Single Pulley - Plastic - 50mm

This compact and durable single pulley is an essential component for classroom physics experiments and STEM construction tasks. Featuring a 50mm plastic wheel mounted in a metal frame, it is equipped with two hooks for secure attachment. Designed for educational use, this pulley enables students to explore fundamental mechanical principles such as force, motion, and direction. Its lightweight yet sturdy construction allows for repeated use across various classroom activities, helping to visualise abstract physical concepts in a hands-on, practical manner.

Educational Benefits:

• Demonstrates principles of mechanical advantage and redirection of force.
• Reinforces understanding of simple machines in STEM education.
• Encourages collaborative problem-solving and hands-on learning.
• Supports inquiry-based exploration of Newtonian physics.

Classroom Use Ideas:

• Integrate into science experiments exploring tension, load and effort.
• Use in STEM challenges involving lifting or moving objects.
• Create mini engineering scenarios using weights and string to demonstrate pulley systems.
• Combine with other pulleys to illustrate single vs compound machines.

Specifications:

• Pulley type: Single
• Pulley diameter: 50mm
• Material: Plastic wheel, metal frame
• Mounting: Dual metal hooks
• Age suitability: 5+ years
• Pack size: 1 unit