This is why we refer to them as glazing material instead of bullet proof glass.
Bullet proof laminate.
3m is proud to be a trusted partner of thousands of schools across the country providing solutions to fortify windows and glass.
And unlike ballistic glass or bullet proof glass our window film is much more.
They comprise of a base layer of polycarbonate acrylic or glass clad polycarbonate glazed with bullet resistant material.
Our film will increase the structural capacity of a window by up to 10 times it s original strength.
As the bullet resistant version of defenselite bulletshield is independently tested to provide ul 752 ballistic ratings preventing breach against 9mm 44 magnum and ar 15 bullets to name just a few bulletshield can be installed over your existing glass on the interior or exterior of the glazing frame providing affordable retrofit protection.
But that process includes baking the layered glass in an autoclave to affix the laminate.
At 3m the safety of children and staff in schools is a top priority.
These after market security films which cure at room temperature are applied to a single layer of glass which may or may not be tempered and is ultimately something more akin to that of an auto windshield than laminated bullet proof glass.
Most people are familiar with laminated glass because it is used in car windows and windshields and also in the windows of skyscrapers and tall buildings where falling broken glass presents a hazard.
Sadly active shooter events are on the rise.
Our security film bullet resistant film and bullet proof film have been developed to protect our customers and their property around the world since 1996.
Even with the highest quality lock or alarm system a building remains penetrable if the windows can be easily broken.
By binding the sheets together the laminate doesn t just allow the characteristics of several materials to come together in a single pane but also brings added forced entry security and decreased spalling in the case of an attack.
Next level ballistic protection.
Our bullet block safety glazing material products include glass polycarbonate laminate and acrylic make ups.
A leader in the bulletproof industry tss has decades of experience and is guided by three core principles.