Know about Glare Reduction & Shatter Resistant Film

Posted by American Window Film on January 6th, 2020

Due to the greenhouse effect, UV rays are entering our atmosphere. So direct sunlight can affect our eyes as well as skin. To restrict the direct sunlight, Glare Reduction Films(GRF) are used. And to make the window films durable from blasts and earthquakes, Shatter Resistance Films(SRF) are used. In this context, we will try to put some light on these topics.

 Glare Reduction Film

Sunlight helps us to view things properly and work better. But excessive sun glare causes accidents, damages our eyes and skin. According to record, over 3000 road accidents per year happen due to sun glare causing life losses. Glare Reduction Film is made in such a way that it reduces the heat of the sunlight and dilutes it before entering into the room.

1. Glare Reduction Film protects from UV rays up to 99%.
2. Glare Reduction Film reduces heat by 75%.
3. At workplaces, to protect the workers, students, and employees, Glare Reduction Film is used. Basically, it’s installed throughout the building to protect the people inside it.
4. At home, excessive sunlight disturbs the atmosphere for living. In warm countries, this is a significant issue. Glare Reduction Film is installed to protect the house from such disasters.
5. One of the most significant areas of the use of Glare Reduction Films is vehicles. While driving, if direct sunlight falls of the eyes of the drives, it causes accidents and life losses. So the glasses of cars must be protected by Glare Reduction Films. 

In places where cooling is required, or it’s necessary to keep the temperature low Glare Reduction Films are used.

 Shatter Resistance Film

If we start talking about protection schemes in buildings and rooms, one of the most critical issues is blasts and earthquakes. Due to explosions, a high-frequency sound wave is created. It can destroy all the glasses and windows within a particular distance. This can even cause injuries to the people inside these buildings and rooms. Shatter Resistance Film(SRF) can provide dependable protection against these high-frequency waves. 

1. One of the most prominent applications involves cutting out of glass and adding the layer of SRF and replacing them in the window.
2. There is various thickness of SRF in the industry. The most common range is 0.05-0.15 mm.
3. Shatter Resistance Film can protect from polluted air, dust particles.

Conclusion

Global warming is increasing the requirements of protection from the sun's glare. Due to rising blasts around the world, we need the protection of SRF. So the GRF and SRF are topics we should learn more about.