In South Africa we experience some rather unique threats from the side of the road. Motorists have been killed by criminals throwing rocks from bridges, trees falling onto the road side and we regularly report on collisions into animals.
In these scenarios it is even more important to know that your windscreen can provide the required protection! Not every windscreen will provide protection – which is why you need a Shatterprufe windscreen!
Six Shatterprufe® facts that could save your life
1. Shatterprufe® enables the airbag system to function effectively
Inferior, ill fitting windscreens pop out on impact. This results in the airbag flying out of the window resulting in the passenger being crushed against the dashboard. Shatterprufe® provides a solid area for the airbag to deploy effectively thus protecting the occupants of the vehicle from serious injury.
2. Shatterprufe® prevents projectile objects from penetrating the windscreen
Shatterprufe® uses original equipment specifications when it comes to glass thickness and quality. Shatterprufe® also only uses virgin vinyl – beware of windscreens containing recycled vinyl. Recycling and using recycled goods may be the “green” thing to do – but not when your life is at risk.
3. Shatterprufe® prevents the vehicles roof from caving in
Inferior windscreens will pop out in an accident situation. Shatterprufe® windscreens are designed to say in place, which prevents the roof from caving in. This safety feature assists to prevent occupants in the vehicle from being crushed. Shatterprufe® provides up to 30% of the vehicle’s strength.
4. Shatterprufe® keeps passengers in the vehicle in the event of an accident
Inferior, ill fitting windscreens will pop out in an accident situation. Passengers are then at risk of being flung out of the vehicle, having the vehicle roll over them and crushing them in the process.
5. Shatterprufe® prevents your head from going through the windscreen
Inferior, non-Shatterprufe® windscreens will shatter, resulting sharp chards of glass flying through the air or remaining jiggered on the windscreen. Some non-OE manufacturers use recycled vinyl. This is a lethal combination. In an accident situation, occupant’s heads can penetrate the windscreen resulting in severe lacerations to the face and head. Severe blood loss can be fatal.
6. Distortion can damage your eyes
Inferior, non-OE windscreens often are distorted, which causes eye fatigue whilst driving. Driving with a distorted windscreen during the day or night can cause optical distortion – causing objects to look closer or further away from you.
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