METAGLAS® Sight Glass Solutions for Vacuum & Special Applications
METAGLAS® sight glasses deliver world-leading safety, clarity, and reliability across the most demanding
operating environments. Whether installed on ultra-high vacuum systems or specialised hygienic and
chemical-processing equipment, METAGLAS® sets the benchmark for performance through its mechanically prestressed,
fused-metal construction.
METAGLAS® Sight Glass – Vacuum Applications
Designed for high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments, METAGLAS® vacuum-rated assemblies
offer exceptional sealing integrity, minimal outgassing, and superior mechanical strength.
The fused-metal construction eliminates the risk of catastrophic fracture, making them ideal for critical
scientific and industrial vacuum systems.
Key Advantages
- Exceptional vacuum integrity — suitable for high vacuum and UHV service
- Zero-rupture design ensuring highest operational safety
- Ultra-low outgassing for contamination-sensitive environments
- Compact, low-profile construction ideal for tight vacuum systems
- Thermally stable for vacuum bake-out and temperature cycling
- Long service life with outstanding resistance to shock and fatigue
Typical Vacuum Applications
- UHV research chambers
- Semiconductor and thin-film processing
- Plasma and ion-beam systems
- Cryogenic and thermal vacuum installations
- Analytical instruments and particle detection equipment
- High-purity laboratory and cleanroom processes
METAGLAS® Sight Glass – Special Applications
METAGLAS® can be adapted for chemical, pharmaceutical, hygienic, and high-temperature environments where
conventional sight glasses fail. Its prestressed construction delivers unmatched strength, while polished, flush
surfaces support sanitary and aseptic operation.
Engineered for Challenging Environments
- Chemical resistance for aggressive media
- Aseptic & sterile duty designs for CIP/SIP processing
- Explosion-proof configurations with integrated EX lighting
- High-temperature capability with exceptional thermal cycling stability
- High-pressure compatibility for severe process conditions
- Custom geometries including rectangular, D-ended, and specialty formats
Industries Served
- Pharmaceutical and biotech
- Food and beverage production
- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Power generation and energy systems
- Sanitary, sterile, and hygienic applications
- OEM process equipment and custom machinery
Why Choose METAGLAS®?
- Highest mechanical strength of any sight glass technology
- Unmatched safety through mechanical prestressing
- Ideal for regulated industries requiring validation
- Engineered for cleanability, sterility, and long operational life
METAGLAS® delivers unrivalled performance where visibility, safety, and cleanliness are non-negotiable.
From vacuum chambers to sterile pharmaceutical processes, METAGLAS® ensures total reliability backed by
decades of proven global use.
