Bomb Blast Protection
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.
Madico's Bomb/Blast systems are specifically engineered and tested to meet stringent federal and state mandated standards, more so than any other manufacturer in the industry.
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We are proud to be the only dealer in Colorado to be certified for Madico, Inc’s Safety Shield. Madico, Inc. has done more research and development in safety film than any other window film manufacturer worldwide.
A Solar Solution, Inc has more experience than anyone when installing bomb blast mitigation films. We have installed over 100,000 square feet since 9-11 and most of that was with attachment. Some of our key clients include The United States Air Force (multiple locations), The United States Army, The FBI, NIST (multiple buildings), The CBI Forensics lab, Lockheed Martin, The City and County of Denver, The City of Aurora and The Denver Wastewater Management Divisions Buildings.
Safety Shield
We live in a far from perfect world. Whether it's man or nature, destructive forces are all around us. For over 30 years, Madico has been engineering products to increase protection against everything from criminal acts, to catastrophic events.
Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Chemical explosions. Bomb blasts. Theft. Vandalism. All of these events can cause massive damage to our homes and businesses, and in many cases, can prove lethal. The addition of Madico films and our safety anchoring restraint systems dramatically improve security for buildings of all kinds.
As a founding member of AIMCAL, Madico is, and always has been the pioneer and world leader in the development of window protection systems. Where most manufacturers test for minimum code requirements, Madico's films meet or exceed the requirements of more US and international standards for safety and security than anyone.
No matter where you are, or what your window protection needs are, Madico has the films to fit them.
Blast Protection
Madico's Safety & Security systems are specifically engineered and tested to meet stringent federal and state mandated standards, more so than any other manufacturer in the industry.
Madico conducts blast tests that adhere to the protocols outlined by the U.S. General Services Administration's Standard Test Method for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings.
Madico has four different glazing system solutions - FrameGard, GullWing, WetGlaze, and LifeLine - each with its own level of performance. Our systems are in place at some of the most highly protected buildings in the world.
Petro-Chemical
When 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. Madico's 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.
Anti-Intrusion
Windows are, and always have been, the quickest way for people to gain access to someplace they're not supposed to be. And if they're going in through a smashed window, it's usually because time is something they don't have much of.
Madico's SafetyShield® 1500 stops these intruders in their tracks. When struck, the glass will break, but not shatter, preventing the intruder from entering quickly, and leaving him wondering what to do next. In most cases, the answer is simple: move on. SafetyShield® 1500 is among the first films in the world to pass the UL972 standard for Anti-Intrusion - making it the easy choice to help secure your home or business from theft and intrusion.
Testing Safety Films
Madico believes the most important aspect of our business is in the testing of our products, and we go to lengths to make sure it's the most extensive testing possible. We hire independent consultants to test our films under the most extreme conditions. Instead of swinging a sandbag into a pane of glass from 5 feet, Madico films are subjected to detonations of up to 10 psi - enough to take down most buildings.
Our films meet and surpass more government and international standards than any other films. When you install Madico products, we guarantee you the best the industry has to offer.
Anchoring Restraint Systems
Madico is a world leader in the development of window films and anchoring restraint systems designed to increase glass and window safety. Our efforts, over the last three decades, have led to the creation of the SafetyShield™ Safety & Security Systems. These systems consist of a Madico SafetyShield® window film working in concert with any one of three anchoring restraint systems; FrameGard, GullWing, WetGlaze, and LifeLine.
The 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. Whether your threat is Bomb Blast, Natural Disasters or Intrusion, Madico has a system designed to address your needs.
In order to insure the proper implementation of these systems, Madico has created a SafetyShield® Network of trained professionals that will evaluate your specific threat and offer the best possible solution.
SafetyShield® FrameGard™ System
FrameGard 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 utilizes 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™ System
The principle of the GullWing System is to maintain the structure of the fragmented glass with the application of film and then to stabilize the glass within the window frame during the event. This is accomplished by attaching the filmed glass to the window frame with a reinforced polymer extrusion bonded to the frame and film with either a multi surface tape or structural silicone. The strength of this bond helps to hold the shattered glass within the window frame throughout the event dramatically decreasing the risk of injury from the shattered glass. The performance of this system lends itself for use in higher risk Blast, Hurricane or Anti-Intrusion applications.
SafetyShield® WetGlaze System
The 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.
This system may be specified for use in Blast Mitigation, Hurricane Protection and Anti-Intrusion applications.
SafetyShield® LifeLine™ System
The 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.
The SafetyShield® LifeLine System is primarily specified for use in Blast Mitigation applications.
Conclusion
Simply put, no matter where in the world you are, or whatever type of structure you're protecting, A Solar Solution, Inc has safety solutions for every level of threat or susceptibility. Determining that solution takes a professional, and is not something you should attempt to do on your own. To find out how to get your building evaluated by a qualified safety shield dealer, contact us at 303-520-TINT (8468).
Contact Judd Coe
Email juddcoe@msn.com
Office 303-934-8329
Cell 303-520-TINT (8468)
Fax 303-979-3133
