Mechanics

The ideal set for understanding the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. This set enables students to learn, hands-on, how a gear box works, what a planetary gear is and how it works, how the movement of a windshield wiper is produced, how to design a stable bridge or table, and much more. Includes 500 components for building 30 different models: Bar, Turntable, Crank Gear 1, Crank Gear 2, Vehicle 1, Vehicle 2, Vehicle 3, Toothed Gearing with Chains, Vehicle with Steering, Gearbox Planetary Gear, Bevel Gear, Kitchen Appliance Differential Gear, Car Jack, Windshield Wiper Scissor Elevating Platform, Lathe, Four-bar Chain Power Hacksaw Machine, Beam and Scales, Crane Scales with Sliding Weight, Lifting Tackle, Table Double Ladder, Girder Bridge, Bridge with Underbeam Bridge with Upperbeam, High Hunting Stand. Also includes 134 page full color construction booklet with detailed instructions for building all of the above models, as well as a multi-language, black and white teaching guide discussing the various aspects of mechanics and statics, including: Dynamics, Electric Motors,Worm Gears, Crank Gears Fifth Wheel Steering, Mandril Screw Spindle Joint Rope Pulleys, Bracing...and much more. Uses a regular 9V battery (not included), or if you prefer, the models can also be powered with either the fischertechnik Power Set or Accu Set (each sold separately). Comes packed in sturdy plastic Gratnell's storage box. Recommended: 1 set per 2 students.