Quartz Capillary Tubes | High-temperature labs, aerospace, semiconductors | - Material: Pure fused silica (ISO 1464) - Wall Thickness: 7mm (Base) ▲ 9mm (Advanced) - Thermal Resistance: 1710°C (ASTM C1210) | - Withstands extreme heat (e.g., furnace applications) - Optical clarity for precision measurements | - Brittle and prone to cracking - Higher cost than borosilicate |
Borosilicate Glass Tubes | Labs, automotive, food processing | - Material: Borosilicate (3.3 expansion coefficient) - Wall Thickness: 5mm (industry standard) - Max Temp: 550°C (ISO 3585) | - Cost-effective and durable - Resists thermal shock better than soda-lime glass | - Lower max temperature than quartz - Less optical clarity |
Stainless Steel Tubing | Industrial piping, medical devices | - Material: 316L stainless steel (ASTM A240) - Wall Thickness: 6mm (standard) ▲ 8mm (heavy-duty) | - Corrosion-resistant and durable - Compatible with harsh chemicals | - Heavy and rigid - Not transparent |
Sapphire Tubes | Luxury watches, aerospace optics | - Material: Synthetic sapphire (9 Mohs hardness) - Wall Thickness: 4mm (standard) - Scratch Resistance: 9 Mohs (ASTM C1323) | - Extremely hard and scratch-resistant - Lightweight | - Brittle and expensive - Limited thermal expansion compatibility |
Ceramic Tubes | High-temperature furnaces, insulation | - Material: Alumina ceramic (99.7% purity) - Wall Thickness: 8mm (standard) ▲ 10mm (Advanced) - Thermal Shock Resistance: ΔT 300°C (ASTM C693) | - Resists thermal shock and chemical corrosion - High stiffness | - Fragile and difficult to machine - Higher cost than glass |
Polymer-Coated Glass Tubes | Chemical handling, food storage | - Material: Soda-lime glass core + PTFE coating (ASTM D543) - Wall Thickness: 5mm (standard) - Chemical Resistance: Resists 50+ chemicals (30min exposure) | - Lightweight and corrosion-resistant - Affordable for low-temperature use | - Max temp limited to 250°C - Coating may degrade over time |