How to Measure Glass Thickness from One Side with Linshang LS200 Malaysia

 

Measuring the thickness of loose glass is relatively easy when the glass edge is accessible. However, the situation becomes more difficult after the glass has been installed into a window, door, partition or building fa莽ade.

 

The Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter is designed to solve this problem.

 

Based on the laser reflection principle, the Linshang LS200 allows users to measure glass thickness from only one side. It can also measure the glass thickness and air interlayer thickness of insulated glass, making it particularly useful for on-site glass inspection in Malaysia.

 

Why Is Installed Glass Difficult to Measure?

 

A caliper or similar mechanical measuring tool normally needs access to the edge of the material.

 

For installed glass, that edge is often hidden inside:

 

Aluminium frames

 

Window frames

 

Door frames

 

Sealants

 

Curtain wall systems

 

Other glazing structures

 

Removing the glass simply to check its thickness would be inconvenient and may introduce unnecessary cost and risk.

 

This is where a one-side glass thickness meter becomes useful.

 

How Does the Linshang LS200 Measure Glass Thickness?

 

The Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter operates using the laser reflection principle.

 

When the instrument is positioned against the glass, laser reflections from the glass surfaces allow the user to identify the corresponding positions on the scale.

 

The thickness can then be determined through scale reading.

 

The major advantage is simple:

 

You only need access to one side of the glass.

 

There is no need to reach behind the glass or expose its edge for basic thickness measurement.

 

Measuring Glass Thickness Step by Step

 

The general measurement process with the Linshang LS200 is straightforward.

 

Step 1: Position the LS200

 

Place the Linshang LS200 against the accessible side of the glass to be measured.

 

Step 2: Observe the Laser Reflections

 

The laser reflection principle allows the relevant glass surfaces to be identified.

 

Step 3: Read the Scale

 

Observe the reflected laser lines against the LS200 scale.

 

The instrument provides a:

 

Glass Thickness Scale: 70 mm

 

This scale is used to determine the corresponding glass thickness.

 

Step 4: Determine the Glass Thickness

 

Read the relevant scale positions according to the reflected laser lines to determine the thickness of the glass.

 

This allows an installed glass panel to be checked without removing it from its frame.

 

Can Linshang LS200 Measure Insulated Glass?

 

Yes.

 

One of the important advantages of the Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter is its ability to measure insulated glass.

 

An insulated glass unit normally contains multiple glass surfaces separated by an air interlayer.

 

The LS200 allows users to determine both:

 

Glass Thickness

 

and

 

Air Interlayer Thickness

 

from the accessible side.

 

This is particularly useful when inspecting existing insulated glazing where the original specifications are unknown.

 

Air Space Measurement up to 34 mm Scale

 

The Linshang LS200 provides an:

 

Air Space Scale: 34 mm

 

This enables users to read the air interlayer between glass panels.

 

For window contractors and glass professionals, knowing the air-space dimension can help identify the construction of an existing insulated glass unit.

 

Example: Inspecting an Existing Window

 

Consider an existing building where a contractor needs to replace a damaged insulated glass panel.

 

The original drawing or glass specification is no longer available.

 

The glass is already installed inside an aluminium frame, so measuring the edge directly is difficult.

 

Instead of removing the glass first, the contractor can use the Linshang LS200 from the accessible side to investigate the existing glass and air-space dimensions.

 

This information can assist with identifying the glazing configuration before replacement work begins.

 

Where Is One-Side Glass Measurement Useful?

 

Window and Door Installation

 

Contractors can inspect existing glazing without dismantling the entire window or door.

 

Glass Replacement

 

Determine important dimensions of existing glass before preparing replacement materials.

 

Building Inspection

 

Inspect installed glass when the opposite side cannot be reached conveniently.

 

Curtain Wall Inspection

 

Building fa莽ades often make access to both sides of the glass impractical.

 

Property Maintenance

 

Maintenance teams can check existing glazing even when the original specifications are unavailable.

 

Glass Quality Control

 

Glass companies can use the LS200 as a convenient portable tool for inspection and verification.

 

Linshang LS200 vs Caliper Measurement

 

A caliper remains useful when the edge of the glass is completely accessible.

 

However, this is not always the case in real-world building applications.

 

For installed glass:

 

Caliper:

Usually requires access to the glass edge.

 

Linshang LS200:

Allows measurement from one side using laser reflection.

 

For insulated glass:

 

Caliper:

May only provide limited information when the complete unit is installed.

 

Linshang LS200:

Can help determine both glass thickness and air interlayer thickness.

 

The two measurement methods therefore serve different situations.

 

Who Needs a One-Side Glass Thickness Meter?

 

The Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter can be useful for:

 

Glass contractors

 

Window contractors

 

Door contractors

 

Fa莽ade contractors

 

Building inspectors

 

Construction QA/QC personnel

 

Glass manufacturers

 

Glass replacement companies

 

Property maintenance teams

 

Facility management companies

 

Its biggest advantage is particularly relevant when the glass has already been installed.

 

Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter Malaysia

 

If your work involves checking existing glass but you cannot easily access the glass edge or opposite side, the Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter provides a practical measurement solution.

 

With its laser reflection principle, one-side measurement capability, 70 mm glass thickness scale and 34 mm air-space scale, the LS200 is particularly useful for installed and insulated glass inspection.

 

For glass thickness measurement solutions in Malaysia, contact MTM Precision for more information about the Linshang LS200.

 

Contact MTM Precision

 

MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd.

 

Showroom & Service Centre

 

No. 29-1 & 29-2, Jalan Bandar 18,

Pusat Bandar Puchong,

47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia

 

🌐 Website: www.mtmpre.com.my

📧 Email: mtmpre@yahoo.com

📱 WhatsApp: +6016-660 7346

 

Contact MTM Precision for Linshang LS200 Glass Thickness Meter Malaysia.