The medical industry requires precise, reliable, and safe components made of high-quality materials. At Swift Glass, we provide medical borosilicate glass fabrication solutions for medical devices, laboratory equipment, and more. With state-of-the-art technologies and decades of expertise in fabricating borosilicate glass components, we are ISO-certified and can help you meet the medical industry’s stringent requirements.

The Unmatched Advantages of Borosilicate Glass in Medical Applications

Our medical borosilicate glass fabrication services produce precision glass components that are exceptionally strong, clear, and stable. Consider these advantages of borosilicate glass over other materials.

Optical Clarity & Transmissivity

Borosilicate glass like CORNING® EAGLE 2000® offers excellent surface quality and transmissivity, which means light can travel through the glass without distortion. High optical clarity is essential for medical diagnostics, monitoring, and other visibility-based equipment.

Durability & Mechanical Strength

Borosilicate glass is harder than other glass types, so manufacturers can create complex forms without shattering the glass or generating defects. Durability and strength also help after manufacturing, as the glass components are less vulnerable to cracks and breakage from impact and pressure. This means the components last longer, preventing injury due to sharp broken glass.

Heat Resistance & Thermal Stability

Unlike soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass can withstand high-heat thermal cycling processes like autoclaving and sterilization while maintaining structural integrity. Borosilicate glass has a low coefficient of thermal expansion—meaning it undergoes minimal expansion and contraction during temperature changes—and resists thermal shock.

Chemical Stability & Purity

Because of its low alkali content, borosilicate glass like SCHOTT D263^® is highly resistant to alkalis, acids, and other aggressive chemicals. These properties make the glass a solid choice for maintaining the purity of samples or reagents in medical applications.

Swift Glass’s Expertise in Medical Borosilicate Glass Fabrication

The right material is only half the equation when choosing new glass components for healthcare equipment and medical diagnostic tools. It’s also important to partner with the right fabrication expert. Swift Glass has decades of expertise in the glass fabrication industry, and we’re committed to creating high-quality products through tightly monitored and controlled processes.