Capillary Tubing is made from borosilicate.

Andrews Glass Co. Mar 21, 2002

Press Release Summary:

Round, capillary tubing, with or without microfilament, comes in multi-bore tube configurations from 2 to 7 bores. Sizes range from 0.30 to 3.00 mm OD, in thin, standard, or heavy wall, with tolerances of +/- 10% of ID. Tighter tolerances can be provided. Custom sizes and noncircular bores can be produced to specifications. Capillaries are packed in clear plastic vials for safe shipping, handling, and storage.

Original Press Release:

Borosilicate Capillary Tubing

Andrews Glass Company has expanded its precision bore glass capabilities to include high volume production of premium quality, round capillary tubing. Capillary can be produced in varying lengths, with or without microfilament. Multi-bore tube configurations from 2 to 7 bores are available. Sizes ranging from 0.30 mm to 3.00 mm O.D. can be ordered in thin, standard or heavy wall. Tolerances of +/- 10% of inner diameter are routine. Tighter tolerances can be provided upon request. Custom sizes, as well as noncircular bores, can be produced to specifications. Capillaries are packed in clear plastic vials for safe shipping, handling and storage.

Andrews Glass Company manufactures capillary tubes for science and industry. Uses include intra/extra cellular biology, separation sciences, hematology sampling and study, biotechnology, and biochemistry. Electrical grade glasses are available to fabricate patch clamps for electro-physiology experimentation.

Andrews Glass offers a variety of custom fabrication capabilities. Custom components in glass and fused quartz can be produced to customer specifications with exacting tolerances through shrinking, grinding and hand working operations.

For more information call 800-845-0026, FAX 856-692-5357, visit www.andrews-glass.com, or write Andrews Glass Company, 3740 NW Blvd., Vineland, NJ 08360.