From bustling offices and busy hospitals to merchandized retail settings, the need for adaptable privacy solutions is more pressing than ever. This is where retrofit SDX™ Smart Film comes in, allowing you to instantly transform your existing glass surfaces into a high quality switchable glass that offers on-demand privacy.
What is SDX Smart Film?
SDX Smart Film is a Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) adhesive smart film that can be applied to existing installed glass, enabling you to change the glass between transparent and opaque states with a flip of a switch.
What Makes SDX Different?
- Low Haze: At an average haze of just 2.8%, compared to a market average of 11%, this smart film maintains high clarity in its transparent state. You don’t have to sacrifice visibility for privacy.
- Film Thickness: With a thickness of 560 µm, the film is strong yet slim enough to blend seamlessly with existing glass.
- Minimal Energy Consumption: The film operates efficiently with minimal energy usage, consuming only 1-3W/m2, making it an eco-friendly choice.
- Compatible Voltage: It operates on a range of 42-70 VAC, ensuring compatibility with various power systems.
- Lightning-Fast Switch Times: The film switches from clear to opaque in just 10 milliseconds, providing near-instantaneous privacy.
- Versatile Dimensions: The film can be manufactured in a maximum width of 1.5 meters (4.9 feet), accommodating a variety of glass sizes and shapes.
- Customization: Available in standard or custom shapes, including options for holes and notches, this film can be tailored to fit your specific needs.
- Glass Type Compatibility: Whether you’re working with annealed, tempered, clear, low iron/ultra-clear glass, IG units, or other types, this film can be applied with ease.
- Indoor and Outdoor Grades: Choose from indoor or outdoor grades depending on your application requirements.
- Adhesive Types: The film uses a dry adhesive, which ensures a clean and hassle-free application.
- Scratch Resistant Coating: The film features a scratch-resistant coating, ensuring longevity and durability.
Installation, Maintenance and Warranty
Installing the retrofit smart film is straightforward with the dry adhesive application. We highly recommend reading the SDX Smart Film Installation Guide thoroughly before starting the installation process.
Maintenance is minimal due to the film’s scratch-resistant coating and lasting durability. View the SDX Smart Film Maintenance and Cleaning Guidelines before installing or using the product.
For warranty, please view Skyline’s Product Warranty.
For inquiries, please contact Steve Spangler at steve@skyline.glass.
