Pharmaceutical Glass Cartridge Solutions
High-Precision Glass Cartridges for Injectable Drug Delivery
Explore pharmaceutical glass cartridges designed around the dimensional, material, and packaging requirements of injectable drug delivery systems.
OCTRD supports cartridge procurement projects with specification review, standard size options, and discussions around filling, sealing, and device compatibility requirements.
Glass Material Requirements · Dimensional Specifications · Bulk Procurement
OCTRD Pharmaceutical Glass Cartridges
Application Requirements
Glass Cartridge Solutions for Your Drug Delivery System
Cartridge selection involves more than nominal capacity. Container dimensions, drug compatibility, closure components, filling and sealing equipment, and device requirements should be evaluated together.
Injectable Drug Formulations
Define the intended pharmaceutical application and assess the suitability of the glass material and container design for the specific formulation.
Dimensional Precision
Review cartridge diameter, overall height, critical dimensions, and the tolerances required by your filling and delivery system.
Filling and Sealing Equipment
Evaluate the cartridge geometry, filling process, sealing configuration, and relevant machine-interface requirements before confirming compatibility.
Closure and Device Compatibility
Confirm the requirements for pistons, seals, closures, and delivery-device interfaces with the relevant component and device specifications.
Available Specifications
Glass Cartridge Sizes and Dimensions
Review the listed standard configurations as a starting point for your project. Confirm the drawing, dimensional tolerances, packaging details, and availability before placing an order.
| Nominal Capacity | Outer Diameter (mm) | Overall Height (mm) | PP Tray Loading (pcs) | Carton Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 ml | 8.65 | 57.0 | 1,100 | 4 boxes |
| 1.8 ml | 8.65 | 63.0 | 1,088 | 4 boxes |
| 3.0 ml | 11.65 | 62.3 | 595 | 4 boxes |
| 4.0 ml Dual Chamber | 10.85 | 79.4 | 682 | 3 boxes |
Specification note: The dimensions and packaging quantities above are based on the supplied product information. Confirm drawing revisions, dimensional tolerances, tray loading, carton quantity, and the meaning of the stated box counts with OCTRD before ordering. Custom specifications are subject to technical review.
Product and Manufacturing Features
Designed Around Critical Cartridge Requirements
Evaluate glass material, dimensional consistency, surface quality, and structural requirements against the needs of your intended application.
Type I Borosilicate Glass
Glass material requirements can be specified and reviewed against the applicable pharmaceutical standards and the technical documentation for the product.
Dimensional Consistency
Review critical dimensions and agreed tolerances for the cartridge design, filling equipment, and intended drug delivery device.
Surface Quality
Define visual and surface-quality acceptance criteria that are relevant to the container specification and quality requirements.
Cartridge Bottom Design
Review the bottom geometry and mechanical requirements against the product drawing and applicable handling conditions.
Single- and Dual-Chamber Options
Discuss single-chamber formats and the listed 4.0 ml dual-chamber option according to your intended delivery system.
Customization Support
Share your target dimensions, interface requirements, and project specifications for review of possible customization.
Manufacturing and Quality Control
Quality Control for Precision Glass Cartridges
For cartridge applications, manufacturing consistency and inspection criteria should be aligned with the approved product drawing and the customer's quality requirements.
Controlled Forming Process
Manufacturing process controls should support consistent cartridge geometry and the agreed critical dimensions. Product-specific process capabilities can be reviewed during technical evaluation.
Dimensional and Visual Inspection
Review the inspection method, applicable acceptance criteria, and available records for dimensional and visual characteristics. Confirm the actual inspection scope for the supplied product.
Nonconforming Product Control
Confirm how nonconforming products are identified, segregated, and managed under the applicable production quality procedures.
Quality Records and Traceability
Discuss available batch records, inspection documentation, traceability information, and quality documents required for supplier qualification.
Inspection coverage, automated inspection capabilities, data retention, traceability scope, and quality-system certifications should be confirmed against current factory records and product-specific documentation.
System Compatibility
Evaluate the Complete Cartridge System
A cartridge is one component within a drug delivery system. Assess the glass container together with the formulation, closure components, filling process, and intended device.
Drug and Glass Compatibility
Assess the glass material, intended formulation, storage conditions, and relevant compatibility or extractables and leachables requirements.
Closure and Container Interface
Review the cartridge interface, piston and seal specifications, functional requirements, and relevant container-closure integrity assessment.
Device and Line Integration
Confirm the cartridge dimensions and operating requirements against the intended filling, sealing, and drug delivery equipment.
Potential Applications
Cartridge Formats for Injectable Drug Delivery
The following are potential application areas for pharmaceutical glass cartridges. Suitability must be established for the specific formulation, device, container, and closure system.
