The powerful blast from a bomb can cause immeasurable destruction. It would seem that windows shattering would be the least of it, but a single square foot of glass can produce up to 200 deadly, razor-sharp fragments. Flying glass shards are what many times causes severe injury, and even death.
Bomb blast films are the most cost effective way to mitigate damage from blasts – whatever the cause. In the event of a blast these high tech films cause the glass to stick to the film.
We work exclusively with Madico the specialist window film manufacturer of choice.
Madico’s Safetyshield® range of window films is the measure by which others are judged.
Together we are able to offer fully warranted bomb blast film solutions; all blast films are traceable from the factory to your glazing.
For your peace of mind Madico conducts blast tests that adhere to the highest international standards; ISO16933 and the protocols outlined by the U.S. General Services Administration.
In addition to the Safetyshield® range of blast mitigation films we are able to offer a choice of four glazing attachment system solutions: Framegard, Gullwing, WetGlaze, and Lifeline.
Each solution has its own level of performance. Entry level bomb blast film solutions are surprisingly affordable
Petro ChemicalWhen working with flammable chemicals, there is always the risk of an explosion, and every plant or refinery is required to have a plan in place to minimize loss of life. SafetyShield® Safety & Security systems should be a key part of any safety plan. SafetyShield® prevents glass from shattering in high-powered internal and external explosions, which would propel thousands of sharp fragments at high speeds, potentially causing additional serious injuries and fatalities. With four Anchoring Restraint Systems to choose from, Madico has the solution that's right for your facility.
Anchoring Restraint SystemsThe SafetyShield® Safety & Security Systems have been designed and tested to meet or surpass more government and international safety standards than any other products in the industry.
Safetyshield® FrameGard™ SystemFrameGard has been specifically engineered to keep the filmed glass within the frame during an event. The primary advantage of this system is during installation the film is wrapped behind the FrameGard, which is then attached to the window frame with screws. This system also utilises a rubber gasket attached to the FrameGard, decreasing the shearing effect along the perimeter of the window. These are major advantages over the other systems. This system also allows engineers to precisely determine torque settings for each individual application, which can then be tested after the installation. Another advantage of this system is that it can be reused in most cases, where only the glass has been damaged.
SafetyShield® Gullwing™ SystemThe SafetyShield® Gullwing™ System is a flexible edge retention system. Gullwing™ is an extremely practical retro-fit solution which anchors the blast mitigation film to the frame without the need for drilling or screwing. The product is available in a range of profiles to fit most frames. This system is a quick and extremely effective blast mitigation measure.
SafetyShield® WetGlaze SystemThe SafetyShield® WetGlaze System utilizes Dow Corning 995 Structural Silicone to create a bond that connects the filmed glass to the existing window frame. During a natural or manmade disaster, the WetGlaze System is designed to maintain the structure of the shattered glass while the Dow Corning 995 reduces the shearing effect along the edges of the window frame.
SafetyShield® LifeLine™ SystemThe SafetyShield® LifeLine System employs synthetic cords that span the width of a filmed window. The system is designed to arrest the inward travel of the filmed glass after it has sheared at the edges during the positive phase of a blast. The cords used in this system are designed to elongate or stretch in order to absorb this energy until the negative phase pulls the shattered glass from the structure, therefore reducing the risk of injury to the occupants of the building. The design of this system also lends itself to retrofit applications where there is an existing film application.
Specialist InstallationNational Window Films® believe in adopting best practice installation to ensure the products deliver their designed level of protection. We are part of a global network of Premier Partners who are backed by Madico to deliver installation of the best quality using the correct materials. Our decision to join forces with Madico means that our customers are given full traceability from the name of the installer to the factory and more importantly the peace of mind that the work is fully warranted.
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National Window Films® are a Madico SafetyShield Premier Partner
