EMERGENCY ESCAPE DEVICE
SYSTEM INTEGRITY : Independent Strength, Collective Certainty
Each component of the Safe-T-Punch™ emergency window system is engineered to perform in its own right, yet when combined, they form a fail-safe escape solution that exceeds global safety standards.
- The device fractures glass with bare-hand force
- The person is guided and physically capable of activation
- The glass is calibrated to fragment safely upon impact
- The sticker triggers correct action, even in darkness or panic
Together, they ensure that escape is not just possible—it’s inevitable.
THE DEVICE : SAFE-T-PUNCH™
A fixed, tamper-proof emergency window breaker engineered for spontaneous activation.
Independent Assurance
- Bare-hand activation: No tools required
- Fixed installation: Prevents theft or misuse
- Cold climate resilience: Validated at −40°C
- Inclusive usability: Suitable for cognitively impaired individuals
- ISO 9001:2015 certified production
- Fracture mechanics: Optimized for consistent breakage of toughened glass
- Material science: Coatings and geometry tuned for reliability
THE PERSON : Behavioural & Physical Interface
Designed to empower any individual—regardless of age, language, or ability—to escape confidently and physically.
Independent Assurance
- Immediate visual recognition: Sticker and device placement guide attention
- Action-oriented symbols and layout: Prompts grasp-and-strike behaviour
- Multilingual and inclusive design: Supports cognitively disabled users
- Proven behavioural activation: Validated in high-stress scenarios
- Force feasibility: Safe-T-Punch™ is calibrated to require just 3 joules of impact energy—well within the capability of a child, elderly person, or cognitively impaired individual using bare-hand force
- Activation tests confirm successful breakage across diverse user profiles
- Behavioural studies show that panic-induced adrenaline often increases strike force, further ensuring activation
THE GLASS : Fracture Target
Standard toughened safety glass, engineered to fragment safely when struck
Independent Assurance
- Tempered safety glass: Standard in buses and rail coaches
- Fracture pattern: Dices into safe fragments
- Activation zone: Marked by sticker and device placement
- Strike force geometry: Matches glass thickness and tempering profile
- Consistent breakage: Validated across global bus and rail fleets
- Cold condition reliability: Proven at −40 °C
PHOTOLUMINESCENT MATERIAL INTEGRATION
Advantages:
- Self-illuminating without power
- Zero maintenance
- Immediate visibility in darkness or smoke
- Durable across temperature extremes
- Non-toxic and safe for public transport
Application:
- Sticker background or border
- Device housing accents
- Instructional symbols
Performance Validation:
- Glow duration: 8–10 hours after charge
- Meets ISO 16069 luminance thresholds
- Cold climate tested to −40 °C
STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE REFERENCES
| Standard | Region | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 16069:2017 | International | Safety way guidance systems using photoluminescence |
| ISO 17398:2004 | International | Classification of safety signs by durability and luminance |
| UNECE R107 Annex 3 | Europe & Adopted Regions | Emergency signage visibility requirements |
| NEPA 101 Life Safety Code | USA | Endorses PL egress markings |
| SANS 1186-5 | South Africa | Photoluminescent safety sign requirements |
| EN 1838:2013 | EU | Emergency lighting applications including PL systems |
THE STICKER : Instructional Interface
The behavioural trigger that guides correct activation
Independent Assurance
- Emergency colour coding and symbols: Red border, hand icon, fractured glass symbol
- Multilingual and pictogram-based instructions: “Strike Here to Escape”
- Photoluminescent visibility: Glows in darkness or smoke
- Symbol repetition: Reinforces behaviour for cognitively disabled users
- Compliant with UNECE R107, ISO, SANS, and NFPA standards
FINAL SUMMARY
The Safe-T-Punch™ system integrates:
- Device: Engineered for spontaneous glass fracture
- Person: Guided and physically capable of activation
- Glass: Calibrated fracture mechanics for safe egress
- Sticker: Behavioural trigger with photoluminescent visibility
Each component is independently validated to perform under stress, darkness, and extreme conditions. Together, they form a holistic emergency egress ecosystem—inclusive, compliant, and engineered for certainty.
