ADS Defender™ Security Film
Forced entries, active shooters, bomb blasts, burglaries, ADS Defender™ Security Film stands up to them all. ADS Defender™ Security Film is a multi-purpose glass coating that combines safety and security features with solar control technology. It’s a visually undetectable enhancement to your existing glass doors and windows that preserves your building’s aesthetics, while transforming them into significant protective barriers. ADS Defender™ Security Film comes in three levels.
*Tested on Glass 3/8” Thick or Thicker – Anything less than 3/8” could affect the ballistic capabilities and bullet penetration.*
PROVEN
Level I, Level II, and Level III ADS Defender™ Security Films have passed independent testing by NVLAP and A2LA accredited NTS laboratories to meet the rigorous UL 752 Ballistic Resistant standards. All three levels feature energy saving properties, cuts down UV by 98%, severe weather protection, and chemical resistant.
UNDETECTABLE
ADS Defender™ Security Film is transparent and doesn’t alter the appearance of your building. A more attractive solution than metal bars, potential intruders will be left to assume your entire building is protected.
CUSTOM
You’ve got unique needs, we’ve got custom solutions. We fit your building according to anticipated threats and your security preferences. We offer three distinct levels of protection to mitigate a wide range of issues.
VERSATILE
ADS Defender™ Security Film works against a wide variety of threats: Level 1 – forced intruder entry resistant, smash & break control. Level 2- Home / business aggressive forced entry, blast force entry (pipe bombs and similar explosives). Level 3- Resists 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP gun fire, extreme intruder & blast force protection.
The Clear Truth: About Window Security Film
With so many people entering the window protection business these days, the term “Security Film” has become somewhat of an oxymoron. At American Defense Solutions, we take your security personally. As a veteran-owned business, we bring professionalism and integrity to every project, ensuring you get the real protection you deserve. We believe that when it comes to the safety of you and your loved ones, you deserve nothing less than the CLEAR TRUTH!
- FACT: 8 Mil Security Film, regardless of the manufacturer, is not nearly as strong as ADS Defender™14 Mil Security Film.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: ADS Defender™ 14 Mil Security Film is 75% thicker than 8 Mil. Imagine it like this, your 8 mil represents a 1/4″ sheet of plywood. Now let’s take a sheet of 3/4” sheet of plywood (representing 75% more wood / thicker…obviously the 3/4” is superior in strength. Now, translate this to someone trying to get through your glass doors/windows. It can mean the difference between an attacker gaining quicker entry vs. running away. Please don’t be fooled by any representation that it takes 3-5 minutes to get through 8 Mil…depends on the thickness of glass but most importantly, the violence of the attack and the energy being used against it.
- FACT: Not all glass is equal in thickness and strength. There are those who would like to tell you that if they put enough layers on your 1/4” glass doors/windows, that it will stop handgun fire. They will even tell you they have the tests to prove it. However, if you read the fine print, you will find that they tested with 2 x 1/4” pieces of glass stacked together. Again, dishonesty when security and safety are on the line.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: At American Defense, we use a specialized and expensive meter that tells us exactly the thickness and quality of your glass. Once we know what we are working with, we can honestly tell you the best security film options to meet your requirements.
- FACT: Most Security Films cannot be layered. Why? Because they can become blotchy, milky in color and do not bond well. Furthermore, the process of layering is very specific, more like an applied science, and if done incorrectly, your protection level drops significantly.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: Depending on our client’s requirements and having the right glass, our ADS Defender™ Security Film is layered to provide enhanced protection against violent and determined attacks. Again, with the right glass, our Level III “Extreme Protection”, can resist most handgun fire. ADS has three distinct layering processes depending on the threat. Level I Intrusion Protection, Level II High Level Threat Protection & Level III Extreme Threat Protection.
- FACT: There is no Security Film that can claim “Bulletproof”. Bulletproof is another oxymoron.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: The term “bulletproof” depends on the bullets caliber and composition. Only polycarbonate or polycarbonate – glass blends can offer bullet resistant properties. When properly layered on glass that is 3/8″ or thicker, our ADS Defender™ Security Film can render your glass effectively bullet resistant.
- FACT: Proper, professional application and installation are paramount in Security Film for clarity, longevity, and to protect to its full capacity.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: Our team has installed millions of square feet of ADS Defender™ Security Film on quality and not so quality glass that was both thick and thin, freezing temps and the hot Arizona summers, high humidity, and dry climates…these all make a difference in application techniques. At American Defense, we use our own teams which are directly employed by us…we NEVER subcontract our work. Why does this matter? ADS Defender™ Security Film installation is not the same as applying window tint…it requires different techniques and pressures when applying. It’s not a one size fit all application.
- FACT: There should never be a price tag when it comes to your safety.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: At American Defense, we certainly understand the value of money and the often-limited funds clients may have for ADS Defender™ Security Film. We all want to drive a Ferrari but for the price of a KIA. This is not to say that there isn’t a middle road. American Defense provides our clients with a superior Security Film than most, at an affordable price but with the professionalism and installation you would expect from a Ferrari dealership. You don’t have a specific doctor perform surgery because they are the cheapest and you definitely shouldn’t choose your security and safety by who’s the least expensive. ADS may not be the cheapest, but we will definitely be the best!
- FACT: Security requirements and Security Film are not a one size fits all solution. Simply submitting bids for Security Film may the best way to spend your allocated funds.
- THE CLEAR TRUTH: Every client has different requirements but one thing they all have in common; they want to protect their family, colleagues, students & Faculty to the best of their ability and what their budget allows. While ADS Defender™ Security Film alone does not solve all of your security needs, it does create time and distance between you and your attacker when they are trying to gain entry into your school, home or business through locked doors. How much time totally depends on the thickness and application of your Security Film. When seconds literally matter, so does the quality of your Security Film.