Services and Capabilities

In addition to our global manufacturing & processing connections, SKAN’s production facility located in Coventry provides an expert cutting service for the Optical and Industrial glass types we supply

Flat Glass Processing

NC Cutting
Edging
Glass Cleaning

Optical & Filter Glass Processing

Precision Slicing
Core Drilling
Grinding
Lapping
Polishing
Small volume polished & coated Optical component prototyping

Cov processing

Stock Holding

With a current inventory exceeding £1M, SKAN provide stock-holding solutions to support customer's requirements, meaning their bespoke products are ready for delivery to ensure uninterrupted production.

Additionally, we hold a multitude of standard, specialist and niche Optical and Technical Flat Glass materials from SCHOTT, as well as specialty glasses/materials from other high quality suppliers.

We aim to dispatch all ex-stock material within 48 hours.

Optical Material Stock

SCHOTT Optical Glass types in block & strip form
SCHOTT Optical Filter Glass types in standard 165 x 165 x 4-5mm
Select Optical Filter Glass types in larger thicknesses
SCHOTT ZERODUR®
SCHOTT D263®T Eco
SCHOTT AF32 & AF45
Zinc Selenide
Various obsolete glass types

Please see stock lists for current inventory.

Flat Glass Stock

SCHOTT BOROFLOAT®
SCHOTT ROBAX®
SCHOTT RD50®
SCHOTT NEXTREMA®
SCHOTT B270®

SCHOTT Optical Filter Glass

SCHOTT Optical Glass

SCHOTT Flat Glass

Stock holding

Technical Support

With over 65 years experience supporting a diverse range of industries & applications;

SKAN has the technical competency to aid your design project in defining suitable glass types, specifications, feasibility etc.

Each material type we supply is supported by technical specialists who can provide assistance and advice where needed.

For example, guidance with Optical Filter design & prototyping.

Technical support