Insulin Delivery Systems
Cartridge packaging for insulin delivery applications, subject to formulation and device compatibility requirements.
Biologics and Biotechnology Drugs
Evaluate material compatibility, container requirements, closure performance, and product-specific quality expectations.
Local Anesthetics
Review cartridge dimensions, filling requirements, and closure compatibility for the intended anesthetic formulation.
Dental Cartridges
Assess cartridge geometry and functional interfaces against the intended dental delivery system.
Injectable Drug Delivery Devices
Evaluate cartridge specifications against the intended injection device and its operational requirements.
Prefilled Drug Systems
Discuss the container, closure, filling, and device requirements for the proposed prefilled configuration.
Packaging and Logistics
Packaging for Handling and Bulk Supply
Packaging configuration should protect the cartridges during handling, storage, and transportation while supporting the buyer's receiving and production requirements.
PP Tray Packaging
The listed configurations use PP trays for cartridge positioning and protection. Confirm tray dimensions, loading quantities, and handling requirements for each size.
Secondary Carton Packaging
Confirm carton specifications, the number of trays or inner boxes per carton, gross and net weights, and export packing details.
Sample Evaluation
Share your specification and evaluation requirements to discuss sample availability and the appropriate sample configuration.
Bulk Procurement
Provide the required size, estimated quantity, destination country, and target delivery schedule to support quotation planning.
Project Workflow
From Cartridge Specifications to Procurement
A clear review process helps align product specifications, technical expectations, and commercial requirements before ordering.
01
Share Your Requirements
Provide capacity, dimensions, application, target quantity, and any available drawings or specifications.
02
Review Specifications
Review the available size, material requirements, dimensional tolerances, and packaging configuration.
03
Assess Compatibility
Identify the relevant formulation, closure, equipment, device-interface, and quality-documentation requirements.
04
Confirm Supply Details
Confirm the approved specification, samples if applicable, packaging, quality documents, and commercial terms.
Why OCTRD
A Pharmaceutical Glass Packaging Partner for Your Cartridge Project
OCTRD supports pharmaceutical glass packaging procurement with a specification-based approach, helping buyers clarify product requirements before samples and orders are confirmed.
Multiple Standard Size Options
Review the listed 1.5 ml, 1.8 ml, 3.0 ml, and 4.0 ml dual-chamber configurations against your project needs.
Technical Specification Review
Discuss critical dimensions, material requirements, packaging, and relevant system interfaces before finalizing the specification.
Project-Based Customization Review
Submit your target drawing and requirements for review of possible customized configurations.
Bulk Supply Coordination
Discuss order quantity, sample evaluation, packaging, delivery schedule, and required purchasing documentation.
Looking for a Specific Cartridge Configuration?
Send your dimensions, application, expected quantity, or technical drawing for a project-specific review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Glass Cartridge FAQs
Find answers to common questions about cartridge sizes, glass specifications, compatibility, and procurement.
What sizes of glass cartridges are available?
The listed standard options are 1.5 ml, 1.8 ml, and 3.0 ml single-chamber cartridges, plus a 4.0 ml dual-chamber configuration. Confirm current availability, drawings, tolerances, and packaging details before ordering.
Are the cartridges made from USP Type I borosilicate glass?
The product specification supplied for this page identifies USP Type I neutral borosilicate glass. Confirm the applicable material documentation, test evidence, and product specification for the exact cartridge before making a purchasing decision.
Can the cartridges be used with any filling machine or injection device?
Compatibility should not be assumed. Confirm cartridge dimensions, critical tolerances, filling and sealing requirements, closure components, and the intended device's interface specifications.
Can OCTRD review customized cartridge specifications?
You can submit your drawing, required dimensions, target application, and expected order quantity for review. Custom designs and feasibility, MOQ, tooling requirements, and lead times must be confirmed for each project.
What packaging is used for glass cartridges?
The supplied specifications list PP tray packaging and secondary carton packaging. Confirm the exact tray loading, carton configuration, packaging materials, and any additional protection or cleanliness requirements for your order.
What information should I include in a cartridge inquiry?
Include the nominal capacity, required dimensions, glass material requirements, intended application, device and closure requirements, estimated order quantity, destination country, and any available drawings or quality-documentation requirements.
Can OCTRD provide samples for evaluation?
Please provide the required size and evaluation quantity. Sample availability, sample preparation, shipping arrangements, and any applicable charges should be confirmed for the project.
Start Your Cartridge Procurement Project
Request a Pharmaceutical Glass Cartridge Quote
Tell us your required cartridge size, intended application, estimated order quantity, and destination market. Include a drawing or technical specification if available.
Product availability, technical specifications, documentation, customization, and commercial terms are subject to confirmation.