Ballistic high-security glass HMG –
protection against heavy machine gun fire (.50 BMG API)
sedak ballistic glass HMG is a certified bullet-resistant glass in accordance with EN 1063, specifically developed for architects, facade planners, and security professionals who need to combine the highest protection requirements with large-area glazing. The product exceeds protection class BR7 by a factor of 5 and withstands armor-piercing military ammunition — even in large-format insulating glass units.
sedak ballistic glass HMG - 5x stronger than BR7
With a resistance level up to 5 times higher than the highest protection class BR7, sedak ballistic glass HMG is a groundbreaking solution for highly vulnerable buildings, including government buildings, embassies, airports, and exclusive properties under stringent security requirements.
key benefits
- Protection class BRX – exceeds EN 1063 BR7 by a factor of 5
- Resistant to .50 BMG API (12.7 × 99 mm) with impact energy of up to 14,700 J
- Available as insulating glass (IGU) – flat and installable without special construction
- Large formats at approximately 250 kg/m² – suitable for floor-to-ceiling facade elements
- Total thickness of 124 mm including a 16 mm cavity
- Compatible with common facade systems such as curtain walling and structural glazing
- Optically transparent – no limitation in light transmission or design freedom
Protection against attacks from heavy machine guns
sedak ballistic glass HMG is engineered to meet security demands that far exceed existing standards and protection classes. With its exceptional resilience against armor-piercing ammunition, it sets new standards in security architecture, specifically designed to withstand threats from terror attacks and severe assaults.
sedak ballistic glass HMG withstands extreme rounds such as the .50 BMG AP (12.7 x 99 mm), which can generate impact energies of up to 15,000 joules - far more than the 3,300 joules that conventional BR7 glass can withstand. These bullets, nearly 140 mm long and twice the size of standard BR7 projectiles, easily penetrate ordinary security glass. Yet, sedak ballistic glass HMG remains steadfast even under such extreme assaults.
In a time when security has taken on a new significance, sedak ballistic glass HMG offers the ideal combination of unparalleled protection and large-scale transparency. It is the preferred choice for security-conscious clients seeking protection against terror attacks without compromising on design or aesthetics.
Applications of bullet-resistant façade glass
As a large-format glass manufacturer, sedak produces bullet-resistant glass in dimensions that go far beyond standard sizes. Maximum dimensions are defined on a project-specific basis. Please contact sedak directly for details.