Transparent Armor Testing

To build on our experience with optical testing, we at DTB have recently expanded our testing capabilities and equipment. These new services enable us to evaluate the optical properties of Transparent Armor after different environmental effects.

Environmental factors, especially sand abrasion, Solar Radiation (UV), etc. can significantly decrease the optical properties of transparent armor. Without visible clarity, occupants can potentially put themselves or others in harms way.

Our expanded facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art Spectrophotometer that has enhanced NVG and haze capabilities with fully automated data acquisition. UV exposure can turn plastics yellow, distort view, make armor brittle, and can affect the ballistic properties of transparent armor.

With new materials being engineered to make Transparent Armor lighter and safer, testing of the ballistic capabilities after different environmental situations is needed to make sure they meet the proper safety requirements.

DTB follows the ATPD 2352P standard to make sure transparent armor meets all of the necessary requirements.

We can provide all of your transparent armor testing requirements as outlined in the Purchase Specification for Transparent Armor (ATPD 2352P).

Commercial Applications

Many of the commercial Transparent Armor ASTM/ANSI standards have been adopted from ATPD 2352P. We can assist you whether your application of Transparent Armor is in automotive, aviation, banking, corrections, crowd control, high profile buildings or any other high security application. DTB has the ability to test Transparent Armor items from components to full size integrated assemblies or systems.

With over 250,000 sq. ft of testing space and our newly upgraded optical laboratory DTB is your one stop shop for all transparent armor qualification and production testing.

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