Part carriers for glass components

Safe handling of fiberglass, connectors & optical assemblies – with a system.

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Why specialized workpiece carriers for glass components?

Glass components are particularly sensitive to mechanical stress, contamination, and distortion. This includes, among other things:

📏 Micro and macro optics

🧷 Fiber optics, fiber optic components, hollow glass

🔗 Connecting elements made of glass or glass ceramic

💊 Medical sensor glasses & diagnostic inserts

Conventional holders often cause pressure points, micro-cracks, or contamination – with negative consequences for optical performance, service life, and processability.

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Our solution: Part carriers for glass components

ZELL part carrier systems have been specially developed for the stress-free, automatable and cleaning-compatible holding of glass components.

You enable a consistent, secure material flow – from cutting to processing and cleaning, all the way to assembly or optical inspection.

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Technical highlights:

• Contamination-free contact surfaces - no abrasion, no residue, no scratches
• Suitable for cleaning - resistant to ultrasound, alcoholic or alkaline media
• Can be automated & pick-and-place capable - suitable for robotics, tray handling, AGV systems
• Modular & customizable - for changing geometries and small to large series production

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Typical applications

Typical applications of workpiece carriers for glass components

Fiber Optic Components:
In fiber optic technology, ZELL part carriers enable stress-free and reproducible mounting of sensitive optical fibers and their connectors. Even with minimal component diameters, fibers are securely fixed - without micro-movement, deformation or contact damage.

Medical Technology:
For sensory glass elements or diagnostic optics, ZELL offers carrier systems that are specially designed for the requirements of medical technology: easy to clean, validatable and with contamination-free storage. This enables safe integration into validated manufacturing and cleaning processes.

Optomechanics:
Complex hybrid components made of glass, metal, and plastic can be precisely positioned and stored in custom-made hybrid workpiece carriers from ZELL. This ensures high process stability during assembly, testing, or laser-based finishing.

Micro lenses & glass carriers:
For very small optical components, ZELL offers flexible holding systems with protective rings and defined pre-tensioning. These ensure secure fixation without mechanical stress - ideal for high-precision processes and sensitive optical surfaces.

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Advantages at a glance

✅ No glass breakage, no scratches
✅ Cleanable & usable without residue
✅ Compatible with robotics & manufacturing automation
✅ Individual coding for traceability
✅ Reusable – even in cleanrooms

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Take advantage of our expertise from over 30 years in the production and cleaning of high-end components - now specially adapted for glass components.