Solar Gard Safety and Security
Protect your assets and improve overall building safety.
Solar Gard® Armorcoat® Clear Safety Films
Armorcoat safety films clearly protect from glass related injuries
With thousands of square feet of glass encompassing U.S. Department of Labor building in Washington, DC, Armorcoat safety film was selected to mitigate potential broken glass hazards. Building visitors and employees, including U.S. Senate members, are much safer with Armorcoat on guard
Optically clear Armorcoat safety films are colourless and undetectable on glass, which makes them the perfect protection retrofit. Unlike many other films, Armorcoat clear safety films films are non-reflective so it is virtually invisible on your windows. You maintain the natural appearance of your windows day or night. There is no mirror effect or detectable change to the glass surface so your windows look clear, bright and beautiful.
The resilient layers of high-tensile polyester, aggressive adhesives, ultraviolet inhibitors and scratch-resistant coatings provide exceptional blast mitigation and impact resistant capabilities – with thicker films offering greater protection. Not only do these clear films help hold broken shards in place, the ultraviolet inhibitors help protect your merchandise and valuables against fade damage.
From 2 mil thick to 14 mil thick, this film works hard to protect your property and your assets.
Performance Results
Performance results were generated from testing 4mm (3/16") thick clear glass and have been measured, calculated and reported in accordance with ASTM, ASHRAE and AIMCAL standards. Performance results are subject to variations within industry standards.
| Film Type | Solar Energy | Visible Light | Thermal Energy | UV Light Blocked T% |
Total Solar Energy Rejected | |||||||
| T% | A% | R% | T% | Ext. R% |
Int. R% |
E | Wtr U-Val |
SC | SHGC | |||
| Clear Safety & Security | ||||||||||||
| 2 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 75 | 14 | 10 | 84 | 12 | 12 | .85 | 5.83 | .93 | .81 | >98 | 19 |
| 4 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 77 | 14 | 8 | 88 | 9 | 9 | .90 | 5.96 | .95 | .83 | >99 | 17 |
| 7 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 76 | 15 | 8 | 88 | 9 | 9 | .90 | 5.95 | .95 | .83 | >99 | 17 |
| 8 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 73 | 16 | 11 | 84 | 13 | 12 | .88 | 5.89 | .91 | .79 | >99 | 21 |
| 10 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 75 | 15 | 8 | 87 | 10 | 10 | .88 | 5.88 | .93 | .81 | >99 | 19 |
| 11 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 76 | 15 | 8 | 87 | 9 | 9 | .89 | 5.90 | .94 | .82 | >98 | 18 |
| 14 Mil Clear_4.INTL | 75 | 16 | 8 | 86 | 10 | 10 | .89 | 5.89 | .93 | .81 | >98 | 19 |
