Engineering kit Discovering STEM Mechanics Cranes and pulleys

Characteristics

• The parts can be connected in any direction and angle.
• It includes extraction tool for easy disassembly.
• It includes easy-to-follow printed construction instructions.
• The pieces are not toxic and are made to last.
• It includes 46-page libretto with theory, experiments and compression exercises.
• Suitable for ages between 8 and 16.

General description

The DISCOVERING STEM ™ series has been developed by qualified teachers and academics, following the latest pedagogical trends to combine theory with practice. Treat science, technology, engineering and mathematics in a fascinating and pleasant way.

With the STEM MECHANICS series you will discover how some pieces are crucial elements in many machines and how their use means saving time, money and effort today.

• How a system composed of pulleys works.
• How to change the movement direction of a pulley system.
• How the size of the pulleys affects strength and speed.

Understand the mechanics of cranes and pulleys!

• With this set of pulleys you will learn how the pulley transmissions can be used to transfer force with reduced friction and how they can increase force or speed to incredible levels.
• The pulleys have been used for thousands of years and are essential parts of complex machines in modern times, solving many technological problems.
• It builds 8 work models such as a material elevator, a static bike, a crane bridge, a blender, a construction crane and a wind mill.
• It incorporates easy-to-follow construction instructions for all models, either online or in the brochure included.
• The brochure provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for practical learning.

Technical specifications

• Dimensions: 27 x 5.50 x 37 cm
• Weight: 0.719 kg
• Made of ABS and TPE
• Free ENGINO 3D Viewer (kidCAD) application with 3D interactive instructions, compatible with Android, Apple (iOs) and Windows Mobile operating systems
• It contains small pieces that can be swallowed. Not recommended for children under 3.

Content of the Fund

• Parts needed to mount 8 different models.
• Printed instructions.
• Dismount tool.
• Free of 46 pages with theory, understanding exercises and illustrated instructions.