Wimshurst Machine
Product Code : EL-EE-10971
Quick Answer: The Wimshurst Machine is an electrostatic generator with 300 mm revolving discs and a pair of Leyden jars, capable of producing sparks up to 80 mm long under dry atmospheric conditions.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Revolving discs 300 mm in diameter
- Pair of Leyden jars with earthing terminals
- Neutralising bars with replaceable tinsel tapes
- Charge collectors on a horizontal insulating beam, with replaceable tinsel pick-ups
- Sparks up to 80 mm in dry conditions
- Plastic-surfaced baseboard with rubber feet
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Disc diameter | 300 mm |
| Spark length | Up to 80 mm (dry conditions) |
| Leyden jars | Pair, with earthing terminals |
| Overall dimensions | 360 mm (W) x 200 mm (D) x 405 mm (H) |
About This Product
This electrostatic generator can produce sparks up to 80 mm long under dry atmospheric conditions. The tinsel tapes on its neutralising bars and the tinsel pick-ups on its charge collectors are replaceable. The two Leyden jars have their own earthing terminals on the baseboard, which stands on rubber feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Are the tinsel parts replaceable?
Yes. The neutralising bars have replaceable tinsel tapes, and the charge collectors have replaceable tinsel pick-ups.
Q2. How long can the sparks be?
Up to 80 mm long under dry atmospheric conditions.
Related: Electricity & Electromagnetism, Van de Graaff Generator Accessory Set.
For a quotation on the Wimshurst Machine, contact School Equipments India.
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