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. Contact 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.
