Navigating Compass Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SLE-4665
Jlab Export is a leading Navigating Compass Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Navigating Compass (code EL-SLE-4665) is a magnetic compass with an aluminium frame and a floating needle set in its case, used by students in experiments on direction and magnetic fields. It helps classes find north, orient a map on field work and trace the field around magnets and current-carrying wires in school physics and geography. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminium |
| Needle | Floating needle set in the case |
| Use | Student experiments on direction and magnetic 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-SLE-4665 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
How Does It Compare with Other JLab Compasses?
| Listing | Construction | Listed use |
|---|---|---|
| This navigating compass (EL-SLE-4665) | Aluminium frame; floating needle in the case | Direction and magnetic-field experiments |
| Magnetic Plotting Compass | Small circular container, scale printed inside the base, glass top | Plotting field lines around magnets, wires and coils |
| Magnetic Compass | Metallic moulding; offered in different sizes | Showing north; experiments with electromagnetic fields |
Choose the navigating compass for general direction-finding and field work as well as class magnetism experiments. For drawing field-line patterns around a magnet, the small plotting compass is easier to move step by step, and the Magnetic Compass listing offers a choice of sizes.
What Is a Navigating Compass Used For?
A compass needle is a small magnet that lines up with the Earth’s magnetic field, so its marked end points towards magnetic north and the other directions can be read from it. Younger students use it to find directions in the school grounds and to orient a map on field trips. In physics it shows that a magnetic field has direction: placed near a bar magnet the needle follows the field lines, and placed beside a wire carrying current it deflects, which is the classic demonstration in class 10 lessons on the magnetic effects of electric current. Geography and scouting groups also use a compass when learning map reading.
Hold the compass level and away from iron, steel and electrical equipment when taking a bearing, and wait for the needle to settle. Store it away from magnets — a strong magnet held close can weaken or even reverse the needle’s magnetism — and keep it in a box when not in use.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Quantity — the minimum order is 10 compasses; one per student pair is usual for practical work.
- Size and dial — ask JLab for the diameter and dial details if your syllabus or tender sets them.
- Plotting compasses — add small plotting compasses if students will draw field-line patterns.
- Magnets — bar magnets for field experiments can go in the same enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a navigating compass used for in school?
Finding directions and orienting maps, and in physics showing the direction of a magnetic field around a magnet or a current-carrying wire.
What is it made of?
The frame is aluminium and a floating needle is set in the case. Other materials and the dial details are not listed; JLab can confirm them with the quotation.
What size is the compass?
The diameter is not stated in this listing. Ask JLab to confirm it, or name the size you need in your enquiry.
Why does the needle sometimes point the wrong way?
Nearby iron, steel, magnets or live wiring disturb it, and a needle stored against a strong magnet can lose or reverse its magnetism. Use the compass away from such objects and store it separately.
What should be sent for an export quotation?
The quantity, the destination country and port or city, the delivery terms you prefer (FOB, CIF or similar), packing or labelling requirements and any tender reference.
Who manufactures the navigating compass?
JLab — Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd — makes it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India, and quotes for it directly as the manufacturer.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a manufacturer of physics and school laboratory equipment in India, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. Navigating compasses are made at JLab’s own works and not sourced from a trader, so schools, colleges, dealers and importers buy them factory-direct, every compass is visually inspected before dispatch, and repeat orders are handled by the manufacturer. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — El Salvador in Central America and the Caribbean, Morocco in North Africa, Samoa in Oceania, Eswatini in Southern Africa and Canada in North America are a few examples. Tender buyers can see the JLab lab tenders page.
Magnetism Experiment Items
- Bar Magnet — an Alnico bar magnet for field and attraction experiments.
- Bar Magnet (red and blue) — colour-coded poles to check against the compass needle.
- Deflection Magnetometer — a compass box on a wooden base with a metre scale for studying the Earth’s magnetic field.
- Magnetic Plotting Compass — a small compass for plotting field lines step by step.
Find more in the School Lab Equipment range.
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), any size or dial requirement, the magnets you want with them and your delivery location through the contact page.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
