AMBICO DEVELOPS "AMAZING GLAZING" FOR USE IN HIGH RANGE BLAST DOORS AND SIDE LITE FRAMES
November, 2004: With the successful testing of specialized glazing systems, AMBICO Limited has elevated to an all new level, its world wide reputation for developing leading edge materials and products for the construction industry.
In early November, 2004, tests were conducted on units at ABS Consulting Laboratories in San Antonio, TX. The results were nothing short of amazing! These tests have confirmed exceptional AMBICO glazing performance. Glazing specimens which were tested met or surpassed all U.S. Department of Defense Standards. This glazing is available for use in high range blast doors and side lite frames.
Summary of testing:
PRODUCT/SYSTEM |
TEST RESULTS |
PERFORMANCE RATING |
| Borrowed lite frame 36"x36" (exposed glass) using tempered laminated glass |
Peak pressure 37 1/2 P.S.I. at 700 P.S.I.-ms Impulse
Glazing did not break |
Peak Pressure 33 P.S.I. at 700 P.S.I.-ms Impulse |
| Borrowed lite frame 16" X 16" (exposed glass) using thermally tempered glass |
Peak pressure 96 P.S.I. at 930 P.S.I.-ms Impulse
Glazing did not break |
Peak Pressure 60- P.S.I. at 950 P.S.I.-ms Impulse |
| Borrowed lite frame 12" X 12" (exposed glass) using thermally tempered glass |
Peak pressure 95 P.S. I. at 1000 P.S. I.-ms Impulse
Glazing did not break |
Peak Pressure 80 P.S.I. at 1000 P.S.I.-ms Impulse |
Tested as per the following standards:
ASTM F1642-04; GSA-P-100;
and DoD UFC 4-010-01
The testing of AMBICO products was exciting for both AMBICO and the ABS Laboratories, as the tests far-exceeded any previous tests conducted at this facility, and determined the ultimate limits of the ABS test chamber.
The AMBICO test team (L to R) at the ABS test facility chamber: Steve Peterman, (Design), AMBICO Vice-President Judah Silverman, Jim Stockwell, P.Eng., (Research & Development)
Once again, AMBICO has developed a product for a very specialized application, which has surpassed all expectations under testing at a leading North American test facility.
For further information regarding AMBICO Limited glazing for high range blast resistant and pressure resistant door and frame products:
www.ambico.com
e-mail: specialized@ambico.com
or
Toll Free Telephone: 1 888 423 2224
Toll Free Fax: 1 800 465 8561
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