Quick Answer:The Wire Gauze is a galvanised iron wire mesh with an asbestos-free ceramic fibre centre, placed between a burner and glassware so the glass is heated indirectly. It comes in 125 × 125, 150 × 150 and 200 × 200 mm sizes.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
Ceramic fibre centre absorbs the hottest part of the flame and spreads the heat outwards.
Prevents hot spots that cause thermal stress and breakage.
Galvanised, rust-resistant iron wire.
Turned-in edges prevent fraying and injury.
Ceramic centre also protects the wires from melting or oxidising quickly.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Mesh
Galvanised iron wire
Centre
Ceramic fibre, asbestos-free
Sizes
125 × 125, 150 × 150, 200 × 200 mm
Edges
Turned in
How It Is Used
This laboratory wire gauze sits between the Bunsen burner and the beaker or flask being heated. It keeps the flame from touching the glass directly and is used for boiling, evaporation and distillation.