What Is Bulletproof Glass

The Uses Of Bullet-Resistant Glass

Bullet-resistant glass is normally installed in buildings that would be a target of a ballistic attack in which the outcome would be catastrophic in terms of threat to human life and financial damage. At Premier SSL we normally supply our bullet-resistant (bulletproof) glass to be used within the industries below,

Military Buildings

Military buildings often contain high-end equipment and are full of working service people who could unfortunately become a target for a politically motivated terrorist attack. Installing blast-resistant doors can prevent armed intruders from breaching their way into premises or detonating explosions in order to harm the military personnel within a facility. Military facilities also contain explosive materials and weapons which in the event of an unexpected or accidental detonation, could lead to exploding within a building and causing vast amounts of damage. Blast doors can therefore prevent explosions within a building from exploding throughout and then causing more damage, serious injuries and death.

Petrochemical Facilities

Petrochemical facilities contain lots of hazardous materials which is extremely explosive and flammable. In certain applications, to meet DSEAR and COMAH regulations, some facilities must install blast doors in order to prevent an explosion from travelling throughout a building in the event of an unfortunate blast and chemical mix/reaction.

High-End Retail

With high-value retail crime rates at an all-time high in the UK and 25% up from the previous year, it is essential that shops which contain high-value products such as high-end watches, clothing, jewellery and artwork are properly secure from potential thieves who may try and enter the building through blast attack.

Logistics Hubs 

Logistics hubs such as airports, large bus stations and commercial supply chain centres are often subject to large volumes of people passing through as well as being subject to transporting high-value items. These factors make them a probable target towards terrorists and thieves. Installing blast doors in logistics hubs is a great idea as it will ensure that many people and valuable goods are all protected.

Data Centres

Data centres are normally home to large servers and infrastructure which are extremely expensive and are important to many different industries such as national communication, financial institutions, logistics sectors and security sectors. Blast doors can significantly reduce the risk that the vast servers are damaged in the event of an attack or sabotage.

Financial Institutions

Financial institutions are one of the most important institutions in our country and therefore are subject to potential attacks. Attackers may try to attack a financial institution to cause operational disruption, damage goods, hurt certain people or steal valuable assets. Installing blast doors significantly reduces the risks that they succeed which protects your building, infrastructure and workers.

High-Security Storage centres

High-security storage centres contain many valuable items such as rare minerals, artwork, luxury goods, classic cars and expensive equipment which often results in them being subject to arson, terror attacks or targeted thefts. Blast doors can therefore prevent valuable goods from being damaged or stolen.

The Benefits of Installing Bullet Resistant Glass

• Protect people from firearm attacks which reduces the risk of injury or death
• Comply to industry standard regulations
• Reduce the risk that infrastructure is damaged in the event of a ballistic attack
• Deter criminals from attempting to attack and invade a premisis

Global Bullet Resistant Glass Market

With global security on a constant downward trend, the increase in demand for bullet resistant glass products has significantly increased. The Business Research Company have predicted that the market will grow from $7.41 billion to $8.21 billion in the end of 2025, with an annual compound growth rate of 10.9%. The experts also predict that by 2029 the rate of growth will be of 12.4% per year which signifies that the demand for the products are is constantly increasing.

How Does Bullet Resistant Glass Work?

Unlike traditional glass, bullet-resistant glass is made by layering multiple sheets of tempered glass, polycarbonate, and other transparent materials with interlayers of plastic or resin. When struck by a bullet, the layers absorb and distribute the kinetic energy, preventing the bullet from fully penetrating the glass.

The effectiveness of bullet resistant glass depends on its thickness and the materials used. It is categorised by protection levels, rated from small-calibre resistance to protection against high-powered rifles.

Bullet Resistant Glass vs Regular Glass

Regular glass is designed for transparency and aesthetic appeal but offers little to no protection against impact. It can be easily shattered by blunt force or small projectiles.

In contrast, bullet resistant glass is designed specifically for protection against firearm attacks. It can withstand multiple rounds of gunfire without shattering which is achieved by the glass and frame being designed using bullet resistant materials which include multiple layers of glass and polycarbonate.

How Do I Know If I Need Bullet Resistant Glass?

Determining whether you need bullet resistant glass depends on your industry, premises, and security requirements. The best approach is to review your sector-specific regulations and risk assessments. If you are unsure weather or not you need bullet resistant glass feel free to reach out and contact us and one of our experts will help you to fully identify your needs before recommending you with the best solution.

How We Manufacture Bullet-Resistant Glass

Our bullet resistant glass solutions are engineered using multiple layers of tempered glass and advanced polycarbonate. The combination of these materials ensures the glass can absorb and disperse the force of multiple gunshots.

The glass is rigorously tested to meet international standards, including UL 752 and EN 1063, ensuring it offers superior protection against various ballistic threats.

What Happens If You Don’t Use Bullet Resistant Glass?

Failing to install bullet resistant glass in high-risk environments can leave people and property vulnerable to harm in the event of a firearm attack. Without this added layer of protection, your building is more susceptible to penetration, putting lives and assets at greater risk.

Additionally, in certain industries, not installing bullet resistant glass could lead to your organisation being subject to non-compliance penalties regulatory boards which could consist of fines or legal repercussions.