If you’re looking into Security Film for your building, you may or may not have heard about the Attachment System, or what we at Solar Vision Inc. generally refer to as IPA. So what is IPA? It’s 3M’s Impact Protection Adhesive, an incredibly vital component of a Safety and Security Film system, as it attaches the security film to the frame of the glass. This is what keeps the film in place after the glass has been broken.
If you have Security Film, you need the Attachment System too, and if you don’t have it, you should look into adding it to your installation. The Attachment System can be installed using IPA, or Dow Corning 995 depending on the manufacturer of the film installed.
Now, what should it look like? While it’s made to mimic a window gasket, it is an adhesive, so perfection will be difficult and hard to obtain, however it shouldn’t look like a hot mess either. It is possible to make this system look good, and relatively unnoticeable to the untrained eye.
I recommend watching our quick video above to familiarize yourself on exactly what this component is, and how it’s applied. And visit our Security Film page for more detailed information and specifications on these products. Not all windows and frames are the same, and the Attachment System will not function as designed on all window types. Make sure you are working with a reputable Window Film Dealer when having your Safety and Security Film system installed.