TSS Bulletproof » bulletproof polycarbonate http://www.tssbulletproof.com Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:22:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 A Unique Tribute to Steve Jobs Using Bulletproof Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/unique-tribute-steve-jobs-bulletproof-glass http://www.tssbulletproof.com/unique-tribute-steve-jobs-bulletproof-glass#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:34:54 +0000 karenm http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=4781

An article on MyModernMet.com featured one artist’s unique tribute to Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder who recently passed away. Michael Miller is known for his multi-layer sculptures that when viewed from a certain angle look more like a painting.

His most recent piece depicts the portrait of Steve Jobs featured on Apple.com. “It’s an expanded graphic portrait of Steve Jobs rendered with bulletproof glass that I found in a dumpster,” said Miller. The layers of bulletproof glass are suspended one piece in front of another and when viewed head on, it’s a striking representation of the late Jobs.

Photos Courtesy of MyModernMet.com

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An article on MyModernMet.com featured one artist’s unique tribute to Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder who recently passed away. Michael Miller is known for his multi-layer sculptures that when viewed from a certain angle look more like a painting.

His most recent piece depicts the portrait of Steve Jobs featured on Apple.com. “It’s an expanded graphic portrait of Steve Jobs rendered with bulletproof glass that I found in a dumpster,” said Miller. The layers of bulletproof glass are suspended one piece in front of another and when viewed head on, it’s a striking representation of the late Jobs.

Photos Courtesy of MyModernMet.com

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/unique-tribute-steve-jobs-bulletproof-glass/feed 0 The Clear Car and the Transparent Canoehttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/clear-car-transparent-canoe http://www.tssbulletproof.com/clear-car-transparent-canoe#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:14:37 +0000 karenm http://www.tssbulletproof.com/?p=4650 Ballistic acrylic has many uses. From the typical bullet-resistant barriers found in many convenience stores or banks all the way to interior design. But here’s yet another use for the multi-functional Lexan polycarbonate used in bulletproof glass.

Photo courtesy of Hammacher Schlemmer

First up, for canoe/kayak enthusiasts, Hammacher Schlemmer offers a Transparent Canoe Kayak. Boasting a $1,600 price tag, the clear polycarbonate hull offers you a whole new perspective of the waters below. It can accommodate two people.

Photo Courtesy of MLive.com; Matt Gade

If that weren’t enough, featured on MLive.com, is  the “Clear Car” or “Lexi” as builder Tim Horvath II calls it. The car body is made completely from a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic enabling “fans to see the tires going up and down in the fender walls. They can see the driveshaft, engine pulleys, shocks, suspension and springs at work. And when the car bottoms out, the rear end lights up because sparks are shooting everywhere.” The car made its debut at the 25th annual Super Shoe Nationals at Kalamazoo Speedway.

]]> Ballistic acrylic has many uses. From the typical bullet-resistant barriers found in many convenience stores or banks all the way to interior design. But here’s yet another use for the multi-functional Lexan polycarbonate used in bulletproof glass.

Photo courtesy of Hammacher Schlemmer

First up, for canoe/kayak enthusiasts, Hammacher Schlemmer offers a Transparent Canoe Kayak. Boasting a $1,600 price tag, the clear polycarbonate hull offers you a whole new perspective of the waters below. It can accommodate two people.

Photo Courtesy of MLive.com; Matt Gade

If that weren’t enough, featured on MLive.com, is  the “Clear Car” or “Lexi” as builder Tim Horvath II calls it. The car body is made completely from a polycarbonate resin thermoplastic enabling “fans to see the tires going up and down in the fender walls. They can see the driveshaft, engine pulleys, shocks, suspension and springs at work. And when the car bottoms out, the rear end lights up because sparks are shooting everywhere.” The car made its debut at the 25th annual Super Shoe Nationals at Kalamazoo Speedway.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/clear-car-transparent-canoe/feed 0 Bulletproof iPad?http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-ipad http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-ipad#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:56:39 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=1118 Lapworks' Crystal iPad Folio

A California-based company has introduced an iPad folio that’s made of polycarbonate plastic, a material most commonly associated with bulletproof glass.  Lapworks‘ new, clear iPad accessory promises to be a durable, shatterproof way to protect the device.

