High-performance anti-explosion glass, maximum protection against blast and explosion

Stop’Blast is our range of laminated safety glass providing protection against blast and explosion. The range is the result of collaboration between various players within the sector and provides a complete response to the need for protection in buildings where the risk of explosion (due to accidents or terrorist activity) is significant.These high performance glazing systems provide a suitable solution in these sensitive locations and provide optimum protection of individuals and property.

These glazing systems are the result of our latest lamination technology in which glass is combined with composite materials. This dual-material combination guarantees maximum levels of protection and optimised thickness and weight of the final glazing. In comparison with other products of an equivalent class, our Stop’Blast glazing systems allow reduced frame thicknesses to be used and result in a noticeable improvement in the quality of vision and light transmission. 

Applications :

• Stop’Blast is intended for SEVESO classified sites (chemical factories, oil refineries, locations where gases, hydrocarbons or other hazardous materials are stored or transformed), in peripheral buildings in SEVESO classified sites which may be exposed to explosion blast, or in any other sensitive sites where there is a risk of accidents occurring (thermal power stations, nuclear plants, test centres or laboratories etc.)

• Stop’Blast is also designed to protect individuals and property in the event of explosions resulting from acts of terrorism. These glazing systems are highly recommended for all types of locations where there is a latent risk: military installations, administrative sites (embassies, consulates etc.) or strategic public locations (airports, stations etc.)

• Reduced thickness
• Reduced weight
• Very good optical quality
• Internal or external use
• Single glazing or assembly into insulating glazing units
• Can incorporate other functions: enhanced heat insulation, sunlight control, noise reduction etc.

More about standard EN 13541
The standard defines the procedure that must be used for classification of glazing. It includes four levels of resistance, defined by the maximum pressure of the reflected shock wave and by the duration of the positive pressure phase.

4 identical test pieces are tested according to the level of resistance that is desired. Validation is achieved if three of the four glazing units that undergo testing are not pierced by the shock wave.The test results are supplemented by the statement "S" or "NS", depending on whether or not glass fragments are produced on the rear (protected) face.