Bullet Resistant Acrylic - Economical Threat Deterrent from Protective Structures

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Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Protective Structures, Ltd.

Bullet Resistant Acrylic from Protective Structures is one of the most commonly used bullet resistant plastics. Bullet resistant acrylic has several distinct characteristics that make it highly desirable for those seeking bullet resistant transparencies.

Bullet resistant acrylic is most easily recognized by its clarity. In contrast to polycarbonate, acrylic has the most clear “see through” attribute, whereas polycarbonate has a slightly grayish tint. For this reason, bullet resistant acrylic has the most “glass like” quality of the bullet resistant plastics.

Bullet resistant acrylic is also the most economical solution when seeking protection from small arms or handguns. On average, bullet resistant acrylic can be 35% cheaper than polycarbonate and 30% cheaper than laminated glass (prices of bullet resistant acrylic may vary depending on whether a scratch resistant coating is requested).

In contrast to laminated glass, bullet resistant acrylic weighs 50% less for comparable level of protection. This makes installing bullet resistant acrylic a much easier task as opposed to laminated glass, which is prone to cracking.

Bullet resistant acrylic is typically used on interior windows that are not exposed to outside or exterior elements. Typically, bullet resistant acrylic is used as a threat deterrent for UL Level 1 applications where ricochet and spall are not a concern. Acrylic's clear finish and economical pricing are its most appealing attributes making it highly desirable for many bullet resistant applications.

Protective Structures is proud to carry our line of bullet resistant acrylic windows. Unlike the competition, we offer our bullet resistant acrylic window systems with a bullet resistant capture frame. This adds an additional layer of bullet resistant material in the frame around the edges of the window where bullet resistant acrylic is most vulnerable. Call Protective Structures today for a quotation on a complete bullet resistant acrylic window and frame system. We can help you with design, cost quoting and we offer installation services if necessary.