It stands to reason that the folio will indeed protect your iPad from scratches and dents.  No word on whether it’ll actually stop a bullet.

One thing’s certain: Our inner geek loves this latest use of a bulletproof material!

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Lapworks' Crystal iPad Folio

A California-based company has introduced an iPad folio that’s made of polycarbonate plastic, a material most commonly associated with bulletproof glass.  Lapworks‘ new, clear iPad accessory promises to be a durable, shatterproof way to protect the device.

It stands to reason that the folio will indeed protect your iPad from scratches and dents.  No word on whether it’ll actually stop a bullet.

One thing’s certain: Our inner geek loves this latest use of a bulletproof material!

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-ipad/feed 0 Bulletproof Face Shields Could Head Off Soldier Traumahttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/heading-off-soldier-trauma-with-bulletproof-face-shields http://www.tssbulletproof.com/heading-off-soldier-trauma-with-bulletproof-face-shields#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:48:01 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=949 This image shows the detailed anatomical features of the brain that MIT analyzes using models that simulate explosive blasts. Source: MIT. Image credit: Michelle Nyein

A study released Monday by MIT suggests that adding a bulletproof face shield to soldier helmets could reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injuries in combat troops. According to the paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “adding a face shield to the standard-issue helmet worn by the vast majority of U.S. ground troops could significantly reduce traumatic brain injury. The extra protection offered by such a shield is critical because the face is the main pathway through which pressure waves from an explosion are transmitted to the brain.”

MIT reports that “more than half of all combat-related injuries sustained by U.S. troops are the result of explosions, and many of those involve injuries to the head. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, about 130,000 U.S. service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan have sustained traumatic brain injuries — ranging from concussion to long-term brain damage and death — as a result of an explosion.”

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This image shows the detailed anatomical features of the brain that MIT analyzes using models that simulate explosive blasts. Source: MIT. Image credit: Michelle Nyein

A study released Monday by MIT suggests that adding a bulletproof face shield to soldier helmets could reduce the incidence of traumatic brain injuries in combat troops. According to the paper, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, “adding a face shield to the standard-issue helmet worn by the vast majority of U.S. ground troops could significantly reduce traumatic brain injury. The extra protection offered by such a shield is critical because the face is the main pathway through which pressure waves from an explosion are transmitted to the brain.”

MIT reports that “more than half of all combat-related injuries sustained by U.S. troops are the result of explosions, and many of those involve injuries to the head. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, about 130,000 U.S. service members deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan have sustained traumatic brain injuries — ranging from concussion to long-term brain damage and death — as a result of an explosion.”

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/heading-off-soldier-trauma-with-bulletproof-face-shields/feed 0 Squeaky Clean Bullet Proof Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/squeaky-clean-bullet-proof-glass http://www.tssbulletproof.com/squeaky-clean-bullet-proof-glass#comments Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:36:16 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=876 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 to scratches. This scratch potential is why you’ll get a cleaning cloth with eyeglasses or sunglasses you purchase, and why computer and TV screens have special cleaning products, too.

A great article on eHow.com explains how to clean bulletproof glass. Our suggestion: Use a soft cloth (not paper towel!) and a mild soap.

]]> 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 to scratches. This scratch potential is why you’ll get a cleaning cloth with eyeglasses or sunglasses you purchase, and why computer and TV screens have special cleaning products, too.

A great article on eHow.com explains how to clean bulletproof glass. Our suggestion: Use a soft cloth (not paper towel!) and a mild soap.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/squeaky-clean-bullet-proof-glass/feed 0 The Many Faces of Bulletproof Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 12:19:31 +0000 Jim http://blog.tssbulletproof.com/?p=777 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.

Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Total Security Solutions

Acrylic: Bulletproof acrylic is the most commonly used material for transaction windows and ballistic resistant barrier systems.  The acrylic material is available in UL ballistic protection levels one and two. The acrylic also has the option to have an abrasion resistant (AR) coating or be standard acrylic. The abrasion resistant coating comes standard on our level two acrylic and provides protection against cleaning solvents and weather, as well as an increased resistance to the effects of ultra violet light.

