Basic And Drag Balance Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-AEFT-11270
Quick Answer: The Basic And Drag Balance holds test models on a rigid support arm in the working section of a wind tunnel and passes the force to a strain gauged load cell. Mounted on the side of the working section it measures lift and drag; mounted in the base it measures drag only.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Rigid support arm holds the test model securely in the working section
- Force on the model goes directly to a strain gauged load cell
- Readout unit with digital display, powered by a desktop power supply (included)
- Rotating the balance mechanism through 90 degrees switches the test from drag to lift
- Base mounting measures drag force only, for studies such as wind loadings on tall buildings
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Strain gauged load cell |
| Readout | Digital display unit |
| Power | Desktop power supply (included) |
| Mounting | Side of working section (lift and drag) or base of working section (drag only) |
| Rotation | 90 degrees between drag and lift tests |
About This Product
The balance lets students put numbers on the forces a shape feels in moving air. Drag is measured first, then the mechanism is turned so the same model gives a lift reading; with base mounting, model vehicles or building shapes can be compared and their coefficients of drag worked out. Educational Instrument can arrange export supply of the Basic And Drag Balance to Malawi, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Djibouti and Estonia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Basic And Drag Balance measure lift as well as drag?
Yes, when it is mounted on the side of the working section. Students measure drag first, then rotate the mechanism through 90 degrees and repeat the test for lift. In the base position it measures drag only.
Is a power supply included?
Yes. The readout unit is powered by a desktop power supply, which is included.
Related: Aerodynamics Equipment for Training, Drag Force, Three Dimensional Drag Models and Flat Plate Drag Model.
For a quotation on the Basic And Drag Balance, contact Educational Instrument.
