Safety & Security Film

Protecting Your Property and Occupants with 3M Safety & Security Film​

Windows are often the most vulnerable part of a building. Whether it’s the easiest point of entry for burglars or the first to fail during an explosion or windstorm, glass poses significant risks to building occupants. 3M’s Safety and Security Window Film offers an effective solution by helping to minimize these threats and hold glass fragments in place.

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Protection Against Break-Ins

In “smash and grab” crimes, burglars target windows and doors to gain quick access to valuables. A typical burglar can break through a window in seconds, but 3M’s security film strengthens glass, adding an invisible protective layer that keeps it intact. What might normally take a burglar five seconds to break could now take a minute, and in many cases, the added time can be enough to deter the criminal from continuing the crime. The longer the window holds, the greater the chances that a burglar will move on to an easier target.

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Protection from Explosions and Windstorms

3M Safety and Security Window Film is also invaluable in protecting against terrorist bombings or natural disasters. When an explosion occurs, nearby glass can shatter into high-speed shards, which can be lethal. In fact, flying glass is the second leading cause of death in bomb explosions, only behind the collapse of floors above. 3M’s security film helps retain glass fragments, reducing the number of shards that fly and minimizing the speed at which they travel, thereby decreasing the risk of injury. This life-saving feature was credited with protecting many individuals during the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the Pentagon.

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Shield Against Hurricane Damage

In hurricane-prone areas, flying debris from high winds can strike windows at dangerous speeds, causing serious injury. 3M’s Safety and Security Window Film helps strengthen windows, reducing the risk of injury by keeping glass in place when impacted by debris.