Polycarbonate: Bulletproof polycarbonate materials are normally composed of an acrylic core with two polycarbonate caps each side of the secure surface. Polycarbonate materials are available in UL ballistic protection levels one thru three and all three come standard with an abrasion resistant coating. All of the polycarbonate materials that Total Security Solutions offers also have a forced entry rating.

Glass Clad Polycarbonate: Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP) materials are composed of inter layers of glass and polyurethane with exterior caps of glass and abrasion resistant polycarbonate.  GCP comes in UL ballistic protection levels one thru five and level eight as well. All of the GCP materials that Total Security Solutions offers carry a forced entry level in addition to their ballistic rating.

Now when someone is talking about bulletproof glass you can ask them, “what type of ‘glass’ are you talking about”…if it’s even glass at all! For more information on ballistic materials such as bulletproof glass please visit our website or call us at 866-930-7807

]]> 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.

Bullet Resistant Acrylic

Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Total Security Solutions

Acrylic: Bulletproof acrylic is the most commonly used material for transaction windows and ballistic resistant barrier systems.  The acrylic material is available in UL ballistic protection levels one and two. The acrylic also has the option to have an abrasion resistant (AR) coating or be standard acrylic. The abrasion resistant coating comes standard on our level two acrylic and provides protection against cleaning solvents and weather, as well as an increased resistance to the effects of ultra violet light.

Polycarbonate: Bulletproof polycarbonate materials are normally composed of an acrylic core with two polycarbonate caps each side of the secure surface. Polycarbonate materials are available in UL ballistic protection levels one thru three and all three come standard with an abrasion resistant coating. All of the polycarbonate materials that Total Security Solutions offers also have a forced entry rating.

Glass Clad Polycarbonate: Glass Clad Polycarbonate (GCP) materials are composed of inter layers of glass and polyurethane with exterior caps of glass and abrasion resistant polycarbonate.  GCP comes in UL ballistic protection levels one thru five and level eight as well. All of the GCP materials that Total Security Solutions offers carry a forced entry level in addition to their ballistic rating.

Now when someone is talking about bulletproof glass you can ask them, “what type of ‘glass’ are you talking about”…if it’s even glass at all! For more information on ballistic materials such as bulletproof glass please visit our website or call us at 866-930-7807

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-%e2%80%9cglass%e2%80%9d/feed 0 Bulletproof or Bullet-Resistant?http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-or-bullet-resistant http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-or-bullet-resistant#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:34:45 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=473 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 one foot of solid concrete could be called “bulletproof,” but the bullet-resistant products available through Total Security Solutions provide excellent stopping power against most common handguns, shotguns or rifles and can be employed in ways that are almost invisible to the undiscerning eye.

So now that we know the correct term is “bullet-resistant,” let’s analyze the phrase “bullet-resistant glass.”

Bullet-resistant glass isn’t really glass, well not completely. There are three types of “bullet-resistant glass,” but only one is actually made with regular glass. Glass-Clad Polycarbonate is made from a piece of polycarbonate that is sandwiched between two pieces of regular glass. The other forms of “bullet-resistant glass” are actually made from a solid sheet of acrylic or laminated polycarbonate.

Image taken from www.technical-discovery.com.

]]> bulletproof-glassWhile 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 one foot of solid concrete could be called “bulletproof,” but the bullet-resistant products available through Total Security Solutions provide excellent stopping power against most common handguns, shotguns or rifles and can be employed in ways that are almost invisible to the undiscerning eye.

So now that we know the correct term is “bullet-resistant,” let’s analyze the phrase “bullet-resistant glass.”

Bullet-resistant glass isn’t really glass, well not completely. There are three types of “bullet-resistant glass,” but only one is actually made with regular glass. Glass-Clad Polycarbonate is made from a piece of polycarbonate that is sandwiched between two pieces of regular glass. The other forms of “bullet-resistant glass” are actually made from a solid sheet of acrylic or laminated polycarbonate.

