Smartivity - Pump It Move It Hydraulic Crane
Build your own water powered machine – a fully functional hydraulic crane!
Build your own hydraulic crane.
This kit contains all the elements required to build a fully functional hydraulic crane and a mock load that you can lift and move around using the arms of the crane.
Once you have assembled your crane use the hydraulic pressure from the syringes to open and shut the claws of the crane to hold the load. A series of syringe powered hydraulics allows you to move the arm upwards and downwards, as well as sideways to carry the load.
Lift everyday small items using the crane and discover how hydraulic powered machines like earth-movers, robots and cranes work.
An engaging way to learn about engineering, fluid dynamics and simple machines.
Age: 8+
What you get
Smartivity - Pump It Move It Hydraulic Crane. A build it yourself hydraulic crane and includies engineered wood components, tubing, syringes and step by step instructions.
Concepts Involved
Hydraulic System -
- What is hydraulic power
- How do heavy machines like cranes and earth-movers work
Pressure -
- What is Pressure
- How can water pressure be used to move objects around
Teach
- Levers and simple machines
- Fluid dynamics
- Engineering
- Invention
- Design and technology
- Fine motor skills
- Water Pressure
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Age Group | 7-8 Years, 9-10 Years, 11-12 Years, 12+ Years |
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