Magnetic Compass Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-ELA-5278
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Magnetic Compass (code EL-ELA-5278) is a compass encased in a metallic moulding, used in school physics experiments that involve magnetic and electromagnetic fields as well as for finding direction. Its needle shows north, and every other direction is worked out from that. The compass is available in different sizes. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Function | Shows the north direction; other directions are determined from it |
| Case | Metallic moulding |
| Sizes | Available in different sizes — state the size you need in your enquiry |
| Typical use | Experiments involving magnetic and electromagnetic fields |
| Quality check | Each compass is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| Product code | EL-ELA-5278 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
How Does It Compare with Other JLab Magnetic Compasses?
| Item | Listed details |
|---|---|
| This compass (EL-ELA-5278) | Metallic moulding case; shows north; different sizes |
| Magnetic Compass (hinged-cover model) | 50 mm diameter; needle in a metal case with hinged glass cover; dial marked with the principal points; locking mechanism |
| Magnetic Compass Small Size | Small compass with the needle pivoted between top and bottom glass plates; no dial |
| Magnetic Plotting Compass | Small compass with a glass top and a scale printed inside the base, for plotting field lines around magnets, wires and coils; three diameters |
Choose this compass for general direction finding and bench experiments in a choice of sizes; the hinged-cover model suits field use, and the small and plotting compasses suit tracing magnetic field lines.
What Is the Magnetic Compass Used For?
A compass needle is a small magnet that turns to line up with the magnetic field around it. Left alone it follows the Earth’s field and points to magnetic north, which differs from true north by an angle (the magnetic declination) that depends on where you are. In the physics lab the same needle reveals other fields: placed beside a wire carrying current it swings, repeating Oersted’s experiment that links electricity and magnetism; moved around a bar magnet it shows the direction of the field lines; and held near the end of a current-carrying coil it identifies which end acts as a north pole. These are core activities in magnetism and electromagnetism lessons and in any magnetism experiment kit.
Hold the compass level and let the needle settle before reading. Keep it away from iron and steel objects, which pull the needle off line, and store it apart from strong magnets, which can weaken or even reverse the needle’s magnetism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes is the magnetic compass available in?
It is listed in different sizes, but the sizes are not given on this page. Tell JLab the size you need, or ask for the sizes currently offered, when you request a quotation.
Does the needle point to true north?
It points to magnetic north. The angle between magnetic north and true (geographic) north is the magnetic declination; it varies from place to place, so map work over long distances needs a correction.
How is a compass used in electromagnetism experiments?
Place it next to a straight wire and switch the current on: the needle deflects, showing that the current produces a magnetic field. Reversing the current reverses the deflection. The compass also shows the field direction around a magnet or a coil.
How does it differ from the plotting compass?
A plotting compass is a small compass made for tracing field lines point by point around a magnet. This compass, in a metallic moulding, serves general direction finding and bench experiments and comes in different sizes.
Who manufactures this magnetic compass?
Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, trading as JLab, makes it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India, and quotes directly as the manufacturer.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, an Indian maker of physics, chemistry and biology lab apparatus, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. This compass comes from JLab’s own works, not from a trader, so schools, colleges, dealers and importers buy at source, each compass is visually inspected before dispatch, and repeat orders are handled by the manufacturer. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example Lithuania in Northern Europe, Libya in North Africa, Uzbekistan in Central Asia, Burkina Faso in West Africa and Bulgaria in Eastern Europe. Tenders are covered on the JLab lab tenders page.
Related Magnetism Apparatus
- Oersted Apparatus — demonstrates the action of an electric current on a pivoted magnetic needle.
- Bar Magnet — an Alnico bar magnet for finding poles and plotting field lines.
- Magnetic Plotting Compass — small compasses for tracing field lines.
- Clinometer Compass — a handle compass that also measures angles of elevation and slope.
See the Educational Laboratory Apparatus range or all Laboratory Apparatus.
Request a Quote
Quotes come direct from the manufacturer. Use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or send the quantity (minimum 10 units), the compass size and your delivery location through the contact page.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
