Scientific Glassblowing
Radleys has been creating scientific glassware since the company began and is one of only a few remaining companies to have retained this important skill.
Glassblowing is a highly skilled craft that takes years to perfect and our team has extensive experience creating scientific glassware. Our glass technologists and product specialists can even create bespoke glassware to meet your specifications.
All our glassware is handmade and free from imperfections such as scratches, stones or strain. We are committed to producing consistently reliable scientific glassware which is why we have invested in training the next generation of glassblowers.
Our scientific glassblowing services include:
- Borosilicate scientific glassblowing
- Amber staining and plastic coating
- Prototype and development projects
- Small or large manufacturing runs
- Graduating, grinding and cutting
- Custom glass fabrication
- Glassware safety audits
- On-site installation
- Enamel transfers
For more information, give us a call on +44 1799 513320, or email sales@radleys.co.uk
Industries we cater for
For over 50 years, we’ve designed and manufactured scientific glassware for scientists, chemists and engineers at leading industrial and academic research facilities worldwide.
The sectors we work with include:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agrochemicals
- Polymers
- Medical research
- Universities
- Environmental monitoring
- Dairies and breweries
- Mechanical engineering
- Electronics
Whether you require a one-off prototype, a small flask or a complex reactor set-up, our dedicated team of design engineers and scientific glassblowers will be happy to help.
Great quality every time
You can trust us to provide exceptional quality every time. Some of our customers are glassblowers themselves, so they know quality when they see it.
We believe product excellence comes from setting quality standards. Throughout the glassblowing process, we make constant checks on seals, joint sizes, tolerances, wall thickness, and other important specifications.
We always ensure total precision with our bespoke glassware, whether we’re following a sketch or a sample.
If you are not completely satisfied with the quality of your product, you may return it for a complete refund or replacement.
Safety
Safety is of paramount importance whenever we create any glassware.
Before our glassware leaves the factory, we ensure that it is annealed and stress-free and adheres to the necessary safety requirements in full.
Glassware Repair Services
We believe that our attention to detail is second-to-none and we like to take the same amount of care when repairing broken glassware.
As part of our repair service, we can provide a regular collection or delivery.
We can include a heavy duty plastic repairs collection box which contains:
- A sheet for listing items to be repaired. This helps with departmental costing and makes sure items are returned to the correct owners.
- Safety instructions.
- Cut resistant gloves.
If an item is unrepairable, or not economical to repair, we’ll let you know and can either return it to you, or dispose of it.
To find out more information about our glassware repair service, or to receive a free quote, give us a call on +44 1799 513320, or get in touch with us on Live Chat.
Delivery
We have a large team of scientific glassblowers, so we can quickly respond to your needs and provide priority delivery for your urgent projects.
You can request a specific item or speak to us about a custom made order.
For more information, or a free quotation, give us a call on +44 1799 513320, or email a sketch to sales@radleys.co.uk