Portal Frame Apparatus Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SML-10079
Jlab Export is a leading Portal Frame Apparatus Manufacturer,and suppliers in India
Portal Frame Apparatus (code EL-SML-10079) is a 40 cm by 60 cm mild steel portal frame whose column ends can be hinged, fixed or set on rollers, for studying frame behaviour under different end conditions. A spring balance at the roller end records the horizontal reaction, and electronic load cells, a displacement cell and an ECU pass readings to software for the calculations. JLab manufactures this portal frame rig in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame material | M.S. flats of rectangular section |
| Portal size | 40 cm × 60 cm |
| End conditions | Hinged, roller or fixed; both columns can be clamped (fixed) or pivoted (hinged) |
| Roller end | Ball-bearing rollers on a smooth rolling platform, with a cord to a spring balance |
| Horizontal loading | Pulley and hook provision at different positions |
| Electronics | Electronic load cells, displacement cell and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) |
| Software | For digital calculations |
| Optional accessory | PC/laptop set |
| Supplied with | Supporting stand and a set of weights |
| Quality check | Each portal frame is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 1 unit |
| Dispatch time | Usually 14–18 working days |
| Product code | EL-SML-10079 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
Horizontal Reaction and Sway
With both column bases hinged, a portal frame has one redundant reaction, the horizontal thrust H; with both bases fixed it has three. On the rig, the measuring end runs on ball-bearing rollers over a smooth platform and is held by a cord to the spring balance, so the force needed to stop it spreading is the horizontal reaction. Vertical loads placed off-centre on the beam, or a horizontal load applied through the pulley and hook provision, make the frame sway sideways, and the displacement cell measures the resulting deflection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a computer included with the portal frame?
No. A PC or laptop set is an optional accessory. The load cells, displacement cell and Electronic Control Unit come with the apparatus, together with the software for the digital calculations.
Can the two columns have different end conditions?
Yes. Each column can be clamped (fixed) or pivoted (hinged), and the measuring end can be set on rollers, so mixed end conditions can be compared on the same frame.
Other Frame, Arch and Beam Apparatus
- Two Hinged Arch Apparatus — lever at the sliding hinged end applies a known horizontal force.
- Three Hinged Arch Apparatus — thrust found by neutralising the outward roller-end movement.
- Elastic Properties of Deflected Beam Apparatus — steel beam with known end moments applied by suspended loads.
See the Structural Mechanics Lab for more frames and arches, or Engineering Lab Equipment for all engineering rigs.
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
