Laboratory Wire Gauze Mesh

Product Code : SCL-CL-12024

The Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 150mm is a flat, woven metal mesh screen featuring a heat-resistant ceramic disc used for diffusing thermal energy uniformly beneath glassware during flame-heating experiments. Designed for chemistry students, research technicians, and educators, this high-durability laboratory hardware asset protects glass vessels from direct flame thermal shock.

Product Description

The Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 150mm from Science Lab Supplies delivers exceptional thermal distribution and safety for laboratory heating operations. Fabricated from premium-grade galvanized iron wire mesh, this screen features woven interlocking edges that prevent fraying and structural unraveling over prolonged usage. The center is inlaid with a high-purity, asbestos-free ceramic circle that acts as a thermal buffer zone.

This industrial-strength wire gauze is engineered to support intense laboratory heating protocols over a Bunsen burner. By dispersing high-temperature flame points into a broad, uniform heat footprint, it safeguards fragile laboratory glassware from localized stress fractures. It functions as an indispensable utility item across academic science classrooms, industrial diagnostics labs, and clinical research facilities worldwide.

Key Features

• Uniform Heat Distribution: Features a thick, asbestos-free ceramic center disc that diffuses direct flame concentration to prevent glass hot spots.
• Galvanized Iron Mesh: Forged from high-tensile galvanized wire to offer exceptional rust resistance and reliable mechanical load support under thermal stress.
• Turned Edge Construction: Designed with securely folded and interlocking borders to eliminate loose wires and prevent user scratching.
• High Thermal Limits: Safely endures continuous, localized flame contact from laboratory burners at temperature thresholds up to 800°C.
• Universal Dimensions: The 150 mm by 150 mm flat profile matches perfectly with standard laboratory tripod stands and support rings.
• Asbestos-Free Safety: Formulated with an eco-safe ceramic composition that eliminates chemical inhalation risks during intense evaporation workflows.

Technical Specifications

What's Included in the Kit

• 10 x Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 150mm Screens
• 1 x High-Temperature Safety and Storage Leaflet

Applications / Uses

• Diffusing localized heat under flat-bottomed borosilicate beakers during boiling operations.
• Providing a safe, flame-resistant support platform over a cast iron tripod stand.
• Serving as a fundamental, durable thermal insulation accessory inside middle school and university science kits.
• Preventing accidental thermal fractures in evaporation dishes while concentrating chemical mixtures.
• Supporting small sample containers evenly over standard laboratory gas heating networks.

How to Use the Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 150mm

1. Inspect the galvanized wire mesh and center ceramic disc for any deep structural tears or loose wire edges before starting.
2. Position the square wire gauze flat across the top circular ring of your mounted retort support stand or heating tripod.
3. Place your target glass beaker or flask centered precisely on top of the white ceramic circle area.
4. Adjust your under-mounted Bunsen burner so the active flame cone focuses directly onto the bottom center of the ceramic disc.
5. Allow the mesh assembly to cool completely down to room temperature before attempting to remove it from the support base.

Safety Handling Note: Never touch the metal mesh structure or ceramic zone while heating is underway or immediately after the burner is extinguished. Do not expose the hot ceramic matrix to sudden fluid splashes to avoid microscale splitting.

Care & Maintenance

• Dry Decontamination: Gently brush away any chemical powder spills or carbon soot buildup using a soft dry brush after the screen cools.
• Moisture Prevention: Avoid washing the gauze directly in water baths; keeping the ceramic center dry prevents structural softening and crumbling.
• Flat Storage: Store the wire gauzes stacked horizontally inside a dry equipment drawer away from highly acidic fumes to avoid zinc coat corrosion.

Why Choose Science Lab Supplies

Science Lab Supplies is a premier global manufacturer and trusted exporter of high-precision laboratory hardware, didactic setups, and institutional STEM training models. Backed by decades of advanced engineering experience, we fabricate durable laboratory components that conform strictly to international quality parameters. Our expansive logistics infrastructure supports seamless global supply capabilities, meeting large orders for school districts, universities, and commercial test centers seamlessly. To complement your thermal setups, we offer an extensive catalog of robust laboratory hardware solutions built for modern research criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Wire Gauze with Ceramic Center 150mm used for?

It is a fundamental laboratory hardware component placed between glassware and a burner flame to diffuse thermal energy uniformly, preventing local hot spots and saving glass vessels from cracking.

What materials are used to build this wire gauze?

The outer grid is woven from high-durability galvanized iron wire with secure turned edges, while the center incorporates a flat, asbestos-free ceramic matrix disc.

Can this wire gauze be washed in water?

No, it is highly recommended to keep the wire gauze dry. Washing it can degrade and soften the ceramic compound, causing the disc center to crumble prematurely over time.

Does the ceramic center contain any asbestos fibers?

Absolutely not, all our laboratory heating accessories are manufactured with 100% asbestos-free ceramic materials to ensure absolute inhalation safety for students and technicians.

What maximum temperature can this heating mesh tolerate safely?

The galvanized iron mesh and ceramic insulation disc are engineered to withstand continuous localized operating temperatures up to 800°C under standard lab burner flames.

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