What is the Highest Level of Bulletproof Glass? | Insulgard (2024)

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Additionally, it should be mentioned that level 8 is essentially the highest level of protection available for bullet resistant glass.

Glass-Clad Polycarbonate Bulletproof Glass

Glass-clad polycarbonate (GCP) is made of layers of glass, polycarbonate, and an interlayer film that acts as an adhesive. It's the most robust variety of bulletproof glass available, and is tested to UL Levels 1 through 8.

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.

This bullet resistant laminated glass can withstand a . 308 Winchester round, with no spall. The bullet resistant glazing provides 77% visible light transmittance. Our 2-1/4” thick bullet resistant laminated glass is comprised of multi-ply laminated glass with interlayers and AR polycarbonate.

What is the highest level bulletproof glass? As identified by UL 752 standards, the highest level of bulletproof glass historically available has been Level 8, which is made to withstand five rounds from a 7.62mm rifle allowing for no penetration of the bullet and no glass spall.

In the United States, procuring and installing bulletproof glass systems is entirely legal, and there is no requirement for a police or government permit. However, the bulletproof glass must adhere to specific standards to ensure optimal protection.

UL 752 Level 7 Specifications

Most commonly used as a protection barrier against multiple shots from a military assault rifle, such as the M-16, and the like, with muzzle energy of 1158-1402 foot-pounds (1570-1901J). Nominal Thickness. 1 – 1/8” Nominal Weight. 11.7 lbs per square foot.

UL 752 Level 6 Specifications

Most commonly used as a protection barrier against multiple shots from a submachine gun, such as a 9 mm Uzi, and the like, with muzzle energy of 540-653 foot-pounds (732-885J).

Level IV is the highest rifle plate rating under the NIJ personal body armor specs at this time. A level IV must stop a single hit of 7.62MM AP “Black Tip”, which is effectively a . 30-06 Armor Piercing bullet. Note the difference in shot count between a level III (6 shots) and level IV (1 shot) certification.

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Windshields and Bulletproof Glass Are Tougher

Throwing a spark plug shard might not immediately work on a windshield or bulletproof glass. Ordinary car glass is either annealed or tempered glass. Both materials easily give way to the ceramic of the spark plug insulator.

But any level 4 plate that been certified by NIJ should also stop one strike from any round less powerful than M2AP such as 5.56mm, 7.62X39mm, . 308 WIN/7.62 NATO, and all handgun rounds like 9X19mm, . 40S&W, and . 45 ACP.

At the right thickness, it can stop bullets by absorbing the shot's energy within its layers. Ballistic resistant fiberglass is primarily used for security purposes; however, it can be also used in storm-proofing homes and structures through a storm panel.

How thick does Plexiglass need to be to stop a bullet? Around 1.25”, depending on the caliber of the bullet. This thickness can stop bullets from 9mm, . 44 Magnum or .

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.

Hurricane windows are treated with a laminate that prevents the glass from breaking but does not stop a bullet from passing through them. These windows are designed to protect against flying debris caused by hurricane winds. So, to answer your question, no, hurricane or impact windows aren't bulletproof.

Our no-spall glass is the toughest bullet-resistant glass that we produce. The glass makes use of polycarbonate, a very strong glazing material that possesses a resistance factor many times greater than regular toughened glass.

The latest lightweight armoring and bulletproof glass can offer a level of protection that can make sure your vehicle remains unimpeded by bullets even from a 50-caliber round.

Level 3: At this rating, glass can resist small arms fire with a larger calibre than the previous ratings. Level 3 bulletproof glass can withstand at least three 0.44 magnum rounds travelling at a minimum of 1,350 feet per second.

Toughened glass, otherwise known as tempered glass, is the strongest type of glass. It is commonly used when safety and/or security are a priority as it can be up to five times stronger than other types of glass.