Bulletproof glass, ballistic glass, crime-resistant glass, or transparent armor: these are all terms that refer to the same thing—protecting people from gunfire attacks. Wherever there is a need to protect someone, we respond with a specific product: OmniArmor®, one of Isoclima’s flagship products. However, before diving into the specifics of OmniArmor, it’s important to take a moment to focus on certifications, standards, and regulations that govern the production of such products. How familiar are you with this subject?

Standards, Regulations, and Bulletproof Glass

Bulletproof glass is a highly specialized product, and it’s certainly not something that can be improvised. All Isoclima products fully comply with European and international standards in this area, and that’s non-negotiable. The strength of the glass is tested and certified according to all regulations and standards: In Europe and around the world, bulletproof glass must meet the firearm resistance requirements outlined by the UNI EN 1063 standard (from BR1 to BR7). For military use, the NATO “Stanag” standard applies, which is specific for state bodies with protection levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. In the civilian sector, the standards are VPAM PM VR (in Germany and worldwide), the aforementioned EN 1063, and in the United States, the NIJ 0108.01 and UL752.

The production of the glass doesn’t end at the factory; the certification process is only completed when the glass passes ballistic testing, which ensures the glass’s reliability. Certifying bodies include Beschussamt Ulm, Beschussamt Munich, and Beschussamt Mellrichstadt in Germany, and NTS Chesapeake in the United States.

Ballistic Testing and OmniArmor®

Bulletproof glass undergoes very specific, rigorous tests to provide the recipient with a pure and guaranteed product. The standards require numerous tests conducted with different types of “threats,” such as bullets or others, depending on the protection level requested by the customer. Temperature also plays a role. Ballistic tests are performed at extreme temperatures (+70 -40 °C), with the requirement that the glass can withstand multiple hits, known as “multihit.”

OmniArmor® is one of those products that not only guarantees ballistic protection and resistance but also offers an aesthetically pleasing and beautifully crafted product. The excellent weight-to-strength ratio and incredible optical and aesthetic quality are the strong points of OmniArmor®, making it one of Isoclima’s most popular works. Whether flat or curved, its structure is designed to combine the properties of polycarbonate and glass to resist not only massive ballistic attacks but also other incidents that could cause breaches and, consequently, danger to people.

This is why we install OmniArmor® in various fields where every individual must feel protected and secure: automotive, marine, military, and construction. No sector is unfamiliar with the excellence of Isoclima products.