Description and Specification for Lab Tenders
Digital Hydraulic Bench.
A mobile self contained bench with recirculating water supply. It
provides water at different flow rates direct to experiments and
includes digital flow display for hydraulic and fluid mechanics
experiments. The body of the bench forms a reservoir or ‘Sump Tank’ with
a submersible pump. Once filled, the bench needs no external water
supply. This product supplies a controlled flow of water to a wide
variety of laboratory experiment modules. The top of the bench provides a
working surface. Larger experiments usually stand next to the bench. It
also catches discharged water from some experiments in the fluid
mechanics range. A rim around the top contains any spilled or excess
water. A small recess or ‘Trough’ in the top works with a removeable
Drain Valve to trap a small volume of water. A hand-operated control
valve adjusts the water flow rate from the pump. An electrical box on
the side of the bench includes the pump switch, circuit protection and a
digital display of flow. An electronic flowmeter measures the outlet
flow from the submersible pump. The signals from the flowmeter pass to
the digital display to show the flow rate. The viewing angle of the
display allows the user to see it clearly from a normal standing
position. Four wheels allow the user to move the bench around the
classroom. Two wheels have foot-operated locks to hold the bench in
position. A sight gauge to the lower side of the bench allows the user
to check the water level inside the tank.