Hele-Shaw Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-FMP-11280
Quick Answer: The Hele-Shaw Apparatus is a channel formed between two plates in which water flows at a low Reynolds number, with dye fed through small holes at the upstream end to show streamlines around models. It works with a steady, air-free water supply and a suitable drain.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Channel formed between two plates; water flows at a low Reynolds number, so inertia forces are not important
- Dye fed through several small holes at the upstream end produces streamlines
- Removable upper glass plate with grid-lines to help analyse the flow patterns
- Rubber sheet supplied for cutting out model shapes, which are sandwiched between the plates
- Valves let water flow from source points or drain into sink points, singly or in combinations
- A vacuum pump strengthens the sink points
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channel | Formed between two plates |
| Upper plate | Removable glass, with grid-lines |
| Flow visualisation | Dye through small holes at the upstream end |
| Supplied with | Rubber sheet for cutting model shapes |
| Services needed | Steady, air-free water supply and suitable drain |
About This Product
Students cut a model from the rubber sheet, clamp it between the plates and watch the dye streamlines form around it. Opening source and sink valves in different combinations shows how these flows combine, and the grid on the glass helps them sketch and analyse each pattern. Educational Instrument can dispatch the Hele-Shaw Apparatus to laboratories in Turkmenistan, Barbados, Kenya, Costa Rica and Luxembourg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does the Hele-Shaw Apparatus need?
A steady, air-free water supply and a suitable drain.
How are models made for the Hele-Shaw Apparatus?
The apparatus comes with a rubber sheet from which students cut out model shapes. Each model is sandwiched between the two plates before the flow is started.
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For a quotation on the Hele-Shaw Apparatus, contact Educational Instrument.
