Bullet Resistant Polycarbonate Glazing

Bullet Guard Corporation specializes in bullet resistant armoring for a wide variety of industries including government, military, banking, healthcare, retail, fast food, police and fire departments and post offices. They offer a wide variety of products including bullet-resistant security enclosures, windows, doors, desks, lobby areas and pass-through areas.

According to Bullet Guard President, Karlin Lynch. “Initially, adding bullet-resistant glazing and armoring may seem simple and there are those who have tried to make it appear no different from other building materials. However, in actuality, the bullet resistant field is very complex. It is extremely important to specify the right materials and apply them in the proper manner to achieve the desired level of protection, without alienating customers.”

Bullet Guard uses MAKROLON® Hygard® Laminated Polycarbonate Sheet from Sheffield Plastics Inc., a Bayer MaterialScience Company. Hygard laminates are available in six levels of protection, ranging from containment rated sheet to UL Level 3 bullet resistant material. UL Level 3 materials are capable of withstanding multiple rounds from highpowered handguns.

According to Lynch, “We like MAKROLON Hygard Sheet because it is lightweight and easy to fabricate for both remodel and new applications. Sheffield’s high production standards and newer extruders eliminate ripples and defects, making their sheet goods more acceptable to open designs than competitive products.”

Another advantage of MAKROLON® Hygard® Sheet is the proprietary hard coated surfaces that offer resistance to abrasion, UV degradation, delamination and discoloration. Appearance is extremely important especially in retail and commercial applications.

For more information, contact Cindy Kahlstrom, Sheffield Plastics Inc., 119 Salisbury Road, Sheffield, MA 01257, 800-254-1707, Fax: 800-457- 3553, Web: www.sheffieldplastics.