SafetyShield: Safety Glass Film for Windows

Product Details

SafetyShield by Madico safety and security films and proprietary Anchoring Restraint Systems reduce the risk of death, personal injury, and property damage and loss caused by crime or natural disasters. The product is a 200 micron, multi-laminate window film specifically engineered to perform in the most demanding, life threatening situations.

SafetyShield deters the effects of:

Bomb blasts
Chemical Explosions
Spontaneous breakage caused by nickel sulfide inclusion
Earthquakes
Storms
Overhead/Slope Glazing
Vandalism
Unforeseen, life-threatening situations

These well-engineered safety & security products provide 24/7 passive protection that can be relied on the instant a threat occurs, substantially improving security for all buildings.

Available in both clear and solar control options to meet a variety of needs and requirements. The products can be installed only by certified Madico Premier Partners who have been thoroughly trained in all aspects of the film and anchoring systems.

SafetyShield films utilize a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Benefits

Stands up to Mother Nature

Our films are engineered so glass is shatter-resistant against high-powered winds and storms, preventing entry of water and wind-borne debris.

Leave Criminals Empty Handed

By holding shattered glass together, our safety & security films deter and slow smash-and-grabbers and looters because they can’t get in quickly.

Reduce Hazards from Explosions

Broken glass is a main cause of death or injury during an explosion. Madico safety & security films reduce these hazards by keeping shattered glass together.

Video Resources

Learn more about SafetyShield through our Video Library. This footage has been concentrated to tests Madico has completed on crash test dummies and the impact a blast can have on people both close by and in the vicinity of a window/glass. It is shocking to witness the amount of damage a blast can cause and the devastation inflicted by flying glass.

SafetyShield Anchoring Systems

There are four different patented and proprietary Anchoring Restraint System solutions available—each with its own level of performance—to be used in conjunction the application of the safety film.

FrameGard^™
GullWing^®
Wet Glaze
LifeLine^®

The FrameGard Anchoring System when used in conjunction with SafetyShield film has been specifically engineered to keep treated glass within the frame when an incident has occurred. It is a “mechanical” attachment system that clamps the filmed glass to the window frame. This system improves and extends the principle of edge battening by incorporating a specific movement zone (patent applies), which allows the film to move under the applied load without putting excessive force on the fixings and frame. The benefit of FrameGard is that it allows engineers and installers to precisely determine torque settings for each individual installation, creating a truly custom solution.

The GullWing Anchoring System, when combined with Madico SafetyShield window film, is designed to absorb and disperse the energy that the filmed glass is subjected to and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.

In the event of glass breakage, the Wet Glaze Anchoring System, when combined with SafetyShield window film, is designed to absorb and disburse the energy that the filmed glass is subjected to and transfer the reduced load over the entire glazed opening. By absorbing and distributing the load, the system is designed to retain the filmed glass in the opening and thus reduce the probability of glass fragments and debris from entering the room.

The Wet Glaze system is economically viable in retrofit applications and is built around a triangular sealant joint connecting the film to the supporting framing members. To achieve acceptable performance, a very high-performance sealant must be used. We recommend Dow Corning® 995 Silicone Structural Adhesive.

The LifeLine Anchoring System is based on a simple principle, “restraint”. This system is one of the most effective ways to mitigate injury and reduce property damage in the event of a catastrophic blast. The LifeLine System works in conjunction with a standard application of SafetyShield film. The system’s energy-absorbing cords slow down and catch the filmed lite of glass, often returning it to the direction in which it came. This straight-forward system has been blast tested up to 10 psi. Due to its somewhat industrial appearance, LifeLine is primarily used in factory or manufacturing applications.