Often, bullet proof glass is really comprised of polycarbonate materials. Pick up a big mirror and you’ll be reminded that glass is pretty darned heavy. In some situations, it’s simply impractical to create bullet proof “glass” when a polycarbonate solution would be lighter, but equally effective. A downside to polycarbonates is that they are prone [...]
Our website is full of great information on bulletproof glass, but we still get asked (often) how our glass works. We don’t want to bore you with all of the details, but did find this nifty explanation of the process on HowStuffWorks. Keep your eyes peeled for the “Keep Out” episode of Modern Marvels, too. [...]
Bullet resistant glass (better known as bulletproof glass) is referred to very often in this niche industry. However it is a little known fact that in most cases there is no actual “glass” involved. The three most common forms of ballistic security glass are acrylic, polycarbonate and glass class polycarbonate. Acrylic: Bulletproof acrylic is the most commonly [...]
Bullet proof transaction windows tend to be the most commonly asked for and purchased item when it comes to bullet resistant products. Upon purchase the most frequently asked question is, “How do I install it?” While we would love to be able to install every transaction window ourselves, it’s just not economical for either party. [...]
Bullet Proof Transaction Windows are the most common item of protection when it comes to bullet resistant products. At a glance they seem very simple; it’s just a piece of bullet resistant acrylic and some frames right? In theory that would be a good analogy but in actuality there are a lot of components that [...]
Like the PE Package Passer (See last week’s blog) the Rotary Package Processor is a great option for convenience stores. However, unlike the PE, the Rotary Package Processor is the perfect option for fast food operations, restaurants and gas stations. This type of Package Processor allows many different (and larger) sized items to be passed [...]
While the industry term for our line of products is bullet-resistant, the more common term is bulletproof. Things like bulletproof vests, however, are not actually bulletproof, but bullet-resistant. So what does it take to be truly bulletproof? In researching this topic, we found several people asking just that question. Six inches of lead sheathing or [...]
While we sometimes flip flop between our use of the words “bulletproof” and “bullet-resistant,” the industry term is bullet resistant glass because it would be difficult to create a piece of glass the thickness needed to make it truly bulletproof while still maintaining visibility and communication. There are two types of bullet resistant glass – [...]
Cleaning and maintaining abrasion resistant or uncoated bullet proof acrylic. DUSTING: Dust bullet resistant acrylic with a soft cloth or chamois, wiping gently. NO paper towels. WASHING: Wash bullet resistant glass with a mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water solution. Use a clean soft cloth or natural sponge and as much solution as possible. [...]
The following is a list of items to consider when researching and selecting a bullet resistant barrier system. Level of protection: UL Level I to Level III. Type of system: arch, baffle, or secure sound. Type of material: acrylic or polycarbonate. Type of coating: uncoated or abrasion resistant coating intended to prevent scratching during general [...]
