Physical Sciences

SmartLabs supplies Physical Sciences equipment and apparatus for South African schools and universities, covering physics and chemistry across all four CAPS FET strands. Our range spans electricity and magnetism kits, mechanics apparatus, optics equipment, and chemistry glassware and reagents.

Browse by topic below to build a full physical science kit for Grade 10 to 12 practical assessments, or explore each sub-category for the complete range.

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  • Retort Stand Base

    Retort Stand Base

    • Lab and Research
    46 in stock
    From R 300.00
    From R 300.00
  • PVC Hose - Thin Wall Clear

    PVC Hose - Thin Wall Clear

    • PVC
    30 in stock
    From R 55.00
    From R 55.00
  • Electrode Rod 140 x 6mm

    Electrode Rod 140 x 6mm

    • Lab and Research
    Only 10 left
    From R 130.00
    From R 130.00
  • Electrode Strip

    Electrode Strip

    • Lab and Research
    Only 1 left
    From R 290.00
    From R 290.00
  • Spring Balance, Dual scale - Educational

    Spring Balance, Dual scale - Educational

    26 in stock
    R 100.00
    R 100.00
  • Pipette dropping glass - Single

    Pipette dropping glass - Single

    • Lab and Research
    145 in stock
    R 35.00
    R 35.00
  • Nitrile Examination Powder Free Glove (Blue) - Box of 100

    Nitrile Examination Powder Free Glove (Blue) - Box of 100

    206 in stock
    R 85.00
    R 85.00
  • Gauze Wire with Ceramic Centre

    Gauze Wire with Ceramic Centre

    192 in stock
    From R 26.00
    From R 26.00
  • Electrode Carbon Rod

    Electrode Carbon Rod

    • Lab and Research
    Only 5 left
    From R 90.00
    From R 90.00
  • Forcemeter Two Way

    Forcemeter Two Way

    64 in stock
    R 150.00
    R 150.00
  • Mass Brass Set Including Hanger

    Mass Brass Set Including Hanger

    • Lab and Research
    47 in stock
    From R 175.00
    From R 175.00
  • Handheld reading magnifier with metal frame and bakelite handle for enlarging small text and fine details.
    Sold out

    Handheld Reading Magnifier with Metal Frame and Bakelite Handle

    • Lab and Research
    From R 85.00
    From R 85.00
  • Lenses Biconvex Glass - 50mm Dia

    Lenses Biconvex Glass - 50mm Dia

    • Lab and Research
    • Glass
    52 in stock
    R 54.28
    R 54.28
  • Pendulum Ball Brass (Plumb Bob)

    Pendulum Ball Brass (Plumb Bob)

    68 in stock
    From R 40.00
    From R 40.00
  • Chromatography Paper

    Chromatography Paper

    17 in stock
    From R 645.61
    From R 645.61
  • Magnet Bar - Chrome Steel
    Sold out

    Magnet Bar - Chrome Steel

    • Lab and Research
    From R 34.00
    From R 34.00
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A copper wire coil and magnets on a bench below a chalkboard

What is Physical Sciences equipment?

Physical Sciences equipment covers the apparatus used to teach physics and chemistry through hands-on experiments. This spans electricity and magnetism kits, mechanics apparatus like pendulums and springs, optics equipment like lenses and prisms, and chemistry glassware and reagents for matter and materials.

SmartLabs stocks Physical Sciences equipment across 17 focus areas, from force and motion through to electrochemistry and lab safety gear. Every item is chosen to support CAPS-aligned FET phase teaching, from Grade 10 through to Grade 12 practical assessments.

Common uses of Physical Sciences equipment

Across all four CAPS FET strands.

  • Test tubes of coloured liquids in a wooden rack on a bench

    Matter & Materials

    Test tube racks, thermometers and filter paper support chemistry practicals covering states of matter, mixtures and chemical reactions.

  • A horseshoe magnet, copper wire reel and coil on a workbench

    Electricity & Magnetism

    Copper wire, magnets and multimeters let learners build circuits and observe magnetic fields, core practical work for the Energy and Change strand.

  • A brass pendulum bob hanging from a retort stand

    Mechanics & Motion

    Pendulums, springs and retort stands demonstrate force, motion and energy transfer, the foundation of FET-phase mechanics practicals.

  • A lamp and lens casting a focused light beam across a bench

    Waves & Optics

    Lenses and light sources demonstrate refraction and focal length, supporting the Waves, Sound and Light strand of the FET syllabus.

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