Tubing

With glass tubes, rods and profiles made of more than 60 special glass types, SCHOTT Tubing offers tailor-made products and services for international growth markets such as pharmaceuticals, industrial and environmental technology, as well as electronics.
Range of clear and colored SCHOTT glass tubing

More than 60 glass types

The products are manufactured on the basis of geographically diverse strategies for development, production and quality assurance. Sizes are available with outside diameters ranging from 0.9 mm to 460 mm and lengths of 0.3 mm to 10 meters.

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Scientific services

SCHOTT glass experts are available to share their knowledge in the areas of production, post-processing, and final application of glass tubing and rods. We offer a range of tailor-made consulting and services, from material selection and feasibility studies to product development.

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Worldwide production capacity

With a production capacity of more than 190,000 tons and production sites in Europe, South America and Asia, we are one of the leading manufacturers of glass tubing worldwide.

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FIOLAX® ACADEMY

The FIOLAX® ACADEMY offers a comprehensive full-time education in glass, including defects, drug-container interaction and breakage risks. The Academy supports you along the pharmaceutical value chain by increasing your quality and efficiency, leading to an improvement in market position.

We are unique

We provide you with tailor-made consulting and services, from material selection to technical feasibility studies to product development.

Technical consulting

You benefit from our competency in materials, product properties and processing.

Analysis of glass defects

Our experts strive to improve both quality and efficiency of your production throughout the entire value chain.

Innovation

We act as a sparring partner in the development of optimal solutions for your product idea.

Regulatory

From ISO to Pharmacopoeia, our experts will advise you regarding all relevant standards and regulations.

Lectures

We share our unique expertise with you.

Our Markets & Applications

Markets

Applications

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Architecture

Fire and Safety, Radiation Shielding Glazing, Design Inspiration, ...

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Automotive

Lighting, Design and Glazing, Sensors and Electronics, ...

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Health

Pharma, Medical Devices, Dental, Laboratory and Diagnostic, ...

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Consumer Electronics

Mobile Devices and Wearables, Augmented Reality, ...

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Home and Living

Kitchen, Fireplaces and Heating, Interior Design, Bathroom, ...

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Retail and Gastronomy

Professional Appliances, Commercial Refrigeration, ...

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Industrial and Energy

Components for Industrial Plants, Safety and Inspection, ...

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Semiconductor & Datacom

Data & Telecommunication, MEMS, Electronic Integration, ...
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Pharma

Tubing and primary packaging

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Laboratory and Diagnostics

Innovative solutions for laboratory and diagnostics

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Lighting

Exterior and interior lighting

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Green Tech

Innovative solutions for green technology

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Decorative glazing

Decorative dichroic and structured glass

Our top products and brands

Tubing produces more than 60 different glass types in a large variety of dimensional and cosmetic specifications based on a standardized production process and a global quality assurance system. Brands such as FIOLAX®, DURAN®, CONTURAX® and AR-GLAS® are highly regarded.
Pharmaceutical Type I Glass Tubing
Pharmaceutical Type I Glass Tubing
SCHOTT’s extensive product line of high-quality Type I borosilicate glass tubing has been designed to preserve active pharmaceutical ingredients to ensure their effectiveness. The premium standard FIOLAX® and BORO-8330™ are global leaders for the production of syringes, cartridges, vials and ampoules.
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DURAN®
DURAN®
Ever since it was invented by Otto Schott in 1897, has set the standard for borosilicate glass tubing...
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AR-GLAS®
AR-GLAS®
AR-GLAS® is a robust soda-lime glass that suits demanding dimensional and cosmetic applications. It’s a reliable option for Type III pharmaceutical packaging such as vials for oral medications, while it's also widely used for food packaging, cosmetic containers and even blown-glass ornaments and decorative pieces.
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CONTURAX® and CONTURAX® Pro
CONTURAX® and CONTURAX® Pro
The broad and versatile range of high-quality profiled glass tubes and rods in SCHOTT's CONTURAX® range opens up a range of possibilities for a variety of applications. Our angular glass tubing range CONTURAX® Pro expands customer options even more, whether its for industry, architecture, design or lighting.
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KIMAX®
KIMAX®

KIMAX® acid waste and vent systems set the standard for borosilicate glass piping Drainline systems, offering the highest chemical resistance for acid waste while remaining sustainable, durable, user-friendly and easy to assemble. For special handling of corrosive waste in a non-process system, KIMAX® is your trusted partner. 

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News & Innovation stories

What’s your story

Every tube tells a different story. See the application behind the tube.

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Signaling the future

Find out why Finnish beacon light innovator Obelux sees a bright future with DURAN® glass tubes in its long-life LED. devices.

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Superfood from the tube aquarium

Explore the fascinating world of micro algae in the new article of SCHOTT solutions Magazine.

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Our services

FIOLAX® ACADEMY

FIOLAX® ACADEMY

The FIOLAX® ACADEMY is your educational resource for primary pharmaceutical packaging.

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Glass tubing explorer

Glass tubing explorer

Find the most suitable glass tubing type for your needs.

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We are certified

The SCHOTT Tubing production sites are certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 15378 (GMP).

Want to know more? Let’s talk

Whether you need more information, samples, a quote, or advice for a project, we would be delighted to talk to you.

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