Electrostatic Generator Key benefits Clear, handson demonstration of electrostatic principles for classrooms, laboratories, and hobbyists. Robust construction for repeated use: heavy, resistance plastic components and a polished plastic base provide stability and long service life. Visible and audible discharges make experiments easy to observe and record, helping students and experimenters connect theory to real behavior. Main features Two counterrotating plates supported on rigid uprights and driven by a belt in opposite directions for reliable operation. Disks made of insulating material with sectors of aluminium sheet to form chargebearing surfaces. Two jars serving as condensers, constructed from glass and lined with aluminium foil to store charge. Entire assembly mounted on a nicely polished plastic base for a tidy, durable platform. Compact size: 28.5cm x 30cm x 33cm. How it works The machine uses two insulating disks that rotate in opposite directions. Metal sectors on each disk pass by one another and induce a charge imbalance. This imbalance is collected and drained at the collecting electrodes, allowing charge to accumulate in the condenser jars until discharge occurs. Basic setup and operation Set the gap between the two electrodes to about 1 to 2 inches. Rotate the handle slowly at first, then increase rotation speed. When the capacitor voltage reaches the level required to overcome electrostatic breakdown at the electrode gap, discharge occurs and a spark is seen or heard. Performance and materials Durable resistance plastic for insulating parts and structural elements. Aluminium sheet sectors provide consistent charge induction. Glass condenser jars with aluminium foil linings for effective charge storage. Beltdriven counterrotation ensures steady, repeatable generation of electrostatic charge. Use scenarios Physics classroom demonstrations: show induction, charge separation, and spark discharge in a clear, repeatable way. Laboratory experiments: quantify spark length and correlate with electrode gap and rotation speed for student investigations. Science fairs and public demonstrations: provide visible and audible electrostatic effects to illustrate fundamental principles. Package contents 1 x Electrostatic Generator Specifications Drive: beltdriven, counterrotating disks Materials: resistance plastic, aluminium sheet sectors, glass and aluminium foil condensers, plastic base Dimensions: 28.5cm x 30cm x 33cm Notes Adjust electrode gap and handle rotation to control discharge behavior. Intended for educational and experimental use where controlled electrostatic generation is required.