EN 1063 Indoor Glass - Safety Glass - Testing and Classification of Resistance to Bullet Attack

EN 1063 Indoor Glass - Safety Glass - Testing and Classification of Resistance to Bullet Attack

In the EN 1963 standard, which is a European standard, performance requirements for the classification of lead resistance of glass and glass / plastic composites are explained and test methods are defined.

EN 1063 Indoor Glass - Safety Glass - Testing and Classification of Resistance to Bullet Attack

Ballistic glass is produced in various thicknesses and compositions to meet a range of international safety standards. Three basic glass standards in this regard are EN 1063, UL752 and NIJ 0108.01 standards. These technical performance standards require a certain number of test specimens to withstand the impacts of a series of projectiles traveling at certain distances at certain speeds. For all examples to be successful, the projectile is expected to prevent it from passing to the safe side from the attack.

The clearance allowed in ballistic glasses generally refers to an all-glass structure where pieces of glass are allowed to break off from the safe side when a bullet hits the attack face.

The EN 1063 standard classifies glass with ballistic bounce tolerance as follows:

  • EN 1063 BR1: Gun type rifle, gun caliber 22 LR, glass thickness 14-23 mm
  • EN 1063 BR2: Gun type pistol, gun caliber 9 mm Luger, glass thickness 22-23 mm
  • EN 1063 BR3: Gun type pistol, gun caliber 357 Magnum, glass thickness 27 mm
  • EN 1063 BR4: Gun type pistol, gun caliber 44 Rem Magnum, glass thickness 32 mm
  • EN 1063 BR5: Gun type rifle, gun caliber 5.56x45, glass thickness 36-39 mm
  • EN 1063 BR6: Gun type rifle, gun caliber 7.62x51, glass thickness 52 mm
  • EN 1063 BR7: Gun type rifle, gun caliber 7.62x51AP, glass thickness 77 mm
  • EN 1063 SG1: Gun type shotgun, gun caliber 12/70, glass thickness 31-35 mm
  • EN 1063 SG2: Gun type shotgun, gun caliber 12/70, glass thickness 47 mm

There are a number of variables to consider when choosing a bullet glass, such as the level of protection, the composition of the glass, and the variant of the part.

Among the numerous tests, measurements, analyses, and evaluations our organization provides for businesses in various sectors, we also offer testing services to determine the resistance of indoor safety glass to bullet attacks, in accordance with the EN 1063 standard, thanks to our trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment .

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