Solarshield


Installation Sequence
 
  1. Applied window film installed on inside of glass and carried on to frame.
  2. FrameGARD is placed is placed over window film.
  3. Screw drilled through base profile into window frame.  Grip surface clamps window film in place.
  4. Optional cap piece to close off base section, available in colour to match decor.

The FrameGARD system is suitable for use on a variety of different window and door profiles including steel, aluminium or wood.  Because of the different materials and fixing conditions it is necessary for trained staff to inspect each site to confirm suitability of the FrameGARD system and to determine the appropriate method of fixing.

TEST RESULTS

Film Thickness

Peak
Pressure
(psi)

Load
Duration
(ms)

Peak
Impulse
(psi-ms)

Response

6mm (1/4") annealed float
glass - no film applied

 3.2 20.1 25.4 High hazard with multiple fragments stuck
in witness board set 3m away from window

6.8mm Laminated glass*
- no film applied

 3.1 25.6 34.1 Glass left window pane and struck witness
board (32 fps initial velocity).  Reduced
hazard from impact of filmed glass

'Daylight' film application
100 micron|

 3.0 22.6 35.3 Filmed glass pane struck witness board with
high impact load (64 fps initial velocity)

FrameGARD with 100 micron
(4mil) security film

 3.3 31.7 39.2 Glass broke but held in window frame
(minor film tearing).  Lw hazard from
fragments

FrameGARD with 175 micron
(7mil) security film

 5.9 23.0 46.0 Glass broke but held in window frame
(no tearing). Low hazard from fragments

FrameGARD with 250 micron
(10mil) security film

 7.3 28.1 76.8 Glass broke but held in window frame
(no tearing).  No impact hazard to occupants

FrameGARD with 350 micron
(14mil) security film

 7.3 44.6 104.2 Glass broke but held in window frame
(no tearing).  No impact hazard to occupants

FrameGARD with 250 micron
(14mil) security film
2 sided anchor system

 10.1 15.1 40.0 Pane held in frame with minimal glass loss
at edge.  No impacts on witness board

* Laminated glass in standard 15mm frame rebate cover with gaskets. |Security grade window film to BS6206, Class B minimum standard or US ANZI Z97.1-1984/CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II.