PS-100 Polarimeter Systems
Versatile polarimeter systems for measuring retardation for calculation of stress and birefringence in glass or plastics. PS-100 systems comply with worldwide polarimetry standards and test methods, including ASTM D4093, ASTM C148, and ASTM F218.
Versatile Polarimetry for Glass and Plastics
PS-100 Polarimeter Systems are modular, application-specific instruments used for quantitative stress measurement in glass and plastics. With multiple configurations, viewing areas, compensators, analyzers, microscopes, tint plates, and digital camera options, PS-100 systems can be adapted for laboratory testing, production quality control, container inspection, automotive glass, and specialized stress analysis applications.
Quantitative Stress Measurement
Measure retardation for stress and birefringence calculations.
Glass and Plastics Testing
Use PS-100 systems across transparent glass and plastic applications.
Standards-Compliant Options
Support ASTM D4093, ASTM C148, ASTM F218, and related test methods.
Configurable Systems
Choose polarimeters, microscopes, compensators, filters, tint plates, and digital options.
PS-100 Polarimeter Models
Choose from PS-100 configurations designed for standard desktop measurement, microscope-based stress analysis, and large-sample viewing.
PS-100-SF Standard Field Polarimeter
A desktop polarimeter system with a 200 × 200 mm viewing area. Measure retardation for stress and birefringence calculation.
PS-100-MW Microscope/Polarimeter System
Supplied with a high-intensity LED light source, microscope, and measuring wedge assembly with digital readout. Often used to evaluate surface compression and mid-plane tension in float glass slices.
PS-100-1011 Large Field Polarimeter
A large-field system with a tripod-mounted analyzer for horizontal viewing and a 250 × 280 mm viewing area.
Where It's Used
PS-100 Accessories
LWC-100 Compensator
Single-wedge Babinet-type compensator with scale readout.
DWC-100 Compensator
Double-wedge Babinet Soleil compensator with digital readout.
FC-100 Fringe Comparator
Supports qualitative fringe order color comparison.
RPLP-100 Full Wave Tint Plate
Enhances visualization of very low stresses.
SWF-100 Standard Wavelength Filter
Improves contrast in high-stress samples and aids compensator calibration.
Immersion Cell
Reduces lensing effects from curved or unusually shaped objects.
SA-100 Senarmont Analyzer
Available with calibrated scales for fringe order, retardation, angular rotation, or temper level.
Calibration Gauge
Verifies instrument measurement in accordance with ASTM C1426.
FREE FEASIBILITY REPORT
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