Solar Gard Armorcoat 4 MIL film Safety and Solar Window Film
— Baseline Safety Glazing for Federal Buildings
Solar Gard® Armorcoat 4 MIL Clear is the entry-level safety film in the Armorcoat product line, engineered to upgrade non-safety-rated glass to meet federal safety glazing requirements. When applied to standard annealed glass, Armorcoat 4 MIL holds shattered fragments in place, preventing dangerous glass fallout during accidental impacts, severe weather, seismic events, or minor blast overpressure.
Performance Specifications
| Metric | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 4 mil (100 micron) | — |
| Visible Light Transmittance | 88% | — |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected | 14% | — |
| UV Rejection | 99% | — |
| Safety Glazing | Pass | CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II |
| Safety Glazing | Pass | ANSI Z97.1 |
| Tensile Strength | 25,000 PSI | ASTM D882 |
| Break Strength | 100 lbs/in | ASTM D882 |
| Elongation at Break | 130% | ASTM D882 |
Federal Facility Applications
- GSA Office Buildings: Upgrades standard glass to safety-rated glazing without full window replacement
- Federal Schools (DoD/DoDEA): Protects students from glass-fragment injuries during impacts or severe weather
- VA Medical Facilities: Safety glazing in patient areas, operating rooms, and emergency departments
- Federal Courthouses: Baseline glass retention in public-facing areas
- Seismic Zones (FEMA): Reduces glass-shard injuries during earthquakes in federally managed buildings
- GSA Child Care Centers: Meets safety glazing requirements for child-occupied facilities
Compliance & Standards
- CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II — Safety glazing for hazardous locations
- ANSI Z97.1 — Safety performance of transparent materials
- ASTM E1886/E1996 — Missile impact and cyclic pressure (when combined with attachment)
- GSA Standard for Blast Resistance (baseline protection level)
Roll Specifications
- Available Widths: 36″ | 48″ | 60″ | 72″ × 100 ft
- Adhesive: Pressure-sensitive clear (interior application)
- Packaging: Factory-sealed master rolls from Saint-Gobain Solar Gard
- Fulfillment: Same-day FedEx shipping (2:00 PM EST cutoff)
- Returns: Final sale — no returns, no partial rolls
Procurement Information
SAM.gov Registered | CAGE: 52MH9 | P-Card Accepted
NAICS: 238150, 423390 | PSC: 9330, 5680, 5610
For government pricing or RFQ submissions: inquiries@thewindowplaceusa.com |(866) 274-2769
Solar Gard Armorcoat 4 MIL Silver Safety and Solar Window Film
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Visible Light Transmission (VLT) | Varies by selected shade |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER) | Varies by selected film |
| Film Thickness | 4 mil |
| Dimensions | 36" x 100 ft (300 sq ft), 48" x 100 ft (400 sq ft), 60" x 100 ft (500 sq ft) x 100' |
Frequently Asked Questions — Armorcoat 4 MIL Silver
Yes. The Window Place USA sells Solar Gard window film by the full factory-sealed 100-foot master roll only. We do not sell partial rolls, cut pieces, or samples. Each roll ships directly from our warehouse via FedEx.
This is a material-only purchase. The Window Place USA is a wholesale distributor — we supply the film, not installation labor. Most of our customers are professional installers, contractors, facility managers, and procurement officers who arrange their own installation.
Yes. We ship to all 50 states via FedEx Ground. Government agencies, schools, and commercial buyers can use P-Card, purchase orders, or standard payment methods. We are SAM.gov registered (CAGE: 52MH9) for federal procurement.
Armorcoat safety and security film helps hold shattered glass together after impact events — including break-in attempts, severe weather, blasts, seismic activity, and accidental impacts. It reduces the hazard of flying glass shards and can delay forced entry through windows.
Yes. Armorcoat is widely specified for K-12 schools, federal buildings, courthouses, embassies, military installations, healthcare facilities, and retail storefronts. It meets GSA/ISC blast-mitigation standards (with proper attachment) and supports UFC 4-010-01 compliance for DoD facilities.
4 MIL is suitable for basic safety glazing and fragment retention. 7–8 MIL provides enhanced protection for forced-entry delay and moderate blast mitigation. 10–14 MIL films are specified for high-security government and military applications. Your project engineer or security consultant can help determine the right specification.
For blast mitigation and maximum forced-entry delay, yes — an attachment system (such as a structural silicone wet-seal or mechanical anchoring) is typically required to bond the film to the window frame. For basic safety glazing (fragment retention only), attachment may not be required. Consult your project specifications.
No. Security window film is not a substitute for tempered, laminated, or safety-rated glass as defined by building codes. Armorcoat is a retrofit solution that improves the performance of existing glass — it does not change the glass rating itself.
Government procurement officers, school district facility managers, security consultants, commercial contractors, and professional window film installers. Armorcoat is frequently specified in federal RFQs, school safety grants, and commercial security upgrades.
Armorcoat is an interior-applied safety film designed for fragment retention and forced-entry delay. Sentinel Plus is an exterior-applied (OSW) security film designed for outside surface weathering applications where interior access is limited. Both hold glass together after impact, but installation surface and project requirements differ. Compare all safety & security films here.
