Lens Holder With Finished wood

Product Code : SCL-LAO-12113

The Lens Holder With Finished wood is a premium manual optical bench accessory used for supporting lenses and mirrors securely during physics lab experiments. Designed for students and educators, this stand offers high stability to ensure precise alignment of optical components.

Product Description

The Lens Holder With Finished wood from Science Lab Supplies features a polished wooden base integrated with an adjustable clamp mechanism to accommodate varying optical diameters. The base is crafted from selected seasoned hardwood that resists thermal expansion and ambient laboratory moisture, providing a heavyweight foundation that minimizes structural vibrations during optical alignment tasks.

This essential optics accessory eliminates component slippage during critical focal length measurements. By providing a fixed optical axis height, it allows students to systematically calculate real and virtual images without constant recalibration. This durable holder serves as a reliable asset across elementary, high-school, and university physics lab equipment configurations.

Key Features

• Seasoned Hardwood Construction: Provides a stable, non-conductive, and heavy structural base that resists localized warping and shifting.
• Adjustable V-Groove Channel: Accommodates multiple optical element sizes, comfortably holding components from 38mm to 50mm in diameter.
• Smooth Protective Coating: The finished wood seal prevents splintering, resists classroom spills, and provides a polished aesthetic.
• Secure Top Guide: Features a manual tightening screw or spring guide to hold lenses completely upright without scratching glass surfaces.
• Optically Aligned Base: Engineered to maintain a standard optical centerline height, facilitating easy pairing with universal benches.
• Lightweight and Portable: Compact structural dimensions allow for effortless deployment within modular classroom setups.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 1 x Lens Holder with Finished Wood base and metal clamp assembly
• 1 x Quick-reference setup sheet with basic alignment steps

Applications / Uses

• Holding convex and concave lenses firmly during focal length determination experiments.
• Securing spherical concave or convex mirrors for real image mapping on optical screens.
• Serving as a modular tracking element inside student science kits and custom STEM modules.
• Demonstrating the physics principles of refraction, reflection, and light dispersion using standard optics apparatus lines.
• Providing dependable supporting equipment within comprehensive school optical benches.

How to Use the Lens Holder With Finished wood

1. Position the Stand: Place the finished wooden base flat onto your level laboratory bench or slide it into the carriage slot of your optical bench track.
2. Open the Support: Loosen the integrated top metal clamp or adjustment screw to clear the V-groove channel.
3. Insert the Optical Element: Carefully seat the perimeter edge of your glass lens or mirror directly into the center of the wooden slot.
4. Secure the Component: Tighten the manual clamp assembly down lightly until the lens stands perfectly vertical and immobile.
5. Align the System: Adjust the position along the optical axis line to measure focal points or gather image data.

Handling Note: Do not force oversized glass elements into the slot or over-tighten the metal clamp, as excessive localized pressure can crack or chip precision glass optics.

Care & Maintenance

• Dry Cleaning Only: Wipe the finished wooden surfaces with a clean, dry microfiber cloth to remove dust; avoid soaking the wood in water or harsh solvents.
• Storage Guidelines: Store the stands inside a low-humidity cabinet to preserve the premium wood sealant and prevent internal core distortion.
• Mechanical Checks: Routinely verify that the metal clamp thread moves smoothly and apply a tiny drop of light machine oil if mechanical friction increases.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies is a premier manufacturer and global exporter of high-precision scientific laboratory instruments, STEM didactic setups, and mathematics kits. Backed by extensive engineering and manufacturing experience, we supply durable tools that seamlessly comply with international school curriculum requirements. Our robust quality control systems ensure uniform sizing and resilient finishes across all laboratory components. We provide scalable logistical delivery to fulfill institutional orders for schools, universities, and international educational distributors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size lenses can this wooden lens holder accommodate?

The adjustable design features a dedicated V-groove channel engineered to securely accommodate optical lenses and mirrors ranging from 38mm to 50mm in diameter.

Why is finished wood preferred for this type of optical stand?

Finished wood provides a non-conductive, chemically resilient, and heavy structural base that minimizes physical vibrations on tables, ensuring stable light path alignment during measurements.

Can I use this holder to secure concave mirrors instead of lenses?

Yes, the universal clamping track holds both spherical mirrors and lenses with equal stability, provided their outer frame fits within the 38mm to 50mm size capacity.

Does the holder fit onto standard metallic optical benches?

The base is designed flat to operate on standard tables, but its metric footprint fits smoothly inside universal carriage blocks used on school-grade optical bench rails.

How do I protect my glass optics from being scratched by the metal clamp?

The top clamp mechanism is precision-machined to distribute pressure uniformly. For delicate optics, you can place a small piece of paper or rubber pad between the screw head and the glass rim.

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