Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear — Heavy-Duty Security for Government & Institutional Buildings
Solar Gard® Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear is a heavy-duty security window film designed for government buildings, schools, courthouses, and institutional facilities requiring substantial forced-entry delay and glass-fragment retention. When combined with a mechanical or wet-glaze attachment system, 8 MIL Armorcoat meets the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) minimum protection standards for federally owned and leased buildings.
Performance Specifications
| Metric | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 8 mil (200 micron) | — |
| Visible Light Transmittance | 86% | — |
| UV Rejection | 99% | — |
| Safety Glazing | Pass | CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II |
| Tensile Strength | 25,000 PSI | ASTM D882 |
| Break Strength | 200 lbs/in | ASTM D882 |
| Blast Resistance | Tested | GSA/ISC Standard (with attachment) |
| Forced-Entry Delay | Significant | Per ASTM F1233 testing |
Federal Facility Applications
- U.S. Embassies & Consulates: Blast-mitigation glazing protection for overseas and domestic diplomatic facilities per UFC 4-010-01
- Federal Courthouses: Enhanced forced-entry delay in courtroom, chambers, and public-access areas
- K-12 Schools (Federally Funded): Active-shooter glass retention and forced-entry delay on classroom and corridor glazing
- FBI/DEA/ATF Field Offices: Perimeter glazing security for law enforcement facilities
- DOE National Laboratories: Protection for facilities handling sensitive materials or classified operations
- Federal Prisons (BOP): Glass retention in administrative and visitor areas
Blast Mitigation Performance
When combined with a structural attachment system (mechanical clip or wet-glaze sealant), Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear achieves GSA/ISC-rated blast-mitigation performance. The film-plus-attachment assembly holds the entire glass lite in the frame during blast overpressure, preventing lethal glass fragments from entering occupied spaces. This approach is significantly less expensive than full blast-resistant window replacement while delivering comparable glass-retention performance for the majority of threat levels defined in the ISC risk assessment framework.
School Safety Application
Armorcoat 8 MIL provides measurable forced-entry delay on standard classroom windows and sidelites. In active-threat scenarios, the additional seconds required to breach filmed glazing provide occupants with critical time to implement lockdown procedures. Combined with proper attachment, 8 MIL film transforms standard educational glazing into a functional barrier.
Compliance & Standards
- CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II — Safety glazing for hazardous locations
- ANSI Z97.1 — Safety performance of transparent materials
- GSA/ISC Blast Mitigation — Tested per ISC Standard with attachment systems
- UFC 4-010-01 — DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings (with attachment)
- ASTM F2912 — Standard Specification for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
- ASTM E1886/E1996 — Missile impact and cyclic pressure testing
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
For government pricing, volume orders, or RFQ submissions: inquiries@thewindowplaceusa.com |(866) 274-2769
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Visible Light Transmission (VLT) | Varies by selected shade |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected (TSER) | Varies by selected film |
| Film Thickness | 8 mil |
| Dimensions | 36" x 100 ft (300 sq ft), 60" x 100 ft (500 sq ft), 72" x 100 ft (600 sq ft) x 100' |
Frequently Asked Questions — Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear
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.
