This level represents a manual attack using a blunt instrument such as a hammer. The test comprises dropping a 100mm steel ball (4,11kg) from various heights. To pass the test the ball must not penetrate the glass.
BS EN 356 | Drop height mm (No of Strikes) | |
P1A | 1500 mm (3) | |
P2A | 3000 mm (3) | |
P3A | 6000 mm (3) | |
P4A | 9000 mm (3) | |
P5A | 9000 mm (9) |
The level represents a more sustained assault with Hammer and Axe blows. A hydraulically driven hammer head 40mm square wighing 2 kg, initially being used to destroy the glass face with a min of 12 blows. A 2 kg axe head hitting the same sample a min 12 blows with the intention of cutting a 400mm square hole.
BS EN 356 | SLEDGE + AXE | |
P6B | 30-50 | |
P7B | 51-69 | |
P8B | 70 |
Type | Design (mm) | Safety level EN356 |
LamiGlass | 7 | P1A |
LamiGlass | 8 | P2A |
LamiGlass | 9 | P3A |
LamiGlass | 10 | P4A |
LamiGlass | 14 | P5A |
LamiGlass | 17 | P6B |
LamiGlass | 23 | P7B |
LamiGlass | 36 | P8B |
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