Packed volume and weight: 0.16 m3 and 45 kg

TM16c, TM16d, TM16e and TM16f:Packed volume and weight: 0.18 m3 and 20 kg

TM16h/i:Packed volume and weight: 0.16 m3 and 45 kg

TM16g:Packed volume and weight: 0.03 m3 and 4.5 kg

TM16k:Packed volume and weight: 0.16 m3 and 45 kg

Specifications Complete Product (TM16)Packed volume and weight: 3.4 m3 and 450 kg