Fused Silica (Quartz) Tubes (User's Product) | Lab equipment, UV optical systems, semiconductor manufacturing | - UV Transmission: 92%▲ (Base) → 95% (Advanced) (exceeds ASTM E431) - Temperature Resistance: 1200°C (ISO 780-1) - Chemical Resistance: Withstands 50+ exposures (ASTM D543) - Customizable via molding (ISO 3801) | - Superior UV clarity for optical uses - Extreme heat tolerance - Flexible customization | - Higher cost than borosilicate - Brittle structure |
Borosilicate Glass Tubes | Lab glassware, automotive lighting | - UV Transmission: 85% (limited to visible spectrum) - Temperature Resistance: 500°C (ISO 780-1) - Moderate chemical resistance (ASTM D543) | - Lower cost than quartz - More durable than pure quartz | - Poor UV transmission for optical uses - Low thermal limits |
Aluminosilicate Glass Tubes | High-temperature industrial equipment | - Temperature Resistance: 1400°C (ISO 780-1) - Thermal Shock Resistance: ΔT 400°C (ASTM C332) | - Extreme heat resistance - High mechanical strength | - Poor UV transmission - Heavy and rigid |
Sapphire Glass Tubes | Luxury watches, high-end optics | - Hardness: 9 Mohs (ASTM C1322) - Scratch Resistance: 1000+ cycles (ISO 14506) | - Ultra-durable and scratch-resistant - High optical clarity | - Expensive - Brittle and difficult to shape |
Polycarbonate Tubing | General industrial, low-cost lighting | - Impact Resistance: 10J energy absorption (ASTM D3763) - UV Stability: 80% after 1000hrs (ASTM G154) | - Lightweight and impact-resistant - Cost-effective | - Poor heat resistance (max 120°C) - Low chemical resistance |
Stainless Steel Tubing | Industrial piping, corrosive environments | - Corrosion Resistance: 1000+ hours salt spray (ASTM B117) - Pressure Rating: 2000 PSI (ASME B31.3) | - Durable and pressure-resistant - Resists harsh chemicals | - Heavy and non-transparent - Poor thermal insulation |