Triple monitor stand on a glass desk?

[luger]

I'm thinking of getting the Ergotech triple monitor stand and placing it on a glass desk, and am wondering if the glass can support the weight. It's basically a hollow tubed metal frame with a sheet of glass that is just over 1/4" thick (~5/16").

The base would sit on the center rear portion of the desk, so at least part of the base would be on glass that is resting on metal tubing, as you can see in this pic:

The 3 monitors are 22" flat panels.

What do you think?

 

[jaedaliu]

1/4" glass will support the weight. The tubing will support the weight.

You're golden.

you probably weigh more than the glass + stand + monitors. Sit on the tubing with the glass gone.

 

[luger]

1/4" glass will support the weight. The tubing will support the weight.

You're golden.

you probably weigh more than the glass + stand + monitors. Sit on the tubing with the glass gone.

It's not the metal frame I'm worried about, it's the glass.

Monitors weigh ~6lbs each. And the stand weighs 27lbs, so figure 45lbs with the screens, plus add in another 5lbs for all the cables, so 50lbs total. And the base is about the size of a large laptop, so is that sufficient weight distribution to not stress the glass to its failure point?

 

[giantpandaman2]

You could always place a piece of plexiglass to spread the weight over a larger area.

I doubt it's necessary, though. There are entertainment centers built for 60-100lbs. tvs that are made of glass.

 

[zerogear]

I personally mounted a wood piece under the stand/glass so that it spreads the pressure over a larger area. Painted the wood black so it doesn't stand out.

 

[luger]

I personally mounted a wood piece under the stand/glass so that it spreads the pressure over a larger area. Painted the wood black so it doesn't stand out.

As in another leg - i.e., vertical support?

 

[jaedaliu]

As in another leg - i.e., vertical support?

a piece of wood larger than the base of the monitor stand.

You're fine with 5/16" glass. You could order a thicker piece, but that's more money. I would say that your biggest risks are having a monitor fall off the stand (and destroying the monitor) or the table tipping over. Neither of which will happen if mounted correctly and not placed off the edge.

 

[mfenn]

Why not get a monitor stand that you can clamp to the desk frame itself (something like this)? Then you won't have to worry about the glass at all.

 

[Goros]

I hung my 3 vh236h's off my wall with vesa100 mounts. Cost like $45 and an hour to set up and adjust.

 

[mfenn]

I hung my 3 vh236h's off my wall with vesa100 mounts. Cost like $45 and an hour to set up and adjust.

Also a good idea!

 

[luger]

Why not get a monitor stand that you can clamp to the desk frame itself (something like this)? Then you won't have to worry about the glass at all.

I'm not sure how that could attach to my desk - the glass top sits on the frame - see pic in first post.

I hung my 3 vh236h's off my wall with vesa100 mounts. Cost like $45 and an hour to set up and adjust.

I live in a rental, so I'd rather not put holes in the wall, but it's not a bad idea. I could always patch the holes up when I'm moving out.

Did you just get individual vesa 100 mounts?

 

[luger]

a piece of wood larger than the base of the monitor stand.

You're fine with 5/16" glass. You could order a thicker piece, but that's more money. I would say that your biggest risks are having a monitor fall off the stand (and destroying the monitor) or the table tipping over. Neither of which will happen if mounted correctly and not placed off the edge.

I think you're probably right. I'll add the monitors one by one and see how it goes.

 

[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

I think you're probably right. I'll add the monitors one by one and see how it goes.

Its a desk, it made of Tempered Glass. Can you google the make and see the suggested MAX weight load? I'd assume its good as again its a desk, made to be used.............

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'd be more worried about the leverage pressure the stand will induce on the glass. It will be more than 50 lbs. Imagine trying to hold the stand with one hand by grabbing it at the tip of the pole, with the monitors extended. That's the type of pressure the glass will be subjected to.

I mean, it could work, but I'd be worried. Is there a way you can mount to the wall? Make sure you get a stud!

Actually, upon further looking at the link that stand is designed differently than others I've seen. It almost looks like it will not really have any leverage pressure. You may indeed be ok. I was thinking about the stands that have a clamp and are put at the edge of the back.

 

[luger]

I'd be more worried about the leverage pressure the stand will induce on the glass. It will be more than 50 lbs. Imagine trying to hold the stand with one hand by grabbing it at the tip of the pole, with the monitors extended. That's the type of pressure the glass will be subjected to.

I mean, it could work, but I'd be worried. Is there a way you can mount to the wall? Make sure you get a stud!

Actually, upon further looking at the link that stand is designed differently than others I've seen. It almost looks like it will not really have any leverage pressure. You may indeed be ok. I was thinking about the stands that have a clamp and are put at the edge of the back.

Oh, yeah, that would never work on glass of the thickness I'm using. This stand has a big base - nearly the size of a large laptop.

 

[luger]

Its a desk, it made of Tempered Glass. Can you google the make and see the suggested MAX weight load? I'd assume its good as again its a desk, made to be used.............

Don't know the make; bought it used.

Anyway, the desk seems to be holding up fine with the stand holding 3 x 22" monitors, so if anyone with the same worry stumbles onto this thread, you're good to go!