Ultra-precise small-scale quartz components for high-tech industries, designed with exceptional thermal and chemical stability for micron-level accuracy.
Quartz and fused silica are renowned for their exceptional thermal stability,low thermal and electrical conductivity, optical transparency and high chemical purity. These materials also exhibit low coefficient of thermal expansion (0.55 to 0.57 x 10⁻⁶/°C) and can withstand temperatures exceeding 1,200°C without significant structural degradation. This makes quartz and fused silica the material of choice in applications like semiconductor manufacturing and advanced optics, where precision and durability are paramount.
Get our quartz brochureBoth quartz and fused silica maintain their mechanical strength and dimensional stability at high temperatures, withstanding extreme heat fluctuations and thermal shock. With a melting point of 1,710°C for fused silica and 1,670°C for quartz, these materials are essential for industries like advanced photonics and semiconductor processing, where high operating temperatures and thermal cycling are common.
Quartz components, such as torches and reactor tubes, are engineered to resist rapid temperature changes and maintain mechanical integrity, ensuring consistent performance and longevity under extreme conditions.
Quartz and fused silica outperform metals, ceramics, and plastics in key areas that are critical for high-tech applications. Their superior thermal properties, including low thermal expansion and high thermal shock resistance, make them ideal for precision components that must maintain dimensional stability under extreme conditions. Their excellent dielectric strength (470 kV/cm for fused silica) also makes them indispensable in semiconductor and optoelectronics industries, where electrical insulation is critical.
At LouwersHanique we leverage state-of-the-art fabrication techniques to achieve tolerances down to ±5 μm in custom components, ensuring they meet the exacting standards of high-performance applications.
We work closely with your engineering teams to develop custom quartz and fused silica components tailored to your project’s specifications. From initial concept to final production, we ensure precision at every step. Our advanced CNC ductile machining , thermal processing and laser technology, allows us to produce components with extreme accuracy and smooth surface finishes. This is particularly valuable for applications where surface roughness can affect performance, such as optical lenses or reactor tubes.
Additionally, we offer an exclusive Grade 2 cleaning process that ensures components meet the highest purity levels, free of any contamination that could affect their performance in sensitive environments like semiconductor fabrication or energy research.
We produce a range of high-precision quartz and fused silica components designed for high-performance environments, including:
We combine quartz with other advanced materials to optimize performance in high-tech environments. Typical combinations include: