Blast Resistant Glass and Windows
Aluminum Windows Systems
Components
The components of the blast & ballistic resistant aluminum window consist of:
- An outer-frame profile;
- A sash profile that can be used for both top-hung and top swing opening vents;
- A standard transom/mullion profile;
- Bullet resistant glass.
There is also a tilt and turn and casement window system available, however these are only suitable in locations were blast only protection is required.
View photographs of the Aluminum Window System components.
Manufacture & Assembly
Frame members are mitre cut at 45°, corners are reinforced with extruded aluminium
crimping cleats and corner braces, and a secure joint is formed by mechanical
crimping into the extruded crimping cleat. Intermedial mullion and transom bars are square cut shaped and fixed securely to
the frame by means of stainless steel screws driven into grooves in the sections. All frame joints are sealed during construction against entry of water. Extruded plastic
weather strips and glazing gaskets are provided to resist the ingress of water. These
are fitted into the sections prior to fabrication of the frames.
Steel Windows Systems
Components
The components of the blast & ballistic resistant steel window consist of:
- Outer frame;
- Sash and bead;
- Opening mechanism;
- Bullet resistant glass.
View photographs of the Steel Window System components.
Manufacture & Assembly
Each window is manufactured from steel hollow sections and rolled plates to form the
window sections. By combining the outer frame, sash and bead with sufficient
overlaps uniform performance can be achieved. The window is designed to have a
glazing rebate deep enough to prevent pull out of the glass under blast loading. All
windows receive a factory applied five stage paint system before delivery to site.