3M Silver 18
High heat rejection provides energy savings and improved comfort
Stay cooler by reducing excessive heat in warmer months
Reduces fading and helps to protect furnishings
Increases personal safety by minimizing flying glass
Furniture and fabrics have a longer acceptable life
Reduces glare and eye discomfort
3M Classic Silver P18
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 also offers 3M's unique abrasion resistant coating for added durability.
Light transmission values on various glass substrates
This high performance silver reflective architectural film is the most efficient 3M Sun Control Film.
This film also offers 3M's unique abrasion resistant coating for added durability. With 17% visible light transmission, this film will augment the colour of the existing glass.
Silver 18
Product Performance
| P-18ARL | Single Pane | Single Pane/Tinted | Double Pane | Double Pane/Tinted |
 |  |  |  | |
| 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
Glass Type | Applied Product | Shading Coefficient | Visible Light | Emissivity | "U" Value | |
Reflected | Transmitted | |||||
| None | 0.94 | 8% | 88% | 0.84 | 1.06 |
P-18ARL | 0.26 | 58% | 19% | 0.65 | .95 | |
 | None | 0.69 | 5% | 50% | 0.84 | 1.06 |
P-18ARL | 0.30 | 20% | 10% | 0.65 | .95 | |
 | None | 0.81 | 14% | 78% | 0.84 | 0.50 |
P-18ARL | 0.34 | 55% | 17% | 0.65 | 0.47 | |
 | None | 0.55 | 8% | 45% | 0.84 | 0.50 |
P-18ARL | 0.28 | 20% | 9% | 0.65 | 0.47 | |
