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Lightweight Ballistic Glass Systems

Ballistic glass builds that address weight targets and spall on the protected side with a polycarbonate inner layer.

GLASSPOLYCARBONATE
Representative technical drawing. Dimensions and build are defined per project.

On vehicle platforms every kilogram matters for payload, door mechanisms and suspension. Using a polycarbonate layer on the protected side is a common approach in lightweight ballistic glass builds.

What a polycarbonate layer generally adds

  • Can offer a weight advantage over comparable all-glass builds
  • Limits glass spall from the inner face
  • Can be considered for flat and curved forms

Weight, thickness and protection targets depend on each other; this balance is defined with the customer for each project.

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