Glass Rods

Applications & Versatility

Our glass rods are highly versatile and used across a wide range of industries — from lighting and optics to laboratory, decorative, and engineering applications.

• Standard rod length: 1500 mm (custom cut lengths available)
• Ends can be clean-cut or polished to specification
• Optional drilled hanging holes for lighting and design installations
• Can be formed, pressed, or moulded into components such as lenses, domes, prisms, reflectors, or sight glasses

For advanced applications, we can also apply anti-reflective or dichroic coatings to enhance performance.

Features

• Manufactured from borosilicate heat-resistant glass
• Standard diameters: 3 mm to 30 mm
• Special diameters: up to 50 mm available on request
• Coloured rods: 4 mm to 35 mm
• Lengths: up to 1500 mm or custom cut to your requirements
• End finish: Clean-cut or polished
• Can be formed or pressed into a variety of shapes

For hollow forms, please see our Glass Tubes Page.

At John Moncrieff Ltd, we combine precision manufacturing with materials expertise to deliver glass rods that meet the highest standards of performance and clarity.

Please see below link to our standard Sizes:

Standard Sizes