Questions and Answers for STECglass Security Film

STEC film is a special material formed into multi plastic film layer. With very special material and Know How to strengthen the film and glass to withstand extra ordinary force such as Bullet and Explosion from penetration through the glass.

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Bulletproof film is a tougher and stronger film with special material to withstands Bullet penetration. Level of protection is subject to glass thickness.

2. What type of guns and bullets the bulletproof film / laminates can withstand?

The basic one layer of bulletproof film with 8 ~ 10mm glass thickness can withstands light pistol with bullet traveling speed between 300 ~ 400 m /s. With additional glass layer and film, it can withstand higher armor or higher speed bullet such as AK47, M60, Machine Gun, etc...

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3. What are the differences between bulletproof glass and bulletproof film / laminates ?

Bulletproof glass is a sandwiched of 2 pieces of glasses with PVB film or PC Sheet in between. The sizes of the glass is quite standard or require custom make according to order. It requires thicker glass to withstands bullet if compare with bulletproof film.

Moreover, bulletproof glass require skilled technical team to install, much heavier in weight and much more expensive than bulletproof film. In installation of bulletproof glass on existing building, it requires heavy renovation include changes of window and door frame to suit the bulletproof glass thickness. Where bulletproof film, it can be installed on existing glass without the need to change the glass or frame.

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4. How to install STEC glass security bulletproof film or armored proof film.

STEC glass Bulletproof film comes with a GLUE layer. Where user can peel off the protection sheet and stick the film on the glass surface. Prior cleaning of glass surface with mild soap water and clean water is require to prevent poor adhesion.

Film need to be cut according to glass dimension before installation. Film can be cut by high quality and thin stationary blade.

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5. How long does it takes to dry the film / laminates after installation?

During installation of film on glass surface, water is use to provide flexibility during installation. Thus water moisture and air bubble is captured between glass surface and film.

To have it 100% effective, the water moisture between the glass and film needs to be totally dried off and allow the adhesive to stick hard on glass. In normal condition or room temperature, it requires at least 30 days for total dry up.

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6. What are the equipments required for the installation?

In installation of the film, you would require:

* Water sprayer

* Stationary blade (Thin type)

* Ruler

* Hard Water Squeezer to remove water and air bubble

* Clean cotton cloth

* For more information and learning skill, please contact us for procedures and video demo.

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7. What is the thickness of Bulletproof film/ laminates?

336c (Level 3) = 400 micron / 0.390mm / 14mil

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8. What type of film / laminate should I use for burglarproof?

STEC recommends 336c Armor proof film for high protection against break in either by heavy knock by hard object or bare hand.

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9. Do I need special knowledge to install the film / laminates on glass.

Yes, only basic knowledge required. To learn on film installation, please contact us for procedures and video demo.

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10. What is the duration or endurance of the film / laminates property?

3 years warranty on film property. However, the film will last as long as the glass last, Thus, it is almost eternity.

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11. Do I still need additional glass protection beside security film / laminates on glass?

STEC glass film is tough enough to withstand any great impact which may penetrate the glass. Thus, with STECglass security film, you do not need other glass protection material.

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12. Can I cut the film to specific design like flower for decoration on glass and yet obtain the security level?

No...security and bulletproof film need to cover the whole glass without any punctual on its combination strength.

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13. Do we need to install the film / laminates right inside the frame of window or door?

No....security and bulletproof film only need to install on the visible surface of glass, Does not need to dismantle the frame to install the film. But the glasses require frame to hold the glass, security and bulletproof will be weaken if install on glasses without frame. For explosion proof level, installation is require to the edge of the glass covered by the frame. Which means film should go inside the frame.

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14. What should I do if I need to increase glass and film / laminates layer for heavy armor protection.?

You just need to use Glass Sealant to add additional glass on the existing glass. Seal the additional glass by the edge, all round and not the whole glass surface.

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15. What are the differences between STECglass Armor proof film compare with others in market?

Not all security films can be armored proof, bulletproof or explosion proof. It requires special Adhesive, Process and Know How in order to achieve high level protection against heavy weapons and explosive.

Price: STEC glass Armor proof film is the cheapest in market as it's produced in Asia, lower labor cost and overhead if compare with those made in USA or Europe.

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Better Quality: STEC glass Armor proof film was tested, approved and used by Military and Navy to protect Weapons room, battle ship window and others. Thus, it is designed not only to withstands natural or man-made disaster but to withstands high level impact which required by the Military standard.

