Crimsafe is a unique security screen system that has revolutionised the way you can protect your home or business. Crimsafe security screens have a stainless steel mesh that is screwed into the frame and clamped down with a unique ScrewClamp system.

The ScrewClamp is a key reason for Crimsafe’s strength, security and ability to keep out intruders. Competitors on the Australian market generally use a wedging system or glue to keep security mesh in place, which can easily be kicked out of place.

Crimsafe is not only incredibly strong, but it is aesthetically pleasing. From a distance Crimsafe simply looks like a flyscreen, and it also serves the same purpose; allowing you to open your windows in Summer whilst keeping insects out. Crimsafe, however, also keeps out intruders, keeping your family and home safe. Crimsafe Security screens exceed the Australian standard – see the testing results here…

An Incredible Performance Difference

The difference in performance between Crimsafe security screens and ordinary security mesh products is incredible. Crimsafe security protects against the physical assault that a burglar or intruder would apply like no other stainless steel security screen product.

 

The Crimsafe Test

Crimsafe is designed to not only meet, but to exceed the levels of strength, safety and performance set by Australian Standard.

Strength & Security Testing

The European RC2 test is a comprehensive set of assessments, conducted in a laboratory under controlled settings to fully understand the security offered by a door.

Simulating a series of controlled stresses and attacks for a prolonged period of time, using a variety of techniques, weapons and tools in order to gain access through the door, the RC2 is considered more stringent than those specified within the Australian Standard.

The results, Crimsafe passed the RC2 test with flying colours. It withstood all tests, keeping the would-be attacker out.

 

Balustrade Testing

Security screens aren’t just limited to the inside of your home — they can also be used for balustrades and fences, subject to meeting the industry standard for loading on structures (AS/NZS 1170-2002).

The Crimsafe panel not only met the test requirement of 1.4 tonnes but exceeded it, withstanding a massive load of 4.2 tonnes. This impressive result was attributed to the unique design of Crimsafe’s patented Screw Clamp® technology. The Crimsafe infill panel also complies with Building Code of Australia occupancy type C5 for areas susceptible to overcrowding.

As Crimsafe panels have passed these industry-standard tests, they can be used as balustrade screen infills and as fencing, keeping your family protected from falling hazards while continuing the clean Crimsafe aesthetic across your property.

 

Environmental Testing

Over time, some steel security screens can be overcome by the demands of coastal or harsh environments, sacrificing both their protective strength and the aesthetics of your property. Crimsafe screens have passed corrosion tests above and beyond normal industry standards.

This is why we put Crimsafe screens through comprehensive corrosion testing – the Australian Standard Salt Spray Test (AS 2331.3.1) and the even more rigorous Prohesion Accelerated Test (ATSM G85).

In the industry-standard Salt Spray Test, a salt solution is sprayed at the test samples for 1,000 hours, simulating 10 years of exposure to very harsh weathering conditions (AS 2331.3.1). The Crimsafe security screen system tested passed a massive 3,000 hours with no corrosion.

Crimsafe security screens also pass the Prohesion Accelerated test (ATSM G85), which provides a better correlation with real-world outdoor exposure results.

 

Other Testing

The Australian Window Association (AWA) estimates that 40% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows, and up to 87% of a home’s heat is gained through windows — so choosing energy-efficient fittings has never been more important for the environment and saving money on bills.

A major element of determining the WERS (Windows Energy Rating Scheme) rating of a window is its Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) — the measure of how well a window blocks heat caused by sunlight. To test this, a Crimsafe security screen was applied over a glazed window to measure how well the screen blocks heat produced by sunlight entering your home.

Crimsafe Security Screens were found to improve the energy efficiency of a window by up to 53%. When Crimsafe is applied over a 3mm generic, single-glazed window, the cooling efficiency of the window increases from zero stars to a 3-Star cooling rating, keeping your home cooler in summer and reducing heat loss in winter.

When Crimsafe is applied over 6.38 Clear Low E glass, the cooling rating increases from a 1.5-Star rating to a 4-Star rating, greatly enhancing the cooling attributes of your glazing investment.

In the winter months, Crimsafe works with your windows to limit the escape of warmth from your home, and heat retention efficiency increases. The heating rating improves from zero stars (no heat retention benefits), to a 1.5-Star WERS rating with Crimsafe applied.

 

The above graph shows how Crimsafe screens out performed other competitor products tested.

 

Crimsafe Security Screens passed easily!

• Crimsafe’s regular security screens withstand up to 500 joules of impact energy in a singular impact, that’s 5 times the singular impact level of 100 joules required by the Australian Standard 5041.

• Crimsafe Ultimate withstands 700 joules of impact energy in a singular impact, being 12 times higher than the singular impact level of 100 joules required by the Australian Standard 5041.

• Crimsafe’s commercial screen withstood 1200 joules of impact energy in a singular impact, being 12 times higher than the singular impact level of 100 joules required by the Australian Standard 5041.