CPFilms is the world’s largest manufacturer of performance Safety Window Film, Security Window film, Bomb Blast Protection Window Film, Anti-Shatter Window Film, Solar Control Window Film, Fade and Glare Control Window Film, Anti-Graffiti Protection Window Film, Insulation Window Film, Privacy and Security Window Film and Decoration Window Film.

Unlike its competitors, CPFilm has a manufacturing resource in the UK - at Runcorn in Cheshire - as well as the US, at Martinsville, Virginia. CPFilms’ sales, marketing, distribution and technical support are based in Portsmouth, and Bielefeld, Germany, providing in-depth coverage of UK and Europe. Technical support is available to help with recommendations and assistance in specifying the correct LLumar® performance window film.

CPFilms have Window Films for the following applications:

LLUMAR® PERFORMANCE WINDOW FILMS

CPFilms is a pioneer in coating and laminating flexible performance window films, setting quality standards which are guaranteed. Llumar® performance films, designed for professional application to primarily window glass, use the highest grade of optically clear polyester as base material.

Advanced engineering techniques are used to deposit micro-thin layers of metal alloys to give Llumar® performance films their energy control and other properties. Certain “combination” films are designed to deliver two or more performance properties simultaneously, eg: both safety and solar protection, and fade reduction. For superior performance in solar control applications, Llumar® performance window films feature the CPFilms, patented CDF (Clear Distortion Free) adhesive system to give lower distortion and a longer lasting installation.

SAFETY / SECURITY AND BOMB BLAST PROTECTION (ANTI-SHATTER WINDOW FILM)

In terms of security and safety, window films are available which achieve Classes A & B of BS 6206 and the more demanding European impact performance requirements of BS EN 12600 Classes 1B and 2B.


Similarly, for security purposes certain window films achieve DIM 52290 Part 4. Stress type A1, Anti-bandit testing (equivalent test BS 5544).


Current Home Office recommendations on “Bombs and Protecting People” recommend the use of ASF (Anti shatter film). For ultimate protection the use of the appropriate grade of safety film together with the LLumar® Framelok edge retention system is recommended.

Safety and security window films

Llumar® will protect your staff from injury, and your premises from damage, in the event of an explosion, accidental damage, or vandalism. Flying glass is the biggest cause of death or injury in the event of a blast situation.

An application of Llumar® will:

• Upgrade glass so it breaks ‘safely’

• Retain glass when it's broken

• Provide blast protection

• Deter or slow down an intruder or vandal

• Safely hold shattered glass in place in the event of spontaneous glass breakage of toughened safety glass

Window glazing is often the weakest point of a building, but replacing existing glazing with safety or security glass can be expensive - and very disruptive.

Llumar® performance safety and security film is a cost-effective way to upgrade existing glass, and it can be installed quickly and easily.

The Home Office recommends anti-shatter film in regard to bomb blast protection. Using Llumar® film, in conjunction with the Frame/Lok edge retention system, will hold shattered glass securely and safely in place.

During the 1980s, many buildings installed anti-shatter film to protect against bomb blasts - but much of this film has exceeded its useful life; CPFilms can conduct “peel tests” of existing window film to see if it needs replacing.

CPFilms is one of the first manufacturers to have its safety and security film impact tested to BS EN 12600. Llumar® film helps glass comply with a number of legal and statutory requirements for safety, including Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Spontaneous glass breakage and how it affects you

Toughened glass, and in particular overhead glazing, can be a real safety concern because it can be prone to spontaneous breakage due to nickel sulphide inclusions.

The correct use of Llumar®’s safety film and Frame/Lok edge retention system will hold the glass together and in position until the panel can be replaced.

When a glass panel on the mezzanine floor of the London Transport Museum in the heart of London’s Covent Garden shattered last year, in a suspected case of spontaneous glass fracture, Alan Brooker, Head of Security & Operations took immediate steps to safeguard staff and visitors at the popular tourist attraction – by calling in CPFilms accredited installer Solarshield to install its Llumar® performance safety film.

SOLAR CONTROL WINDOW FILMS

The principal function of such window films is to reflect back the worst of the suns heat and glare. An extensive range of tinted and reflective films offers a wide choice of performance properties, together with aesthetic options. In addition some solar control window films can provide effective electromagnetic radiation shielding.

Does your staff overheat in the summer? Are your air conditioning bills too high?

• Solar overheating can cause severe discomfort to building occupants

• Uncomfortably hot work environments can make work difficult, strain working relationships and reduce productivity

• High temperatures are more likely to cause accidents because heat lowers staff concentration levels

Llumar® performance solar control film is a cost-effective solution. In summer, about 20% of the cooling energy load in commercial properties is a result of attempts to combat solar overheating through glass, but the reduction in energy costs resulting from the correct application of Llumar® solar control film can typically pay for the film in less than two years.


Temperature reductions when using Llumar® performance solar control film can be as much as 8°C.

