Starter system for air track

Function and Applications

This apparatus provides defined, constant starting pulses for gliders. It can fix a glider in starting position and release it when trigger device is operated. It can also synchronously start an electronic timer.

Equipment and technical data

• Catapult with cylindrically shaped housing containing helical spring for accelerating a cylinder of ferromagnetic material.
• Triggering by a screw-on release.
• Dimensions (mm): 330 (60) x 110 x 40.
• Mass: 420 g.