Slate, Plastic, A4 (Product Code: SLE/CS/018) is a reusable A4 writing board for each pupil, with a 1cm square grid on the front and evenly spaced 8mm lines on the back, both screen printed in cyan blue on white plastic. The plain line spacing suits handwriting practice in any script, and the grid side handles numbers, tables and simple sketches, so one slate covers both language and maths work. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, whose educational laboratory equipment in India's schools is complemented by everyday classroom items such as this, packed in boxes of 20.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | A4 (210 x 297mm) |
| Material | White high impact polystyrene (HIPS) sheeting, matt finish on both sides |
| Thickness | 2mm, with rounded corners |
| Printing | Silk screen printed in cyan blue on both sides |
| Front side | 1cm squares |
| Reverse side | 8mm lines |
| Border | 8mm cyan blue border on all sides |
| Writing tools | HB pencil and eraser (natural or synthetic rubber) |
| Care | Washable in water |
| Rigidity | Sufficiently rigid to write on with the slate resting on the knee |
| Packing | Box of 20 |
| Estimated weight | 2.8kg |
Teachers use a class set for quick-response activities: pupils write a spelling, a sum or a one-word answer, hold the slate up, and the teacher checks the whole room at a glance. The 8mm lines give even spacing for copying sentences, while the 1cm squares help children line up digits in columns for addition and subtraction or draw shapes by counting squares. Pencil work rubs out cleanly with an eraser, so the slate can be used again immediately.
Even in classrooms adding e-learning science kits, India's primary teachers still value a slate for fast, paper-free practice that needs no power or screens. Wash the slates in water when graphite builds up, let them dry before stacking, and keep a set for each class section so they are not shared between rooms.
ScienceLab slates are made by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana; the company uses the ScienceLab name for the classroom and laboratory products it supplies to schools and education programmes in India and international markets. Find out more on our company profile.
Other slates and student materials often ordered with this one:
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How is this different from the French-style slate?
Both are white 2mm HIPS slates with 1cm squares on the front; this one has plain 8mm lines on the reverse instead of French double-ligne ruling.
What should pupils write with?
An HB pencil, with an eraser made of natural or synthetic rubber for corrections.
How many slates come in a box?
Each box contains 20 slates; the estimated weight is 2.8kg.
Can the slates be washed?
Yes, they are washable in water. Dry them before storing to keep the matt surface ready for pencil.
Is the printing durable?
The rulings are silk screen printed in cyan blue on both sides. For expected service life under your conditions, please ask via our contact page.
What information do you need for a tender or bulk quotation?
The product code SLE/CS/018, the number of boxes, delivery destination in India or overseas, and any required specification sheet.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026