Enhancing security with laminated glass 

Saflex provides additional security solutions against ballistics attacks, bomb blasts, forced entry, and vandalism. As the popularity of glass building design increases, the need for enhanced security has grown while still allowing daylighting. Saflex PVB interlayers for laminated glass act as a critical line of defense, preventing injury and substantial harm from various threats, ranging from simple impact to multi-assault events. These interlayers are tested in accordance with industry security standards.

Saflex VS, also known as Saflex Storm, is our advanced security glazing solution designed to provide reliable protection against various threats. With Saflex VS, you can achieve security glazing that meets multiple forced entry testing standards, including the new active shooter standard, ASTM F3561. The durable interlayers offer the confidence and peace of mind you need for your building's security.

In addition, Dade Couty, Florida has granted Saflex VS a Component Notice of Acceptance (NOA).

School Security

Saflex VS advanced security glazing

By varying the glass and interlayer configurations, architects and designers can tailor the level of protection provided by laminated glass to suit specific needs. In high-risk applications, multiple laminated compositions may be required.

Choose Saflex PVB interlayers as your security glazing solution that offer reliable protection and peace of mind.

Key benefits: 

  • Built-in resistance: Design your glazing to have inherent resistance to entry or penetration, providing peace of mind in the face of potential attacks
  • Enhanced performance: Saflex VS enables you to achieve a higher level of protection using thinner glass configurations.
  • Proven durability: Proven, durable interlayers for protective confidence in various building structures
  • Versatile performance: Saflex VS PVB interlayers can be combined to achieve safety, structural, acoustic, solar and security performances with style.
Security glazing with Saflex

Applications:

  • Airports
  • Banks
  • Courthouses
  • Embassies
  • Government facilities
  • Industrial production facilities 
  • Military bases  
  • Schools (K-12) and universities   
  • Storefronts  
  • Offices

Note: the design of ballistic-resistant construction isconsidered proprietary in the glazing industry, and the actual performance of glazing interlayers may vary in unforeseen weapon systems.