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This apparatus demonstrates how an iron core with two poles wrapped in wire becomes a magnet when connected to electricity, and how it can cause another wire-wrapped iron core (i.e.<\/em> another electromagnet) to rotate as a simple motor. In this device, the revolving electromagnet spins between the poles of the fixed electromagnet as the current is fed to the latter by a “pole changer,” or commutator.<\/p>\n

Max Kohl Aktiengesellschaft (A.G.) was a German manufacturer of apparatus and equipment for science, technology and industry, based in Chemnitz. The founder, Max Kohl (1853-1908), was a major entrepreneur in the field of electrical engineering, optics and precession mechanics. He studied at Royal H\u00f6here Gewerbeschule in Chemnitz, but left without a degree. After an apprenticeship with a mechanic, in 1876 he founded his own precession mechanics workshop.\u00a0He soon expanded into electrical engineering. Eventually Max Kohl A.G. supplied measuring instruments to the textile industry; laboratory furniture; and electrical equipment for lighting, electrical, telephone, signal and clock systems. In all, the product range encompassed around 4,000 devices. The firm sold to laboratories and educational institutions all over the world and published catalogs in English as well as German. Over time chemical apparatus and X-ray equipment were added to the product line. After Kohl died in 1908, the firm became a public limited company.<\/p>\n

References:<\/p>\n

Max Kohl A.G. Physical Apparatus in Stock.<\/em> Chemnitz, Germany. pp. 61-62. http:\/\/www.sil.si.edu\/DigitalCollections\/trade-literature\/scientific-instruments\/CF\/SIsingle-record.cfm (14 September 2018).<\/p>\n

Mohammad, Jasmin. “Kohl, Max Hans Robert” in
\nSaxon Biography, ed.\u00a0from the Institute for Saxon History and Folklore<\/em>, Martina Schattkowsky,\u00a0ed. 3 December 2012. Online at:\u00a0http:\/\/saebi.isgv.de\/biografie\/Max_Kohl_(1853-1908) (14 September 2018).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Electromagnetic Motor Demonstration Apparatus<\/strong>
\nMax Kohl A.G., Chemnitz, Germany: c. 1900
\nMetal, wood, wire, etc.
\n10.5 inches high; 8 x 5 inches, base<\/p>\n

An electromagnet rotary motor demonstration apparatus, produced by one of Germany’s major scientific instrument manufacturers, probably for classroom use. An arched black-painted iron structure encloses a wire-wrapped iron quadripartite coil mechanism rotating on a central vertical wire rod above a wire-wrapped inverted U-shaped iron core. The device has brass electrical fittings and posts and is mounted on a rectangular mahogany base with rounded corners and four small feet. A brass label, printed in black, on top of the stand has the manufacturer’s name and engraved numbers indicating it is an 8 volt, 8 amp motor.\u00ad A space for the model or serial number is left blank.\u00ad An undated educational supply catalog published by Max Kohl A.G. in the Smithsonian Institution collection lists a few different models of electromagnetic motors, including one similar in concept to this, in stock.<\/p>\n

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