GES-100:
Portable Edge-Stress Measurement for Glass
Measure edge compression and near-edge tension in annealed, tempered, laminated, coated, and automotive glass. The portable GES-100 provides accurate, non-destructive stress measurement for plant-floor testing, laboratory inspection, and field evaluation.
Reliable Edge-Stress Measurement for Glass
Non-Destructive Inspection
Measure critical edge stress without cutting, modifying, or specially preparing the glass.
Portable Testing
Use the instrument in a laboratory, on the production floor, or wherever the glass edge is accessible.
Direct Stress Evaluation
Read the compensator and use the supplied conversion table to determine stress in MPa, psi, or kg/cm².
Standards-Based Measurement
Support edge-stress testing performed in accordance with ASTM C1279 and edge-compression requirements associated with ASTM C1048.
GES-100 Edge-Stress Meter
A portable precision polarimeter for measuring compression at the physical edge, edge finish, or a selected location near the edge of flat and slightly curved glass.
The standard GES-100 system includes:
– Microscope with 10× magnification
– Double-wedge compensator
– LED light source
– Edge-stress calibration plate
– Calibration certificate and stress-conversion table
– Practice sample for operator training
– Detailed operator manual
– Instrument-quality carrying case
The standard GES-100 is designed to measure compression at the glass edge using the double-wedge method. It is commonly used for heat-treated and tempered glass applications where edge compression is critical.
System specifications
– 25 mm field of view
– Maximum glass thickness of 25 mm
– Standard retardation range of approximately 2,000 nm
– Optional range extender for very high stress levels
– Standard and high-sensitivity configurations available
Choose the Right GES-100 Configuration
GES-100: Edge Compression Measurement
The standard GES-100 uses a double-wedge compensator to measure compression at or near the physical glass edge. It is generally selected for tempered and heat-treated architectural glass.
Best suited for:
– Tempered architectural glass
– Edge-compression verification
– ASTM C1279 Procedure B testing
– ASTM C1048 quality-control applications
GES-100-MWA: Edge Compression and Near-Edge Tension
The GES-100-MWA uses a single-wedge compensator to measure both edge compression and near-edge tension. The standard configuration measures from the edge to approximately 50 mm inward, with a 100 mm version available. It is commonly selected for windshields and other automotive glazing.
Best suited for:
– Automotive windshields
– Sidelites and roof glass
– Near-edge tension measurement
– Laminated and curved automotive glazing
Optional high-sensitivity configuration
Either model can be supplied with a high-sensitivity measuring wedge for annealed and other low-stress glass.
Where Reflection Stress Analysis Is Used
Flexible Measurement for Different Glass Types
The GES-100 platform can be configured for a wide range of stress levels and glass applications.
Available configurations
– Standard measuring wedge for heat-treated glass
– High-sensitivity wedge for annealed and low-stress glass
– Range extender for very high stress levels
– Battery-powered configuration for portable testing
– AC-powered configuration for stationary laboratory use
– GES-100-MWA version for near-edge tension measurement
Measurements can be taken at the physical edge, at the beginning of the edge finish, or a short distance inward using the extrapolation procedures described in ASTM C1279.
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