BULLETPROOF GLAZING
FROM ARMORTEX: LEADING BULLETPROOF WINDOW MANUFACTURERS
Armortex offers many different Bullet Resistant glazing products which include laminated glass product as well as a combination of glass and laminated polycarbonate. These make-ups are suitable for interior or exterior applications. They provide the durability of glass and the aesthetics and lighter weight characteristics of polycarbonate. Some of these products can be UL Listed (Underwriters Laboratory) as “no spall” or “low spall.”
Product Data
- UL rating = UL 752 11th edition Levels 1-10
- Material = All glass or glass and laminated polycarbonate
- Nominal Thickness = Varies (contact Armortex to confirm)
- Nominal Weight = Varies (contact Armortex to confirm)
Installation
The primary use of these products is for bullet resistant (BR) protection from handguns, rifles and shotguns. Installation should be performed by competent and experienced installers per GANA guidelines.
FAQs
- “Thicker film = bulletproof.” No. Even relatively thick films are still thin compared with ballistic glazing. Film may reduce spall but cannot reliably stop projectiles.
- “If I add film to my windows, I don’t need a rated frame.” No. Bullet resistance is a system property — the frame must be rated as well.
- When the security requirement is to meet a specific bullet resistant standard (like UL 752) (e.g., protection for cashiers, courts, secure facilities, critical control rooms).
- Where the liability/risk profile requires certified protection against specified firearms and calibers.
- Mitigating glass injuries from accidental impacts or low‑level vandalism.
- Reducing spall and entry from thrown objects, some blunt force attacks or delay forced entry.
While Ballistic Film can be beneficial to enhance non-security or non-bullet resistant glass and providing a non-spalling product, however it will not stop bullets.
Typical thickness of “ballistic film” is 3-8 mils (30 mils = 1/32” or the thickness of a credit card). Compare that to actual “bullet resistant” glass which is ¾” – 4” thick. If the ballistic film cannot meet an UL 752 ballistic standard (https://www.ul.com/news/what-does-it-take-stop-speeding-bullet) it is not truly bulletproof.
If the security situation requires bullet resistant glass, acrylic, or polycarbonate to protect against gun shots, then the only option is real bullet resistant glazing installed in a bullet resistant frame.
Our bulletproof windows pay close attention to design style, using ballistic resistant glass with absolute optical clarity. All our bullet-resistant windows are designed using high-performance ballistic-grade materials in a range of configurations, for improved functionality and added security.
Armortex® security windows and glass are designed to provide practical security solutions for any facility. They can be modified with voice transmission capabilities and gun ports, to guarantee that your personnel can easily communicate, and defend themselves in extreme situations. Feel free to contact a member of the Armortex® team if you have any questions about our blast and bulletproof windows.
