Bench-Armour Interlocking Bench Mat (Product Code: SLE/CH/192) is a 250 x 250 mm heat proof mat that protects laboratory benches from hot apparatus, offered as a long lasting alternative to the old asbestos sheet bench mats still found in many labs. The interlocking design lets several mats be joined into a larger protected area around a heating station. Schools and colleges place it under a tripod stand and wire gauze during Bunsen burner work, and also use it to line trays that hold glassware. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Interlocking heat proof bench mat |
| Dimensions | 250 x 250 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Key property | Heat proof and long lasting; alternative to asbestos sheet bench mats |
| Secondary use | Lining storage trays – the matting stops glass sliding and prevents damage to glassware |
In a heating practical, each student station gets a mat on which the Bunsen burner and tripod stand, so a hot base, a dropped gauze or a spill from a boiling tube lands on the mat and not on the laminate or wooden bench top. Where a teacher needs a wider protected zone, for instance for a demonstration with two burners or a water bath, several mats can be interlocked side by side. Replacing ageing asbestos sheet mats with these is one of the simpler lab equipment accessories upgrades a school can make, because it removes an outdated material from everyday handling.
Off the bench, the same mat laid in the bottom of a storage tray or drawer keeps beakers, flasks and test tubes from sliding into each other when the tray is carried. Let the mat cool before stacking or storing it, and wipe it with a damp cloth to remove chemical splashes.
This bench mat is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, the company behind the ScienceLab name, located in Ambala, Haryana and serving teaching and research laboratories with apparatus and accessories. Visit the company profile to learn more.
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What size is the bench mat?
Each mat measures 250 x 250 mm.
Does it contain asbestos?
It is offered as an alternative to regular asbestos sheet bench mats. For the exact material composition, please ask through the contact page.
What maximum temperature can it take?
The mat is described as heat proof, but a specific temperature rating is not listed here. Contact us if your application involves very high temperatures and we will confirm suitability.
Can several mats be joined together?
Yes, it is an interlocking mat, so pieces can be connected to cover a larger working area.
Is it only for heating work?
No. It can also line storage trays, where the matting stops glassware sliding and helps prevent breakage.
How many should be ordered for a class?
Most schools order one per heating station plus spares. Share your number of student benches and we will quote for the quantity.
For pricing on the Bench-Armour Interlocking Bench Mat, contact us through the contact page, or add it to the enquiry cart with burners and tripods for a combined quote.
Last updated: 24 September 2026