- For use on thermally toughened glass only.
- Can be electrically heated or tinted glass.
- Single glazing, double & triple glazing, interior and exterior use.
- 10mm Air gap or greater.
- 4mm to 8mm glass thickness.
CARS: Accidents, fire, submersion, electronic failure – back and side windows.
- Private vehicles
- Taxis
- Car Hire
- Autonomous cars
- Limousines
MINIBUSES AND MIDIBUSES: Accidents, fire, submersion, electronic failure – Emergency windows.
- Taxis
- Corporate transport
- School transport
- Private vehicles
- Clubs, groups and churches
- Tour operators
- Car hire
- Police
- Labour transport
- Autonomous buses
BUSES: Accidents, fire, submersion – Emergency windows
- Municipalities
- Schools
- Bus hire
- Contract services
- Government
- Corporate transport
- Mining
- Tour operators
- Police
- Churches
- Autonomous buses
AIRPORT APRON BUSES: Non harmful item on the sterile side of an airport – Emergency windows
- Contract service
- Passenger apron ground handling services
- Non portable equipment
- Not listed as a harmful item in the airline airport safety manuals – unlike a hammer
TRUCKS: Accidents, fire, submersion – Escape hatch in drivers cab roof. Usually a single occupant
- All truck width vehicles
- Tipper truck
- Open cast mining truck
- Articulated trucks
- Fuel transport trucks
- Hazmat trucks
- Off road trucks
- Abnormal load trucks
PLANT AND MACHINERY: High risk varying operations all weather conditions
- Cranes
- Excavators
- Road construction machinery
- Forestry equipment
- Tractors
- Snow removal machinery
- Agricultural equipment
VANDAL RESISTANT AND CONTROLLED ENCLOSURES: anti vandalism and anti-theft – Break glass to gain access
- Fire extinguisher boxes
- Fire equipment enclosures
- Emergency stop switches
- Emergency valve enclosures
- Emergency key enclosures
- Emergency door override/release buttons
MILITARY: Risk of being trapped inside usually only emergency doors provided – Bullet proof window assemblies with breakable interior glass as release mechanism
- Armoured troop transport
- Bullet proofed buses
EMERGENCY SERVICES: High risk vehicle – authorized to exceed speed limits and override road rules such as traffic lights.
- Ambulances
- Fire engines
- Police vehicles
- Metro police buses
- Military vehicles
POLICE: Noncompliance of a suspect to open his/her window during traffic stop
Unsuccessful attempts at breaking a vehicle window by holding a loaded firearm by the barrel and wielding it as a blunt instrument. When on the receiving end of such an event it comes across as extremely violent. This leads to intimidation of the suspect, and misinterpretation of the Officer’s intentions by the suspect who often drives off, resulting in a high speed police chase.
- Dedicated device to break a vehicle window that can be carried in the Officer’s pocket book
- Handy pocket size and quick to stick onto the window
BUILDINGS: Fire and smoke, security threats and problems associated with lockable fire escape doors.
Domestic and commercial – subject to building codes, simple solution, easy to integrate with existing electronic alarms
- Houses, Apartments
- Businesses, Offices
- Hotels
- Shopping centers
- Fire escapes
- Secured but Breakable escape passage barriers
- Smoke ventilation windows
- Hospitals
- Hostels
MARINE: Subject to sinking and fire – Emergency windows 8mm thick
- Ferries
- Coastguard
- Commercial fishing vessels
- Cargo ships
- Cruise liners
- Canal boats
- Party boats and barges
- Motor yachts
RAIL: derailment, accidents, fire, submersion – Emergency windows
- Passenger coaches
- Locomotives
GOVERNMENT ESCORT VEHICLES: High risk, high speed motorcades – Emergency windows
- VIP security
- Official motorcade vehicles
- Bullet proof vehicles
CORPORATIONS AND SECURITY COMPANIES: Accidents, fire, submersion – Often in remote locations – Emergency windows
- Guard and staff delivery vehicles
- Oil field shift buses