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Wire Gauge
Wire Gauge (Product Code: SCL357/078) is a 6" square iron-wire gauze with a ceramic circle in the centre, used on a tripod to spread a burner's heat evenly under beakers, flasks and dishes. Known in most classrooms as a wire gauze, it has rolled smooth edges and belongs on every bench where glassware is heated in school chemistry and biology practicals. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 6" (listed as 6" dia) |
| Material | Iron wire, extra-strong quality |
| Shape | Square |
| Centre | Ceramic circle provided |
| Wire edges | Rolled smooth |
| Product code | SCL357/078 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Wire Gauze Used For?
The gauze is laid on a tripod with a Bunsen burner or spirit lamp underneath, and the beaker, flask or dish sits on top. The ceramic centre lies directly over the flame and diffuses the heat, so the glass warms across its whole base instead of at one hot spot, which greatly reduces the risk of cracking. It also gives small vessels a flat, stable platform that stops them tipping or slipping through the tripod ring. Typical jobs include boiling water for the starch-in-leaf test, heating a solution until crystals start to form and dissolving agar for a culture medium.
Centre the vessel over the ceramic circle and never heat empty glassware. Iron stays hot long after the flame is turned off, so leave the gauze to cool on the tripod before moving it. Store it dry to limit rusting and replace it once the ceramic centre cracks or flakes. Most schools order one gauze for every tripod stand so each bench has a complete heating station.
OEM Manufacturer
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of this wire gauze. Each gauze is made at the company's own factory in Ambala, Haryana, India and supplied factory-direct to schools, colleges, institutions, dealers and importers, so replacement gauzes and repeat bench sets are handled by the manufacturer itself — just ask us. Production takes place at the company's licensed factory at 449, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala (Factory Licence AMB-ONLINE-CHD-J-414), and the company is incorporated under CIN U29309HR2020PTC087597. See our company profile for more.
Related Biology Lab
The rest of a standard heating set-up:
- Tripod Cast Iron Varnished — the stand the gauze rests on.
- Bunsen Burner — the gas heat source below the gauze.
- Spirit Lamp — a flame source for rooms without a gas supply.
- Beaker — the vessel most often heated on the gauze.
- Gauze Wire — plain wire squares without a ceramic centre, as an alternative.
More apparatus is available in the Biology Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wire Gauge a tool for measuring wire thickness?
No. Despite its catalogue name, the Wire Gauge (SCL357/078) is a heating gauze that sits on a tripod under glassware. It spreads the flame's heat; it is not a gauge for measuring the diameter of wire.
What size is the Wire Gauge?
The Wire Gauge is listed as 6" dia and is square in shape. If it must fit a particular tripod ring or bench set-up, contact us to confirm the dimensions before placing your order.
What does the ceramic centre of the Wire Gauge do?
The ceramic circle in the centre of the Wire Gauge spreads the burner flame's heat across the base of the beaker or flask, so the glass warms evenly and is not exposed to one concentrated hot spot.
How should the Wire Gauge be cared for?
Let the Wire Gauge cool on the tripod after heating, because iron holds heat for a long time. Store it dry to limit rusting, and replace it once the ceramic centre cracks or flakes away.
Who manufactures the Wire Gauge?
The Wire Gauge is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Schools, dealers and importers receive it factory-direct, with quotations issued by the manufacturer.
Can you supply Wire Gauges for a whole lab or for export?
Yes. Send code SCL357/078, the number of Wire Gauges and the delivery destination; ScienceLab quotes directly as the maker for schools, colleges, dealers and importers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
To price the Wire Gauge, reach us through the contact page or add it to the enquiry cart together with tripods and burners for each bench; the quotation comes direct from the manufacturer.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