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16. Can Armor proof film / laminates install on Vehicles?

Yes, it can be installed on Vehicle glasses for the purpose of protection against Burglary, Smash and Grab, Explosion, Stone throwing, etc. However, in order for the to withstand bullet, the minimum glass thickness is 10mm for handgun. If lesser, please consult us.

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17. What is the Dimension and Weight of the film/ laminates ?

Film dimension:

Width - 1525mm

Length: 30 meters.

Weight: 45kg / roll

The above is our standard film dimension. OEM or special request dimension can be made with minimum order of 200 rolls for each type.

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18. What is the technical specification for the film / laminates ?

Please check out detail specification here.

336 level - Bulletproof and Armored Proof

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19. If we require to dismantle the film / laminates from the glass, would it leave mark or odor on glass?

A slight glue stain will be on the glass, you can clean it with soap water and flat stationary blade. If too hard, use alcohol. No odor on glass.

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20. After peel off or delaminated, can I re-use the film / laminates again on other glass surface?

No, after dismantle or peel off, the glue layer will be damaged and cannot be used again. During peel off, the property of the film will be damaged as well. (Back to TOP)

21. Why immediately after installation, the film / laminates still can be peeled off easily and like not sticking at all?

Yes, because there is still water moisture in between the glass and film. It requires at least 30 days in total cure at room temperature.

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22. Is there anyway to shorten the drying period and allow it to stick well on glass?

Yes, expose the glass to Sun with good ventilation after installation. This will shorten the cure by 5 ~ 7 days. Do not use any hair dryer or heat generating equipments to dry off the surface, this will damage the film property.

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23. Sample.

Distributor are requested to buy sample in standard roll for test.

STECglass will not provide or supply loose cut film as the films require packaging protection and intelligent property protection. This is our standard policy.

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24. What is the lead time for purchase?

20 ~ 30 days of production time. If we have immediate stock, minimum of 10 days is require for delivery process.

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25. What is the capacity of production and minimum production quantity / day?

Our capacity in production and minimum production is 250 rolls / day.

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26. How can we apply for Regional or Sole Country distributor?

Please write to us and check whether the distributorship for your area has been taken or still available.

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27. What is the minimum requirement for Regional and Sole Country Distributor?

Please write to us for further discussion at: sales@securityfilm.biz

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28. How many cars or vehicles could install with One Roll of film?

As our standard roll dimension is 1525mm x 30 meter, please divide it to the total glass dimension on the vehicle

with an allowance of 10 ~ 15% for wastages at corner or shape forming. In average for 4 windows with single layer, it is about 20 cars.

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29. What are the thickness, width and length of one roll of film / laminates?

For film parameter, please check the detail HERE.

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30. How many color does STEChas?

Our standard films are clear, no color is available due to lack of demand in color. However, special order of minimum 200 rolls can be arranged, such as Gray, Charcoal, Black, etc.

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31. Can we apply another solar film on top of STEC film? and how?

Yes you can install other color solar film on top of STEC glass film after 3 days. If immediate installation is require, use less water.

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32. Is the type of soap water for glass cleaning and film attachment important to be specified?

Yes. Do not use other soap water other than a glass cleaner. Some soap water has conditional build in. A pure glass cleaner is the best.

Glass cleaner is to clean the glass. For attaching the film, mix another bottle of water with glass cleaner. (10ml of detergent for 600ml water as slip solution). Please use purified water.

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33. When I apply the second layer of film on top of first layer, the film seems to create bubbles. Why?

After install the first layer of film, please use Spirit (Mild Alcohol) with tissue paper to clean the 1st layer film surface in order to remove

grease or oil which may be contaminated during the production of the film. Follow up by cleaning with glass cleaner.

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34. After applying the film, some water mark can be seen. How to remove it?

Water mark can appear after installation. However, it will disappear by itself automatically by time. Approximately 3 ~ 4 weeks.

Expose the glass to direct sun would help the water mark to dry off in shorter time.

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35. If some air bubble occur after few days. How to remove it?

Bubble should not occur during installation. If it happens after few days, it will disappear by time after the glass is exposed to sun light.

Usually is after 30 days.

Any other questions are welcome. Please send your questions to: info@securityfilm.biz.

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Not all security films can be armored proof, bulletproof or explosion proof. It require special material, process and know how in order to make an ordinary security film to achieve high level protection against heavy weapons and explosive.

STEC has the technology and know how where others don't.

STEC - The Best Glass Security Film.

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