Air Core Solenoid, 5A max

Item #P8-6600

$49.00 Bundle Discount

Unit Price	$49.00
6+	$46.10

Visualize magnetic fields generated by current in a coil

The Air-Core Solenoid (5A Max) is a must-have apparatus for classrooms exploring magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and magnetic flux through a coil. With approximately 710 turns of enameled copper wire and an inductance of 5 mH, running a current through the coil produces a strong, observable magnetic field—powerful enough to attract small to medium ferromagnetic objects. Its open, air-core design keeps the physics visible and intuitive for students.

Why Teachers Love the Air-Core Solenoid (5A Max)

Clear, visible magnetism: Easily demonstrates magnetic fields generated by electric current.
Classroom-ready performance: Strong field with modest current (≤ 5 A) for safe, controlled experiments.
Concept-focused design: Air-core construction highlights the role of current and coil geometry without added complexity.
Durable and reliable: Built for repeated classroom use with consistent results.

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Pairs Well with Other Arbor Scientific Products

The Air-Core Solenoid integrates seamlessly into broader electricity and magnetism investigations:

Power supplies: Connect to a classroom DC power supply (≤5 A) to vary current and study field strength.
Meters & sensors: Use ammeters/voltmeters to relate current to magnetic effects quantitatively.
Genecon® Hand Crank Generator: Compare hand-generated current effects with regulated DC sources.
Iron filings or compasses: Visualize field patterns and direction around the coil.
Induction demos: Pair with conductors or pickup coils to explore changing magnetic fields and induced currents.

To use, connect a power supply that outputs less than 5 A of current.

Products being sold are not toys. They are for Educational / Laboratory use only. They are not for use by children 12 and under.

Specs:

~710 turns

Enameled copper wire, 23 AWG

12 V maximum voltage

5mH inductance

6.25Ω DC resistance

Supports 5A intermittent current and 1.6A continuous current

5.10” (13.0 cm) coil length

5.35” (13.6 cm) overall length

1.7” (4.4 cm) outer coil diameter