DefendEd™ School Safety Security Glazing
DefendEd™ is proprietary, attack-resistant security glazing that’s tested to meet top security standards, and available in combination with fire-rated and ballistic glazing for added protection.
McGrory’s DefendEd™ school safety security glazing product line is rigorously tested for performance and standards: Forced Entry Performance: ASTM F1233, Class 1.0 , UL 972 Burglar Resistance, HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s; ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II), ASTM C1036, ASTM C1172, ASTM C1048 .
Explore DefendEd™ Security Glazing:
DefendEd™
Our base level DefendEd™ product is a laminated glass with a proprietary interlayer, designed to prevent body passage during extensive physical attack.
It meets applicable standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1233 Class 1.4
UL 972 Burglar Resistance
HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s - Applicable Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1172
ASTM C1048
DefendEd™ Plus
Providing extra protection for students and staff with built-in bullet resistance, DefendEd™ Plus is Multi-ply glass clad polycarbonate security glazing with a polycarbonate core and glass on both exposed surfaces for added durability.
It meets applicable standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1915 Grade 4 (10 minutes of physical attack)
HP White TP-.0500.03 Level 1
HP White TP-.0500.03 – .38 Special (3 shot) Spall / No Bullet Penetration - Applicable Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1349
ASTM C1048
DefendEd™ Lite
Thinner, lighter, but still high performing, DefendEd™ Lite is laminated Glass with a proprietary interlayer designed to resist body passage during light physical attack.
It meets applicable standards:
- Forced Entry Performance:
ASTM F1233 Class 1.4
UL 972 Burglar Resistance - Applicable Standards:
ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II)
ASTM C1036
ASTM C1172
ASTM C1048
The Basics of Security Glazing
Tempered Glass can fail at the first hit and pelletize
Security Glazing can resist a variety of attacks
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Customize your Security Solutions:
Our DefendEd™ Security Glazing can be combined with ballistic and fire-rated protection, decorative and one-way film options, or a combination of the above for comprehensive school-safety solutions.
In-house Print Division Offers One-Way Vision/Privacy & Decorative Options
Our in-house Print Division offers nearly limitless options, including custom art, metallics, and even dichroics. Pictured above is Syracuse University, showcasing our patented exclusive DotView™ one-way vision glass.
DotView™ displays a custom surface of your choice on one side, allowing natural light in and an unobstructed interior view. DotView™ is created to order, with precision dot-on-dot printing by our in-house shop. Images and colors are rendered crisply, without blurring, and offer an unparalleled view from the inside out.
BallisticDefend™: Proprietary, bullet resistant security glazing
BallisticDefend™ is multi-ply glass clad polycarbonate security glazing with glass on the attack-side and abrasion resistant polycarbonate on the safe-side, and is produced in three strength levels that meet UL 752 Levels I and III.
Remember, no glass is bulletproof – but BallisticDefend™ security glazing is tested to meet the highest possible level of UL and ASTM bullet resistance standards.
FireDefend™: Protect with fire-rated, attack-resistant, glazing
FireDefend™ can be combined with almost any product line including bullet resistant glazing options, as well as one-way vision solutions.
All products can be manufactured as an insulated glass unit in accordance with ASTM E2190 – Standard Specification for Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? No problem!
The key to safety and security glass is selecting the right solution for each application in a facility.
Our architectural and specification consultants are always ready to help.
Contact us to discuss upcoming projects, explore possibilities, or troubleshoot glazing challenges.
Featured Applications: DefendEd™
DefendEd™ | Classroom Entrance Application
DefendEd™ | School Hallway & Fire Door Application
DefendEd™ | Cafeteria Application
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