Abacus Desk Table
Product Code : LSK-ML-10091
Abacus Desk Table (SKU LSK-ML-10091) is a desk-top counting frame in which beads slide along a series of wires or rods, each rod standing for one decimal place. Pupils in the early and primary years use it to count, build numbers and see place value while they add and subtract. The abacus is manufactured by Science Lab Supplies in Saha, Ambala, India, at its Plot 448 HSIIDC unit, and goes straight from there to schools, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
This is a calculating instrument of the classic bead-frame type, sized as a desk model so a pupil or a small group can work with it at a table. The rods are set in a frame so that each one represents a decimal place, with sliding beads for counting.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-ML-10091 |
| Type | Desk/table abacus (bead counting frame) |
| Construction | Beads sliding on a series of wires or rods set in a frame |
| Place value | Each rod represents a decimal place |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Abacus Desk Table
Moving beads makes numbers physical: a child pushes across ones, then exchanges ten of them for one bead on the tens rod. That exchange is the heart of place value and carrying, which is why a desk abacus is part of most maths lab kits for CBSE schools and primary classrooms.
- Counting and number building in the early years.
- NCERT Class 1–3 place value: ones, tens, hundreds and thousands.
- Addition and subtraction with carrying and borrowing.
- Reading and writing large numbers from the bead pattern.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Abacus Desk Table is supplied as a single unit as described above, ready for use on a pupil's desk. The listing does not give a rod or bead count or the frame material, so the quotation confirms the exact build along with any optional accessories you request.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Schools often order one desk abacus per pupil or per table group, and a quotation can be made for either. It gives packing, delivery time and price for the number you name, and other maths lab manipulatives such as place value cards or base ten cubes can be added.
Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Malaysia, Peru and Egypt. Send quantities through the contact page, build a list in the enquiry cart, or see the lab tender page if you buy by tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the desk and upright abacus?
Both use beads sliding on rods set in a frame to represent decimal places. The desk model is made for use on a pupil's table, while the upright abacus stands vertically.
Which age group is it for?
It is mainly used in early-years and primary classes for counting and place value, and remains useful later for pupils who need a concrete model of carrying and borrowing.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
Science Lab Supplies is the manufacturer. The abacus is made in its Ambala factory in Saha, India, and every quotation is issued directly by the company, with no trader in between.
How many rods and beads does it have?
The listing does not fix the rod or bead count. Please state the place values you want to teach through the contact page, and the quotation will confirm the build.
Related Place Value Aids
Place value is easier to grasp when children meet it in several forms. These four aids pair with the desk abacus: two more bead frames for whole-class and decimal work, place value cards for written notation, and base ten cubes for building numbers in three dimensions.
- Upright Abacus — standing bead frame with rods for decimal places.
- Decimal Abacus Demonstrates Model — demonstration model for decimal place value.
- Place Value Cards Model — digit value and zero as a placeholder.
- Base Ten Cubes — one-centimetre cubes for place value and volume.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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