Quick Answer: The Wire Gauze is a heating mat for laboratory glassware, made of galvanised iron wire mesh with a non-asbestos ceramic fibre centre. It measures 150 mm x 150 mm and has folded, locked edges.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Galvanised iron (G.I.) wire mesh
Non-asbestos ceramic fibre centre spreads burner heat evenly
Folded, locked edges
Size 150 mm x 150 mm
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Mesh
Galvanised iron (G.I.) wire
Centre
Non-asbestos ceramic fibre
Edges
Folded and locked
Size
150 mm x 150 mm
About This Product
Wire gauze is placed under glassware during heating so that the flame does not play on one small patch of glass. The ceramic fibre centre spreads the heat across the base of the vessel, which reduces thermal stress on the glass in chemistry and biology practicals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Wire Gauze contain asbestos?
No. The centre is a non-asbestos ceramic fibre, held in galvanised iron wire mesh.
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