Transparent Armour Testing
PBL has the on site capabilities to test Transparent armour, Ballistic and impact resistant Glass to meet the full spectrum of civilian and military protection standards.
The importance of appropriately tested and validated glass solutions cannot be understated. At PBL our full suite of ballistics testing capability can but utilised for the testing of both coupon and engineered samples of glass products.
In addition to ballistic resources we have the capability to offer a broad array of secondary protective glass tests in line with standards such as MIL-STD-11352H offering the customer a full test capability for their products from conception to market.
Facilities:
An indoor small arms ballistic test facility rated up to STANAG 4569 level 4 (14.5x114mm) and 20mm FSP, with a large target chamber to accommodate targets several meters in size as well as protected instrumentation space. PBL can conduct ballistic testing of the full range of calibres, including Fragment Simulating Projectile (FSP). With industry leading precision achieved by our dedicated charge adjustment equipment and calibrated instrumentation PBL can achieve the tightest of aimpoint grouping and velocity spreads. With a multiple screen chronograph to measure and record projectile velocities, as well as velocity decay PBL is able to quicky change between threat types & calibres as well as adjust the target orientation to achieve non-normal shot angles (eg to represent roof shots). High volume filtered extraction ensures a clean, safe and dust free working environment, especially important when testing composite and ceramic targets.
Services Offered:
Our services include tests for:
- Sun Exposure
- Abrasion Resistance
- Luminous Transmittance
- Optical Distortion
- Optical Deviation
- Haze
- Low/High/Humidity Temperature Exposure
- Thermal Shock
- Chemical Exposure
- Impact (ASTM F1915 & F1233)
- De-Icing
- Delamination
PBL can also test to MIL-STD-11352H, which includes:
- Basic Shock
- Gun Fire Shock
- Vibration
- Weathering
- Corrosion
NB not all of the above tests are conducted at PBL Shrivenham. Test location & details discussed on a sample-by-sample basis
Typical products tested:
Visors and goggles,
Ballistic glass for armoured vehicles as well as buildings (including that installed in doorsets or complete panelling systems)
Periscopes, sights and vision devices
Debris protection
Ballistic Capability:
Calibre: <5.56mm > 20mm high velocity. > 75mm Medium Velocity, ~200mm Low velocity / Shock
Velocity: From 100ms-1 to in excess of 2000ms-1 (subject to projectile type)
Shock: In excess of 20,000G
Typical test standards:
EN 1063/1522/1533: Security Glazing – Testing and Classification of resistance to ballistic attack / Windows, Doors, Shutters & Blinds Bullet Resistance
AEP-55 Vol1(ed2) / STANAG 4569: Procedures for Evaluating the Protection Level of Logistic and Light Armoured Vehicles.
MIL-STD-662F: V50 Test for ballistic armour
VSAG-12, PAS300 & VPAM BRV: Ballistic and Blast Testing for Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAV).
NIJ 0108.01: Ballistic Resistant Protective Materials
UL752
For up to date pricing and to book a PBL test click HERE. For general enquiries please use our contact form HERE, call us on +44 (0)1793 784250, Email on Enquiries@PrecisionBallistics.co.uk or for single sample and postal tests.
Postal customers are advised that all import, customs and transport costs are their responsibility. PBL reserves the right to refuse delivery of samples with outstanding charges to be cleared. Invoicing for tests is sent upon completion and must be cleared prior to release of results.
