Saftey films
Safety film bonds to the surface of glass to keep it in one piece. ecause glass is brittle but the film is soft and flexible, the glass may shatter into fragments upon impact — yet the film holds the pieces together. The safety film is completely transparent and virtually invisible to the eye. Different types of safety film vary only in thickness.
Available thicknesses range mainly from 4 mm to 14 mm paksusega turvakiled.
- Thinner films are designed primarily to hold glass fragments together and prevent injuries – ideal for places like kindergartens, food industry facilities, or swimming pools.
- Thicker films make forced entry more difficult and protect against vandalism – suitable for high-security sites, banks, and other sensitive areas. They can provide protection comparable to laminated safety glass..
Installation of Safety Film
- It is nearly impossible to visually distinguish glass with safety film from ordinary glass, since the film is completely clear.
- During installation, the film is applied leaving about a 5 mm margin from the glass edges, allowing the installation water to escape. Glass rarely cracks from the frame edge, as window units are typically surrounded by an aluminum strip.
- The thicker the film, the longer it takes for moisture pockets to evaporate — for thick films, this may take up to three months, depending on weather conditions.
- For maximum security and intrusion resistance safety film should be installed on both the interior and exterior surfaces of the glass.
- To achieve the best protection against break-ins, the film should be anchored under the frame bead or sealed with silicone(available at an additional cost).
- Provides UV protection (note: this is not solar protection).
