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Crimsafe® Security

Australia’s Premier Security Screen

Features & Benefits

Why choose Crimsafe® over other security products

Massive performance Crimsafe® is unlike any other security screen on the market. Crimsafe® actually repels the physical assault that
difference a burglar or intruder would apply and Crimsafe® resists attempts to cut through it like no other security screen.
See chart on right for Impact Test Results.

Unique screw Crimsafe® is the only security screen product in Australia where the mesh is screwed into the frame and
clamp design clamped down with a patented device called the “Screw-clamp”. Every other mesh security screen product
in Australia is held in place with a PVC wedge that is forced in under pressure, or simply glued in.

The International Patents Crimsafe® hold means that other security screens simply can’t feature the same design
or offer the same strength.

Structural grade Crimsafe® chooses to use grade 304 stainless steel mesh while other companies use grade 316 Marine steel.
304 has a higher tensile strength than 316, meaning it can resist more force applied against it and is highly
304 stainless steel effective against knife attack. Uncoated Marine steel has a higher resistance to corrosion when immersed
See www.crimsafe.com.au in salt-water, but our specially developed powdercoating gives 304 Structural Grade mesh rust resistance far
for more information beyond that of grade 316 stainless steel.

Superior quality mesh Crimsafe® uses thicker mesh. You get more metal for your money. The strands of mesh in Crimsafe® are 0.9mm
thick. Others are 0.8mm. This means even though the difference cannot be seen with the naked eye, when
compared to 0.8mm mesh, Crimsafe® has 26.5% more cross-sectional area making it stronger.

No visual barrier or When you look through a Crimsafe® screen you will see a near uninterrupted view because you’re looking
unsightly security bars straight out through the squares in the Crimsafe® mesh.

Tamper-resistant screws Exclusive to Crimsafe®. Screws can only be applied or removed by a tool registered with Crimsafe®.
This ensures the integrity of your security system.

Crimsafe® applications:

Hinged & Sliding Doors Windows Patio Enclosures Bifold Doors Commercial Use

Crimsafe® is the only stainless steel security system
on the market where the mesh is screw-clamped to
the frame to hold it tight. Crimsafe® hold the patent
on mechanically fastening the mesh to the frame.

When hit by an impact like a kick, Crimsafe® spreads
the load around the whole frame and back into the
structure of the building like no other security
screens, meaning it can resist enormous impacts.

The mesh is also made out of 0.9mm thick Premium
304 Grade stainless steel wire and woven together in
such a tight way that each strand supports the others
around it.

Look at the cross-section image on the right and you’ll 1,200 How Crimsafe® performs against its competitors
see the advantage of the design. Any attempt to break 1,100
through Crimsafe®, like a burglar trying to kick it out 1,000 – UNSW@ADFA Impact Test Results
of the frame, is defeated by the fact that the screws
are drilled through the mesh and into the other side of 900 12x
the frame with massive torque, forcing the patented 800
clamp to bite down on the mesh to grip it in a near 700 Stronger
unbreakable hold. 600
500 The impact level required by the Australian
New testing proves Crimsafe’s 400 Standard is 100j. According to the UNSW@ADFA
exceptional strength a “real life attack” would be well above 100j,

Recently, Crimsafe® had the University of New South in fact, they recommend that the testing
Wales’ School of Aerospace and Civil and Mechanical level should be at least 200j.
Engineering at the Australian Defence Force Academy
(UNSW@ADFA) design a rigorous scientific test to Joules (J) 7x
determine exactly how much force Crimsafe® screens
can resist before breaking. They also tested look-alike Stronger
stainless steel security screens bought directly from
9 different competitors. 5x

Stronger

To the right is a graph of how all the screens performed 300
in comparison to each other. The difference in perform­ 200 200J – Recommended Level by UNSW@ADFA
ance between a Crimsafe® screen and other security 100 100J – Australian Standard*
mesh products on the market is significant. It shows
that most competitors security screens failed to deliver 0 HeCarvimy sDaufteyCommercial
the impact resistance level required by the Australian
standard and that the level is too low to resist a real ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘D’ ‘F’ ‘G’ ‘H’ ‘I’ Standard
life attack. Crimsafe Crimsafe
6 x Competitor security screens failed
It shows that Crimsafe® delivers up to 12 times the 3 x Competitor security screens ‘passed’
required level of impact resistance and would easily
repel the physical assault from a burglar or intruder *The Australian Standard 5039 – Dynamic
which would be well over 100 joules. Impact Test calls for 5 x impacts at an energy
level of 100 joules.
Click on “New testing proves Crimsafe’s strength”
at www.crimsafe.com.au for a fact sheet on the
UNSW@ADFA testing process.

