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Webinar - Evaluating Glass Meters

Webinar - Evaluating Glass Meters

By: David Smith

May 2, 2020

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Summary of the Webinar: "Technical Brief Types of Glass Meters"

Introduction

- Jesse Manship, a technical service engineer, presented on behalf of Madico.

- The webinar is part of Madico's April series, providing online training for dealers, customers, and sales teams.

Key Topics Covered

1. Support Resources

- Madico's technical resources, including installation instructions, glossaries, and FAQs, are available on the Madico You platform.

- Product training videos are also accessible.

2. Importance of Glass in Modern Buildings

- Glass plays a crucial role in buildings and homes, influencing thermal stress and energy efficiency.

3. Glass Meters and Tools

- Types of Glass Meters:

- Horseshoe style: Used for flat glass (e.g., Spectrum Detective Meter).

- Over-the-window style: For automotive glass (e.g., Tint Check Plus Automotive Meter).

- Clamshell style: For all vehicle windows (e.g., Inspector II).

- Low E Detectors:

- Detect and measure low-emissivity coatings on glass.

- Example: Low E Coating Detector by EDTM.

4. Measurement and Application Tools

- Thickness and Airspace Measurement:

- Insulated glass thickness gauges for measuring glass and airspace in IG units.

- Heat strength detectors for confirming heat-treated glass.

- IR Cameras and Data Loggers:

- FLIR One Pro IR cameras for demonstrating heat reduction.

- USB data loggers for tracking temperature differences with and without film.

5. Demonstration Tools

- Tools like UV and BTU transmission meters for in-home or in-shop demos to showcase film performance.

Practical Demonstrations and Applications

- Various tools and their applications were discussed, including their use for architectural and automotive films.

- Emphasized professional use to highlight benefits and remove price as the primary decision factor.

Q&A Session

- Addressed queries on meter availability, proper numbering of glass surfaces, and using data loggers effectively.

Conclusion

- Encouraged attendees to use Madico's resources and participate in future webinars.

- Reminder that recordings of webinars are available on Madico You.

Call to Action

- Attendees were invited to explore Madico's technical resources and participate in upcoming training sessions for further education and support.

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