Motorised Gyroscope
Product Code : JA-FMAHLE-7325
The Motorised Gyroscope (SKU JA-FMAHLE-7325) is used to verify the gyroscopic couple on a spinning rotor. A stainless steel disc on a horizontal shaft is driven by a variable-speed motor mounted in a trunnion frame, whose bearings sit in a yoke frame that is free to rotate about a vertical axis. This motorised gyroscope applies torque with weights on a pan, so precession rate, spin speed and applied couple can be compared.
Specifications
The motorised gyroscope is described by its stainless steel rotor disc, variable-speed motor, trunnion and yoke frames, weight pan and a 230 V AC single-phase, 0.5 kW supply. Disc size, speed range and speed-measuring method are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | Motorised Gyroscope |
| SKU | JA-FMAHLE-7325 |
| Rotor | Stainless steel disc on a horizontal shaft |
| Drive | Variable speed motor coupled to the rotor shaft |
| Frames | Trunnion frame with bearings in a yoke frame, free to rotate about a vertical axis |
| Freedom | Rotor disc can move about three axes |
| Torque application | Weight pan and weights on the opposite side; balances the motor weight |
| Electricity | 230 V AC, single phase, 0.5 kW |
| Disc size and speed range | Confirmed on the quotation |
Experiments with the motorised gyroscope
The apparatus is used in theory of machines practicals to measure the gyroscopic couple and compare it with the product of moment of inertia, spin speed and precession speed.
- Determination of the gyroscopic couple
- Relation between applied torque and precession speed
- Effect of spin speed on precession
- Demonstrating gyroscopic effects in vehicles and ships
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers the Motorised Gyroscope with rotor, motor, frames, weight pan and weights. A tachometer and stopwatch for readings are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
MOQ, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the quantity and the delivery destination. Single set-ups and complete engineering laboratories for colleges and polytechnics, including tender orders, are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What is measured?
The gyroscopic couple, from the applied weight and its distance, the spin speed and the precession speed.
How is the rotor driven?
By a variable-speed motor coupled to the rotor shaft in a trunnion frame.
What supply is needed?
230 V AC, single phase, 0.5 kW.
Related products
See the complete fluid mechanics lab equipment range from JaincoLab, where this unit is currently listed; it belongs with theory of machines equipment.
Request a quote
For a quotation on the Motorised Gyroscope, send the quantity, any accessories needed and the delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected] with SKU JA-FMAHLE-7325. Tender and project enquiries can be sent through the tenders page.
