How insulating glass manufacturers verify quality with Sparklike in production and on site

FREOR Elevates Refrigeration Quality Control with Sparklike Laser Portable™

FREOR, a leader in commercial refrigeration solutions, has enhanced its quality control processes by integrating the Sparklike Laser Portable™ device. This non-destructive technology allows FREOR to accurately measure the insulating gas concentration in their refrigeration equipment’s glass units without compromising the integrity of the units. The portability and precision of the Sparklike Laser Portable™ enable efficient quality assurance at various stages of production, ensuring that FREOR’s products meet the highest standards of energy efficiency and performance.

Insul-Lite Manufacturing Ensures IGU Quality with Sparklike Handheld™

Insul-Lite Manufacturing, a Canadian producer of high-quality insulating glass units (IGUs), needed a reliable way to verify argon gas fill levels without destructive testing. To meet industry standards and maintain their reputation for quality, they turned to Sparklike Handheld™.

By integrating Sparklike’s 2000th Handheld™ device, Insul-Lite can now quickly and non-invasively measure gas content directly on the production floor, ensuring compliance with IGMAC certification and delivering top-performing, energy-efficient glazing solutions.

The Newest Sparklike Customer Cases

Quality Assurance in Insulating Glass Manufacturing Through Gas Measurement

Sparklike solutions are widely used across the insulating glass value chain for non-destructive gas fill verification. This includes a broad range of manufacturing and inspection applications:

  • Insulating glass manufacturers – for production quality control and process optimisation

  • Window and façade manufacturers – for verifying gas concentration in supplied insulating glass units to ensure final products meet quality specifications

  • Testing laboratories – for product verification, certification, and compliance testing

  • Building and quality inspectors – for on-site verification of installed insulating glass units

  • Commercial refrigeration and display case manufacturers – for ensuring insulation performance and reducing the risk of condensation

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Companies Ensuring Quality with Sparklike

VASGLASS

Vasglass produces high-quality insulating glass units and needed a reliable way to verify gas fill levels, including in triple-glazed units.

VASGLASS

Vasglass faced a challenge when a customer required reliable verification of gas levels in IGUs. While their Sparklike Handheld supported daily quality control, it could not measure triple-glazed units. To meet growing demands for precision and maintain high standards, Vasglass needed a more advanced solution: Sparklike Laser Portable
See how Vasglass upgraded to triple-glazed measurement

Pilkington IGP

Pilkington IGP in Poland, needed a fast, non-destructive way to verify gas fill levels during IGU production to ensure quality and performance.

Pilkington IGP

Pilkington IGP in Poland invested in the Sparklike Laser Portable to measure gas concentration in double and triple glazed units without damage. Its accuracy is validated by ift Rosenheim, and its ability to handle complex structures made it a key advantage.
Discover how Pilkington IGP ensures reliable gas fill verification in IGU production

Insul-Lite Manufacturing

Canada-based Insul-Lite Manufacturing produces high-quality sealed glass units and marks a milestone as the recipient of the 2000th Sparklike Handheld.

Insul-Lite Manufacturing

Before Insul-Lite Manufacturing adopted Sparklike, they achieved high argon fill rates but lacked a way to verify gas concentration after production. As an IGMAC-certified manufacturer, they needed a more efficient method to consistently confirm compliance. With the Sparklike Handheld, they gained a reliable solution to measure gas fill levels directly on the line, closing a critical quality control gap.
Verify your gas fill levels with confidenc like Insul-Lite Manufacturing

FREOR

FREOR develops commercial refrigeration solutions and produces insulating glass units for its equipment. This requires reliable control of argon levels to ensure energy efficiency and overall performance, while meeting certification standards.

FREOR

After evaluating their options, FREOR selected the Sparklike Laser Portable for its non-invasive measurement and strong industry reputation. With the device in place, FREOR can now verify argon levels without damaging IGUs, provide transparent quality data to clients, and support certification processes. This strengthens quality control, builds customer trust, and ensures consistent compliance with industry requirements.
See how FREOR ensures IGU quality with the Sparklike Laser Portable

Pilkington Nederland

Pilkington Nederland BV produces insulating glass units and strengthened its quality assurance by adopting the Sparklike Laser Portable in its production process.

Pilkington Nederland

Following implementation, Pilkington Nederland BV completed training on the Sparklike Laser Portable, gaining the capability to measure gas fill levels non-invasively. This enables more reliable verification of IGU thermal performance and supports their goal of exceeding quality standards.
See how Pilkington Nederland BV strengthens IGU quality control

Southern Windows

Southern Windows produces aluminium window and door systems and strengthened its IGU quality control by adopting the Sparklike Handheld 3.0 in its production process.

Southern Windows

With the Sparklike Handheld 3.0, Southern Windows can instantly verify gas concentration during production, ensuring consistent IGU quality. The device enables quick adoption with minimal training, improving efficiency across the production line. By measuring gas fill levels reliably, Southern Windows strengthens quality control, meets industry standards, and delivers products that meet customer expectations for durability and performance.
See how Southern Windows improves IGU quality control

MI Windows

MI Windows and Doors, part of MITER Brands, produces high-quality window and door systems and strengthened its IGU quality control by integrating the Sparklike Laser Integrated into its production line.

MI Windows

After evaluating their options, MI Windows and Doors integrated the Sparklike Laser Integrated into their IG production line to enable automated, real-time verification of gas fill levels. Unlike random sampling with handheld devices, the system measures every unit, allowing immediate detection and removal of insufficiently filled IGUs. This improves process control, reduces product reclaim, and provides data for continuous quality monitoring ensuring only compliant, high-quality units move forward in production.
See how MI Windows and Doors achieves full IGU quality control with automated gas measurement

Polypane Glasindustrie

Polypane Glasindustrie produces high-performance insulating glass units and strengthened its quality control by upgrading to the Sparklike Laser Portable.

Polypane Glasindustrie

With the Sparklike Laser Portable, Polypane can perform non-destructive gas measurements on both double and complex triple-glazed units, including those with coatings and laminations. This upgrade enhances their existing quality control process, building on nearly two decades of experience with Sparklike technology and enabling more reliable verification of gas fill levels.
See how Polypane Glasindustrie upgrades IGU quality control

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FAQ

Why do companies measure insulating gas in IGUs?

Many manufacturers and inspectors measure insulating gas concentration to ensure quality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. Gas fill level affects U-value and long-term performance, so customers use measurement to verify that IGUs meet specifications throughout production and after installation.

Who uses Sparklike solutions for gas measurement?

Sparklike solutions are used across the insulating glass value chain, including IGU manufacturers, window and façade producers, testing laboratories, building and quality inspectors, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers. These applications appear in multiple case studies on this page.

What benefits have Sparklike customers experienced?

Across the customer stories, gas measurement is used to verify product quality, detect deviations early, support compliance efforts, and build confidence in insulating glass performance. For many customers, measurement replaces assumptions with documented proof, improving both internal quality assurance and customer trust.

Can gas measurement be done during production and after installation?

Yes. Many customers use gas measurement during production to support quality control and process optimisation, while others use it on installed insulating glass units to verify performance after delivery or installation. The customer stories on this page demonstrate both production-line and on-site applications.

How does gas measurement help quality assurance?

By providing precise, non-destructive measurement of gas concentration, companies can detect deviations or under-fills early, optimise production processes, and document quality for standards compliance and customer reassurance.

Do all customer cases involve the same type of insulating glass?

No. The customer cases cover a wide range of insulating glass types, including standard IGUs, coated units, laminated glass, triple glazing, and specialised applications. This variety shows how gas measurement can be adapted to different product designs and manufacturing requirements.

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