Level 8 Bullet Resistant Fiberglass Panels | Armorcore (2024)

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What is level 8 ballistic protection? ›

UL 752 Level 8 are AK 47 bullet resistant panels primarily used in military defense. These are the primary protection against multiple shots against military assault rifles, such as an M-14 and similar weapons with a muzzle energy of up to 2519-3048 foot-pounds.

The more layers of fiberglass the thicker the sheet and the higher the level of ballistic protection. UL752 Level 1 fiberglass which defeats 3 shots of a 9mm handgun is ¼” thick whereas UL752 Level 8 fiberglass which defeats 5 shots of a 7.62mm rifle is almost 1 ½” thick.

Cutting can be achieved by using traditional carpentry tools such as a circular, table, panel or saber saw. For best results a carbide “grit edge” or diamond blade should be used. For drilling holes, high speed carbide tipped twist drill bits should be used at slow speeds.

A common question we often get is if fiberglass is bulletproof. The answer is yes—but only when it's carefully fabricated to withstand ballistic or other impact. Fiberglass in other forms, such as insulation, will not stand up to bullets or blunt force impact.

Level 8: 2.4″ thick. Resists 5 shots of . 308 Win (7.62mm x 51)

If you want the ultimate safe security, a Level 8 security safe is what you are looking for! Level 8 safes feature a thicker steel body, thicker door, gear-driven lock mechanism and thicker locking bars than Level 7 security safes.

Kevlar fills the gap of stiffness between fiberglass and carbon fiber while providing high strength reinforcement.

Ballistic Fiberglass

It is the most cost-effective and convenient option for bulletproofing walls. It can be rated to all eight UL levels, can be adjusted on-site, and provides convenient features, such as non-ricochet and no signal interference.

Kevlar. Perhaps one of the better-known bulletproof materials, Kevlar is a synthetic fiber that's heat resistant and incredibly strong. It's also lightweight, making it a popular choice for wearable bulletproof items.

When choosing the right sawzall blade for fiberglass, the abrasive characteristics of fiberglass should be considered. Because of the abrasive quality of fiberglass, a carbide grit or a carbide tipped blade performs well. We also have customers that do well using our standard MK Morse 14 TPI metal cutting blade.

What tool to use to cut fiberglass? ›

Suggested field cutting tools include a hand-held hacksaw with a fine-tooth blade, a portable bandsaw, a chop saw with a diamond cutting blade and an abrasive blade cutter. These tools are recommended due to their ability to make clean cuts to fiberglass.

One way to make walls bullet resistant is to use ballistic-grade wall panels made of fiberglass. These fiberglass wall panels can be hidden behind drywall, wood, and other materials to add a layer of ballistic protection to your walls.

Larger fibers have been found to cause skin, eye and upper respiratory tract irritation. There are other possible health effects: A rash can appear when the fibers become embedded in the outer layer of the skin. No long-term health effects should occur from touching fiberglass.

In addition to being stronger than fiberglass, carbon fiber is also stiffer. This extra rigidity can prove highly useful, allowing manufacturers to meet far more precise stiffness needs.

NIJ Body Armor Ballistic Level IV are the highest rated hard armor plates under the NIJ standards. They are designed to take one hit from an Armor Piercing 30.06 traveling at a velocity of 2880 ft/s.

BATT-X vehicles come armored in Level NIJ IV/B7+. 50 Cal Ball Ammo and NIJ III/B6 Levels. This means they have the highest level of car armor protection, as classified by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).

The Characteristics of Level 7 Bulletproof Glass

Both are layered and then laminated to ensure the glass is robust. At this level, the bulletproof glass can resist a number of shots, including 5 bullets from a 5.56 mm rifle.

The strongest bulletproof glass used in typical commercial construction is UL 752 Level 8. Typically, this product is made using glass-clad polycarbonate glazing and is strong enough to stop five, closely-spaced shots from an 7.62mm rifle from a distance of 15 feet.