- The STEM Connections Project is a generic learning module to complement the Fluid Power Challenge and the "design and make" Classroom kits. The products - Investigating Fluid Power and Investigating Levers and Fluidics - explore the physics of syringe fluidics using specially designed rigs with appropriate cross referencing to Science, Technology & Engineering and Mathematics Standards.
- In order to reduce the amount of paper product we use, instructions for the kits are now available as downloadable files on our website. The files are PowerPoint presentations. If, however, you specifically require printed paper instructions please email: support@mechanical-kits.com
- The 1000th student finished the Fluid Power Challenge in the Spring of 2011 and we anticipate 1000 more in the course of the next two years!
NFPA Education and
Technology Foundation
Technology Foundation
A 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization that supports educational programs and research in fluid power
Mechanical Kits Ltd. supports the work of the Foundation by donating a royalty for every NFPA Challenge Event and NFPA Classroom kit sold
Latest News
NEW product range -
PATHFINDERS KITS
PATHFINDERS KITS
NEW product -
Rotating base
Rotating base
NEW product -
IFP-Rig
IFP-Rig
NEW product -
Levers & Fluids Rig
Levers & Fluids Rig
Welcome ! At Mechanical Kits Ltd. we endeavour to ensure the best quality products are available for students who are learning, "hands-on", about fluid power.
- STEM Connections Project
- 1500th student finishes the Fluid Power Challenge!
Fluid Power Kits in the Classroom
Mechanical Kits Ltd. has developed kits for teachers and students to use in the classroom. These enable students to engage in hands-on learning by building a device that moves pneumatically, and by doing so, understand important mechanical and fluid power concepts.
A classroom kit comes pre-cut and drilled - all that is required to construct it are a pair of scissors and a small amount of wood glue. Downloadable instructions are available - follow the link below.
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CHALLENGE EVENTS
in Spring 2012
in Spring 2012
May 8th @ Community College of Allegheny County, Oakdale PA
2011 Canadian Fluid
Power Challenge
Power Challenge
Four points separated the first three teams at the Toronto event in May! Congratulations to Islington MS who won for the second year in a row.
