KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
INDEX NO.
TEST ON SIMPLE MACHINE (WALL MOUNTED JACK)
AIM
TO EXAMINE THE SCREW JACK AS AN EXAMPLE OF SIMPLE MACHINE AND
TO DETERMINE ITS LAW AS A MACHINE.
APPARATUS
 Wall mounted jack
DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE
At first we wrap the thread to the groove of the pulley of larger diameter in such a way that it will
unwrap smoothly that is it do not overlap. Then connect the hanger to the square threads via bolt.
Loads are added to that hanger. Then small weights are added to the hanger that is connected to
larger pulley via thread passing over small pulleys and that weight determines our effort required to
overcome applied loads. Repeat the experiment for both cases that is load rising and load lowering.
Take almost 5 to 6 readings for each case for square threads. Values of load and effort will give
mechanical advantage that will help in computing its efficiency.
Repeat the same task for vee threads and then compare the efficiencies of square and vee threads.

OBSERVATIONS AND CALCULATTIONS

Pulley of larger diameter = d = 100 mm
Weight of hanger of larger pulley = 1N
Weight of support and hanger of smaller pulley = 0.5 N + 0.5 N = 1N
Thread pitch for both = h = 4 mm
Mean diameter of rod = 28 mm
Lead angle = α = 5.20

FOR SQUARE THREADS

Let M = Applied Moment (Couple) in Newton-meters = Effort * Pulley radius
W = Load being raised or lowered in Newton
h = Pitch of thread
α = Lead angle = tan-1( h / (π*r) )
μ = Coefficient of friction