Harness Physics Teaching with IEC Equipment from Wiltronics

Harness Physics Teaching with IEC Equipment from Wiltronics

High-quality physics equipment is essential for hands-on science learning, enabling students to explore core concepts in mechanics, electricity, motion, waves, atomic physics, and more. At Wiltronics, we supply a wide range of IEC (Industrial Equipment & Control) physics apparatus designed specifically for classroom and laboratory use — rugged, reliable, and aligned with practical science teaching.

Whether you’re equipping a classroom, refreshing an older lab, or extending your senior physics resources, these IEC tools help bring abstract concepts to life.

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Why IEC Equipment Matters in Science Education

IEC products have been used in Australian classrooms for decades because they are:

• Built for schools — strong metal construction, simple interfaces, and repairable parts

• Curriculum-ready — supports physics topics from Year 7 to senior science

• Durable and testable — designed to withstand repeated student use with stable output

• Versatile — suitable for whole-class demonstrations and individual investigations

From classical motion experiments to atomic physics demonstrations, IEC gear provides visual, repeatable learning experiences that help students connect theory with practice.

Building a Physics-Ready Science Lab

IEC’s physics equipment supports a wide range of primary and secondary units, including:

• Electricity and circuits

• Motion, force, and energy transfer

• Waves, optics, and light behaviour

• Atomic and quantum physics concepts

• Electromagnetism and field interactions

These tools make abstract concepts tangible, helping students visualise phenomena that are otherwise theoretical.

6 IEC Products to Equip Your Physics Lab

Below are six IEC physics products available from Wiltronics that are widely used in STEM classrooms:

1. IEC Hodson Induction Kit – Learn Electromagnetism

A comprehensive induction lab kit for exploring magnetic induction, transformer theory, AC/DC motor operation, eddy currents, and more — ideal for intermediate and senior physics lessons.

Best for:

• Electromagnetic induction and motor studies

• AC/DC principles and energy conversion

• Hands-on exploration with safe 12 V operation

2. IEC Mass of Electron Apparatus – Experimental Atomic Physics

Use a ‘magic eye’ tube and magnetic field to observe electron motion and estimate the mass of the electron — a classic atomic physics demonstration.

Best for:

• Radiation & atomic physics concepts

• Particle motion in magnetic fields

• Senior physics investigation units

3. IEC Simple Planck’s Constant Apparatus – Photon Energy Measurement

A practical way to explore Planck’s constant using LEDs of different wavelengths and plotted photon energy — a great addition to light and quantum units.

Best for:

• Photon energy and wavelength relationships

• Introduction to quantum concepts

• Data collection and graphing experiments

4. IEC Circular Motion Kit PSSC – Centripetal Force Experiments

A simple centripetal force kit for demonstrating rotational motion and forces, ideal for mechanics and motion units.

Best for:

• Motion and force principles

• Hands-on, outdoor or indoor modelling

• Concept demonstration with simple apparatus

5. IEC Magnetic Field Demo Rectangular Coil

Demonstrates magnetic field patterns around a conductor using a rectangular coil — excellent for introducing magnetic fields.

Best for:

• Visualising magnetic field patterns

• Electromagnetism basics

• Faraday’s and Ampère’s Law demonstrations

6. IEC Free Fall Apparatus – Motion & Gravity Experiments

A 1 m vertical release system for free-fall experiments, enabling precise timing and motion studies — ideal for kinematics.

Best for:

• Gravity and acceleration experiments

• Kinematics investigations

• Motion data collection and graphing

Why Schools Choose Wiltronics for IEC Gear

Wiltronics has been supplying IEC laboratory equipment for decades, backing schools with:

• A large range of products in stock

• Fast Australia-wide delivery

• Bulk buying and pricing support for school departments

• Expert guidance on lab planning and equipment lists

Whether you’re refreshing old apparatus or upgrading your science lab, IEC tools from Wiltronics deliver reliable, curriculum-ready physics equipment that teachers trust.

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