Engineered for extreme operating environments: High optical transmission, zero bubble inclusions, verified thermal stability up to 1200°C, and custom mechanical redrawing.
Precision capillary tubing is not simply glass drawn down to small diameters. It requires complete thermodynamic mastery over synthetic silica preforms, flame-velocity equilibrium, and atomic-level chemical purity.
We utilize synthetic fused silica (JGS1 / Suprasil equivalent) and low-OH electrically fused quartz (JGS3 / Infrasil equivalent). Hydroxyl group concentrations are strictly regulated from <1 ppm (for NIR spectroscopy) to >800 ppm (for UV solarization resistance down to 185 nm), eliminating internal absorption bands.
Our dual-axis high-speed laser micrometers provide real-time feedback loops to our pulling towers at 2,000 Hz. Outer diameters (OD) from 50 µm to 10 mm and inner diameters (ID) down to 2 µm are held to ±0.001 mm tolerances, guaranteeing non-turbulent laminar flow in analytical systems.
Through proprietary non-contact thermal drawing, the inner lumen walls achieve an atomic-smooth fire-polished surface roughness of Ra < 0.5 nm. This pristine finish prevents biological sample adsorption, stationary phase degradation, and optical backscatter in spectroscopy flow cells.
| Material Classification | SiO₂ Purity (%) | OH Content (ppm) | Spectral Range (nm) | Max Working Temp (°C) | Core Application Domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JGS1 Synthetic Fused Silica | > 99.9999% | 800 – 1200 | 185 – 2,500 (Deep UV) | 1,100 (Continuous) | Capillary Electrophoresis, DUV Optics, Flow Cytometry |
| JGS2 Fused Quartz | > 99.99% | 100 – 200 | 220 – 2,600 (Vis-NIR) | 1,150 (Continuous) | Gas Chromatography, Industrial Flow Tubes, Sight Glasses |
| JGS3 Infrared Grade Quartz | > 99.995% | < 5 (Ultra-dry) | 260 – 3,500 (IR Active) | 1,200 (Continuous) | FTIR Spectroscopy, Laser Cavities, Thermal Sensor Sleeves |
| Fluorine-Doped Silica | Doped F-SiO₂ | < 10 | 300 – 2,100 | 1,050 (Continuous) | Fiber Optic Claddings, Capillary Cap Sensing, Micro-optics |
| Borosilicate 3.3 Glass | 81% SiO₂ / 13% B₂O₃ | N/A | 350 – 2,500 | 450 (Continuous) | Low-temperature Microfluidics, Diagnostic Pipettes |
International device manufacturers in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific require reliable high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) prototypes and automated high-volume capillary tube production runs without tolerance drift.
We control raw material ingot procurement directly from upstream electronic-grade quartz foundries in China. This bypasses intermediary broker markups and eliminates raw silica supply shortages, securing raw stock even during severe global supply disruptions.
While Western glass shops require 8 to 16 weeks for custom capillary redrawing dies and setups, our in-house tooling center and CNC graphite hot-forming workshop fabricate custom mandrels in under 5 business days, delivering functional first-article samples in 2 weeks.
Every batch undergoes rigorous SPC data monitoring. Concentricity, ovality, and wall thickness uniformity are tracked continuously. We guarantee Cpk > 1.33 for mission-critical dimensions, providing full measurement histograms and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with each delivery.
When manufacturing capillary components for CE-IVD, FDA 510(k) medical systems, or SEMI cleanroom machinery, material compliance is a non-negotiable legal requirement.
Precision capillary cutting, ultrasonic solvent cleaning, deionized water rinsing (18.2 MΩ·cm), and packaging are conducted in certified cleanrooms. Tubes are sealed in antistatic nitrogen-purged blister trays to eliminate particulate contamination prior to customer assembly.
All raw materials and polymer coatings (Polyimide, Silicone, Acrylate) are 100% compliant with EU RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH (EC 1907/2006). Material safety data sheets (MSDS) and third-party SGS chemical assay certifications accompany all catalog lines.
Our English-fluent optical design engineers provide Design-for-Manufacturability (DFM) reviews within 24 hours. We operate bonded warehouse storage and ship via express air courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS) directly to OEM manufacturing plants globally with full import clearance support.
From single-cell genomic sequencing to space-based laser telemetry, quartz capillary tubes provide electrical insulation, chemical inertness, and unmatched light guidance.
In biopharmaceutical characterization, monoclonal antibody (mAb) purity testing and DNA Sanger sequencing demand high mechanical hoop strength and internal chemical neutrality. Our polyimide-coated fused silica capillaries maintain consistent inner zeta-potentials and minimal electroosmotic flow (EOF) drift across broad pH operating windows (2 to 10), preventing protein binding and ensuring baseline separation reproducibility.
In optical telecommunications and fiber laser combiners, quartz capillary ferrules match the thermal expansion coefficient (CTE = 5.5 × 10⁻⁷ /°C) of silica transmission fibers. Our precision dual-bore and multi-bore capillary tubes facilitate laser beam coupling, pigtailed fiber alignment, and optical transceivers without thermal misalignment or laser-induced micro-fractures.
During Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Plasma Etch (RIE), corrosive reactant gases such as WF₆, Cl₂, and HF vapor cause catastrophic metal corrosion. Quartz capillary injector nozzles deliver precise micro-doses of reactive precursors into ultra-high-vacuum chambers without metal ion leaching or particle generation at furnace temperatures up to 1,000°C.
Modern flow cytometers require hydrodynamic focusing flow cells with square or rectangular capillary bores. Our custom square quartz capillaries eliminate spherical optical distortion, allowing 360-degree laser excitation and fluorescence collection for ultra-accurate cancer cell sorting, blood analysis, and RNA barcoding in droplet microfluidics.
As instrumentation scales towards sub-micron resolution, microfluidic integration and advanced photonics demand novel capillary geometries and hybrid materials.
Demands for multi-channel gas analysis and photonic crystal fibers (PCFs) have accelerated redrawing capabilities for multi-lumen tubing (up to 64 individual micro-channels per cane). These allow parallel fluidic manipulation and micro-sampling inside a single compact glass structure.
Aerospace LIDAR and nuclear sensing instruments operate in harsh ionizing radiation environments. By incorporating Fluorine and Cerium dopants into the silica matrix, our specialized capillaries suppress color-center defect formation and optical darkening caused by gamma and electron irradiation.
We integrate femtosecond laser micromachining to generate precise side-entry windows, beveled tips, and tapered orifices directly on capillary terminals. Combined with inner wall silanization, these deliver targeted hydrodynamics without mechanical chipping or micro-fissures.
Detailed technical answers to help engineering, R&D, and global procurement teams select the exact capillary tubing grades and tolerances for their production systems.
Precision CNC glass fabrication, laser pump reflectors, and custom semiconductor carriers built to exact CAD prints.
Send your dimensioned CAD prints (STEP, IGES, DXF, or PDF). Our senior redrawing engineers evaluate thermal stresses, tolerance stack-ups, and process flows directly from our factory floor in Tianjin, China.