Image taken from www.technical-discovery.com.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bulletproof-or-bullet-resistant/feed 0 How is Bulletproof Glass Made?http://www.tssbulletproof.com/how-is-bulletproof-glass-made http://www.tssbulletproof.com/how-is-bulletproof-glass-made#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:23 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=457 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 – solid acrylic and laminated polycarbonate. Solid acrylic is just as its name suggests – a solid sheet of acrylic either 1-1/4” or 1-3/8” thick depending on the level of protection required. Laminated polycarbonate is made by layering polycarbonate, a heavy-duty clear plastic, between two sheets of glass and laminating it all together. It can be ¾”, 1” or 1-1/4” thick depending on the level of protection. While a bullet will pierce the exterior glass layer of laminated polycarbonate, the inner layers absorb the bullet’s energy stopping it from penetrating through the entire piece of glass.

The newest form of bullet resistant glass is one-way bulletproof glass, commonly used in armored vehicles. One-way bulletproof glass is composed of two layers. The outside layer – on the threat side – is made of a brittle glass and the inside layer is a flexible polycarbonate. A bullet that strikes the brittle external layer first causes the glass to break inward toward the polycarbonate layer. The glass breaking absorbs some of the bullet’s energy by spreading the force over a larger area and the flexible polycarbonate stops the bullet.

Bullets shot from the inside of an armored car are able to penetrate the bullet resistant glass because they strike the polycarbonate layer first with more focused energy. The brittle glass layer then breaks outward allowing the bullet to pass through with minor energy loss.

]]> 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 – solid acrylic and laminated polycarbonate. Solid acrylic is just as its name suggests – a solid sheet of acrylic either 1-1/4” or 1-3/8” thick depending on the level of protection required. Laminated polycarbonate is made by layering polycarbonate, a heavy-duty clear plastic, between two sheets of glass and laminating it all together. It can be ¾”, 1” or 1-1/4” thick depending on the level of protection. While a bullet will pierce the exterior glass layer of laminated polycarbonate, the inner layers absorb the bullet’s energy stopping it from penetrating through the entire piece of glass.

The newest form of bullet resistant glass is one-way bulletproof glass, commonly used in armored vehicles. One-way bulletproof glass is composed of two layers. The outside layer – on the threat side – is made of a brittle glass and the inside layer is a flexible polycarbonate. A bullet that strikes the brittle external layer first causes the glass to break inward toward the polycarbonate layer. The glass breaking absorbs some of the bullet’s energy by spreading the force over a larger area and the flexible polycarbonate stops the bullet.

Bullets shot from the inside of an armored car are able to penetrate the bullet resistant glass because they strike the polycarbonate layer first with more focused energy. The brittle glass layer then breaks outward allowing the bullet to pass through with minor energy loss.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/how-is-bulletproof-glass-made/feed 0 1-Stop Domestic Violence Center features Bullet Resistant Glass in Reception Areahttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/1-stop-domestic-violence-center-features-bullet-proof-glass-in-reception-area http://www.tssbulletproof.com/1-stop-domestic-violence-center-features-bullet-proof-glass-in-reception-area#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:23:19 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=419 Oregon’s Multnomah County was awarded a $300,000 federal grant to open a new 1-Stop Domestic Violence Center in February 2010. “The new facility [ . . . ] will have a receptionist behind bullet-proof glass, and a security guard on duty at all times.” It will feature facilities for children and provide a central place for people seeking help.

Read “City/County: 1-Stop Domestic Violence Center” by Matt Davis, http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com,

]]> Oregon’s Multnomah County was awarded a $300,000 federal grant to open a new 1-Stop Domestic Violence Center in February 2010. “The new facility [ . . . ] will have a receptionist behind bullet-proof glass, and a security guard on duty at all times.” It will feature facilities for children and provide a central place for people seeking help.

