Many of our storefront systems are impact tested and utilize either our MegaThermÂ®, or ThermaBond PlusÂ® thermal barrier technology to improve performance and enhance occupant comfort. All YKK AP products are manufactured, finished, and inspected for quality in our environmentally certified, state-of-the-art facility in Dublin, GA.
A milliradian, often called a mil or mrad, is an SI derived unit for angular measurement which is defined as a thousandth of a radian (0.001 radian). Mils are used in adjustment of firearm sights by adjusting the angle of the sight compared to the barrel (up, down, left or right).
Definitions of commonly used thickness terms. Gauge: refers to the thickness of the film. Mils: standard term used to measure the thickness of film in thousands of an inch. In reference to thickness or gauge, is mils the same as millimeters or microns? No. The gauge or thickness of plastic film is expressed in thousands of an inch, said as mils. For example, .005 is said 5 mils. These are all different forms of measurement. One millimeter = .039 or 39 mils thick.