Smash & Grab 100 micron Window Film Specification

Window Film News
Johannesburg South Africa May 2011

When safety film first appeared on the market in 1970 it was designed to hold glass together under a bomb explosion. These explosions were being experienced in England as the IRA resistance movement were targeting cities throughout the UK.

A 50 micron safety film was the product used at that time. Klingshield started operating in South Africa and realised that they needed a thicker film as the potential of rioting and stone throwing attacks were becoming a reality due to the political upheaval at that time and these thicker films offered twice the impact resistance.

Klingshield requested window film manufacturers to manufacture thicker films and a 100 micron clear safety film because of the type of attacks that were taking place.

These thicker films were also manufactured by the lamination of a 35 density tinted film to enable us to offer a solar safety smash and grab window film. This combination film made a lot of sense as Klingshield could now offer an impact resistant film as well as a heat reduction, glare reduction and fade reduction product.

Today Klingshield also market a high performance smash and grab window film in a 35 density, which is far better in total solar energy rejection than the old style tinted window films. The old style window films are still used today by all tinting companies, as they have a tinted look to them which are popular with the consumer as they enjoy the look of the product.

New technology high performance 100 micron safety films known as “new technology” window film exclusive to Klingshield, is a much better product than the old style as the total solar energy rejected is far greater and keeps the interior of motor cars a lot cooler than the old style tinted films.

Slowly more and more drivers are starting to appreciate the difference in performance and are now going for our high performance smash and grab window films due to the “green” thinking and lower carbon emission emitted by these high performance films.

Why would anybody want to utilise old technology when this new technology is available. New technology smash and grab window film has a slight reflective look and offers greater privacy from inquisitive eyes peering into the car. Drivers feel more comfortable and more secure when they cannot be seen clearly from the outside in.

Another benefit of new technology smash and grab window films, is that they allow more light through to the inside of the car compared to the old technology.

 

Physical Properties 100 Micron Clear

Tensile Strength (P-SI – ASTM D882) 33,100
Break Strength (lb/inch – ASTM D882) 132
Elongation at Break (1% - ASTM D882) 167
Peel Strength (g/inch – ASTM D3330) 3200
Puncture Strength (lb/force – STMS D4830) 66
Solar Properties 100 Micron Clear

Heat rejection 16%
Glare rejection 11%
Ultra violet rejection 95%
Light transmitted 89%

 

Benefits

Provides protection in schools, kindergartens and public access areas
Visibly undetectable when installed
Almost three times thicker than normal film, increasing the strength and safety of glass
Manufactured to comply with AS/NZS 2208 Human Impact Standard when applied to 3mm glass and thicker
Scratch resistant coating
Maintains duty of care
Physical Properties of 100m 35% Tinted Film – Old Technology
Tensile Strength (P-SI-ASTM D882) 33,100
Break Strength (lb/inch – ASTM D882) 132
Elongation at Br4eak (1% - ASATM D882) 167
Peel Strength (g/inch – ASTM D3330) 3220
Puncture Strength (lb/force – STMS D4830) 66
Solar Properties 100 Micron 35% Tinted Film – Old Technology
Heat rejection 34%
Glare rejection 62%
Ultra violet rejection 99%
Light transmitted 35%
Solar Properties 100 Micron 35% High Performance – New Technology
Heat rejection 60%
Glare rejection 60%
Ultra violet rejection 99%
Light transmitted 38%

Please note that the Physical Properties of 100 Micron 35% High Performance New Technology is the same as the 35 % tinted or clear safety film.

As can be seen from the above specifications, the High Performance 100 micron safety has a 24% better heat resistance than the old style technology. That means that you will have 24% less heat entering your car.