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Precision pressure windows are made to
very tight tolerances for inspection, flame proof
applications, pressure vessels, specialist cameras,
observation windows, safety window and viewing
windows.
Great care and attention in the fabrication
of surfaces and edges must be considered. In some
situations the pressures are so intense any defect
in the edge or surface can cause a failure. The
mechanical strength of the window must be calculated
to a good safety factor and the pressure windows
given a good inspection.
Pressure window materials include toughened
glass, borosilicates, optical glasses, float glass,
fused silica, fused quartz and sapphire.
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