Ensure your military glass, heavy transparent armor, and other glass panels meet ATPD, MIL-STD, ANSI and ASTM standards. Intertek provides comprehensive environmental, ballistic, and durability testing services
Intertek is a global leader in testing and certification for the aerospace and military industries, offering comprehensive transparent armor and glass testing services. With decades of experience in the glass industry, we provide the convenience of receiving testing from a single, trusted vendor.
Glass and Transparent Armor Testing Standards
- ATPD 2352: Performance requirements for transparent armor in military vehicles.
- ANSI Z26.1: Safety glazing materials for motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment operating on land highways.
- MIL-STD-11352H: Military standard for glass, laminated, flat, and curved.
- ASTM F1915: Standard test methods for ballistic-resistant transparent materials for use in homeland security and law enforcement applications.
- ASTM F1233: Standard test method for security glazing materials and systems.
Our ATPD 2352 Transparent Armor fact sheet offers an overview of the allowable defects, testing and performance requirements, and a comparison of the requirements of ATPD 2352T and ATPD 2352U.
Glass and Transparent Armor Testing Services
- Sun Exposure: Evaluating material resistance to prolonged UV radiation.
- Abrasion Resistance: Assessing durability against scratches and wear.
- Luminous Transmittance: Measuring the amount of light passing through the glass.
- Optical Distortion: Ensuring clear and accurate visibility without visual defects.
- Optical Deviation: Testing for any deviation in the light path through the material.
- Haze: Determining the cloudiness or lack of transparency in the glass.
- Temperature and Humidity Exposure: Subjecting materials to extreme temperature variations and humidity levels to assess performance.
- Thermal Shock: Evaluating the glass's ability to withstand rapid temperature changes.
- Chemical Exposure: Testing resistance to various chemicals and solvents.
- Impact Resistance: Conducting tests per ASTM F1915 and ASTM F1233 standards to determine the material's ability to withstand ballistic impacts.
- De-Icing: Assessing performance under de-icing conditions.
- Delamination: Ensuring the layers of laminated glass remain bonded under stress.
Additionally, Intertek conducts testing to MIL-STD-11352H, which includes:
- Basic Shock: Evaluating the material's response to sudden impacts.
- Gunfire Shock: Assessing durability under gunfire-induced shocks.
- Vibration: Testing resistance to vibrations encountered during operation.
- Weathering: Simulating long-term exposure to environmental elements.
- Corrosion: Determining susceptibility to rust and material degradation.
Additional Testing Services:
Beyond environmental testing, Intertek offers a full scope of services for armored vehicles, including:
- EMC/EMI Testing: Evaluating electromagnetic compatibility and interference to ensure reliable operation alongside other electronic systems.
- Sand and Dust Testing: Assessing the durability of materials and components when exposed to particulate matter, simulating harsh operational environments.
- Ingress Protection (IP) Testing: Determining the degree of protection provided by enclosures against intrusion, dust, accidental contact, and water.
- Chemical Resistance and Susceptibility Testing: Evaluating long-term durability and integrity under chemical stress.
By partnering with Intertek, you ensure that your transparent armor and military glass products meet stringent performance standards, providing reliable protection in critical applications.
For more information on armored vehicle compliance testing or to request a quote, please contact us.
