Magnetic Compass Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-PLE-10828
Quick Answer: The Magnetic Compass is a map-reading compass with a transparent base plate, graduated distance scale, degree-marked compass card with meridian lines, sight device and a folding cover with sighting mirror.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Transparent base plate with baseline, markings and scales.
Graduated scale for judging distance against the map scale.
Sighting line parallel to the baseline to show direction of travel.
Compass card graduated in degrees, with the four cardinal points and meridian lines.
Sight device and sighting mirror for checking the heading on a landmark.
Cover holds the mirror and protects the card when folded over the base plate.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base plate | Transparent, with baseline and scales |
| Compass card | Graduated in degrees, four cardinal points, meridian lines |
| Sighting | Sighting line, sight device and mirror |
| Cover | Folds over base plate, holds mirror |
About This Product
Placed on a topographic map, the base plate's baseline points towards the destination, and the meridian lines on the card are lined up with those on the map to read the direction of travel in degrees. In the field, the sight device picks out a landmark on that heading while the mirror reflects the card to confirm it. Colleges and TVET centres in Turkey, Japan, Bolivia, Antigua and Barbuda and Vietnam can source the Magnetic Compass from Educational Lab Equipments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the compass used with a map?
The base plate is placed on a topographic map with its baseline towards the destination, and the meridian lines on the compass card are matched to the map's meridians to find the direction in degrees.
What is the mirror for?
The sighting mirror reflects the compass card so the direction of travel can be confirmed. It sits in the cover, which also protects the card when folded over the base plate.
Can it measure distance on a map?
Yes. A graduated scale is used with the map's scale to judge the distance to be travelled.
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For a quotation on the Magnetic Compass, contact Educational Lab Equipments.
