One part of the newly published ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard 003-2015 remains the same as the prior version. It is so important that I call it the ‘Golden Rule’ of the Standard.
As many of you already know, the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard 003-2015 has been revised and edited to meet the new issues that affect our industry. The official new name is ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard 003-2015.
Many modern day vehicles have eliminated or reinvented the gravity stop. What is a gravity stop? In my day we used to call them setting blocks, but the more accurate term is gravity stops.
“Did you ever wonder why we are instructed to ‘leave 1-2 mm of existing bead’ when replacing a windshield? I did, so over the years, whenever I talked to an adhesive manufacturer’s representative, I asked the purpose for that recommendation. Most said it was to prevent damage to the body of the vehicle. However, there are a few other benefits to leaving a little existing urethane attached.” -Bob Beranek
“Every now and then, I get on the glassBYTEs.com™/AGRR™ magazine forum and read the comments and solutions given to technicians concerning the everyday problems they encounter. I must say that many on the forum are unselfish, competent professionals. I would love to meet some of you over a beer to discuss the hints and tricks of automotive glass installation because I am confident that I would learn a lot.” -Bob Beranek
“It is June again and with the coming of summer it is time to make adjustments to our installation process. The summer season brings warmer temperatures and higher humidity, which means faster curing times for our urethane adhesives. Is this a good thing? Faster cure times means faster safe-drive-away times,
When installing a windshield, do you lay your bead of urethane or do you apply your bead of urethane? Perhaps you are thinking, “What is the difference?”
“The following Toyota recall notice reminds me that many technicians are either unaware or don’t pay attention to the design of the interior garnish mouldings. Their correct placement is vital to the proper deployment of the side air curtains.” -Bob Beranek READ MORE
I just got back from Glass Expo West™ in Irvine, Calif., where the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) held its spring board and committee meetings. Every spring and fall the AGSC board and committees meet to discuss the AGRSS™ Standard, which they are responsible for maintaining, as well as other
“I’d like to thank John McGee and my friends at Binswanger Glass for sending me a notice of recall from Ford Motor Co. about the 2014 Transit Cargo Van, assembled in Spain. The interesting thing about this vehicle is that the panel our industry is asked to help fix is