“I take safety seriously on and off the racetrack.
The test results speak for themselves – Crimsafe is by
far the best security screen I’ve seen on the market.“

Dick Johnson, V8 Racing Legend

Crimsafe are proud to be major partners
of Crime Stoppers Queensland

Why have Mid-rails on Crimsafe® doors? 12 3

Crimsafe® doors can be made without a mid-rail, however we always Narrow mid-rail Wide mid-rail Without mid-rail
recommend that you have one installed, particularly on hinged and – available in black or – available in black or
sliding doors over 900mm wide. It also helps to minimise the flexibility colour of door frame colour of door frame
of the mesh by keeping it taut in most cases.
Australian Standard AS 5039-2008 Security screen door and security
Mid-rails reinforce the door by stiffening the door frame, strengthens
the resistance of the door’s lock against a jemmy attack, protects the window grilles is the main product standard, and it refers to
hinges of your door by reducing a criminal’s ability to lever it from the
door jamb or tracks and acts as a visual warning that prevents you AS 5041-2003 Methods of Test – Security screen doors and
from walking into an apparently open space.
window grilles, which specifies the following tests:
Mid-rails can become an architectural feature and give your doors
more flexibility in design. 3 Dynamic Impact Test 3 Pull Test

Frequently asked questions 3 Jemmy Test 3 Shear Test

Does Crimsafe® rust? 3 Knife Shear Test 3 Probe Test

No. Crimsafe® mesh does not rust. It is made from 304 Grade Stainless The Industry Standards that Crimsafe® passes are:
Steel which has a lifespan of approximately 65 years and then it is
powdercoated in a secret formula with special additives to be totally 3 Category 3 Cyclone Missile Test (All Crimsafe® products)
corrosion resistant. It is only airborne impurities that build up on the 3 Category 4 Cyclone Missile Test (Commercial Grade Crimsafe® only)
surface of the mesh and frame that may oxidise and change colour,
which are removed after a quick clean. For an independent view refer Crimsafe® also scores highly on these ‘Rating Only’ Industry Standards Tests:
to questions 3 & 4 at The Stainless Steel Information Center website
www.ssina.com/faq/index.html 3 Fire Attenuation Test
3 1000-hour Salt Spray Test
Is there a warranty with Crimsafe® products?
See the chart on page 3 for Impact Test Results.
Yes. Crimsafe® products kept clean in accordance with the Crimsafe®
Care and Maintenance Guide are warranted to be free from defect for Is there a way to protect bifold doors with Crimsafe®?
a period of 10 years from the date of installation.
Yes. Bi-fold glass doors are a popular feature on many homes, but
Will Crimsafe® screens reduce the amount of light they can compromise your security and also allow bugs into your home.
or airflow through the window? With that in mind, Crimsafe® have developed a bi-fold security door
system specifically for alfresco areas and existing bi-fold glass doors.
When you look through a Crimsafe® screen you will see a near
uninterrupted view because you’re looking straight through the squares
in the mesh. Your Crimsafe® screen will act as an effective sunshade,
as the sun is mostly at a steeper angle to the face of the mesh.

Natural ventilation is the most economical way of cooling your home.
Crimsafe® will allow the breeze to flow through your open window and
cool your home naturally, so you can enjoy a cooler home in Summer
without the worry of being burgled by an intruder.

Is the mesh available in other colours besides black?

Generally not. But there’s a good reason why. Black absorbs light,
and is non-reflective, so when you look through the mesh all you
see is light that has come straight through the holes in it, making
it much easier to see outside.

What standards do Crimsafe® products meet?

Crimsafe® meets and exceeds all Australian Standards and several
Industry Standards which are much tougher. Crimsafe’s range as a
whole passes more tests than any competitors product range.

Optional Extras:

“...the guys who installed all of our orders were terrific!

They cleaned up the mess every time. Thanks for your

professionalism and speedy service.”
Lisa & Scott

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