Boost Safety with Security Window Film
Reinforce Your Residential and Commercial Windows
Protect yourself and your property from the damage caused by shattering glass! Without making any structural changes, Smart Sun Control can enhance the safety and security of glass in your home or business.
How do 3M Safety and Security Films work?
Safety and Security Window Films are designed to make glass shatter-resistant by holding the glass pieces together when broken. Different from Sun Control Window Film, Safety and Security Window Films are made with thicker polyester and a much thicker, more aggressive adhesive system. 3M™ Scotchshield Ultra Safety and Security Window Films are unique in the industry: they are built using a special micro-layered polyester technology which increases the film’s tear resistance significantly. The impact and tear-resistance of 3M™ Scotchshield Ultra Safety and Security Window Films outperform other films of similar thickness.
Combine Safety and Security Window Films with 3M™ Impact Protection Attachment Systems for additional safety and security.
Key Features of 3M Safety and Security Window Films
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Shatter Resistance: These films are designed to hold broken glass together, preventing it from shattering into dangerous shards during impacts, natural disasters, or accidents. This reduces the risk of injury from flying glass.
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Forced Entry Protection: The films help delay intruders by making it more difficult to break through windows. While the glass may crack upon impact, the film keeps it intact, adding valuable time for emergency response or deterrence.
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Blast Mitigation: In the event of an explosion, the film controls shattered glass, reducing the risk of injuries from flying shards, which is often a major cause of harm in such situations.
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UV Protection: Blocks up to 99% of the sun’s harmful UV rays, protecting interior furnishings, carpets, and artwork from fading, while still allowing natural light to enter the space.
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Solar Control Options: Certain variations of these films offer solar control properties, reducing heat and glare, improving indoor comfort, and lowering energy costs by reflecting away infrared heat from the sun.
What is 3M Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA)?
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3M Impact Protection Adhesive (IPA) is a specially designed adhesive used in combination with window films, particularly safety and security films, to enhance the overall strength and performance of glass windows and doors. This adhesive creates a secure bond between the film and the window frame, which helps to prevent the glass from shattering or becoming dislodged during impacts such as break-ins, explosions, or natural disasters
Key features of 3M Impact Protection Adhesive:
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Strengthens Glass: By securing the edges of the film to the frame, it helps keep glass fragments together, reducing the risk of injury or property damage.
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Break-In Prevention: Slows down intruders by making it more difficult to break through the glass.
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Disaster Protection: Helps protect against the dangers of flying glass caused by strong winds, blasts, or accidents.
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Improves Durability: Enhances the effectiveness of window films, making them more robust and long-lasting.
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This adhesive is often used in high-security settings like commercial buildings, schools, government facilities, and even residential properties where safety and security are top priorities.
Important Note: Not Bulletproof
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While 3M Safety and Security Window Films significantly enhance the safety of glass windows, they are not designed to be bulletproof. These films work by making glass more resistant to impacts, shattering, and forced entry, but they will not stop bullets. Instead, the film’s primary role is to mitigate the dangers associated with broken glass by holding the shattered pieces together.