Read “City/County: 1-Stop Domestic Violence Center” by Matt Davis, http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com,

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/1-stop-domestic-violence-center-features-bullet-proof-glass-in-reception-area/feed 0 Seeking International Distributors for Bullet Resistant Glasshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/seeking-international-distributors-for-bullet-resistant-glass http://www.tssbulletproof.com/seeking-international-distributors-for-bullet-resistant-glass#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:19:08 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=412 Total Security Solutions is in the process of seeking out international partners to distribute its bullet resistant glass products. We have previously completed installations in South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, and India, but are looking to grow our business in these areas. If you are a company in one of these locations and are interested in building a partnership with Total Security Solutions, email info@demandtss.com or call 1-800-513-1468.

]]> Total Security Solutions is in the process of seeking out international partners to distribute its bullet resistant glass products. We have previously completed installations in South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, and India, but are looking to grow our business in these areas. If you are a company in one of these locations and are interested in building a partnership with Total Security Solutions, email
info@demandtss.com or call 1-800-513-1468.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/seeking-international-distributors-for-bullet-resistant-glass/feed 0 Custom Bullet Resistant Glass Nameplate for All Our New Fans and Followershttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/custom-bullet-resistant-glass-nameplate-for-all-our-new-fans-and-followers http://www.tssbulletproof.com/custom-bullet-resistant-glass-nameplate-for-all-our-new-fans-and-followers#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:30:42 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=396 Total Security Solutions is committed to providing the best service and is working toward connecting and building a dialogue with our customers. Earlier this year, Total Security Solutions launched a presence on both Twitter and Facebook. With the goal of keeping customers informed about industry news and trends, as well as what’s going on at TSS, we are now working to grow our fan base.

To do so, we’re offering an incentive for the month of October. If you follow Total Security Solutions on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook during the month of October, Total Security Solutions will send you a custom nameplate made from bullet resistant glass!

To receive your name plate, simply follow TSS on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Send us an email to info@demandtss.com with what you would like your nameplate to read as well as an address where to ship it. Or, if you find us on Twitter, you can send us a direct message with the above information.

]]> bullet-resistant-glass-nameTotal Security Solutions is committed to providing the best service and is working toward connecting and building a dialogue with our customers. Earlier this year, Total Security Solutions launched a presence on both Twitter and Facebook. With the goal of keeping customers informed about industry news and trends, as well as what’s going on at TSS, we are now working to grow our fan base.

To do so, we’re offering an incentive for the month of October. If you follow Total Security Solutions on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook during the month of October, Total Security Solutions will send you a custom nameplate made from bullet resistant glass!

To receive your name plate, simply follow TSS on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Send us an email to info@demandtss.com with what you would like your nameplate to read as well as an address where to ship it. Or, if you find us on Twitter, you can send us a direct message with the above information.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/custom-bullet-resistant-glass-nameplate-for-all-our-new-fans-and-followers/feed 0 Thinking Outside the Bullet Resistant Barrierhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/thinking-outside-the-bullet-resistant-barrier http://www.tssbulletproof.com/thinking-outside-the-bullet-resistant-barrier#comments Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:51:33 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=382 Wondering what this picture is of? Read about the many unique uses for bullet resistant glass in our September newsletter, now online.

Image taken from http://www.bornrich.org/entry/solitaire-deluxe-watch-winder-another-feather-on-bubenzorweg-s-cap/.

]]> bubenzrweg-solitaire-deluxe_1_37XmO_52Wondering what this picture is of? Read about the many unique uses for bullet resistant glass in our September newsletter, now online.

Image taken from http://www.bornrich.org/entry/solitaire-deluxe-watch-winder-another-feather-on-bubenzorweg-s-cap/.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/thinking-outside-the-bullet-resistant-barrier/feed 0 Bullet Resistant Glass Vestibule Traps Would-Be Robberhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-vestibule-traps-would-be-robber http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-vestibule-traps-would-be-robber#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:58:45 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=328 An attempted robbery in Philadelphia was foiled on Friday when a bank teller “triggered a trap” which locked the man “into a vestibule made of bulletproof glass. Police say he fired his .357 Magnum trying to get out,” but eventually gave up when they arrived.

Read “Alleged Robber Trapped in Bank Doors,” myfoxphilly.com

Image taken from myfoxphilly.com.

