This high performance silver architectural film is the most efficient 3M sun control film. It is used where solar heat reduction is the major concern. Commonly installed behind tinted and clear glass, it is a popular commercial market product.
This film offers 3M's unique abrasion resistant coating for added durability.
Features
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Single Pane Window - 19 % Light Transmission
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Single Pane, Tinted Window - 10% Light Transmission
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Insulated Window - 17% Light Transmission
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Insulated & Tinted Window - 9% Light Transmission
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Product Benefits
- Reduces air conditioning costs.
- Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months.
- Reduces glare and eye discomfort.
- Furniture and fabrics have a longer acceptable life.
- Increase personal safety from flying glass.
Specifications
Product Performance
singlepane |
singlepane/tinted |
doublepane |
doublepane/tinted |
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| P-18ARL |
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| Solar Heat Reduction |
72% |
57% |
58% |
49% |
| Heat Loss Reduction |
10% |
10% |
6% |
6% |
| Glare Reduction |
78% |
80% |
78% |
80% |
| UV Blocked |
99% |
99% |
99% |
99% |
| Total Solar Energy Rejected |
77% |
74% |
70% |
76% |
Technical Data
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Glass Type
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Applied
Product |
Shading
Coefficient |
Visible Light
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Emissivity
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"U" Value
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Reflected
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Transmitted
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None
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0.94
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8%
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88%
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0.84
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1.06
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P-18ARL
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0.26
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58%
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19%
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0.65
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.95
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None
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0.69
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5%
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50%
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0.84
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1.06
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P-18ARL
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0.30
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20%
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10%
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0.65
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.95
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None
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0.81
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14%
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78%
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0.84
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0.50
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P-18ARL
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0.34
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55%
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17%
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0.65
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0.47
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None
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0.55
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8%
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45%
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0.84
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0.50
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P-18ARL
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0.28
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20%
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9%
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0.65
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0.47
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For more info on the 3M Classic Series of Window Films, visit the 3M Website












