Move a piston and observe what happens! What better way to teach about hydraulics, levers, and mechanical advantage? Since water compresses very little, action on one hydraulic piston results in movement somewhere else. Each of the four kits is easy to build and fascinating to operate! Once made, these kits provide students with hands-on experiences in using principles of engineering.
Hydraulic Mini Excavator
This kit uses first and third class levers to make the arms and shovel move. 30 cm high.
Hydraulic Cherry Picker
This kit uses two parallel beams to make the platform move up while keeping the platform level. 27 cm high
Hydraulic Platform Lifter
This kit uses a single beam to make a platform move up while keeping the platform level. Similar to the Cherry Picker, except the platform swings freely. 22 cm high
Hydraulic Mini Scissor Lift
This kit uses a set of four beams to raise a horizontal platform The scissor lift principle is commonly used to provide an extremely stable working platform to reach high places like ceilings.