Bullet resistant windows & doors
Shield Glass Technology has established a strategic partnership with British Aluminium to deliver advanced high-security glazing systems designed for ballistic protection. These systems are engineered using reinforced steel or thermally broken aluminium frames, paired with Shield’s laminated bullet-resistant glass to meet global safety standards. Together, they offer robust ballistic performance while maintaining sleek architectural design and exceptional ratings for air, water, and wind resistance,making them ideal for both government and private sector projects.
Technical Specification
- Ballistic classifications: EN 1522/1523 (FB1 to FB7 NS) and UL 752 (Levels 1–6)
- Steel and aluminium profiles available for internal and external use
- Laminated multi-layer glazing up to 80mm, resistant to small arms and rifles
- Fully thermally broken frames, ensuring insulation and energy efficiency
- Air permeability: Class 4, Water tightness: RE1200, Wind resistance: up to 3000 Pa
- Can be integrated into fixed partitions, glazed doors, or facade elements
Testing & Certification
British Aluminium bullet-resistant systems are tested and certified to international ballistic standards, including EN 1522/1523 and UL 752. Independent testing was conducted at Beschussamt Ulm, the German state laboratory for weapons and ballistic testing. Results confirm our systems’ resistance to multiple threat levels, with no penetration or fragmentation on the protected side.
Additional performance testing for air infiltration, water penetration, and wind loading ensures that our products are suitable for both high-security and demanding environmental conditions.
Applications
British Aluminium has successfully delivered bulletproof solutions for projects across the Middle East and United Kingdom, including:
- Police and military installations
- Government and diplomatic buildings
- Banks, embassies, and VIP residences
- FIFA World Cup stadiums (Qatar) – VIP and restricted-access zones
- Oil and gas facilities, high-risk control centres
Our bullet-resistant systems offer discreet yet effective protection, with configurations available for fixed windows, operable doors, curtain walling, and partitioning. Designed for modern security environments, our products meet the needs of both functionality and design integrity.