]]> bank-robberyAn attempted robbery in Philadelphia was foiled on Friday when a bank teller “triggered a trap” which locked the man “into a vestibule made of bulletproof glass. Police say he fired his .357 Magnum trying to get out,” but eventually gave up when they arrived.

Read “Alleged Robber Trapped in Bank Doors,” myfoxphilly.com

Image taken from myfoxphilly.com.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-glass-vestibule-traps-would-be-robber/feed 0 Understanding Standard UL Protection Level Ratingshttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/understanding-standard-ul-protection-level-ratings http://www.tssbulletproof.com/understanding-standard-ul-protection-level-ratings#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:03:32 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=324 Security levels for bullet-resistant systems have been established by UL (Underwriters Laboratory), the primary testing organization for materials used in these systems. Each level has been tested and found effective at stopping certain types of projectiles, ones most typically employed during an armed robbery. While ratings extend to Level 8, the needs of most banks, credit unions, and convenience stores are well covered in Levels 1-3. View a chart of standard UL Protection Level ratings.

If you have additional questions on what products UL tests, what they test for, or what UL “standards” mean, read an interview with UL’s Director of Consumer Safety.

Read “Speaking with UL consumer safety director John Drengenberg” by Claude Solnik, http://libn.com.

]]> Security levels for bullet-resistant systems have been established by UL (Underwriters Laboratory), the primary testing organization for materials used in these systems. Each level has been tested and found effective at stopping certain types of projectiles, ones most typically employed during an armed robbery. While ratings extend to Level 8, the needs of most banks, credit unions, and convenience stores are well covered in Levels 1-3. View a chart of standard UL Protection Level ratings.

If you have additional questions on what products UL tests, what they test for, or what UL “standards” mean, read an interview with UL’s Director of Consumer Safety.

Read “Speaking with UL consumer safety director John Drengenberg” by Claude Solnik, http://libn.com.

]]> http://www.tssbulletproof.com/understanding-standard-ul-protection-level-ratings/feed 0 Bullet Resistant Acrylics from an Industry Leaderhttp://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-acrylics-from-an-industry-leader http://www.tssbulletproof.com/bullet-resistant-acrylics-from-an-industry-leader#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:47:06 +0000 karenm http://blog.demandtss.com/?p=295 Total Security Solutions is continuously striving to offer the best products and best service to its customers. Our lineup of bullet resistant acrylics is manufactured by an industry leader, Evonik CYRO. We offer bullet resistant acrylic in a variety of standard sizes in-stock and ready to ship, including 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 8’, 6’ x 8’, and 5’ x 6’.

All sizes come in UL Level 1-3 protection and are available uncoated or abrasion resistant coated. The edges of the bullet resistant acrylic are flame-polished providing a water clear edge ensuring maximum clarity and light transmission.

Evonik CYRO has been manufacturing ACRYLITE® and advancing the plastics industry for the past 75 years. ACRYLITE is UV-stable, won’t yellow over time, has one of the highest light transmission rates of any plastic, and is known for its superior impact strength. ACRYLITE also offers ease of fabrication as it is easily “sawed, routed, drilled, cemented, thermoformed, painted or silkscreened.”

]]> bullet-proof-acrylicTotal Security Solutions is continuously striving to offer the best products and best service to its customers. Our lineup of bullet resistant acrylics is manufactured by an industry leader, Evonik CYRO. We offer bullet resistant acrylic in a variety of standard sizes in-stock and ready to ship, including 4’ x 8’, 5’ x 8’, 6’ x 8’, and 5’ x 6’.

All sizes come in UL Level 1-3 protection and are available uncoated or abrasion resistant coated. The edges of the bullet resistant acrylic are flame-polished providing a water clear edge ensuring maximum clarity and light transmission.

Evonik_3D_black_1.75x4Evonik CYRO has been manufacturing ACRYLITE® and advancing the plastics industry for the past 75 years. ACRYLITE is UV-stable, won’t yellow over time, has one of the highest light transmission rates of any plastic, and is known for its superior impact strength. ACRYLITE also offers ease of fabrication as it is easily “sawed, routed, drilled, cemented, thermoformed, painted or silkscreened.”

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