Llumar® films block out over 99% of UV radiation, one of the major causes of fading, and provide effective electromagnetic radiation shielding.

Llumar® films cause minimal disruption but maintain visible daylight levels.

SHADE FILMS (FOR USE IN ROLLER BLINDS)

Llumar® shade film offers flexibility for specifiers seeking to create constant and comfortable working environments, however changeable the solar conditions.

Just like conventional blinds, the end user can control their environment by simply opening or closing the blinds whenever they wish. But unlike conventional blinds, shade film blinds combine remarkable sunlight control with advanced transparency.

The films can be also used in roller, pleated or vertical blind systems to suit any interior environment. Capable of rejecting up of 85% of unwanted solar heat gain in the summer, Llumar® shade film will maintain stable, reasonable temperatures which will:

• Creates a more comfortable work environment for staff

• Reduce air conditioning costs

• Assist compliance with Regulation 7 of the Workplace (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Shade film also reduces glare by 90%, increasing visual comfort for the staff, and block 99% of harmful ultraviolet light - which is one of the major causes of fading.

FADE CONTROL WINDOW FILMS

Ultraviolet radiation (UVA) passes through glass as if it wasn't there and is one of the major causes of fading.

A range of films specifically developed to reduce fading of artefacts, furnishings and fabrics by reducing UV, infra-red and visible light.


If you value the furniture, fabrics and artefacts in your premises, whether it's a museum, retail space or gallery – you need effective protection from UV.

And not only from direct sunlight: UV rays can bounce of solid objects, such as buildings, trees and streets, so regardless of a windows compass orientation, fading can be a serious problem.

Llumar® solar control films block out 99.5% of UV, while a clear fade reduction film, designed specifically for museums and art galleries, blocks out 99.9% of UV light - and is undetectable when installed.

GLARE CONTROL WINDOW FILMS

Glare can reduce visibility, cause eye strain, eye irritation, eye fatigue, and impair colour perception. This is particularly noticeable with the use of computers and reflections – and can result in eye strain, fatigue, and discomfort.
 

Llumar® glare reduction film is a proven and cost effective solution. The films:

• Reduce glare by up to 94%

• Are optically clear, so excellent vision through the glass is maintained

• Block 99% of harmful UV

• Reject up to 79% of un-wanted solar gain, preventing overheating

An application of Llumar® glare reduction window films can assist employers to comply with:

• Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992

• Regulations arising from European Directive 89/654/EEC

INSULATION WINDOW FILMS

Most of a building's heat is lost through its glazing, increasing winter heating costs.


Glass can now incorporate a low emissivity (low-e) coating that reflects radiated heat back into a room, but low-e glass does very little for other glass-related problems such as solar heat gain, solar glare and UV radiation transmission.

And if you have existing glazing and want to upgrade, the cost and the disruption can be prohibitive.

The cost-effective and least disruptive answer is an application of Llumar® low emissivity window film, which can reduce heat loss through existing glass by up to 30%.

A typical u-value for a standard double-glazed unit fitted with Llumar® low-e film is 2.8. Typical u-values for a standard double glazed unit with inert gas in the cavity and Llumar® low emissivity film fitted is 2.2 (both are average figures).

In addition Llumar® low emissivity films will:

• Reject up to 69% of unwanted solar energy

• Reduce solar glare by up to 64%

• Block 99.5% of harmful UV radiation

PRIVACY AND DECORATIVE WINDOW FILMS

Let Llumar® transform your workspace…

Almost unlimited effects can be created with Llumar® performance decorative films, from a simple make-over to the addition of corporate branding.

With specific installation techniques and computerised cutting, films have opened a window of opportunity for design creativity with glass.

Unlike when you install acid etched glass, a design created with Llumar® doesn’t have to be permanent. Llumar® films are durable but can easily be removed or changed by a CPFilms Accredited Installer.

Llumar® costs a fraction of acid-etching, but it looks and works like glass, offering unrivalled flexibility. The films come in an array of colours, patterns and designs including dots, stripes and solid frosts:

• Adding a frosted panel behind text or a logo on glazing will make it more legible without significantly limiting light

• Dark, opaque or reflective films can increase privacy

• A Llumar® reflective-type, mirror film (and adjusted lighting levels) can create a one-way vision effect.

ANTI-GRAFFITI WINDOW FILM

GraffitiShield

Is your glazing at risk from vandals? Is graffiti causing you headaches?

GraffitiShield offers a complete surface protection system for any glazed and smooth surface that is vulnerable to damage or vandalism.

GraffitiShield is a protective film coating that can be sacrificed when damaged. The film helps prevent damage to the glass, while its transparency can fool vandals into thinking that there's no protective coating on the surface. Its that simple.

It protects vertical and sloped glass, mirrors and stainless steel, shopping malls and office buildings, buses, trains and subways. It has a patented scratch-resistant coating – recognised as the best on the market – and special adhesive that makes it easy to remove and replace


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