The first thing to recognize is that there are different types of glass, and some offer better performance than others. For example, monolithic glass can break and when it does, the glass will vacate the frame. Laminated glass can break too, but it is held in place after breakage by its bonding interlayer. The first… Read more »
Teller windows in banks are not the only applications for bullet resistant glass. There are instances where glass laminates designed for bullet resistance are installed in schools, storefronts, and municipal buildings. When constructed with low-iron glass, thick bullet resistant laminates offer enhanced security without sacrificing transparency. Ballistic Performance There are different levels of ballistics performance,… Read more »
Bullet resistant glass helps to protect against the penetration of bullets fired from small arms such as pistols and rifles. Bullet resistant glass is some of the toughest glass in the entire world. As a result, many different industries have found a way to incorporate bullet resistant glass into their operations. NIJ Ballistic Standards The… Read more »
Bullet resistant glass is some of the toughest glass in the entire world. It’s able to resist the penetration of bullets that are fired from a number of different firearms. As a result, many different industries have found a way to incorporate bullet resistant glass into their operations. Check out a few of the places… Read more »
If you fire a bullet at a piece of glass, the glass will shatter immediately as the bullet passes through it. This is because normal glass is not elastic, so it is not equipped to handle the impact of a bullet. It doesn’t stand a chance and breaks right away. Bullet resistant glass, on the… Read more »
In large-scale construction projects, it’s important to choose glass that will be durable and safe for all future occupants in the building. While the folks at Bent Glass Design typically focus on more decorative elements, we know that laminated safety glass is an excellent choice for building construction—here’s why. In large buildings, safety glass can… Read more »
It’s not getting any safer out there, so what can you do to minimize risk to your exposed employees? One option is to protect them by installing bullet-resistant bent glass between them and the world. The applications of bent glass are endless, but with our specially constructed bullet resistant glass we can provide a solution… Read more »
