Archimedes’ Screw Model
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Product Code : SCL-PLE-11585
The StemAids Archimedes’ Screw Model is a precision-engineered historical and mechanical demonstrator designed for the empirical study of fluid transport, hydraulic efficiency, and the mechanical advantage of helical structures. Optimized for Primary and Secondary STEM laboratories, it provides a physical, interactive representation of one of the earliest known hydraulic machines. Manufactured to ISO 9001:2015 standards this durable model ensures standardized instructional delivery for physics, engineering history, and environmental science modules.
Technical Specifications
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Tender Specification |
OEM Technical Detail |
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Material Grade |
High-Quality Transparent Cylindrical Pipe with Durable Internal Helical Screw |
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Design Configuration |
Helical surface wrapped around a central hollow shaft |
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Operational Interface |
Manual Crank Handle for rotational input |
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Functional Principle |
Rotational energy converted into linear fluid transport against gravity |
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Structural Metrics |
Calibrated screw pitch, diameter, and flight number for optimized flow |
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Base Construction |
Stable, water-resistant foundation for tabletop demonstration |
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Assembly Mode |
Pre-Configured, Ready-to-Use standalone unit |
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ISO Compliance Code |
Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems |
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HS Code |
9023.00.00 (Educational/Demonstrational Scientific Models) |
Key Pedagogical Outcomes (Bloom’s Taxonomy Alignment)
- Fluid Transport Interface -> Facilitates student visualization of how water is "trapped" in the screw’s pockets and lifted as the shaft rotates, supporting Fluid Mechanics Module 101 (Understanding).
- Mechanical Advantage Modeling -> Enables the physical study of how rotational force can overcome gravitational weight over a distance (Applying).
- Efficiency Factor Analysis -> Supports the Analysis of variables such as the angle of inclination, screw pitch, and rotation speed on the volume of water displaced.
- Hydraulic Evolution Evaluation -> Allows students to Evaluate the historical impact of the screw on irrigation and mining, and its modern applications in wastewater treatment and fish-friendly pumps (Evaluating).
International Logistics & Compliance
- Packaging: Export-grade ISPM-15 compliant Thermocol box with internal stabilization to protect the transparent cylindrical pipe.
- Documentation: Includes Manufacturer’s Authorization Form (MAF), Certificate of Conformance (CoC), and English Technical User Guides.
- Durability: Tropicalized design using moisture-resistant materials to ensure long-term performance in wet experimental environments.
Direct OEM Sourcing Advantages
- Vertical Integration: Total control over helical pitch and pipe clearance ensures maximized lifting efficiency and clear visual demonstration across bulk rollouts.
- Reliability Protocols: Batch-tested for mechanical shaft integrity and water-tight seal durability in high-use settings.
- Institutional Support: Guaranteed direct factory availability for replacement helical inserts and cylindrical housings ensures maximized asset lifecycle and superior long-term ROI.
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