Threat Resistance & Ballistics Testing - Blast and Forced Entry Resistance

Defend against all types of potential attacks and learn how your building materials react in the event of potential destruction.

As one of five labs approved by the Department of State for Forced Entry and Ballistics Resistance, our Security Research Center has everything you need to guarantee the safety and security of your building products.

Threat Resistance Testing Fact Sheet

Ballistic Resistance Testing
Determine the level of bullet resistance of your glazing, windows, or doors using our indoor ballistic range and 10 interchangeable barrels. We deliver a full range of ballistic testing services to support your needs. Our services support commercial industries as well as the activities and programs for branches of the U.S. military. From materials testing to environmental performance, our extensive ballistic resistance evaluation services provide the assurance you need to capture new markets and deliver peace of mind to your customers.

ASTM F3561
Is intended to simulate an active shooter event to rate windows, doors, modular panels, glazing’s and similar products used in commercial, residential, schools, government and other institutional installations for forced-entry protection. The method includes weakening of the system using a series of shots followed by forced-entry using a mechanical impactor. After completion of the test sequences, the systems are assigned a forced-entry rating level.

Blast Testing
Protect against flying and falling glass and related shrapnel. Since 75% of damage and injury from a blast is due to airborne debris, building codes continue to require higher levels of blast resistance.

Arena Blast Testing
Determine your product’s blast resistance rating through High Explosive (HE) charge testing performed in our open air arena in Plano, Texas.

Forced Entry Resistance (FER) Testing
Confirm your products keep people safe from all manner of external threats, such as potential terrorist activity and other acts of violence. The Concentrated Assault Test (SD-STD-01.01 or ASTM F3038) gauges a product’s ability to withstand simulated breaking and entering. It is conducted by a team of 6 men using various tools in an attempt to penetrate your system.

Which types of products benefit from Assault Resistance testing?

• Curtain Wall
• Doors / Door Frames
• Glass / Glazing
• Windows
• Wall Panel Systems
• Overhead Rolling Doors

Ballistic Test Equipment

• Universal Receiver with Assorted Barrels
• Chronograph with Infrared Ballistic Screens

Blast Test Equipment

• Pneumatic Shock Tube
• High Speed Cameras
• DAQ Systems
• Explosive Shock Tube (Arena Blast)
• Single Span Chambers (Arena Blast)
• Twin Span Chamber (Arena Blast)
• Concrete Chamber (Arena Blast)

Forced Entry Resistance Test Equipment

• Tools and Active Personnel (age and weight requirement)

Certification
Demonstrating your products and systems comply with code allows for more widespread market access and industry acceptance. The recognition of the ETL Mark and Warnock-Hersey Mark by AHJ’s and Project Leaders can give your product the differentiating factor it needs to succeed.