Vitrovex®

Nautilus Marine Service GmbH is a Germany-based company that manufactures glass pressure housings under the brand name VITROVEX® for marine research and ocean exploration. VITROVEX® glass housings are made from borosilicate glass with standardized physical, chemical, electrical, and optical properties. Notable characteristics include their extremely low thermal expansion coefficient and high resistance to chemicals. VITROVEX® glass housings are available in various shapes (spherical, cylindrical, and oval) and sizes (outer diameters from 2" to 20").

Nautilus Marine Service has been producing VITROVEX® glass housings for more than 30 years and works closely with regional distribution partners around the world, exporting more than 90% of its glass products to over 30 countries. Our customers include all major marine and deep-sea research institutions, hydrographic and environmental agencies, maritime industry companies, and manufacturers and operators of underwater robotics.


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