DefendEd™ School Safety Security Glazing
Designed for interior and exterior use in K-12; Higher Education; Childcare Facilities; Preschools/ Daycare; and general school safety, DefendEd™ is proprietary, attack-resistant security glazing that’s tested to meet top security standards, and available in combination with fire-rated and ballistic glazing for added protection.
McGrory’s DefendEd™ school safety security glazing product line is rigorously tested for performance and standards: Forced Entry Performance: ASTM F1233 Class 1.4, UL 972 Burglar Resistance, HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s; ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II), ASTM C1036, ASTM C1172, ASTM C1048 . Choose from various thicknesses to accommodate retro-fit/ new construction applications and multiple dimensions, including custom cutouts.
Working with the best fire-rated suppliers in the industry – AGC, Forster, and SCHOTT – we can provide fire-rated combinations to meet multiple requirements, as well as bullet resistant glazing options, one-way vision solutions, and other decorative elements to support student and staff wellness. Safely and effectively meet multi-performance code requirements while maximizing both safety and aesthetic design considerations.
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DefendEd™ attack-resistant security glazing is created for use in K-12 & Higher Education facilities, and similar buildings.
Why Choose McGrory?
We offer customized support to fit your needs, and dedicated staff with over three decades of security glazing and interlayer/ lamination experience. Call, email, or submit a quote request online. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
Technical Details
| Product Name | Forced Entry Performance | Applicable Standards | Minimal Thickness (inches) | Nominal Thickness (inches) | Max Thickness (inches) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DefendEd™ | ASTM F1233 Class 1.4, UL 972 Burglar Resistance, HP White 5-aa1, Duration 14m / 47s | ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II), ASTM C1036, ASTM C1172, ASTM C1048 | 0.39” | 0.43” | .46” | 4.3 lbs/ft² |
| DefendEd™ Plus | ASTM F-1915 Grade 4 (10 minutes of physical attack), HP White TP-.0500.03 Level 1, HP White TP-.0500.03 – .38 Special (3 shot) Spall / No Bullet Penetration | ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II), ASTM C1036, ASTM C1349, ASTM C1048 | 0.520” | 0.570” | 0.620” | 5.216 lbs/ft² |
| DefendEd™ Lite | ASTM F1233, Class 1.0, UL 972 Burglar Resistance | ANSI Z97.1 (Safety Cat I & II), ASTM C1036, ASTM C1172, ASTM C1048 | 0.284” | 0.310” | 0.334” | 3.619 lbs/ft² |
The McGrory Glass Defend™ line of life-safety glazing offers a wide selection of performance-related, threat-protection, security glazing and fire-rated products that protect against fire, human invaders, and ballistic weapons.
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